Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
Progress
24% Bias Score
India and Taliban Hold Highest-Level Talks Since 2021 Takeover
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing security, development projects, humanitarian aid, and the use of Chabahar port; India committed to further health and refugee support, marking the highest-level engagement since the...
India and Taliban Hold Highest-Level Talks Since 2021 Takeover
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing security, development projects, humanitarian aid, and the use of Chabahar port; India committed to further health and refugee support, marking the highest-level engagement since the...
Progress
40% Bias Score
UN Predicts 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Uneven Recovery
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by China and the US, but with risks from China's slowing growth and property market weaknesses, and uneven recovery across regions.
UN Predicts 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Uneven Recovery
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by China and the US, but with risks from China's slowing growth and property market weaknesses, and uneven recovery across regions.
Progress
28% Bias Score
India, Taliban Hold High-Level Talks Amid Regional Tensions
Senior Indian and Taliban foreign ministry officials met in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing trade expansion through Chabahar Port, development projects in Afghanistan, and humanitarian aid for Afghan refugees, amidst rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
India, Taliban Hold High-Level Talks Amid Regional Tensions
Senior Indian and Taliban foreign ministry officials met in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing trade expansion through Chabahar Port, development projects in Afghanistan, and humanitarian aid for Afghan refugees, amidst rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Progress
48% Bias Score
India, Afghanistan Hold Second High-Level Meeting on Aid and Trade
On Wednesday, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister in the UAE to discuss humanitarian aid, trade through Iran's Chabahar port, and ways to strengthen sports ties, particularly in cricket. This is the second such meeting in two months, reflecting India...
India, Afghanistan Hold Second High-Level Meeting on Aid and Trade
On Wednesday, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister in the UAE to discuss humanitarian aid, trade through Iran's Chabahar port, and ways to strengthen sports ties, particularly in cricket. This is the second such meeting in two months, reflecting India...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Record $1 Billion Drug Seizure Exposes India's Growing Drug Crisis
In October 2024, Indian authorities made record drug seizures totaling over $1 billion, revealing sophisticated trafficking methods, international cartel involvement, and a surge in cocaine and methamphetamine use among young people.
Record $1 Billion Drug Seizure Exposes India's Growing Drug Crisis
In October 2024, Indian authorities made record drug seizures totaling over $1 billion, revealing sophisticated trafficking methods, international cartel involvement, and a surge in cocaine and methamphetamine use among young people.
Progress
24% Bias Score
UN Projects 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by strong performances in China, the US, India, and Indonesia, despite challenges including China's slowing growth due to weak consumption and property sectors, and the need to address its shrinking population and rising trade tensions to e...
UN Projects 2.8% Global Economic Growth in 2025
The UN projects 2.8% global economic growth in 2025, driven by strong performances in China, the US, India, and Indonesia, despite challenges including China's slowing growth due to weak consumption and property sectors, and the need to address its shrinking population and rising trade tensions to e...
Progress
24% Bias Score
Mumbai Ponzi Scheme Defrauds 125,000 Investors of ₹200 Million
In Mumbai, India, the Torres Company, a seemingly legitimate investment firm, defrauded an estimated 125,000 investors of over ₹200 million, promising high returns on investments in jewelry and other assets before ceasing operations and triggering protests outside its offices.
Mumbai Ponzi Scheme Defrauds 125,000 Investors of ₹200 Million
In Mumbai, India, the Torres Company, a seemingly legitimate investment firm, defrauded an estimated 125,000 investors of over ₹200 million, promising high returns on investments in jewelry and other assets before ceasing operations and triggering protests outside its offices.
Progress
44% Bias Score
India's Nifty 50 Index Enters Correction Territory Amidst Valuation and Growth Concerns
India's Nifty 50 stock market index has entered correction territory, falling 10% since late September due to concerns over high valuations and slowing earnings growth; however, some analysts predict a market rebound driven by government initiatives and economic growth projections.
India's Nifty 50 Index Enters Correction Territory Amidst Valuation and Growth Concerns
India's Nifty 50 stock market index has entered correction territory, falling 10% since late September due to concerns over high valuations and slowing earnings growth; however, some analysts predict a market rebound driven by government initiatives and economic growth projections.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
Progress
40% Bias Score
India Investment Boom Expected Amidst US-China Trade Tensions
GIB Asset Management's Kunal Desai recommends India as an attractive investment destination due to its geopolitical advantages amidst potential US-China trade conflicts, highlighting the cables sector and the "Make in India" initiative while also suggesting that a Chinese consumer rebound could bene...
India Investment Boom Expected Amidst US-China Trade Tensions
GIB Asset Management's Kunal Desai recommends India as an attractive investment destination due to its geopolitical advantages amidst potential US-China trade conflicts, highlighting the cables sector and the "Make in India" initiative while also suggesting that a Chinese consumer rebound could bene...
Progress
48% Bias Score