Waqf Amendment Act and Its Implementation The recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, ratified by both Houses of Parliament and signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu on April 5, is fast becoming a flashpoint between the Centre and states, especially West Bengal. Intended to bring increased transparency and regulation to Waqf properties across India, the amendment…
The Tariff Tangle of Trump’s Trade War Since returning to political prominence, Donald Trump has remained unapologetically aggressive on trade. Central to his “America First” doctrine is the imposition of steep tariffs on imports, which he frames as a corrective to years of alleged global exploitation of the U.S. economy. These tariffs, introduced as part of his…
The American Dream in Jeopardy Once a beacon of opportunity, the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration is becoming an increasingly uncertain destination for international students—especially Indians. A new bill introduced in Congress seeks to dismantle the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a crucial pathway that allows foreign graduates to gain work experience in the US….
Diplomatic Chill Deepens Amid Dhaka’s Call for Greater Chinese Role in Eastern India In a sharp diplomatic shift, India has withdrawn a key transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh, following controversial remarks by Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. The facility, once seen as a symbol of India’s regional goodwill, had allowed Bangladesh to…
Odisha’s Largest Cyber Scam Crackdown Unravels International Crime Network In a major crackdown on digital crime, Rourkela Police have busted a sophisticated inter-state and transnational cyber fraud network that exploited fake trading apps to dupe hundreds of victims. With nine people arrested and links traced all the way to Dubai, this case has brought to…
A Proactive Shift in Policy to Safeguard Economic Momentum In a carefully timed and forward-looking move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has delivered a 25 basis points reduction in the repo rate, bringing it down from 6.25% to 6%, and shifted its monetary policy stance from “neutral” to “accommodative.” Amidst ongoing global trade tensions,…
The Spark: Piyush Goyal’s Remarks at Startup Maha Kumbh At the recent Startup Maha Kumbh event held in Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised eyebrows across India’s entrepreneurial circles when he sharply questioned the direction of the country’s startup ecosystem. “Do we have to make ice cream or chips? Dukaandari hi karna hai?” he asked,…
A Rising Star in Tech and Medicine At just 14 years old, Siddharth Nandyala, an Indian-origin student based in Dallas, Texas, is making global headlines — not just for his age, but for the profound impact of his innovation. His creation, Circadian AI, is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence-powered application that can detect cardiovascular diseases in just seven seconds using…
Strengthening Governance and Investment Ties Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to conclude his three-day visit to New Delhi with a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. This meeting comes after a highly productive trip that included major investment engagements and discussions on the future of Odisha’s governance framework….
India–France Strategic Partnership Reaches New Heights The long-standing diplomatic and defence partnership between India and France has taken another leap forward with the Indian government giving the green light to a landmark defence deal. Strengthening maritime capabilities and deepening strategic ties, India is set to acquire 26 Rafale M (Marine) fighter jets from France in…
