Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the vulnerability of global maritime trade routes. Following military actions involving the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, Tehran responded by disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—a move that significantly impacted global oil flows and raised concerns about economic stability. As a result, attention has shifted to other critical maritime chokepoints, particularly the Strait of Malacca,...

In a landmark development for Andhra Pradesh, the long-pending dream of establishing Amaravati as the State’s capital received a decisive boost after Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026. The move has formally granted legal backing to Amaravati as the capital, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political and administrative journey. Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu Calls It a ‘Historic Victory’ Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister...

Given the fluctuation in the price of gold and changing safe-haven dynamics in the global economy, it becomes important to know about this precious yellow metal not only from an economic standpoint but also through demand, consumption and geographical perspectives. Why Gold Prices Are Falling in 2026 Despite Global Tensions What’s Happening in the News? Gold prices have crashed sharply amid the ongoing war in West Asia. Previously, prices of the yellow metal had surged in 2025 and early 2026...