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Rupee Under Siege: Iran Conflict and US-Israel Strikes Fuel Oil Surge, Inflation Fears Grip India

Rupee Under Siege: Iran Conflict and US-Israel Strikes Fuel Oil Surge, Inflation Fears Grip India

March 2, 2026 | New Delhi – The Indian rupee plunged sharply on Monday. The drop occurred amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil prices skyrocketed following reported joint US-Israel military operations against Iran. The currency weakened 21 paise to settle at 91.29 against the US dollar in the interbank forex market, marking its steepest single-day drop in over a month. Oil Shock Hits Hard Global benchmark Brent crude futures jumped nearly 4%, climbing to $76.78 per barrel, driven by fears of supply disruptions from the volatile region. India relies on imports for about 85% of its…
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Trump’s Foreign Policy: Risks and Global Consequences

Trump’s Foreign Policy: Risks and Global Consequences

Trump’s mix of aggressive tariffs, financial deregulation, and confrontational diplomacy is increasing global economic uncertainty and weakening long‑standing security alliances. The United States is at the center of the world’s financial and geopolitical system. As a result, this style of “Trumpism” magnifies risks far beyond U.S. borders. ​ Fragile Global Financial System Experts warn that Trump’s push to roll back banking rules and sideline independent regulators poses significant risks. It threatens safeguards built after the 2008 crisis. Weakening oversight in the world’s most interconnected financial system encourages a “race to the bottom.” This trend raises the odds of instability, crises,…
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Iran’s Currency Collapse: Cash Handouts Fail to Quell Protests

Iran’s Currency Collapse: Cash Handouts Fail to Quell Protests

Iran's government is resorting to direct cash payments to households. This is a desperate bid to halt escalating protests. These protests are triggered by a collapsing rial and skyrocketing inflation. These handouts, framed as "purchasing power protection," highlight a deeper economic and social breakdown rather than a genuine fix. As daily life unravels for ordinary Iranians, the regime's tactics reveal the limits of printing money to buy public calm. Inflation's Social Trigger Protests ignited not from political rallies but from markets, starting with Tehran's bazaar closures as the rial plummeted toward 1.4 million per dollar and inflation hit 42-52%. Shopkeepers,…
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How Oil Became Strategic Vulnerability of Venezuela, Orchestrated by China

How Oil Became Strategic Vulnerability of Venezuela, Orchestrated by China

A Shock That Was Years in the Making The dramatic U.S. capture of Venezuela’s sitting president on January 3, 2026, is not a random flash of geopolitics. The imposition of a full oil blockade is also not random. They are the logical end stage of a broken financial system. This crisis is not fundamentally about ideology or democracy. It is about what happens when money fails. Power replaces trust at this point. When Money Dies, Force Takes Over Venezuela’s trajectory follows a familiar pattern seen in fragile economies across the world. Governments debase their currency to survive in the short…
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Europe and Japan Team Up for Space Mission to Track Asteroid Apophis

Europe and Japan Team Up for Space Mission to Track Asteroid Apophis

ESA and JAXA unveil the Ramses mission. Its goal is to study the 2029 close flyby of asteroid Apophis. This marks a milestone in planetary defence collaboration. A Close Encounter in Space An extraordinary astronomical event is set to unfold in 2029. Asteroid Apophis will make a remarkably close pass by Earth. It measures about 375 metres across. The near-Earth object will zip past at just 32,000 kilometres—roughly one-tenth of the distance to the Moon—on April 13, 2029. When it was first discovered in 2004 there were fears. However, scientists have now confirmed that Apophis poses no impact threat for…
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New Epstein files photos spark a stir, including photos of Trump and Bill Gates

New Epstein files photos spark a stir, including photos of Trump and Bill Gates

Newly released photographs from the Jeffrey Epstein case have reignited controversy in the United States. They draw renewed attention to powerful figures who once moved in his social circle. The images were made public by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee. They include previously unseen material from Epstein’s properties. The photos also feature Donald Trump, Bill Gates, and other prominent personalities. 68 photos released for ‘transparency’ Democratic lawmakers have circulated 68 images from a much larger archive of roughly 95,000 photographs turned over by Epstein’s estate. They say the release is intended to promote transparency ahead of a court‑mandated…
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IMF’s Funding to Pakistan: Nourishing Terror or Enabling Reform?

IMF’s Funding to Pakistan: Nourishing Terror or Enabling Reform?

The IMF is not officially supporting terrorism. However, its repeated bailouts are indirectly enabling a fiscally weak, security‑state‑driven Pakistan to postpone deep reforms. This creates space for continued military dominance and a permissive ecosystem for terror proxies. A nuanced explainer needs to separate what the IMF legally does and intends. It must also explain Pakistan’s state structure. The track record on terror financing in Pakistan can distort the ultimate impact of these funds. ​ IMF’s Mandate and How it Lends The International Monetary Fund is a financial institution. It was created to stabilise economies in crisis. This is achieved by…
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The Mysterious ‘Poop Suitcase’: Insights into Putin’s Security

The Mysterious ‘Poop Suitcase’: Insights into Putin’s Security

The whole world is focused on the high profile visit by Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to India. The security measures by the Russian security services are catching a lot of attention. The poop case protocol is designed to carry the excreta of the President. This prevents anyone from obtaining information on his health. It is one of the most interesting measures. The mobile food laboratory tests all food and liquids to be served to the President. The special car in which the President travels is also a protocol. These protocols have evolved over the years in proportion to the threats.…
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PM of Nepal Resigns, Parliament Under Siege, Ministers Airlifted as Violence Spreads amidst Social Media Ban

PM of Nepal Resigns, Parliament Under Siege, Ministers Airlifted as Violence Spreads amidst Social Media Ban

The situation in Nepal is constantly worsening. The protests have taken a violent turn. Incidents of arson, vandalism and stone pelting are being reported in many areas including the capital Kathmandu. The protesters occupied the personal residence of President Ramchandra Paudel, vandalized it and set it on fire. Earlier, the houses of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's party leader Raghuveer Mahaseth and Maoist president Prachanda were also attacked. Five ministers including Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari, Health Minister have resigned. Amidst the ever-increasing pressure, PM Oli is preparing to go to Dubai for treatment. He has decided…
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India Rejects Western Pressure: Building a Fairer World Order Through Asian Alliances

India Rejects Western Pressure: Building a Fairer World Order Through Asian Alliances

Western powers are facing challenges in convincing India. They want India to see allegiance to the “old world order” as preferable. This is according to London-based analyst Adriel Kasonta. India, under Prime Minister Modi, prioritizes vital national interests. This is exemplified by its pursuit of affordable energy sources. It also maintains a diplomatic posture that bucks Western orthodoxy. Western Pressure Fuels Indian Discontent Recent US expectations for submission have inadvertently driven India closer to Russia and China. Washington’s inclination toward coercion, rather than cooperation, has misjudged the Indian government’s resolve to prioritize its sovereignty and development. According to observers like…
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