Deep Corruption in Deep Waters The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has opened a high-profile corruption case involving a staggering ₹800 crore linked to the Capital Dredging Project at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. At the heart of the investigation is Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, former Chief Manager of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), alongside Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), its director…
A Harrowing Allegation Amid India’s Aviation Sector In a shocking revelation that has cast a shadow over India’s largest airline, a 35-year-old Scheduled Caste trainee pilot has accused three senior IndiGo employees of caste-based verbal abuse and professional harassment. The incident, which allegedly took place on April 28, 2025, at the airline’s corporate office in…
A Balancing Act Between Power and Principle In a dramatic week of diplomatic contradictions, Pakistan has found itself straddling two sharply diverging global narratives. On one hand, its military chief General Asim Munir received red-carpet treatment in Washington, including a rare and high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. On the other, Islamabad stunned observers by…
A Capital in Crisis, a Government in Action Every winter, Delhi’s skyline turns into a choking haze, with air pollution reaching alarming levels. The capital consistently ranks among the most polluted cities in the world, and the single largest contributor to its deteriorating air quality is vehicular emissions. Now, the newly elected government, under the guidance of the Commission for Air…
War in the Middle East, Global Energy on Edge The recent outbreak of war between Israel and Iran—fueled further by U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites—has shaken the global energy market, raising alarms over possible disruptions in oil supply from the Middle East. With the Strait of Hormuz under threat of closure and the broader region on…
A Conflict Reignited with Global Reverberations The simmering tensions between Israel and Iran have exploded into a full-scale regional crisis, now pulling in the United States as an active participant. Following an unprecedented U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Israel launched a direct military assault on Iranian military targets, sparking retaliatory missile strikes and setting off alarm bells in world…
Trump’s Trade War Strikes Again In a bold return to his protectionist playbook, U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited economic tensions with China by reimposing sweeping tariffs—this time, targeting low-cost parcel shipments under $800. The results have been immediate and jarring: China’s low-value parcel exports to the U.S. dropped by 40% in May compared to…
In a diplomatic move that has stirred controversy at home and abroad, the Pakistani government has formally nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement — made just days after Trump hosted Pakistan’s army chief at the White House — was quickly condemned by Pakistani diplomats, journalists, authors, and activists, who denounced the nomination as tone-deaf…
Regulatory Heat, Shaken Confidence, and Turbulence Rock Air India A Crisis in the Skies In a span of days, Air India — India’s national carrier now under the Tata Group — has faced a storm of setbacks, from a tragic crash to critical safety violations. With mounting operational errors, regulatory backlash, and shaken passenger confidence, the airline is confronting one of…
A Dangerous Crossroads in Middle East History As the Iran-Israel conflict enters its ninth day, the geopolitical landscape continues to shift under the weight of missile barrages, airstrikes, and rising diplomatic tensions. What began as a rapid escalation has now evolved into a conflict with global economic ripples, mounting casualties, and the specter of nuclear instability. This high-stakes confrontation is…
