US military buildup in 2026 sparks global tensions and geopolitical shifts A storm brews, quiet yet sharp. One moment stretches into another - tension building without sound. By 2026, pieces shift on the world stage unlike before. Across distant regions, armies move at once. Not just one front, but several. America watches as challenges rise together - from Beijing, Moscow, and beyond. These forces do not act alone; partnerships tighten under pressure. Venezuela becomes a flashpoint, drawn into wider maneuvers. Data from the CFR shows how likely conflict has become there. So does the standoff near Taiwan. Odds stand nearly fifty-fifty. NATO meets Russian moves with its own. Understanding today’s global power shifts The China Russia Iran partnership challenging US influence Beijing and Moscow aren’t just talking anymore; they are moving in sync. Their militaries train together under the sea, share advanced tech, and run joint drills that push up against other nations’ borders. The ...
GST 2.0 India’s GST has been simplified into two main slabs with a special high slab, and several essentials have moved to lower rates or zero. This post lists all items that received a cut and groups them by the new slabs for quick reference. GST at a glance Two primary slabs now anchor most goods (5% and 18%), with many essentials shifted to 0%, and a special 40% slab for select sin and luxury categories. The lists below are formatted for quick scanning and can be reused in social snippets or PDFs. Table: What moved to 0%: Category Items Life-saving drugs 33 life-saving drugs and medicines; cancer medicines; drugs for rare diseases Insurance Individual life insurance and individual health insurance policies Education supplies Maps, charts, globes, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, pastels, exercise books, notebooks, erasers Food basics UHT milk; chena/paneer (pre-packaged and labelled); pizza bread; khakhra; chapathi/roti Table: What moved to 5%: Category Items Personal care H...