The subscription economy has quietly entered Indian households, including those in smaller states like Tripura, reshaping how families spend, save, and manage their monthly budgets. What began as a convenient way to access entertainment or software has now expanded into a vast network of recurring payments — from OTT platforms and cloud storage to grocery
Bangladesh and Turkey have agreed to establish a new ministerial‑level joint mechanism covering defence and foreign affairs, marking a major step toward upgrading their bilateral relationship into a full strategic partnership. The announcement came after talks in Dhaka between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who is on a three‑day
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district, where she offered prayers at the Mahasamadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, adding a deeply spiritual dimension to her ongoing official trip to India. Her visit to Puttaparthi came alongside a broader diplomatic agenda focused on energy cooperation, trade, and
A deadly shooting near the West Bank boundary has intensified political tensions inside Israel, after a gunman opened fire at multiple locations on Sunday, killing one Israeli man and injuring six others, including two in serious condition. The attacks occurred around Kokhav Yair and nearby areas close to Qalqilya, with Israeli authorities confirming that at
US President Donald Trump has made it clear that Iran will not receive any sanctions relief until a final peace agreement is reached, reaffirming Washington’s strategy of maintaining maximum economic pressure on Tehran even as negotiations continue. Speaking in an interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press, Trump said frozen Iranian assets would remain inaccessible
Guest Column The gig economy has rapidly transformed the global labour market, reshaping how millions of people work, earn, and build careers. From ride‑hailing drivers and food‑delivery workers to freelance designers, tutors, and digital creators, gig work has become a defining feature of the modern economy. For many, it offers flexibility, independence, and the ability
Youth unemployment has become one of the most pressing global economic challenges of our time. Across continents, millions of young people are struggling to find stable, meaningful work despite being more educated, more connected, and more ambitious than any previous generation. The crisis is not limited to developing nations; it affects advanced economies as well,
Up a The world is facing an unprecedented cost‑of‑living crunch that is reshaping the daily lives of billions. What began as a post‑pandemic economic adjustment has now evolved into a deep, structural crisis affecting households across continents. From soaring grocery bills to unaffordable housing, rising transport costs, and shrinking savings, families everywhere are struggling to
Tensions in West Asia deepened as Iran condemned US strikes on its coastal radar installations, calling the action “provocative” and accusing Washington of escalating an already volatile conflict. The strikes came amid renewed hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with Lebanon’s political leadership issuing unusually sharp warnings to Tehran to stop interfering in the country’s internal
Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone offensives to date, striking multiple regions across Russia just a day after President Vladimir Putin publicly rejected a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The escalation underscores the widening gulf between the two sides as diplomatic efforts remain stalled. Russia’s defence ministry said its air‑defence systems intercepted
