The Power of a Fatwa and Its Political Impact In the Islamic world, a fatwa is a powerful religious decree issued by top clerics known as Marja, shaping not just spiritual doctrine but also political action. In a move that has drawn global attention, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi—one of Iran’s most influential Shiite clerics—has…
Two Technical Giants Tackle Mining Modernization India’s mining sector plays a foundational role in powering the nation’s economy, supporting key industries such as power, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Yet, the sector has long struggled with challenges such as outdated practices, safety risks, and low productivity. Now, a landmark collaboration between two premier institutions—National Institute of Technology…
Odisha’s Annual Flood Challenge Every year, Odisha faces the looming threat of floods due to its geographical location, monsoon intensity, and upstream rainfall in neighboring states like Jharkhand and West Bengal. The state, however, has developed a robust disaster management system over time—marked by early warnings, rapid response teams, and proactive relief efforts. The latest…
SAARC’s Significance and India’s Central Role The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, was envisioned as a platform for fostering peace, economic integration, and regional cooperation among South Asian nations. India, as the region’s largest economy and most populous nation, played a vital leadership role in the group—supporting multiple developmental initiatives, including the…
A Strategic Pause Before the Storm In a surprise Sunday night reversal, Canada announced it would suspend its planned digital services tax on U.S. tech giants just hours before it was due to take effect. The move, aimed at salvaging high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States, comes amid renewed dialogue between Canadian Prime Minister…
A New Chief in a Time of Challenge India’s premier external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), is entering a pivotal phase under new leadership. On June 28, the Modi government appointed Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, as RAW’s new Secretary. He will take over from outgoing chief…
A Shocking Crime During a Festival On June 26, in Cumilla district of central Bangladesh, a 21-year-old Hindu woman was brutally raped in her own home during the Hari Seva festival. The attacker, identified as Fazor Ali, a local politician with alleged links to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), broke into the victim’s residence at…
A Perfect Military Response with Strategic Restraint Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, was a calculated, precision military operation by India targeting Pakistan-backed terror infrastructure. Despite early setbacks, the operation eventually demonstrated India’s military resolve, tactical adaptability, and adherence to strategic restraint under…
International Scrutiny on a National Tragedy In an unprecedented move, India has granted observer status to an expert from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to participate in the investigation of the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad—one of the most catastrophic air disasters in the country’s aviation history. The decision, reflecting a rare…
Henley’s 2025 Report Tracks Global Wealth Migration Patterns The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025, released by international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners, sheds new light on the evolving dynamics of global wealth migration. With data based on movements of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)—those possessing liquid investable wealth of USD 1 million or more—the report…
