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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 ..

Beijing and Moscow's Calculated Neutrality on Iran Conflict Reveals Shifting Great Power Alignments

Beijing and Moscow’s Calculated Neutrality on Iran Conflict Reveals Shifting Great Power Alignments

China and Russia have adopted carefully calibrated rhetorical positions on the ongoing Iran conflict, avoiding direct military commitments while using the crisis to criticise American interventionism. Their statements reveal a strategic hedging approach that prioritises economic interests and regional influence over alliance obligations. New Delhi, April 2026 — As military operations intensify across the Persian Gulf, the diplomatic responses from …

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How India's Strategic Autonomy Doctrine Is Reshaping Global Alliance Structures

How India’s Strategic Autonomy Doctrine Is Reshaping Global Alliance Structures

India’s commitment to strategic autonomy is emerging as a distinct geopolitical model that allows New Delhi to maintain partnerships with competing power blocs without formal alignment. This approach positions India as a critical swing state in the evolving multipolar order, enabling selective engagement with the United States, Russia, and China based on issue-specific national interests. New Delhi, April 2025 — …

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Why Rising Oil Prices and Foreign Outflows Are Testing Indian Equity Market Resilience

Why Rising Oil Prices and Foreign Outflows Are Testing Indian Equity Market Resilience

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trading as surging crude oil prices combined with sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows to create a dual pressure on equity valuations. The selloff reflects India’s persistent vulnerability to external energy shocks and global capital flow reversals, raising questions about near-term market stability. New Delhi, April 2026 — The BSE …

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Why Indian Equities Fell Sharply Decoding the Multi-Factor Selloff in Sensex and Nifty

Why Indian Equities Fell Sharply: Decoding the Multi-Factor Selloff in Sensex and Nifty

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty witnessed a sharp decline driven by a confluence of global risk-off sentiment, foreign institutional outflows, and domestic earnings disappointments. The selloff reflects mounting concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical uncertainties that have prompted investors to reassess their India allocation. New Delhi, April 2026 — Indian equity markets extended their losing streak as the BSE …

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RBI's Inflation Vigil Signals Cautious Monetary Stance Despite Growth Pressures

RBI’s Inflation Vigil Signals Cautious Monetary Stance Despite Growth Pressures

The Reserve Bank of India has adopted a wait-and-watch approach on inflation risks, signalling that rate cuts remain contingent on sustained price stability rather than growth considerations alone. Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta’s remarks indicate the central bank prioritises anchoring inflation expectations over providing immediate stimulus to the economy. New Delhi, April 2025 — Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta’s characterisation of RBI’s …

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RBI's Inflation Alert How West Asia Tensions Are Reshaping India's Monetary Policy Calculus

RBI’s Inflation Alert: How West Asia Tensions Are Reshaping India’s Monetary Policy Calculus

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a formal warning that escalating conflict in West Asia poses material risks to India’s inflation trajectory through energy price transmission channels. This intervention signals the central bank is preparing markets for a potential pause in rate cuts and marks a decisive shift toward inflation vigilance over growth accommodation. New Delhi, April 2025 — …

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How Indian Retail Investors Are Reshaping Pre-Market Research Habits Amid Rising Participation

How Indian Retail Investors Are Reshaping Pre-Market Research Habits Amid Rising Participation

Indian retail investors are increasingly adopting streamlined pre-market research tools and platforms to navigate complex market dynamics before trading hours begin. This behavioural shift reflects the maturation of India’s retail investor base, which has grown from 40 million demat accounts in 2020 to over 180 million in 2025. New Delhi, April 2025 — The traditional morning ritual of Indian equity …

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RBI Governor Flags FDI Outflow Monitoring Amid Global Capital Volatility Concerns

RBI Governor Flags FDI Outflow Monitoring Amid Global Capital Volatility Concerns

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has confirmed that India’s central bank is actively monitoring short-term capital fluctuations, including foreign direct investment outflows, signalling heightened vigilance over external sector stability. The statement reflects growing concerns about capital flight risks as global monetary conditions tighten and geopolitical uncertainties reshape investment flows across emerging markets. New Delhi, April 2025 — Reserve Bank of India …

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US Treasury Yields at 4.34% Create Pressure Point for Gold Markets Amid Middle East Uncertainty

US Treasury Yields at 4.34% Create Pressure Point for Gold Markets Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Rising US Treasury yields at 4.34% are creating significant headwinds for gold prices, with the $3,268 per ounce level (approximately 4683 in yuan terms) emerging as a critical technical support zone. The interplay between geopolitical risk premiums from Iran tensions and dollar-denominated yield competition is forcing investors to recalibrate their safe-haven allocations in real time. New Delhi, April 2025 — …

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US Dollar Strength Amid Iran Tensions How Middle East Geopolitics Is Reshaping Currency and Crude Markets

US Dollar Strength Amid Iran Tensions: How Middle East Geopolitics Is Reshaping Currency and Crude Markets

The US dollar is holding near multi-week highs as escalating Iran-US tensions drive safe-haven flows and inject fresh volatility into global crude oil markets. This geopolitical premium is compressing risk appetite across emerging markets, with India facing dual pressure from a stronger dollar and elevated energy import costs. New Delhi, April 2025 — The US Dollar Index (DXY) has consolidated …

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