A Nation Shaken by Violence The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a debate event at Utah Valley University has reverberated across the United States, sparking bipartisan condemnation and leaving a void in America’s political landscape. Kirk was shot during a Q&A session, later succumbing to his injuries despite emergency surgery. Authorities have described…
A Long-Awaited Trip Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Manipur on September 13, marking his first appearance in the state since the outbreak of ethnic violence in May 2023. The clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities left more than 260 people dead and displaced thousands, plunging the state into one of its deepest…
Political Unrest and Fragile Stability Nepal today stands at a precarious political juncture. The resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, followed by the fallout of the Jan-G movement, has left the Himalayan nation grappling with uncertainty. Protests continue to rock the streets, violence has been reported from several regions, and the country faces what…
Legacy of Excellence, Vision for Expansion Since its founding in 1961, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has stood as a beacon of academic rigor, innovation, and leadership training. Recognized as India’s premier business school, IIMA has produced generations of leaders across industries and continents. Now, in a landmark step toward globalization, IIMA has inaugurated its…
A Mission Rooted in Civilization India’s intellectual tradition spans millennia, preserved in manuscripts that contain timeless insights into philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, and the arts. Yet, many of these treasures lie scattered, neglected, or hidden away in libraries across the world. Recognizing the urgency of safeguarding this heritage, the Ministry of Culture has launched ‘Gyan…
A Turbulent Backdrop Israel’s latest actions have escalated tensions in an already volatile region. Just days after a failed attempt to target Hamas leaders in Qatar—a move widely condemned abroad—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reignited one of the most contentious settlement projects in the West Bank. At a signing ceremony in Maale Adumim, he declared unequivocally: “There…
A Country at Boiling Point Nepal stands at a precarious moment. Widespread frustration with corruption, economic stagnation, and political dynasties has erupted into one of the most significant uprisings in recent memory. The anger is not only directed at entrenched leaders but increasingly at their children—the so-called “nepo kids”—whose glamorous lifestyles have become a symbol…
A Relationship Tested, Yet Resilient India and the United States share a partnership defined by both cooperation and friction. Trade disputes—particularly on tariffs—have periodically clouded the relationship. Yet, the personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump has often acted as a stabilizing force. Recent friendly exchanges on social media have reignited…
A New Vision for Odisha Odisha, long recognized for its mineral wealth and heavy industries, is now charting a new course—transforming itself into a national hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. In a landmark announcement, the state government revealed plans to establish a 1,000-acre Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Cluster near Bhubaneswar airport, a project designed…
Odisha at the Heart of Vedanta’s Expansion Vedanta Aluminium, the country’s largest aluminium producer, has placed Odisha firmly at the center of its growth strategy with a ₹1.3 trillion greenfield aluminium smelter and power project in Dhenkanal district. Known for its mineral-rich geography and rising industrial base, Odisha has long been a hub for metals and…
