Monika

Monika is a news hound, obsessed with getting the story right. With over four years of experience reporting on news in this ever-changing environment, Monika has developed an interest in reporting on breaking stories and doing in-depth analysis. The topics Monika writes on vary from politics to social problems, entertainment, sports, technology, and culture. She strives to keep her readers informed while challenging their critical thinking and initiating meaningful discussions on issues molding the world into an amazing reality.

Very gross oversimplification, misleading to make India-US relations about China, Says S Jaishankar
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Addressing a question on how much New Delhi and Washington's partnership is defined by their position on Beijing, Jaishankar said, "I think it's a very gross oversimplification to make India-US about China.". Actually, it's not only an oversimplification. I believe it's even misleading at times."
RBI Report Highlights India as Major Engine of Global Economic Growth
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With continuous uncertainty in the overall global economy, the RBI reported that the Indian financial system continues to be stable and robust. The report pointed out that persistent volatility in international financial markets—particularly core government bond markets—has been influenced by evolving policy dynamics and increasing geopolitical tensions.
Ola Electric Sales Plunge 45% in June, Market Share Drops to 19%
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The drastic dip has considerably dented the firm's market share, which fell sharply from 46% in June 2024 to 19% in June this year.
Bengaluru Stampede: Karnataka Govt Faces Blow as CAT Reverses IPS Officer’s Suspension
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​​​​​​​The stampede happened during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory.
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Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Following Leaked Phone Call Scandal
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In a verdict handed down on Tuesday, the court said it was temporarily removing Paetongtarn from her responsibilities pending the investigation.
"I Was There": S Jaishankar Dismisses Trump’s Claim on India-Pakistan Ceasefire Deal
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Speaking in plain language, he reaffirmed India's determination to respond to terrorism emanating from Pakistan without being deterred by nuclear threats.
China Calls for Patience on Border Dispute with India, Open to Talks on Delimitation
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At a bilateral meeting of Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 26, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh suggested a phased framework to resolve the current tension. Under the scheme, he proposed a step-by-step de-escalation and rejuvenation of the body responsible for boundary demarcation.
Elon Musk Threatens to Launch ‘America Party’ If Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Passes
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​​​​​​​While the U.S. Senate is holding a day-long voting session, Musk stated that he would start a new political movement—the "America Party"—if the bill passes.
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Tej Pratap Reunites with Woman at Center of Controversial Photo That Sparked His Party Exit
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​​​​​​​The nearly five-hour meeting came weeks after a viral image of the two had set off a storm on social media, causing political and personal upheaval.
England Retain Same Playing XI; Archer Misses Training Due to Family Emergency
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Archer, recently named in the Test team for the current five-match series, will return to the team on Tuesday, a day before the second Test is set to kick off. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made the confirmation in a short statement on Monday.
MS Dhoni Secures ‘Captain Cool’ Trademark, Formalizing Iconic Nickname
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Based on recent news, Dhoni will utilize the trademark for purposes connected with coaching and training services. The application was already approved and was officially published in the Trade Marks Journal on June 16, 2025, a notable step in cementing his personal brand.
4 Exciting New Cars Set to Debut in India This July 2025
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July will see Indian car consumers treated to a flurry of new launches across budget and premium segments alike. From revamped mass-market fare to cutting-edge electric cars and high-end sedans, the car market is poised to welcome some big names.
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India will continue to be fastest growing economy, even perform better, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
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As per the most recent statistics published by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's economy clocked a strong 7.4% expansion in the fourth quarter of 2024–25. This took the overall growth rate for the financial year to 6.5%, with powerful performances from agriculture, construction, and services.
RJD, Congress want to run Bihar by Shariat, Says BJP leader Amit Malviya
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BJP National Information and Technology Department chief Amit Malviya accused former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son, Tejashwi Yadav, of propagating a threatening political discourse. "The new motto aired by Lalu and Tejashwi in the run-up to the Assembly elections appears to be: 'Vote for me and plunder whatever you want,'" Malviya tweeted on social media site X.
Trump Calls Musk a 'Wonderful Guy' Despite Clash Over ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
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In spite of their recent ugly spat in public, Trump lavished praise on Musk during a Sunday interview on Fox News, hailing him as "smart" and predicting that he would fare wonderfully in the future.
