India’s Expanding Trade Footprint Among G7 Powers As India rises on the global economic stage, its deepening trade relationships with the world’s most advanced economies—known collectively as the G7—are proving to be a critical pillar of its growth. A new report from Rubix Data Sciences reveals that India’s merchandise trade with G7 countries reached an impressive USD 248…
Sikh Separatist Violence: A Growing National Security Challenge Canada is increasingly confronting the uncomfortable truth that a small but radicalized segment of Sikh separatists is engaging in violent extremism — posing a direct threat to both domestic and international security. According to the 2024 Public Report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), these individuals are exploiting…
The High Price of Progress: Layoffs and Lives Disrupted In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, job security is no longer a guarantee — even at the most stable and successful companies. Major layoffs not only upend careers but ripple through families, communities, and entire industries. For employees, losing a job isn’t just a pay check gone — it’s identity,…
Munir’s Washington Mission Pakistani Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, embarked on a rare, high-profile visit to Washington, D.C., for a private luncheon with U.S. President Donald Trump on June 18, 2025 — the first time a Pakistani military leader was hosted solo by a U.S. president in decades. As tensions simmer between Israel and Iran…
Iran’s Allies – Powerful, But Paralyzed For over four decades, Iran has meticulously built an extensive web of regional and global alliances — from armed militias in the Middle East to powerful state partners like Russia and China. This self-declared Axis of Resistance was forged to repel Western dominance, shield Iran from direct confrontation, and…
The Tipping Point of a Regional Conflict Tensions in the Middle East have exploded into one of the most dangerous military confrontations in decades. Israel and Iran have exchanged lethal missile and air strikes, leaving hundreds dead and key infrastructure in ruins. As of Thursday, June 19, the conflict has reached a critical juncture, with Israeli forces…
A Vision to Transform Odisha’s Capital In a bold move to redefine the urban landscape of Bhubaneswar, the Odisha government has launched an ambitious Capital Redevelopment Project, marking the beginning of a large-scale city transformation initiative. At the heart of this project lies the demolition of 410 outdated government quarters in Ashok Nagar and Unit-2, to make…
Recognising the Voices of Odia Literature The Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier literary institution, has announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 awards in the Odia language category, highlighting excellence in both mainstream and children’s literature. The awards include the Sahitya Akademi Award, Yuva Puraskar, and Bal Sahitya Puraskar—each celebrating unique contributions to the Odia literary…
Allegations of inflated costs, procedural violations and political corruption cast a shadow on AAP-era infrastructure project A Project Meant to Empower, Now Under Scrutiny The Delhi classroom construction initiative was initially hailed as a transformative step for public education under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, aiming to build over 12,000 classrooms to alleviate overcrowding in government schools….
The Rise of Hypersonic Warfare In a stunning turn of escalation, Iran has launched its first confirmed hypersonic missile strike on Israel using the Fattah-1 system, a move that signals a dangerous leap in the regional arms race. Hypersonic weapons, capable of maneuvering at speeds exceeding Mach 5, are nearly impossible to intercept with existing missile defense systems….
