By: The Trek News Desk Ever felt emotionally connected to a celebrity you’ve never met? Cambridge Dictionary has selected “Parasocial” as its Word of the Year 2025, spotlighting a rapidly growing trend of one-sided and often unhealthy emotional attachments shaped by today’s hyper-digital culture. What Does ‘Parasocial’ Mean? A Parasocial Relationship (PSR) describes a bond…
By: The Trek News Desk The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Centre and key investigative agencies over a petition demanding a court-monitored probe into what is being described as potentially “the largest corporate fraud in India’s history.” The allegations concern bank fraud involving Reliance Communications and other companies associated with industrialist Anil…
By: The Trek News Desk Diplomatic friction over Taiwan has prompted China to suspend the release of two Japanese anime films in mainland theatres. According to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super-Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers and Cells at Work! will not debut as previously scheduled. Distributors Cite ‘Cautious’ Market Decision CCTV…
By: The Trek News Desk In a significant step toward diversifying its energy basket and deepening strategic trade ties with Washington, India has finalised a one-year term contract to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States in 2026. The agreement marks India’s first-ever structured LPG procurement deal with the US, signalling a major…
By: The Trek News Desk Bangladesh is witnessing one of its most dramatic political moments in recent history. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) has handed down a death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ruling her guilty of crimes against humanity linked to last year’s student-led uprising. The verdict, delivered after months of hearings…
By: The Trek News Desk The opening Test at Eden Gardens wrapped up dramatically on Day 3, with South Africa clinching a 30-run victory to take a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing a modest 124, India collapsed to 93/9, effectively one batter short, as Shubman Gill did not come out to bat due…
By: The Trek News Desk Tensions flared in Mexico City on Saturday as large crowds gathered to challenge rising violence and the government’s handling of organised crime. The demonstrations quickly turned confrontational, leaving at least 120 people injured, including 100 police officers, according to city authorities. Youth-Led Marches Demand Stronger Action Against Crime The protests,…
By: The Trek News Desk The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League may still be months away. Still, all ten franchises have kicked off their preparations by unveiling their official retention and release lists ahead of the mega auction.While superstars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni continue to stay loyal to their…
By: The Trek News Desk A major oil terminal in the Russian port city of Novorossiysk, strategically located on the Black Sea, was temporarily shut down following a Ukrainian strike on Friday. The attack has disrupted approximately 2% of global oil exports, according to Russian officials and industry sources. Sheskharis Oil Terminal Hit, Large Fire…
By: The Trek News Desk A late-night explosion inside the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir has been officially termed an accidental blast by the Union Government. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed on Saturday that the incident occurred during an ongoing forensic sampling procedure. At least nine people have been reported dead, and…
