Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar writes on a wide range of subjects like economy, politics, technology, sports, and international affairs. He specialises in presenting news across audio-visual and text formats.

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Best of BS Opinion: Iran-Israel conflict revives India's energy worries

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Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

How the Iran war's oil shock is giving Russia a $150 million daily boost

As the Iran war disrupts Gulf oil exports, higher prices and rising demand from India and China are delivering Russia an estimated $150 million a day in additional revenues

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Water systems, motorsport reform and global risks

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Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

As Iran's war expands, how Europe shaped today's West Asia conflicts

After the Ottoman Empire collapsed in World War I, European powers redrew West Asia's map through secret deals and mandates, creating borders and tensions that still shape the region today

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

Iran war: How IEA reserves, and Opec output shape the global oil market

As the IEA prepares its biggest-ever oil reserve release in the wake of the Iran war, here's a look at the countries that produce crude and the role of blocs such as Opec and Brics

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: FDI shift, fertility debate, and fiscal tensions

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Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 6:26 AM IST

How a 1953 CIA-backed coup set Iran and the US on today's collision course

Today's Iran-US confrontation traces back to a Cold War coup, oil politics and the 1979 revolution that transformed a strategic partnership into one of the world's longest geopolitical rivalries

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Policy gaps across farms loans, jobs, and banking

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Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 6:17 AM IST

Govt eases China-linked FDI curbs under Press Note 3: What it means

The Union Cabinet has reportedly eased FDI norms under Press Note 3, which requires prior government approval for investments from entities in countries sharing a land border with India

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

US-Israel-Iran war: Where the conflict stands after 10 days of fighting

Ten days of strikes, naval deployments, fears over the Strait of Hormuz and oil market volatility have pushed the Iran conflict beyond the battlefield. Here's where the crisis stands now

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Oil turmoil and India's looming economic risks

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Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 6:17 AM IST

From rapper to Nepal's likely PM: All you need to know about Balendra Shah

From rapper and civil engineer to Kathmandu mayor and now prime minister-in-waiting, Balendra 'Balen' Shah has emerged as the face of Nepal's youth-driven political shift

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

Oil over $100: How the Strait of Hormuz crisis is shaking the world economy

Within days of the US-Israel attacks on Iran, crude oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since the early fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: War in West Asia and the risks India cannot ignore

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Updated On: 07 Mar 2026 | 6:16 AM IST

After Iran and Venezuela, why is Cuba Trump's next foreign policy focus

The US is increasing economic pressure on Cuba amid an energy crisis and changing regional politics, raising questions about Washington's strategy after Venezuela and Iran

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Governance debates and the next phase of reform

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Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 6:22 AM IST

China's $23.9 bn port push: How Beijing is reshaping global maritime trade

A new global report shows Beijing has financed hundreds of port projects across continents, expanding its role in maritime trade infrastructure

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar confirms Rajya Sabha bid, thanks voters for trust

Nitish Kumar confirms he will seek entry to the Rajya Sabha, saying it fulfils a long-held goal, while the question of who will replace him as Bihar chief minister remains open

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Food surplus, chip plans and shifting geopolitics

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Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 6:16 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: India-Canada ties reset amid heat and oil concerns

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Updated On: 04 Mar 2026 | 6:18 AM IST