Entertainment Reviews
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another is an audacious blend of dark comedy, political satire, and action spectacle that cements his reputation as one of modern cinema’s boldest directors. Running at nearly three hours, the film refuses to settle into one genre, instead shifting between screwball farce, paranoid thriller, and tender family drama. It […]
International
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in about four weeks, with soybean trade expected to dominate discussions. Trump accused China of deliberately delaying purchases of U.S. soybeans to use as leverage in ongoing negotiations, which he said is hurting American farmers. Farmers Under Pressure Soybean growers in the […]
International
A nationwide general strike brought Greece to a standstill on October 1, 2025, as thousands of workers marched against a controversial labour reform bill allowing 13-hour workdays in specific cases. Public transport, ferries, hospitals, schools, courts, and municipal offices remained shut, crippling daily life. Proposed Law Under Fire The draft law proposes to permit
International
Following an April 2025 Supreme Court ruling, transgender people in the UK are voicing concern over safety and access to public spaces. The court clarified that under the Equality Act, the term “woman” applies strictly to biological sex, excluding transgender women from certain legal protections tied to female-only spaces. Implications of the Decision The Equality […]
National
On October 2, 2025, India observed Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, commemorating the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and the second Prime Minister, Shastri. Several political leaders and officials paid tribute to the two leaders for their ideals and legacy. PM and President Join Tributes Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Raj Ghat […]
Business Finance
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for September 2025 stood at ₹1.89 lakh crore, reflecting a 9.1% year-on-year growth compared to the same month last year. This is the ninth straight month when GST revenues have remained above ₹1.8 lakh crore. Drivers of Growth The growth was supported by robust domestic demand, steady imports […]
Business Trade
The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into effect on October 1, 2025, as announced by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The pact involves Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Key Features of the Agreement Under TEPA, EFTA will remove or reduce tariffs on about 92.2% of […]
Education
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil sector across India. The decision aims to enhance access to central-school education, especially for children of central government employees. Investment and Coverage The scheme involves an estimated outlay of ₹5,862.55 crore over nine years. The new schools will be […]