Areena Arora

Rising crude oil prices above $120 amid the West Asia conflict have reignited global inflation concerns, putting central banks like the Fed, Bank of England, and RBI under pressure. This analysis explores how interest rate hikes between 2022 and 2025 impacted inflation, growth, and the “sacrifice ratio” across the U.S., U.K., and India—and what a new energy shock could mean for inflation, currencies, and economic stability in 2026.

Welcome back data enthusiasts! In April, four States and one Union Territory headed to the polls to cast their vote for the 2026 Assembly elections.

TVK's rise in Tamil Nadu politics signals a significant shift, challenging traditional parties in the 2026 Assembly elections.

BJP-led NEDA dominates Assam's 2026 elections, winning nearly half the votes and leading in 97 out of 126 seats.

DMK faces unprecedented losses in Chennai as TVK, led by C. Joseph Vijay, claims a historic electoral victory.

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections show a strong UDF comeback, while BJP achieves its best performance, gaining three seats.

How major shifts in energy consumption and geopolitical factors shape India's reliance on fossil fuels and their impact on climate goals.

In the 1980s, IMF and World Bank put conditions on financing the global South. Decades later, many countries in the regions struggle with weak public health systems and high levels of poverty. The institutions owe reparations for the damage caused, a new paper argues.

The IMD's data for April found that maximum temperatures were near normal while minimum temperatures averaged 0.5 degrees Celsius above normal

Spain and Argentina to battle it out for football’s biggest honour in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after contrasting journeys to the final. Expected goals and Elo ratings reveal how closely matched the finalists are and why the numbers still cannot predict what will unfold on the pitch.