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India is walking a geopolitical tightrope. On one side is the United States, a partner that promises markets, tech and strategic convergence in the Indo-Pacific. On the other is Russia, a legacy partner that has supplied India with energy and defence for decades. But when Washington slaps tariffs and Moscow faces sanctions, India is forced to ask: how do you secure your national interest without becoming dependent on either power? The moment is tense. U.S. pressure on Russian oil imports is rising. Russia is diversifying its Asian outreach. Europe is recalibrating. And China continues to sit in the shadows, watching cracks widen. So the question isn’t just who India trades with, it’s how India protects autonomy in a world returning to Cold War-style blocs. This story asks: Can India truly maintain strategic independence when global pressure is closing in from both sides? And what does “non-alignment” mean in 2025, when the world is again being forced to pick a side?GREY ZONE#IndiaUSRelations, #IndiaRussiaRelations, #Geopolitics, #ForeignPolicy, #OilDiplomacy, #StrategicAutonomy, #GlobalTrade, #Tariffs, #EnergySecurity, #UkraineWar, #IndoPacific, #BRICS, #Quad, #GlobalSouth, #Diplomacy, #RussiaOil, #USIndia, #TradeWar, #Sanctions, #WorldPolitics, #NationalInterest, #MultipolarWorld, #NewColdWar, #Realpolitik, #GlobalEconomy

In this episode of Bondstreet Dialogues by Mint in association with IndiaBonds, host Shayan Ghosh and IndiaBonds Co-founder Vishal Goenka discuss the risks of investing in bonds and what every investor should know before entering the bond market.From interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, to market volatility and default risk, this episode explains how to identify and manage these challenges while building a balanced fixed-income portfolio.If you’ve ever wondered, “Are bonds really safe?”, this episode will help you understand the hidden risks of bond investing and how to make smarter, safer investment choices.Stay tuned for more insights in Bondstreet Dialogues, where we simplify investing, one conversation at a time.#BondstreetDialogues #Mint #IndiaBonds #Investing #Bonds #FixedIncome #BondMarket #RiskManagement #ShayanGhosh #VishalGoenkaMint Bond Street is powered by  @indiabonds1594 

Gold craze has hit everyone in the last one year. The way prices of the yellow metal have escalated, it has also attracted the interest of the first time young investors. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Saturday, 8 November cautioned investors against buying unregulated products like digital gold and gold-related online products. The question is why?#gold #digitalgold #goldbuyer #goldbuying #sebi #rbi #abhinavtrivedi #tuhinkantpandey #financeminister

Delhi Police and emergency teams continued operations near the Red Fort junction after a powerful explosion damaged multiple vehicles and left several people injured. The area, one of the busiest public transport corridors in the capital, saw heavy traffic disruption as forensic teams and investigators examined the blast site. Security agencies, including the NIA and FSL teams, are assessing the circumstances surrounding the incident while authorities remain on high alert. This ground report shows the exact location, surrounding landmarks, and the extent of damage at the epicentre of the explosion. Watch.#DelhiBlast #RedFort #DelhiPolice #BreakingNews #IndiaNews #Explosion #GroundReport #LiveUpdates

Eli Lilly's blockbuster obesity drug Mounjaro became India's top-selling drug by value for the month of October with sales hitting ₹1 billion ($11.38 million), research firm Pharmarack said on Friday, reported Reuters. Mounjaro's rapid rise is a testament to the growing demand for effective diabetes and obesity treatments in India, where around 101 million people – 11.4 percent of the country's population – live with diabetes, as per a 2023 Lancet study. Butwhat is the drug and what are the side impacts? Is it even worth it? #mounjaro #weightloss #nutrition #fitness #workout #obesity #overweight #bloodpressure #hypertension #donaldtrump #economy #india #drugs #drug #medicine #lifestyle #lifestyledisease #diabetes #sugar #narendramodi #abhinavtrivedi #sanamarawaha

Zohran Mamdani, who was a little-known state assemblyman until he launched his campaign, is now set to be the mayor of New York City. Mamdani is set to become the first Indian-origin leader and the first Muslim to lead America’s richest and largest city.But this didn't come easy from him - Mamdani has faced tonnes of criticism, not just from his rivals, but even from within his own party. In fact, Ajay Bhutoria, who serves as deputy national finance director for the Democratic Party, has admitted that Mamdani's candidature left the party divided. Watch the full interview!#zohranmamdani #donaldtrump #newyorkcity

The Kerala government's claim that it has eradicated extreme poverty in the state has been met with scepticism among economists and other experts. They have questioned the empirical basis of this declaration and the process that was followed to achieve it. Mint examines the issue.Watch to know more!#kerala #poverty #povertyclaim

Bihar kicked off its assembly elections today with 3.75 crore voters heading to polling stations across 121 constituencies. This first phase could end Nitish Kumar's twenty-year run as chief minister. Here's what makes this interesting. The state's seeing a three-way fight. The ruling NDA alliance brings together Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and the BJP. They're up against the Mahagathbandhan, led by Tejashwi Yadav's RJD and Congress.

