By: The Trek News Desk North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently supervised strategic cruise missile tests conducted from a naval warship, with his teenage daughter appearing alongside him during the observation. Her presence has once again fuelled speculation that she could eventually succeed him in the country’s leadership. Photographs released on Wednesday by the…
By: The Trek News Desk The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an unconditional apology after controversy erupted over a reference to “corruption” in a chapter related to the judiciary in a Class 8 social science textbook. The council also confirmed that the entire book has been withdrawn and is no…
By: The Trek News Desk Rising tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have triggered fresh volatility in global energy markets. In response, the Group of Seven (G7) nations have announced that they are prepared to take necessary steps to maintain stable energy supplies worldwide. The…
By: The Trek News Desk U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying Washington will respond with much greater force if Tehran attempts to block global oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement shared on social media Monday, Trump said that any move by Iran to halt…
By: The Trek News Desk Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India has reiterated its support for peace and diplomatic engagement. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday (March 9, 2026) informed Parliament that India continues to advocate dialogue, restraint, and the protection of civilians in the region. Addressing both the Lok Sabha and…
By: The Trek News Desk Monday saw a weak start for Indian equity markets, with both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 dropping sharply amid global market turmoil and a steep rise in crude oil prices. Investor confidence was dented as concerns over higher energy costs and international sell-offs weighed heavily on trading. The…
By: The Trek News Desk The second phase of Parliament’s Budget Session is scheduled to resume on Monday (March 9, 2026), and the proceedings are expected to witness intense political confrontation. The session is likely to begin with a debate on a motion seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which has been…
By: The Trek News Desk A passenger aboard an Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Goa has landed in legal trouble after allegedly smoking a beedi inside the aircraft lavatory, violating aviation safety regulations. According to officials, the incident took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, when Ashish, a resident of Delhi, was travelling on…
By: The Trek News Desk Global crude oil prices rose sharply on Monday (March 9, 2026) amid escalating conflict involving Iran, raising concerns about oil production and supply routes in West Asia. Due to the growing geopolitical tensions, oil prices climbed above $114 per barrel for the first time since 2022. Brent crude, the international…
By: The Trek News Desk China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi has strongly criticised the ongoing conflict in West Asia, saying the war could have been avoided and urging the United States to handle its disagreements with Beijing more responsibly. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday (March 8, 2026) in Beijing, Wang Yi said the…
