Bihar’s Crucial Electoral Battle As Bihar heads toward another high-stakes Assembly election, the political atmosphere is thick with promises, controversies, and competing narratives. Long regarded as one of India’s most politically vibrant states, Bihar has often set the tone for national debates on governance and electoral behavior. This time, one demographic is clearly at the centre of…
Odisha Emerges as India’s Next Semiconductor Hub with Intel-Backed Projects India has declared semiconductors a strategic priority, with the government committing billions in incentives to reduce dependence on imports and build a resilient technology ecosystem. While states like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have attracted attention, Odisha is quietly emerging as a significant player in this…
Trump’s ‘Make in America’ Vision Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has sharpened his long-standing “Make in America” narrative. For him, the measure of global corporations is not just their innovation but the extent of their commitment to U.S. jobs and manufacturing. This emphasis came into sharp focus when Trump hosted a glittering…
A Relationship Once Celebrated The personal camaraderie between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once hailed as a symbol of deepening bonds between the world’s largest democracies. Their joint rallies, warm exchanges, and visible chemistry gave the impression of a partnership rooted not just in diplomacy but in mutual admiration. Yet, as former U.S. National Security…
Apple’s Growing Bet on India Apple, the world’s most valuable technology company, has been steadily expanding its retail network in India, one of its fastest-growing markets. On September 4, 2025, the tech giant opened its first store in Pune—Apple Koregaon Park—marking its fourth official outlet in the country. With India becoming central to Apple’s global…
An Image That Spoke Volumes The recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin offered more than formal speeches and ceremonial gatherings. A striking photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un smiling together has become emblematic of an evolving geopolitical moment. To many…
A Ride That Stole the Spotlight At the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, a seemingly routine car ride between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin drew global attention. What began as a short commute in Putin’s Russian-made Aurus limousine stretched into a 45-minute confidential discussion, highlighting the…
When the River Reclaims the City Delhi, a city accustomed to battling traffic and pollution, now finds itself submerged under a different crisis—floodwaters. With relentless monsoon rains lashing North India, the Yamuna River has swelled beyond critical thresholds, forcing large-scale evacuations and sparking memories of the catastrophic floods of 2023. The water level touched 207.39 meters,…
Why the Second Wave of GST Reform Matters The Goods and Services Tax (GST), launched in 2017, was hailed as a historic step towards unifying India’s complex indirect tax system. Over time, however, multiple rate slabs and classification disputes created confusion for businesses and consumers alike. Fast forward to 2025, the government has unveiled what Prime Minister Narendra…
India’s Semiconductor Push Gains Momentum India’s semiconductor mission has rapidly emerged as one of the nation’s most ambitious technology programs, aimed at reducing reliance on imports and establishing a resilient ecosystem for the digital age. Against this backdrop, Semicon India 2025—the country’s flagship semiconductor conference—has become the focal point for showcasing achievements, attracting global partnerships, and…
