Strengthening the Backbone of Odisha’s Agriculture Odisha, with its largely agrarian economy, has long relied on monsoonal rains and traditional canal systems to sustain its agricultural output. While surface irrigation systems like major and medium canals support a significant portion of farmland, a vast number of regions—especially uplands and interior blocks—continue to lack reliable water…
A Landmark Trade Pact and Prime Minister Modi’s Vision In a momentous development for India’s international trade agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic visit to the United Kingdom with the signing of the much-anticipated India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Hailing it as a “landmark occasion”, PM Modi highlighted the pact as a catalyst for deeper commercial…
A Star Banker and a Scandal That Shook India’s Banking Sector Chanda Kochhar was once hailed as a trailblazer in Indian finance—a symbol of merit, ambition, and women’s leadership in corporate India. As CEO and Managing Director of ICICI Bank, the country’s second-largest private lender, Kochhar wielded significant influence over India’s banking landscape. However, that…
Sanctions, Strategy, and a Risky Trade Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States has warned the world of severe consequences for aiding Moscow’s war effort. A critical part of this deterrence campaign involves sanctions targeting entities supplying military-grade materials to Russia. Despite this, a startling revelation has emerged: an Indian company shipped $1.4 million…
The SIR Controversy That Rocked the Monsoon Session India’s democratic institutions are once again under intense scrutiny as tensions boil over in Parliament over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The revision—aimed at updating the voter list ahead of the upcoming state elections—has been sharply criticised by opposition parties, who…
A Historic Bond Finds New Strength India and the United Kingdom share centuries of entwined history — a relationship marked by colonial legacy, post-independence diplomacy, and modern economic collaboration. In recent years, both nations have sought to recast their bilateral engagement as one based on equality, innovation, and strategic convergence. Central to this evolution has been the…
A Long-Standing Dispute Rekindled The Thailand–Cambodia border has long been a fault line of unresolved territorial claims, historical tensions, and nationalistic fervor. At the heart of the dispute lies sovereignty over ancient temple complexes such as Preah Vihear and Ta Moan Thom, located near the shared border. While occasional skirmishes have flared over the years,…
From Billionaire Tycoon to Regulatory Target Anil Ambani, once counted among the world’s richest men, is now at the center of a sprawling investigation by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED). Chairman of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), his empire once spanned telecommunications, infrastructure, power, financial services, and media. Carving his own path after the 2005 split of the Reliance empire with…
Towards a Seamless Transport-Driven Odisha Odisha is stepping into a transformative phase, positioning itself as a model state for integrated and modern transport connectivity. With a massive ₹10,000 crore investment, the state government is undertaking an ambitious infrastructure revamp aimed at easing urban congestion, accelerating industrial movement, and enhancing access to tourism destinations. The ultimate…
The Incident: A Diplomatic Illusion in a Delhi Suburb In a case that sounds like it’s straight out of a thriller, a man from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for running a fake embassy for over seven years under the guise of representing a so-called “micronation” named Westarctica. The accused, Harshvardhan Jain, turned an upscale…
