A New Revolution for a New Vision India’s aspiration of becoming a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 demands more than roads, factories, or financial growth—it requires a structural leap that mirrors past industrial revolutions. If the 19th century was powered by steam and steel, and the 20th century by electricity and oil, then the 21st…
Reform-Driven Calm in Prices India’s ambitious Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform has begun to reshape the economy’s inflation trajectory, with consumer prices projected to touch multi-year lows. Against this backdrop, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) faces a pivotal decision. With inflation sliding and trade relations with the United States improving, market watchers suggest…
A Policy Shock That Shakes the Foundation The U.S. has long been the lifeline of India’s IT services industry, but that bond is under stress. President Donald Trump’s sudden move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas has jolted the $283 billion sector. For companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, the levy is…
Airports in Turmoil A large-scale cyberattack targeting airline check-in and boarding systems triggered chaos at several major European airports on Saturday, disrupting flight operations and inconveniencing thousands of passengers. London’s Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels airports reported widespread delays and cancellations as the systems of Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX that powers passenger processing, were…
A New Security Compact Emerges This week, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia unveiled a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement that could reshape regional security dynamics. Signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh, the pact commits both countries to defend one another in case of external aggression. While officials emphasized that the arrangement is “defensive” in…
A Sudden Blow to Global Talent In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through the technology and business worlds, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an annual $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. Effective September 21, the policy will remain in place for at least 12 months, but may be extended further. Long regarded…
Trade Talks Gather Momentum India and the United States are entering a critical phase in their trade negotiations, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expected to travel to Washington in the coming days. The visit follows intensive discussions in New Delhi between US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and India’s lead negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, which officials described…
A Sudden Goodbye to a Cultural Luminary India woke up to devastating news with the passing of Zubeen Garg, one of the most beloved voices of Assam and a shining figure in Indian music. The 52-year-old singer, composer, actor, and cultural icon died in Singapore after a tragic scuba diving accident while attending the Northeast…
Growing Role of AI and the Need for Guardrails Artificial Intelligence is fast becoming a transformative force across industries, governance, and everyday life. Yet with its potential comes a parallel risk— misuse, misinformation, and unintended harm. Recognizing this duality, the Indian government is set to release a dedicated AI safety framework by September 28, aimed at…
A Calculated Strike That Changed the Narrative When India carried out Operation Sindoor in May, it was not merely a cross-border response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people; it was a decisive statement. Nearly a dozen high-value terror hubs across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were struck, targeting camps belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad…
