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Pakistan Signals Formation of 'Islamic NATO' as Turkey and Qatar Eye Saudi Defense Pact
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Pakistan Signals Formation of ‘Islamic NATO’ as Turkey and Qatar Eye Saudi Defense Pact

Islamabad, May 2026 — The geopolitical architecture of the Middle East and South A ..

The Horror of 1995 How the Tandoor Case Shocked the Nation
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The Horror of 1995: How the Tandoor Case Shocked the Nation

NEW DELHI, May 2026 — It remains one of the most chilling chapters in India’s cr ..

The Russian Identity Paradox Are Russians European or Asian
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The Russian Identity Paradox: Are Russians European or Asian?

LUCKNOW, May 2026 — A recent comprehensive analysis by StudyIQ IAS has tackled one ..

Indian Equity Markets Face Volatile Opening as Global Uncertainty and Domestic Cues Collide

Indian Equity Markets Face Volatile Opening as Global Uncertainty and Domestic Cues Collide

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty face a mixed opening on Friday amid conflicting signals from global markets and domestic institutional flows. Traders should anticipate heightened intraday volatility as markets digest overnight developments from US futures and Asian equities alongside quarterly earnings momentum. New Delhi, April 2026 — The Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex and the National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 50 …

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Sensex and Nifty Recovery Rally What Triggered India's April Bounce and Will It Sustain

Sensex and Nifty Recovery Rally: What Triggered India’s April Bounce and Will It Sustain?

Indian benchmark indices staged a recovery on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 posting gains amid improved investor sentiment following recent volatility. The rebound reflects bargain-hunting in oversold counters and easing concerns over global risk factors, though underlying market breadth warrants caution. New Delhi, April 2025 — The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 registered gains in Friday’s trading …

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RBI's Upgraded 7.6% Growth Forecast for FY26 Masks Structural Slowdown Concerns for FY27

RBI’s Upgraded 7.6% Growth Forecast for FY26 Masks Structural Slowdown Concerns for FY27

The Reserve Bank of India has revised its FY26 GDP growth projection upward to 7.6%, reflecting stronger-than-expected domestic consumption and investment momentum. However, the central bank’s simultaneous forecast of a deceleration to 6.9% in FY27 signals mounting concerns over global headwinds and the sustainability of India’s current growth trajectory. New Delhi, April 2025 — The RBI’s decision to lift its …

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RBI's 6.9% Growth Forecast for FY27 Reflects Cautious Optimism Amid Tariff Headwinds

RBI’s 6.9% Growth Forecast for FY27 Reflects Cautious Optimism Amid Tariff Headwinds

The Reserve Bank of India has projected GDP growth at 6.9% and inflation at 4.6% for FY27, signalling measured confidence in domestic resilience despite escalating global trade tensions. These forecasts represent a calibrated downgrade from earlier estimates, acknowledging that external uncertainties—particularly US tariff policies—will constrain India’s economic trajectory. New Delhi, April 2025 — The RBI’s latest macroeconomic projections mark the …

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How India's Private Equity Regulations Are Reshaping Deal-Making for Foreign and Domestic Investors

How India’s Private Equity Regulations Are Reshaping Deal-Making for Foreign and Domestic Investors

India’s private equity landscape is undergoing fundamental legal transformation as regulatory bodies tighten compliance frameworks, alter exit mechanisms, and introduce new disclosure requirements that affect both foreign and domestic fund managers. These changes demand immediate strategic recalibration from investors who have deployed over $60 billion in Indian PE deals since 2020. New Delhi, April 2026 — The Securities and Exchange …

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Sebi's Gold ETF Rule Change How New Asset Allocation Norms Will Reshape Bullion Investment Strategy in India

Sebi’s Gold ETF Rule Change: How New Asset Allocation Norms Will Reshape Bullion Investment Strategy in India

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has revised asset allocation requirements for gold exchange-traded funds, permitting fund managers greater flexibility in holding physical gold versus gold-related instruments. This regulatory adjustment aims to improve liquidity management and reduce tracking errors that have long plagued Indian gold ETFs compared to their global counterparts. New Delhi, April 2025 — Sebi’s amended guidelines …

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US Economic Growth Slumps to 0.5% in Q4 2024 What America's Stalling Engine Means for Global Capital Flows

US Economic Growth Slumps to 0.5% in Q4 2024: What America’s Stalling Engine Means for Global Capital Flows

The United States economy expanded by just 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, dramatically undershooting consensus expectations and marking the weakest quarterly performance since the pandemic recovery period. This sharp deceleration signals potential recessionary pressures in the world’s largest economy, with significant implications for emerging market capital flows, dollar strength, and Federal Reserve policy trajectory. New Delhi, April 2025 …

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Fed's Oil Shock Strategy Leaves Rate Cuts on Hold Why Inflation Risks Persist Despite Powell's Dovish Signal

Fed’s Oil Shock Strategy Leaves Rate Cuts on Hold: Why Inflation Risks Persist Despite Powell’s Dovish Signal

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that temporary oil price shocks will not trigger interest rate hikes, suggesting the central bank will look through supply-driven inflation. However, this stance does not guarantee rate cuts are imminent, as underlying price pressures and labour market resilience continue to complicate the Fed’s path toward its 2% inflation target. New Delhi, April 2025 …

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Pakistan's Diplomatic Pivot Can Islamabad Reinvent Itself as a Regional Mediator

Pakistan’s Diplomatic Pivot: Can Islamabad Reinvent Itself as a Regional Mediator?

Pakistan is positioning itself as a regional peacemaker, seeking to shed its image as a conflict-prone state and emerge as a credible diplomatic intermediary in South Asian and Middle Eastern disputes. This strategic recalibration reflects Islamabad’s urgent need to attract foreign investment, stabilise its economy, and reduce dependence on military-centric foreign policy frameworks. New Delhi, April 2025 — Pakistan’s foreign …

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China-North Korea Diplomatic Reset What the Renewed Engagement Means for Asian Security Architecture

China-North Korea Diplomatic Reset: What the Renewed Engagement Means for Asian Security Architecture

China and North Korea are resuming high-level diplomatic exchanges after years of pandemic-induced isolation, signalling Beijing’s renewed interest in stabilising its buffer state amid intensifying US-led pressure in the Indo-Pacific. The diplomatic thaw carries significant implications for regional security calculations, including India’s strategic positioning in a multipolar Asia. New Delhi, April 2025 — The resumption of formal diplomatic engagement between …

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