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Introduction: A Veteran Investor Reflects on a Global Shock The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) sent shockwaves across the global financial and startup ecosystem. While many focused on the failures behind the crisis, seasoned investor Shyam Maheshwari SSG , Founder of Nextinfinity Management Pte Ltd, offered a fresh perspective. He highlighted SVB’s irreplaceable role, particularly for early-stage startups.  Veteran investor Shyam Maheshwari SSG reflects on SVB’s

A powerful avalanche struck the Sonamarg  tourist resort area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district  late on the night of January 27, 2026 . The dramatic event, captured on CCTV cameras, showed a large mass of snow rushing down the mountainside and covering houses, vehicles, and nearby buildings. Despite the scale of the slide, officials have confirmed that no casualties or injuries have been reported . A massive avalanche hit Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir, engulfing buil

A specially curated menu showcasing India’s rich Himalayan culinary heritage  was served at a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu  at Rashtrapati Bhavan  in New Delhi. The banquet honoured top European Union leaders as part of India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations  and highlighted India’s cultural diversity through food. Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet for EU leaders features Himalayan delicacies like yak cheese, guchhi mushrooms, and regional specialties, showcasing

In a devastating accident on the morning of January 28, 2026 , Ajit Pawar , the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra , was among five people killed when the aircraft carrying him crashed near Baramati  while approaching the runway. The incident has stunned the nation, prompting an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, public figures, and citizens. Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in a tragic plane crash near Baramati, leaving the nation and political leaders

An analysis of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement and its wider geopolitical significance After nearly two decades of negotiation, India and the European Union (EU) signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA). While much attention has focused on tariff reductions and market access, the deeper significance of the deal goes far beyond traditional economics especially in how it was shaped by global trade pressures and shifting geopolitical priorities. India and Europe sign a l

In a dramatic cross‑border crime saga spanning Nepal and India, Ahmedabad police have arrested a notorious drug smuggler who fled custody amid the violent Gen‑Z protests  that shook Nepal in late 2025. The story brings together international drug trafficking, political unrest, and a persistent police investigation all elements of a real‑life thriller that every citizen should know about. Ahmedabad police arrest notorious drug smuggler who escaped during Nepal’s Gen‑Z protest

A Humble Beginning in Katihar Shyam Maheshwari SSG  began his life in Katihar, Bihar, where simplicity and strong academic values shaped his early years. Though far from global finance, these formative experiences instilled discipline, intellectual curiosity, and a drive for excellence that would define his career. Shyam Maheshwari SSG: From Katihar to a Global Investment Leader Academic Foundations for Global Finance Maheshwari’s education laid the groundwork for his success

At a time when the aviation sector is under the spotlight due to widespread flight disruptions caused by IndiGo’s operational crisis, the Centre on Monday informed Parliament that six major domestic airlines currently employ 13,989 pilots . Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol informs Parliament that six major airlines collectively employ 13,989 pilots, with Air India leading the workforce. According to Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol , Air India and its l

A major development has surfaced in a nearly 29-year-old case with the arrest of separatist leader Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi  on Monday, reviving a long-pending investigation into the violence that erupted during a 1996 funeral procession at Naaz Crossing  in Srinagar. Separatist leader Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi taken into custody nearly 29 years after the 1996 Naaz Crossing violence case in Srinagar. According to officials, Bakshi is alleged to have instigated a mob in July 1996 durin

Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh:  A 52-year-old farmer died after suffering a heart attack while waiting in a long queue to purchase fertiliser in Badora village  on Monday, officials confirmed. Farmers queue outside a fertiliser warehouse in Tikamgarh district, where 52-year-old Jamuna Kushwaha collapsed and later died while waiting for urea amid a severe fertiliser shortage. The deceased has been identified as Jamuna Kushwaha , a resident of Bajrua village , located around eight

New Delhi:  Days after widespread chaos at airports due to mass flight cancellations, Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu  has announced that the Centre will reduce IndiGo’s winter flight operations and reallocate its airport slots to other airlines . Speaking to Doordarshan last night, the minister said: “We will curtail IndiGo’s routes. They are currently operating 2,200 flights. We will definitely curtail them.” Passengers stranded across major airports after t

New Delhi:  A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Monday when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , while delivering a strong speech on “Vande Mataram” , lost his temper after repeated interruptions from Opposition MPs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh loses temper at Opposition MPs during the Vande Mataram debate in the Lok Sabha, prompting Speaker Om Birla to calm both sides. A video from inside the House shows Opposition members urging him to stop mid-speech, prompting Si

Patna:  Panic has gripped residents of the Simratala police station area in Jamui district after a shocking daylight robbery in which six men, posing as police personnel, looted jewellery worth nearly ₹15 lakh from the house of a government school teacher. The incident took place around 6:35 am on Monday  in Telwa Bazaar , when Sanjeev Kumar , the victim, was alone at home. Police teams inspect the residence of teacher Sanjeev Kumar in Jamui after six robbers, dressed in po

New Delhi, Dec 8, 2025:  Counsellors across Delhi report rising stress levels and earlier onset of anxiety among school children. Dr Bhavna Barmi , senior clinical and child psychologist and founder of Happiness Studio, explains common emotional and behavioural patterns and shares strategies for parents to create emotional safety at home. Child psychologist Dr Bhavna Barmi explains the early signs of stress in children and offers tips for parents to foster emotional safety

Pune, Dec 08, 2025:  A leopard was spotted near Pune Airport on Saturday and again on Sunday night, prompting authorities to increase surveillance in the area. The big cat was seen when air traffic was low and the airport surroundings were quiet. In a video recorded using a flashlight, the leopard is seen sitting calmly by the roadside before slowly walking back into the darkness. The incident surfaced at a time when airports across the country are already dealing with fligh

New Delhi, Dec 08, 2025:  The central government has cited five key reasons for returning Tamil Nadu’s metro rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai. The clarification came in response to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha regarding whether the Union government had rejected or declined to process the proposals. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu stated that metro rail projects in India require extensive evaluation under the Metro Rail Policy, 201

Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a Ugandan national accused of orchestrating a large-scale romance-cum-investment cyber fraud, after he allegedly duped an AIIMS researcher of ₹1.90 lakh through a fake dating profile and a fabricated “rare oil” business scheme. The accused, identified as 38-year-old Micheal Iga , had been living illegally in North Delhi and was allegedly running a cyber-fraud syndicate in the city. According to police, he has links to at least 14 cybercrime

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