Nepal's economic advisor, Chiranjibi Nepal, recently resigned following controversy surrounding the government's decision to include a disputed map on the new 100-rupee banknotes. This map reflects Nepal's territorial claims in areas currently administered by India. The move has strained relations between the two countries, with India expressing discontent. Civil society groups in Nepal also criticised Mr. Nepal's public comments opposing the map's inclusion, calling them irresponsible and damaging to national interests.

Nepal: Economic advisor Chiranjibi Nepal resigns amid currency map controversy

The global economic landscape is undergoing a significant shift. According to the International Monetary Fund, India is poised to become the world's fourth-largest economy, pushing japan down to fifth place. Watch in for more details!

India poised to overtake Japan as world's fourth-largest economy

this story puts the spotlight on India's General Elections. Delhi, as a key contributor to the Indian economy, plays a big role in India's political landscape. This next report decodes why Delhi is key for political parties seeking a term in office.

India Elections 2024: Why Delhi's economy is key to 2024 poll results?

Is India building a secret nuclear submarine base? Reports point at a satellite image that appears to show some construction near Cochin Shipyard. Analysts point at a large dry dock and the construction's site's proximity to L&T Heavy Engineering as clues hinting at a possible nuclear submarine facility. Gravitas brings you the details.

Gravitas: Is India building a secret nuclear submarine base?

China is on a gold-buying spree. For the past 18 months, the people's bank of china has been steadily accumulating gold reserves, marking the longest buying streak on record. This strategic move reflects a global trend – central banks around the world, particularly those in emerging markets like china, Turkiye, and India, are accumulating gold at an unprecedented pace.

Gold prices reach record highs amid growing global demand

Nepal: Chiranjibi Nepal resigns as economic advisor to President Ram Chandra Poudel

On May 13, 1981, a Turkish man tried to assassinate Pope John Paul II. Mehmet Ali Agca fired four shots during the Pope's Wednesday general audience in the Vatican city's St. Peter's Square. Two of the bullets hit the Pope, he immediately collapsed. Ali Agca later said he was following God's order. Here's a recall.

Gravitas: The attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II

Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced his defense minister Sergei Shoigu, nominating an economist to take his place in the most substantial shake-up to the military’s command structure since Moscow launched its war on Ukraine in February 2022. Watch in for more details!

Russia: Vladimir Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as security council secretary

Maldives' defence minister Ghassan Maumoon has admitted that the island's military lacks pilots capable of operating the aircraft donated by India. There is a pilot crisis in the Maldives. Did President Muizzu not see it coming?

Gravitas: Maldives Defence Minister admits to pilot crisis, did Muizzu not see it coming?

Russia: Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in unexpected cabinet shakeup

Data shows that Ukraine's defence is crumbling. Russian attacks have become more lethal than ever. Ukraine is shooting down a far smaller proportion of Russian missile attacks than it was earlier in the war.

Gravitas: Ukraine's defence is crumbling, here's proof

Russia: President Putin replaces Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, fields in economist

The Afghan Taliban government has cancelled the visit of a Pakistani government delegation to Kandahar, in response to recent air and missile strikes by Pakistan in Paktika province. The visit was scheduled on Sunday (May 12). Watch in for more details!

Taliban cancels Pakistan delegation's visit to Kandahar

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the Tunisian Capital to demand the release of imprisoned journalists, activists and opposition figures. The demonstrators also called for setting a date for the Presidential Elections. Watch in for more details!

Tunisia: Hundreds protest in Tunisia, demand date for Presidential polls

The US says it is reasonable to assess that Israel violated international law in Gaza. The US State Department has sent a report to Congress that comes to this conclusion. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: US says reasonable to say Israel violated International Law

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended a decision to pause a delivery to Israel of 3,500 bombs over concerns they could be used in the Gazan city of Rafah, saying Israel lacked a “credible plan” to protect civilians sheltering there. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: Egypt to back South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections begins today (May 13) in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: India votes in Phase 4

According to report in the first quarter of 2024 cyber attacks around the globe surged by 28% compared to the previous quarter. Watch in for more details!

Cyberattacks surge globally, report says India among top targets

Lithuania voted in a presidential election dominated by security concerns. However, the main candidates all agreed that NATO and EU members should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia.

Lithuania elections: President Nauseda leads first round of polls

China has emerged as India's largest trading partner for the fiscal year 2024. Watch in for more details!

China overtakes US to emerge as largest trading partner of India in FY24

Singapore is going through a political Change of Guard, outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has handed over the reigns to his successor Lawrence Wong.

Singapore leadership change: Lawrence Wong to become next Prime Minister

A fourth Indian national named Amardeep Singh has been arrested in connection with the killing of the Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Watch to know more!

Nijjar Killing: Fourth accused arrested in connection with Nijjar killing case

Tech's very own notorious kid - Elon Musk - is in the headlines again. This time it is his statement regarding the US elections. Musk took to his social media platform X and said that the 2024 elections will be the last election that will be fully decided by US citizens.

Elon Musk reacts to equal representation act bill, says 'going to be even more crazy'

Nepal 100-rupee banknote to feature new map, sparks controversy

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