America’s strategic nightmare: How China, Russia, Iran & North Korea are closing ranks, posing a significant security risk

Aswath Damodaran warns that as global markets shift inward and politics reshape economic rules, India may face more resistance to growth than China did. He attributes this to a changing global environment post-2008 financial crisis, marked by a backlash against globalization and rise of nationalist movements. Damodaran emphasizes the impact of these shifts on company valuations, citing Tesla as an example of how changing narratives and political factors can affect stock prices. Full Article

India and Russia commenced the six-day naval exercise 'Indra' off Chennai, featuring Russian ships Pechanga, Rezkiy, and Aldar Tsydenzhapov, along with Indian warships Rana, Kuthar, and aircraft P8l. The exercise comprises a harbour phase from March 28 to 30 in Chennai and a 'sea phase' from March 31 to April 2 in the Bay of Bengal, demonstrating the enduring strategic partnership between the two navies. With a focus on enhancing naval interoperability, the sea phase...

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to Chhattisgarh, 50 Maoists surrendered, including high-ranking members with bounties totaling ₹68 lakh, signaling a decline in left-wing extremism. Union home minister Amit Shah praised Chhattisgarh's efforts in combating Maoist violence, emphasizing the government's commitment to eradicating insurgency from the nation. The surrender, facilitated under the Niyad Nellanar policy, reflects a growing disillusionment among Maoist ranks and the expanding governance and development programs in formerly insurgent-controlled areas, leading cadres...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first private sector military drone testing facility in Nagpur, featuring a 1.27-km runway for developing indigenous MALE and HALE drones, as well as a 1,080-acre test range for next-generation loitering munitions. The facility includes a Command & Control Centre, UAV Take-off Area, and various testing facilities for advanced weaponry, such as the Nagastra series of Loiter Munitions with ranges from 15 km to over 100 km. The PM also...

In the IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals secured their first win by defeating Chennai Super Kings with a thrilling six-run victory, resulting in CSK's second consecutive loss. This win propelled RR from the 10th spot to the ninth in the points table, while CSK now sits at seventh. Nicholas Pooran leads the orange cap leaderboard with consistent performances, while Noor Ahmad tops the purple cap leaderboard with nine wickets in two matches. Full Article

A 20-year-old specially-abled first-year student at IIIT-Allahabad died by suicide at the hostel campus, allegedly due to failing an exam, with police investigations ongoing. His mother received a final message asking her to care for his family. The institute has initiated probes and formed committees to investigate the circumstances and address student welfare issues following the incident. Full Article