Iran Temporarily Releases Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Amid Health Concerns

Narges Mohammadi

On December 4, 2024, the Iranian government allowed Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to leave Tehran’s Evin Prison on a three-week furlough to deal with severe medical problems. It came after her recent surgery to remove a benign tumor and a bone graft as she suffered from severe health concerns which had worsened with … Read more

Trump’s Ultimatum to Hamas: Release Israeli Hostages or Face Severe Consequences

Trump's Ultimatum

President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas regarding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. He informed them that unless they met his demand, he will unleash devastating repercussions upon entering office. Donald Trump Firm On Hostage Release On December 2, 2024, Trump went to his social media platform, Truth Social, to comment … Read more

Sukhbir Badal’s Mandated Service at Golden Temple: Atonement for Past Actions

Sukhbir Badal

In a major development within the political and religious circles of Punjab, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, Akal Takht, has commanded former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal to do ‘sewa’, or selfless service, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The jobs include cleaning toilets and washing utensils among others, and are … Read more

Trump’s Indian-American Picks: Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and Vivek Ramaswamy Make Waves in Top Roles

Indian-American

A recent development that reflects the rising prominence of Indian-Americans in American politics is when President-elect Donald Trump announced several nominations of individuals with Indian ancestry to key positions in his incoming administration. It marked a commitment to diversity, recognizing the contributions of the Indian-American community. Kash Patel Nominated as FBI Director Kashyap “Kash” Patel, … Read more

Farmers March to Delhi: Renewed Protests for MSP Guarantee and Agrarian Reforms

Farmers March

On December 2, 2024, farmers marching from Punjab and Haryana for a third time demanded legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price or other agrarian reforms. This marks the resurgence of an unending saga of hardship for Indian agriculture and farm communities unwilling to give up in their effort to ensure livelihoods. Background to the Protest … Read more

Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat to BRICS Nations: Implications for India and Global Trade Dynamics

Trump

In a bold move reflecting his commitment to maintaining the U.S. dollar’s global dominance, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—if they pursue alternatives to the U.S. dollar in international trade. This announcement has significant implications for global trade dynamics and India’s economic strategies. … Read more