Geopolitical friction over Greenland is keeping investors awake at night, with a new report forecasting continued market ups and downs. The US push to control the resource-rich island, spearheaded by President Trump, has ignited fears of broader trade conflicts and economic fallout. Bank of Baroda’s latest insights reveal investors are in wait-and-see mode, scrutinizing every development in the US-Denmark standoff. Clarity on negotiation progress will dictate whether stability returns or volatility intensifies across global bourses. Trump framed the interest as a security imperative, but analysts point to Greenland’s vast untapped deposits of rare minerals, oil, and gas as the real…
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Superstar Mahesh Babu has given a massive shoutout to Priyanka Chopra Jonas for her explosive new trailer. The ‘The Bluff’ preview, packed with gritty action, has ignited social media, and Mahesh is leading the fanfare. On Instagram, he posted the trailer’s highlight reel featuring Priyanka’s badass turn as a pirate-turned-avenger. ‘What a trailer! Priyanka Chopra looking powerful and unstoppable once again,’ read his caption. Wishing the team luck for the Amazon Prime Video premiere on February 25, Mahesh highlighted her ‘indomitable’ spirit. Directed with pulse-pounding intensity, ‘The Bluff’ casts Priyanka as Bloody Mary, a character drawn from high-seas lore into…
Congress parliamentarian Manickam Tagore unleashed a blistering attack on the NDA on Saturday in Madurai, likening their much-touted ‘double engine’ governance in Tamil Nadu to a wrecked machine beyond repair. ‘Talk of double or triple engines is meaningless if they’ve already failed,’ he quipped, predicting no electoral success for the CBI-ED engineered alliance. The remarks came amid backlash to PM Modi’s Friday speech, where he slammed the DMK regime for mishandling the Kartigai Deepam lamp-lighting dispute and allegedly insulting deity Lord Murugan and judicial processes. Tagore deemed this intervention regrettable, especially since the Tiruparankundram dispute remains before the Supreme Court.…
Bihar’s political landscape is buzzing with fresh drama as RJD senior Bhai Virendra, the MLA from Maneer, openly rebels against party leadership over ticket allocations in the recent assembly elections. Fresh off a humiliating loss, the opposition heavyweight is airing grievances that expose simmering tensions. The trigger? A widely circulated video where Virendra vents about the axing of Vijay Mandal’s candidacy. ‘Vijay and I were MLAs together. I fought tooth and nail for him. Why cut his ticket for strangers from distant districts?’ he questions, highlighting what he sees as a betrayal of grassroots loyalists. Virendra reserves special ire for…
In a significant development at Mumbai’s Bandra Court, Kamal Rashid Khan, better known as KRK, was denied interim relief in the Oshiwara firing case. Prosecutors detailed how two shots rang out near residential buildings, with a live cartridge found at the spot. The incident, occurring on January 18, sent shockwaves through the locality, highlighting vulnerabilities in high-density neighborhoods. Defense counsel mounted a robust challenge, pointing out the logistical impossibilities: shots supposedly aimed at flats 400 meters apart using a gun limited to 20-meter range. KRK distanced himself from the unidentified gunman, stressing his clean record and legitimate firearm permit. He…
Faridabad police have detained a man who allegedly killed his young daughter in a fit of fury over her inability to count and write numbers up to 50. The 4.5-year-old’s death has sent shockwaves through Haryana, prompting a swift investigation. The accused, Krishna Jaiswal, and his family had been living in a rented house in Jharshentli village for years. Both parents worked day jobs at a private firm, leaving Krishna to care for their three kids during daytime hours: sons aged 7, daughters 4.5 and 2. During a teaching session on January 21, the preschooler failed to meet her father’s…
Davos once again became the epicenter of global discourse as the World Economic Forum’s 56th annual meeting unfolded from January 19-23. Over 3,000 delegates from 130 nations convened, featuring unprecedented attendance: 65 heads of state, prominent G7 figures, 400 political heavyweights, and executives from 830+ Fortune-level companies alongside 80 tech innovators. Opening remarks from WEF head Borge Brende highlighted a world at a crossroads—riddled with risks yet brimming with potential. He positioned the forum not as a mere responder to events, but as an architect of forward momentum through unity. Key panels delved into the US-China trade pact’s implications post-November,…
Tensions are rising in Kerala’s political corridors as BJP leaders confront the state government over the controversial appointment of retired Justice Babu Mathew P. Joseph as Lokpal. In a strongly worded petition to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the party claims the move blatantly violates key provisions of the Kerala Lokayukta Act. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP’s Kerala president, along with Advocate S. Suresh, met the Governor at Lok Bhawan on Saturday. Their submission zeroes in on Section 5(3) of the 1999 Act, which explicitly prohibits former Lokayukta holders from assuming salaried government positions post-retirement. ‘Despite the unambiguous language, the cabinet has proceeded…
In a move underscoring deepening Europe-India bonds, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas touched down in New Delhi Saturday, marking her debut official trip to the country as High Representative and Vice-President. India’s foreign ministry described the visit as perfectly timed to fortify the strategic alliance between the two powers, with continuous top-tier exchanges already in play. The announcement came from MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on social media platform X. He spotlighted the visit’s relevance for bilateral progress, posting: ‘Heartiest welcome to EU HRVP Kaja Kallas on her first official visit to India as EU High Representative/Vice-President. Perfect timing to…
Indian equities are reeling under pressure, with benchmark indices down more than 4 percent year-to-date in 2026. The exodus of FPIs, who dumped stocks worth Rs 36,500 crore since January, has been a major drag on market sentiment. The past week saw a sharp 2.5 percent correction across major indices. Sensex closed Friday at 81,537, down 0.94 percent or 769 points, capping a weekly loss of 2.43 percent. Nifty settled at 25,048, off 2.51 percent for the week after a 0.95 percent daily decline. Sectoral carnage was widespread: Realty nosedived 11.33 percent, while consumer durables, telecom, and discretionary stocks lost…