Sagar Rath

Reviving the Airwaves and Ink: Government’s Big Push to Rescue Traditional Media

A Lifeline in the Digital Age As India’s traditional media grapples with the relentless rise of digital platforms and shrinking ad revenues, the government has unveiled a comprehensive policy package aimed at revitalizing print, television, radio, and DTH sectors. This sweeping initiative—unprecedented in its scale—combines fiscal incentives, regulatory reform, and market restructuring. The intent is clear: to safeguard…

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Under the Scanner: LIC, Finance Ministry, and the Adani Investment Storm

A Storm Brews Over Billions A storm is brewing in India’s financial and political corridors after The Washington Post published an explosive exposé alleging that the Union Finance Ministry nudged the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to channel a staggering $3.9 billion into the embattled Adani Group. The move, reportedly intended to restore market confidence, coincided…

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ECI Rolls Out SIR 2.0: Mega Voter Verification Drive Amid Growing Political Tensions

A Fresh Push for Clean Electoral Rolls The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, popularly known as SIR 2.0, across 12 key states and union territories including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. This large-scale verification campaign aims to ensure accuracy…

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Pakistan–Bangladesh Rapprochement: A Diplomatic Wake-Up Call for India

New Equations in South Asia A quiet yet consequential diplomatic shift is unfolding in South Asia. On October 25, Pakistan’s General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, visited Dhaka for talks with Bangladesh’s interim head of government, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Their discussions—covering trade, connectivity, defense cooperation, and regional stability—signaled a thaw between…

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India’s Growth to Surge to 6.7% in FY 2025-26: Strength Amid Global Headwinds

A Brighter Economic Horizon India’s economic engine is gaining momentum, with growth projected to accelerate to 6.7% in FY 2025-26, surpassing earlier forecasts. According to a Reuters poll and upward revisions by the IMF, World Bank, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country is set to maintain its status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The…

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Rubio’s Balancing Act: Deepening US–Pakistan Engagement Without Undermining India

Navigating the South Asian Tightrope In one of his most closely watched diplomatic statements since taking office, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has outlined a careful recalibration of Washington’s South Asia policy—one that seeks to strengthen ties with Pakistan without weakening the strategic bond with India. Speaking ahead of his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at…

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Vedanta to Pump ₹1 Lakh Crore into Odisha, Powering 1 Lakh New Jobs

A Landmark Leap in Industrial Growth Odisha is poised for a massive industrial resurgence as the Vedanta Group—one of India’s largest natural resources conglomerates—announced an additional ₹1 lakh crore investment in the state. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, marking one of the most significant corporate…

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Cyclone Montha Looms: India’s East Coast Braces for Fierce Landfall

A Brewing Tempest Over the Bay of Bengal A powerful storm is gathering strength over the Bay of Bengal, triggering widespread concern along India’s eastern shoreline. Cyclone Montha, which formed from a deep depression on October 26, 2025, has rapidly intensified into a formidable system. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Montha is advancing north-westward…

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