PM Modi in Sri Lanka | Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal | Hegseth Faces Probe

On India Ascends this Friday: At the BIMSTEC summit, a diplomatic masterstroke by PM Modi has caught global attention. In a meeting with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus, the PM didn't just raise concerns; he drew a line in the sand, signaling India's steadfastness. After months of diplomatic deadlock, Russia's envoy has opened the door to security guarantees for Ukraine, well, in some form. 

But is this a genuine shift, or just another chess move in the global power game?  We shed light on a distressing reality. Over 10,000 Indians are currently imprisoned in foreign jails, with many enduring harsh conditions in countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.  Donald Trump has publicly backed Marine Le Pen, the embattled leader of France's far-right National Rally party. 

This comes after Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and barred from running for political office, a decision Trump calls yet another 'witch hunt' aimed at silencing political opponents. The mightiest can fall, as South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces rebellion charges for his controversial martial law decree.  Oxford professor Katrien Devolder says they're not lazy, they're practicing justified effort management; and it's a game-changer.