India Slams Pakistan Army's Remarks on Waziristan Attack, Calls Statement 'Contemptible'
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Reacting to the allegation, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal tweeted, "We have noted an official statement by the Pakistan Army trying to blame India for the 28 June attack on Waziristan. We reject this statement with the contempt it deserves."
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Nine of India’s Top 10 Most Valued Firms Gain ₹2.34 Lakh Crore in Market Cap This Week
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The push came hand in hand with a strong show by the BSE benchmark index, which rose by 1,650.73 points, or 2%, during the same time.
Lavrov Says Ending 'Extermination of All Things Russian' Key to Resolving Ukraine Conflict
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Lavrov stated that efforts towards peace must focus on what he referred to as the "criminal activity" of the Ukrainian government in eliminating Russian language and culture.
Lando Norris Clinches Austrian Grand Prix Victory, Piastri and Leclerc Follow
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From pole position, Norris led into Turn 1 but came under intense pressure from championship leader Piastri. The Australian briefly took the lead during a close battle, but Norris retook the position to take the victory.
Iran’s Supreme Cleric Issues Fatwa Targeting Trump and Netanyahu: 'They Must Regret Their Actions'
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Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi called on Muslims everywhere to unite in rejecting the two leaders, whom he alleged were plotting against the Islamic Republic's regime.
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Witnessing 16 Sunrises a Day: Indian Astronaut Shares Life Aboard the ISS
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​​​​​​​"Little while back, when I glanced out of the window, we were flying over Hawaii. From our position here, we witness sunrise and sunset 16 times a day," he told.
Nvidia Becomes World’s Most Valuable Company at $3.77 Trillion — Can the AI Giant Hold Its Lead?
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As of June 26, 2025, Nvidia's market cap rose to a record $3.77 trillion with its shares closing at $155.02 per share—entrenching it at the forefront of the fast-changing landscape of artificial intelligence.
Trump Shrugs Off July Tariff Deadline: ‘We Can Do Whatever We Want’
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"We can do whatever we want. We could make it longer. We could make it shorter. I'd prefer to make it shorter. I'd prefer to just send letters out to everyone: Congratulations, you're paying 25 percent," the president said to the press, reinforcing his tough stance on trade.
India Eyes Major Sukhoi Jet Upgrade as Rajnath Singh Meets Russian Defence Minister
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently met with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov to discuss the extent of this ambitious modernisation. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China, on Thursday.
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Neeraj Chopra Regains Global Javelin Crown as Arshad Nadeem Continues Strong
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​​​​​​​According to the latest release from World Athletics, Neeraj is currently at 1,445 ranking points, surpassing Peters at 1,431, as per Olympics.com. Pakistan's Olympic medallist Arshad Nadeem is in fourth place with 1,370 points.
Mahindra Scorpio N Gets ADAS Upgrade, New Variant Launched at ₹20.89 Lakh
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As part of this technology boost, the company has also added a new Z8T variant, which joins the range from a starting price of ₹20.29 lakh (ex-showroom) for the manual transmission version.
Watch| Trinamool MP Responds to Kolkata Rape Case: "What If a Friend Violates Trust?"
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​​​​​​​The West Bengal BJP forthrightly condemned Banerjee's comments as "disgraceful" and accused him of trivializing the incident.
Supreme Court Curbs Injunctions, Clearing Way for Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
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The ruling, falling under ideological lines, upheld the Trump administration's motion limiting the jurisdiction of lower court decisions. The ruling was covered by Xinhua News Agency.
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SCO Summit: EAM Jaishankar Slams Push to Omit Terror References, Reaffirms India's Stand
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In an address to a function in New Delhi, Jaishankar reaffirmed India's strong opposition to any justification, glorification, or obscuration of terrorism — views which coincided with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent refusal to sign a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting.
Jeff Bezos Set to Marry Lauren Sanchez in Grand Venice Ceremony Today
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​​​​​​​The lavish affair is being hosted in Venice, Italy, and is estimated to be around ₹430 crore, said Luca Zaia, Veneto region President, which encompasses the iconic canal city.
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