Summary: BRICS , a group of developing countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China , and South Africa, is expanding and gaining influence on the global stage. The organization faces challenges in balancing its economic goals with geopolitical considerations and maintaining relations with Western powers. China 's role in BRICS raises questions about the organization's direction and potential anti-Western stance. BRICS seeks to share global power with other middle powers and redefine the global order. ...

Summary: The Supreme Court of India is currently considering legalizing gay marriage , a move that could have a transformative impact on LGBTQ rights in the country. Despite progress in LGBTQ rights , many gay individuals in India still face discrimination , especially in rural areas. The potential legalization of gay marriage is met with hope by those seeking greater acceptance and inclusion within society. However, opposition from religious and conservative groups, as well as the government's stance, present significant challenges to the legalization process. The clash between personal laws and traditional attitudes ...

Surging Tide of Hindu Nationalism Sparks Violence in India's Manipur State Summary: India witnesses mass protests in Delhi as thousands express concerns over the rising tide of Hindu nationalism threatening democracy. Indian Christians in Manipur suffer violence and persecution at the hands of Hindu nationalists, leading to the evacuation of the Christian minority by the Indian army. A horrifying video of two Indian Christian women being raped by Indian Hindu men goes viral, causing widespread public outrage. The crisis highlights the sectarian divisions in India between dominant Hindu nationalists and religious minorities. ...

Outrage ERUPTS In India After Women PARADED Naked By Mob in Manipur Summary: Horrific footage emerges showing two women sexually assaulted and paraded naked by a mob in Manipur, India. The incident follows a months-long deadly ethnic conflict between the Hindu majority-Mathij tribe and the Christian minority-Cookie tribe. Outrage spreads across India after delayed arrests and Prime Minister Narinjha Modi's response. There's been widespread outrage across India after horr...

Summary: Russia's Lunar 25 spacecraft crashes into the moon after an uncontrolled orbit. The mission aimed to achieve a historic landing on the moon's South Pole to detect water and ice. The crash impacts Russia's sense of prestige and national pride amidst ongoing challenges. India's similar mission highlights the competitive nature of space exploration . Space exploration holds historical significance for Russia's national identity. The incident's impact reaches beyond the space agency, affecting Russia as a whole. ...

Summary: India's Chandrayaan-3 rover captures its initial images of the moon, including its south pole, as it completes a successful landing. The historic achievement offers unprecedented views of the lunar surface and paves the way for significant scientific discoveries. Chandrayaan-3's landing on the moon's south pole is a milestone for India's space exploration efforts. ...

Summary: Global trend towards cashless society is accelerating. US experiences surge in card payments during pandemic. India's UPI fosters financial inclusion and data-driven services. China's AliPay and WeChat Pay dominate digital payments market. Distinct models of digital payments shape financial landscapes worldwide. ...

Succession final season: One head, one crown | The Leader podcast ES Audio From the Evening Standard in London, I'm Rachelle Travers and this is The Leader. Warning, this episode contains strong language as well as major spoilers for Tailgate Party, episode 7 of the final season of Succession. This week it's Election Eve on Succession and a group of America's most influential players have gathered at Chiven Toms before the big day. But of course, this isn't just any social event. Last minute allegiances are in the works, game changing details are revealed about Gojo, Kendall's plan to lose the co from his CEO title is revealed and there is the mother of all arguments involving a scorpion and a snake. Every Tuesday until the final of Succession, we'll be reviewing each episode after it drops on the Leader podcast. Be sure to listen to hear analysis, insight and ...

Why is TikTok getting banned around the world? It's one of the biggest apps in the world that is using TikTok, a security risk. Hi Bestie, I hope you have the most wonderful day. This is an issue of our times. Sophie, get off it, stop it. TikTok is owned by the Chinese tech company Bite Dance, some fear that the app can harvest your data and potentially hand it to the Chinese government. For people with sensitive information on their phones, for example government workers, it could mean a potentially major security risk. We'll look back at this time and say wow, that was a really naive time where people just let their data go all over the place. So at a time when tensions between China and the West is high, some governments are cracking down and banning workers from having the app on their work phones. The US, as the world's top country, is so afraid of a user-friendly a...

Ukraine War: 'Putin is feeling more and more isolated' Well, Ukrainians are not losing it, and with the support they've had from the West, they will not lose it. The question is, can the Ukrainians win? The Russians are not going to win, but can the Ukrainians win? And if so, when? And of course, I think we all recognise, and particularly having listened to recently to President Zelensky, that until they get all the weaponry that they're asking for, main battle tanks, self-propelled artillery and the like, they won't be able to mount a proper counter-offensive and crack the Russians. So, long answer, I'm afraid, Kate, to a short question. Ukrainians will not lose this. The Russians cannot win it. What we have to do is help the Ukrainians to win on the battlefield. But we bring other pieces into this chess game, don't we? We bring in China, we bring in Belar...