In this sharp and insight-packed discussion, Shiv Aroor speaks with Manogya Loiwal, who breaks down the key factors shaping Phase 2 of the West Bengal elections.
From women voters and food politics to high-stakes face-offs between Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi, Manogya outlines her "5 Ms" framework-Mahila, Minority, Majority, Mamata, and Modi-as the decisive forces on the ground.
Iran has intensified tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on three ships and seizing two vessels, including MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, before taking them into Iranian waters. As nearly 20% of the world’s traded oil passes through the strategic waterway, the standoff has raised global concerns. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran will not resume negotiations until the United States removes its blockade on Iranian ports, while Pakistan is making urgent efforts to revive stalled US-Iran talks
Is Artificial Intelligence now the single biggest force shaping the global economy?
In this compelling conversation, Ruchir Sharma tells Rahul Kanwal that while wars, oil prices, and political shifts may come and go, AI is the one trend that is here to stay-and it's reshaping global investment flows.
Bhagwant Mann has launched a sharp attack on the Raghav Chadha, who along with two other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, joined the BJP. He alleged that the BJP “finishes the party with which they ally”, suggesting a broader political strategy. Mann asserted that the people of Punjab continue to support his government and dismissed criticism as politically motivated. The development has intensified tensions between AAP and the BJP, signalling a deepening political confrontation and a significant shift in the current political landscape.
