India’s aviation sector was jolted in late November 2025 when IndiGo—normally known for reliability—was hit by an unprecedented operational collapse. The crisis unfolded just weeks after new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms came into force on November 1. Stricter rest rules, particularly for night operations, exposed deep structural weaknesses in IndiGo’s crew planning, rostering, and training…
India’s announcement that it will soon offer free 30-day e-tourist visas and 30-day group tourist visas to Russian citizens marks one of the most significant people-centric policy moves in the recent history of India–Russia relations. Revealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his joint press conference with President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, the unilateral waiver—covering…
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi for their 2025 summit, the spotlight quickly shifted to a domain long central to the India–Russia partnership: civil nuclear energy. After reviewing progress at Kudankulam—India’s largest operational nuclear project—the two leaders advanced discussions on an even more consequential step: identifying and approving…
A Visit Framed by Strategy, Connectivity and a Higher Trade Horizon Vladimir Putin’s 2025 visit to New Delhi marked one of the most strategically charged India–Russia summits in recent years. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the takeaway was clear: the bilateral partnership must move faster, wider and deeper—especially in trade and connectivity. Modi’s announcement that the…
A New Chapter in Odisha’s Clean-Energy Push Odisha’s clearance of a ₹710.27-crore floating solar project proposed by NTPC-SAIL Power Company Ltd (NSPCL) marks a pivotal shift in how the state is planning its energy transition. Approved at the 142nd State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, the project places Sundargarh at the centre of a new…
In an unprecedented escalation of its ongoing operational meltdown, India’s largest airline IndiGo has cancelled all domestic departures from Delhi Airport until 11:59 pm today (Dec 5, 2025), throwing travel plans into chaos for thousands of passengers. In a late-morning statement, IndiGo confirmed the shutdown, saying “all IndiGo domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport (DEL)…
Odisha’s decision to host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5–7 transforms the coastal pilgrimage town into a showcase for India’s energy transition. The summit aims to demonstrate how states can simultaneously meet rising electricity demand, pursue climate goals, and innovate across technology and policy domains. By convening energy ministers, industry…
A New Narrative: “India Not Neutral” India is using Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi to reset global perceptions of its Ukraine stance. Rather than remaining a passive bystander, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast India as an active “peace power”—a country aligned not with either bloc, but with the pursuit of negotiated stability. His pointed declaration…
India’s monetary landscape shifted decisively as the Reserve Bank of India delivered another repo rate cut—its fourth this year—bringing the cumulative reduction for 2025 to 125 basis points. The move builds on what the central bank calls a “Goldilocks window” of rapid growth and subdued inflation, even as global headwinds, a weak rupee and tariff pressures complicate the outlook….
US legislators are sharpening their criticism of Pakistan, portraying the country under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir as an escalating “human rights crisis” with disturbing cross-border implications. This shift—driven by concerns over repression affecting US citizens and residents—has catalysed a bipartisan push for targeted sanctions aimed squarely at Pakistan’s civil-military leadership. A…
