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US Midterm Elections 2026: Key Issues Affecting Americans

Imagine an American family sitting at the dinner table. The parents are worried about rising grocery bills, their children are thinking about education costs, and the family is struggling to find affordable housing. On television, politicians are promising to improve the economy, protect the country’s borders, and make life better for ordinary Americans. The family […]

The 2026 Midterm Elections: People of America

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections will shape the balance of power in Congress. For American voters, key issues include the economy, healthcare, immigration, foreign policy, and the cost of living.

Trump Threatens Iran: ‘Annihilation’ Raises Tensions

Trump threatens Iran amid rising tensions

Why Washington Is Focusing on Critical Minerals

Introduction Critical minerals are special natural resources that are very important for today’s world. They are used to make batteries, electric vehicles, mobile phones, computers, wind turbines and defence equipment. Important minerals include lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and rare earth elements. The United States is paying more attention to these minerals because it depends on […]

Donald Trump AI Force and India

Why in News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to computers, technology companies and research laboratories. It is becoming an important part of a country’s economy, national security, jobs and future development. On September 19, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI czar” to oversee […]

White House Barred Reporters – MS NOW, CNN and Politico: Press Freedom…?

Introduction On September 19, 2026, reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW were stopped from entering the White House after President Donald Trump announced restrictions on these media organisations. Trump said he took this step because he believed they were spreading what he called “fake news” and were unfairly reporting on his administration. The decision […]

H-1B Visa Rules and Their Impact on Indian Professionals

Introduction Shreya is an Indian engineer who studied at Duke University and worked at Visa in the U.S. She is now planning to return to India and continue her career there. The proposed $100,000 fee made her chances of returning to the U.S. even more uncertain, so she has to reconsider her career plans. The […]

Pakistan Mosque Attack: Security, Militancy and Regional Implications

Introduction What Happened? Why Is the Attack Important? 1. Growing Militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2. Pakistan–Afghanistan Security Concerns 3. Impact on Internal Security 4. Religious Places and Civilian Safety Regional Implications Implications for India Way Forward Conclusion Deepak SrivastavaAbout the Author: Deepak Srivastava  An author of World Affairs, International Relations, Global Politics, Public Policy and […]

Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid at U.N.: What It Reveals About the Changing Global Order

Introduction What Happened? What Does It Reveal About the Changing Global Order? 1. Declining Consensus Among Major Powers 2. Rise of a More Multipolar International System 3. The Strategic Importance of the Veto 4. Iran as a Test Case for International Diplomacy 5. Challenges to Multilateralism Implications for India Way Forward Conclusion Deepak SrivastavaAbout the […]

Politics Behind Policy: Understanding the Forces Behind Political Decisions

Introduction Politics affects almost every part of our daily lives. From education and employment to taxation, infrastructure, technology and international relations, government decisions shape the opportunities and challenges faced by society. But political news often focuses only on what happened. A government announced a new policy. Parliament passed a bill. Two countries signed an agreement. […]