Battling Drought with Innovation Facing chronic water scarcity and unpredictable monsoon patterns, India is exploring an unconventional strategy — artificial rain through cloud seeding. On Tuesday, the Rajasthan government, in partnership with a private tech firm, began the country’s first such trial using drones, aiming to trigger rainfall over Jaipur’s Ramgarh Dam. The initiative seeks to…
From Demands for Resignation to Words of Praise In a surprising reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has shifted from openly demanding the resignation of Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan to publicly commending him. Only a few days earlier, Trump had accused Tan of having “serious conflicts of interest” due to his financial ties with Chinese technology companies — some allegedly…
A Visit Overshadowed by Alarming Rhetoric Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, recently concluded a high-profile visit to the United States — his second in as many years. While ostensibly aimed at strengthening diplomatic and defense ties, the trip has been eclipsed by a startling proclamation in Florida, where Munir warned that Pakistan…
A Long-Awaited Win for the Telecom Sector In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court’s ruling that telecom towers are movable property, making them eligible for input tax credit (ITC). The verdict brings significant financial relief to infrastructure providers and telecom operators, paving the way for accelerated digital infrastructure expansion…
A State Driving Comprehensive Growth Odisha is steadily advancing on multiple development fronts—industrial expansion, agricultural innovation, education, and digital transformation. Alongside infrastructure upgrades and policy reforms, the state has been working to foster entrepreneurship, particularly among women, recognising their potential to accelerate inclusive economic growth. While Odisha excels in sectors like handicrafts, handlooms, agro-processing, mining, IT…
A State on the Move Odisha is steadily reinventing itself as a hub for innovation, technology, and inclusive development. With its ambitious Vision Odisha 2036 and alignment to Developed India 2047, the state is pursuing a balanced growth strategy—blending industrial expansion with digital transformation. This vision took a significant leap forward as Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Mounting Public Safety Concerns India’s top court has stepped in to address the growing problem of stray dog attacks, particularly against children and the elderly, following a surge in rabies-related deaths. The intervention comes after media reports highlighted multiple fatal incidents, prompting the judiciary to call the situation “extremely grim” and in urgent need of decisive…
Growing Global Momentum The debate over Palestinian statehood has re-emerged on the world stage, with several major Western powers taking positions in recent months. France, the United Kingdom, and Canada have all moved toward recognition, and now Australia is preparing to follow suit. The announcement comes amid escalating violence in Gaza, mounting international calls for a two-state solution,…
ISRO’s Journey from Humble Beginnings India’s space journey began in 1963 with little more than vision, determination, and a borrowed rocket from the United States. The fledgling Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), then years behind global leaders, carried out its first experimental launch from Thumba in Kerala on November 21 of that year. Over the decades,…
India’s Oil Shift and Reliance’s Rise When Western sanctions on Moscow in early 2022 rerouted Russian crude away from Europe, India stepped into a role it had never occupied before: one of Russia’s largest energy customers. Discounted barrels of Urals crude, once bound for Western markets, began docking in Indian ports in unprecedented volumes. For…
