At a recent Asia Society event in New York, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the growing concern over the declining respect for international rules, which he believes is leading to the emergence of new "choke points" in global affairs. These choke points are becoming evident in areas such as strategic waterways, financial systems, and market access, where countries are leveraging their influence in...
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday as the Nifty 50 and Sensex indices plunged to their lowest levels in nearly six months. This decline was driven by increasing concerns over rising crude oil prices, which surged past $100 a barrel, casting a shadow over global markets. The Nifty 50 ended the day 1.6% lower at 22,780.25, while the Sensex dropped 1.5%,...
