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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Who are Iran's bazaaris, and why their protests still shake the regime

As Iran's economy buckles under inflation and a weakening currency, Tehran's Grand Bazaar is again turning into a pressure point, with shop closures signalling unrest spreading beyond the market

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 5:55 PM IST

It now takes 1.65 million Iranian rials for $1. Here's why it crashed

Iran's rial has slid to nearly 1.65 million per dollar, crushing purchasing power and trade options as sanctions, inflation, and the Israel war have converged into a full-blown currency crisis

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Why India's growth looks strong but feels hesitant

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Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 6:17 AM IST

Germany's elite army unit accused of sexual abuse, drugs and Nazi salutes

The 26th Parachute Regiment is among the Bundeswehr's most elite units, with around 1,700 soldiers and has been deployed for overseas missions and evacuations in Afghanistan, Mali and Sudan

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: What looks solid is always quietly re-engineered

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

Why Havana Syndrome is back in focus after a 'secret device' test by the US

A covertly acquired device by Pentagon that emits pulsed radio waves is under US testing, reopening questions around Havana Syndrome even as officials say evidence of a foreign attack remains limited

Updated On: 13 Jan 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Growth, power and the imminent fear of the spill

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Updated On: 13 Jan 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Reading the silence before the damage becomes obvious

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Updated On: 10 Jan 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: When timing fails, even the best systems refuse to flip

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Updated On: 09 Jan 2026 | 6:16 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Solid GDP print meets weak cities, policy bottlenecks

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Updated On: 08 Jan 2026 | 6:19 AM IST

Explained: Can the US legally acquire Greenland without using force?

As Donald Trump revives talk of acquiring Greenland, here's explaining on whether the US can legally buy the island, what international law allows, and why Europe is pushing back

Updated On: 07 Jan 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Governance gains risk stalling without deeper reform

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Updated On: 07 Jan 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Why Trump's tariffs haven't derailed Southeast Asia's exports to the US

US trade data show exports from Southeast Asia to America have risen despite Donald Trump's tariffs, supported by tech demand, lower manufacturing costs and the rerouting of goods from China

Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

US O-1 visas now welcome OnlyFans models under 'extraordinary ability'

Influencers and OnlyFans models are using their follower counts and brand deals to meet US 'extraordinary ability' visa criteria as digital metrics come to play a central role in artist visa approvals

Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: US power plays and the limits of global order

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Updated On: 06 Jan 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

From Cold War era to Venezuela: A look at previous US military invasions

As the Venezuela operation and capture of Nicolas Maduro revives questions over US presidential war powers, a look back at US military invasions since 1950 and how they were authorised

Updated On: 05 Jan 2026 | 3:30 PM IST

How China's biotech research boom is sending lab monkey prices higher

With a record wave of deal-making, IPO activity and fresh venture capital flowing into Chinese biotech in 2024-25, prices of lab monkeys used for drug testing are rising again

Updated On: 05 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Reading the signs in politics, brands, and media

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Updated On: 03 Jan 2026 | 6:17 AM IST

Why US and China are contesting for influence in Latin America now

Beijing has signalled it intends to deepen engagement with Latin America, issuing its first official policy paper on the region in nearly a decade as Washington moves to reassert influence

Updated On: 02 Jan 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: As sectors grow, fault lines are beginning to appear

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Updated On: 02 Jan 2026 | 6:15 AM IST