Samrat Sharma
Samrat Sharma is a seasoned data journalist with over a decade of experience, specialising in geopolitical, policy, and risk-driven storytelling.
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Poll Promises vs Public Finance Trends On West Bengal And Tamil Nadu
We look at the fiscal picture of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu by taking into account the announcements made by leaders during campaigning
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- India News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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WFH To Limited AC Use: How Countries Are Dealing With Iran War Energy Shock
Countries across Asia and as far as Argentina have begun introducing measures to manage supply pressures and shield consumers from rising fuel costs.
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- World News
- Reported by Subham Singh, Samrat Sharma
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A Year After Pahalgam Attack, J&K's Strong Comeback In Investment, Startups, Tourism
Jammu and Kashmir is no longer defined only by the massive tourism it hosts. The Union Territory has become a hub for startups, too.
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- India News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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Economy Boost, Health Gains: How More Women In Parliament Could Help India
It is estimated that the world is still 169 years away from achieving full gender parity in politics.
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- India News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma, Subham Singh
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Explained: Is China Slowly Entering Iran War As US Blockades Hormuz?
The failure of Islamabad peace talks and the new counter-blockades that the US has imposed in the Strait of Hormuz have widened the horizon of the West Asia war.
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- World News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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US Retail Inflation Jumps To 2-Year High Over Iran War's Economic Shock
The US has spent millions of dollars on military operations, and the economy has begun to show warning signs in retail inflation, particularly in energy.
- Saturday April 11, 2026
- World News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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US-Iran Ceasefire Brings Relief, But Coal's Heat Lingers For India
The Middle East war has caused a significant increase in oil prices. Brent prices rose 30 per cent since the war began and pulled the coal futures up by 18 per cent too.
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- World News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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Explained: How Iran War Is Exposing Arab World's Economic Fault Lines
The Middle East war, in its sixth week, has left the entire region in a turmoil. And, effects are both short and long-term such as inflation, energy crisis, sharp fall in investors' confidence, etc.
- Saturday April 4, 2026
- World News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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India's Power Sector Targets Self-Reliance Amid Middle East War Oil Shocks
India's power sector is getting self-reliant with the rise in coal production and green energy diversification.
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- India News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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How Different Crude Price Levels Will Shape India's Fate Amid Excise Duty Cut
The government has announced to slash excise duty by Rs 10 a litre on both petrol and diesel.
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- India News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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War In Middle East Hits Indian Kitchens With Surge In Edible Oil Prices
India relies heavily on imports to meet its demand, making it extremely vulnerable to global shocks.
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- India News
- Reported by Samrat Sharma
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Why Hitting The UAE Hurts Washington Fastest In Iran's Playbook
Why is Iran targeting the UAE so heavily? Is it merely because the US operates military facilities there? The answer is more complex.
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- World News
- Samrat Sharma