Rahul Gandhi held a press conference Wednesday accusing the Election Commission and BJP of stealing the Haryana elections through systematic manipulation. A day before Bihar votes, the Congress leader claimed he has proof of 2.5 million fraudulent votes. Here's what he's alleging. Gandhi says duplicate entries, fake addresses, and unexplained voter additions handed the BJP victory in Haryana. He cited one bizarre example: a Brazilian model's photograph used 22 times across 10 booths under names like Seema, Sweety, and Saraswati.

Thursday is a packed day for Dalal Street. Over 160 companies are releasing their second-quarter earnings, with some big names on the list. Life Insurance Corporation of India, Apollo Hospitals, Ola Electric, Mankind Pharma, Bajaj Housing Finance, and Lupin are among the marquee companies reporting today. This is part of a massive week where more than 650 companies will declare their Q2 results. Ajit Mishra from Religare Broking says these numbers matter. "The ongoing Q2FY26 results season will continue to shape market direction, with several major companies scheduled to release their financials. These results will provide a clearer picture of sectoral trends and corporate profitability ahead of the festive quarter," he said.

Air India is bringing back direct flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv starting January 1, 2026, ending a years-long suspension. Five weekly flights will operate Sunday through Thursday using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The Tel Aviv flight leaves at 11:40 AM, landing in Delhi at 8:50 PM. The return departs Delhi at 7 AM, arriving in Tel Aviv at 9:55 AM. Israeli carrier Arkia Airlines is also eyeing Indian routes.

Donald Trump didn't hold back after Zohran Mamdani won New York City's mayoral race. Speaking in Miami, the President said America "lost a bit of sovereignty" with the election result. What this really means is Trump sees the 34-year-old democratic socialist's victory as a threat. He framed it as a choice between communism and common sense, saying Florida would become a refuge for those fleeing New York. Trump went further, claiming Congressional Democrats installed a communist as mayor and are trying to turn America into Cuba or Venezuela. He contrasted his economic policies with what he called his opponents' economic nightmare.

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New York City just made history. Associated Press has declared Zohran Mamdani the winner of the mayoral race, making him the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations. With 75 percent of votes counted, Mamdani secured 50.4 percent against Andrew Cuomo's 41.3 percent. Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Guardian Angels founder, finished third at 24 percent. The turnout numbers were staggering. More than 2 million people voted, the first time that's happened in a New York mayoral race since 1969. That's a clear signal this election mattered beyond the city's borders. Mamdani, just 34 years old, was virtually unknown before his upset win in the Democratic primary.

Delhi's pollution monitoring system went silent for four days in early November, right when the city's air typically turns most toxic. The blackout only ended after journalists started asking questions. Here's what happened. The Decision Support System, which tracks where Delhi's pollution comes from, stopped updating on Friday. When it finally came back online late Tuesday, data for November 1 and 2 was completely missing. No stubble burning numbers at all for those days.

India threw its weight behind the Gaza peace plan on Tuesday as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in New Delhi. Jaishankar welcomed the return of Israeli hostages and said India hopes the peace plan leads to a lasting solution. Sa'ar, on his first India visit, didn't mince words. "The eradication of Hamas' terrorist state is at the heart of President Trump's plan.

Canada wants new powers to cancel temporary visas on a mass scale, and India might be the primary target. Here's the situation. Pending legislation would let Canadian authorities mass cancel visas to fight fraud. A government presentation obtained by CBC News singled out India and Bangladesh as countries presenting specific challenges. The presentation showed officials want to use these powers against country-specific visa holders, not just during pandemics or wars as originally intended

A passenger train slammed into a stationary goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens more. The collision happened around 4 pm when the MEMU passenger train heading to Bilaspur from Gevra hit the goods train from behind. The front coach, where the engine sits and passengers often ride, took the worst damage.

Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and Group CEO at Collective Artists Network, has redefined talent management—spanning Bollywood, sports, and influencer industries. From his early music days with Synaps to creating IPs like Mahabharat: Ek Dharam Yudh—a stunning AI-enabled production—Vijay’s journey is all about innovation and storytelling. In this episode of Rollin’ with the Boss, Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor Livemint catches up with the man who is disrupting content creation with AI. Luxury Partner  @lexus  ROLLIN' WITH THE BOSS#VijaySubramaniam #CollectiveArtistsNetwork #MahabharatEkDharamYudh #AIinContent #RollinWithTheBoss #Bollywood #InfluencerMarketing #SportsTalent #EntertainmentIndustry #AbhishekSingh