Ahana Vinesh

Donald Trump's recent announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign-made films has sparked concerns about a potential trade war. Citing the decline of Hollywood and alleged propaganda, Trump aims to revitalize American movie production. However, this move adds to existing trade tensions, particularly with China, impacting global supply chains.

India has a massive advantage over Pakistan in a conventional war. But when it comes to nukes, there is very little that separates the two

The Supreme Court will decide on Monday regarding interim orders on petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, concerning its impact on traditional Islamic ties and religious freedom. The Centre defends the Act as secular, countering claims of religious interference and emphasizing the need to prevent misuse of the 2013 amendment, which allegedly led to encroachment on properties.

Punjab's assembly will convene a special session due to a water-sharing dispute with Haryana, triggered by the Centre's directive for Punjab to release additional water. Punjab is resisting, claiming it lacks surplus water, leading to escalated tensions ahead of annual water allocation. Political solidarity is seen in Punjab, while Haryana defends its demand, intensifying the conflict.

After Pahalgam, India should hit back hard, but not with an all-out war. Instead a breakdown of Pakistan – economically, politically, ideologically, and strategically – should be India’s option

Ray Dalio, who predicted the 2008 crisis, warns that mishandled economic policies, particularly Trump's tariffs, could push the U.S. into a recession. He likens the tariffs' disruptive implementation to destabilizing the production system. Despite a tariff pause, Goldman Sachs estimates a significant chance of a recession within the next year, highlighting growing economic uncertainty.

Despite Congress's claim that PM Modi reversed his stance on caste enumeration due to their pressure, the party highlighted the government's 2021 decision against a caste census and its plea to the Supreme Court to avoid ordering one. Congress is now questioning Modi's apparent U-turn and directing state units to rally for caste census implementation and the removal of reservation barriers.

The Supreme Court has affirmed that in gangrape cases, proving each accused committed the complete act of rape isn't necessary for conviction. The court emphasized that if one member of a group commits rape with shared intent, all involved are equally responsible and punishable under Section 376(2)(g) of IPC, highlighting the principle of joint liability based on common intention.