A Policy Rooted in Change and Innovation July 29, 2025, marks five years since the launch of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a landmark reform that reimagined education after more than three decades. Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2020, NEP’s mission was not only to revamp curriculum design but also to build an…
A High-Stakes Operation in Golaghat The Assam government has commenced one of its most sweeping eviction operations to date, targeting alleged encroachers in the Rengma Reserve Forest located in Golaghat district. The drive, launched early Tuesday, is expected to impact nearly 2,000 families in its first phase alone, as part of a broader plan to…
A Digital Lifeline Under Threat Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the backbone of India’s digital payment revolution, has transformed the way citizens transact. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a target for increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. With financial scams growing in both volume and complexity, the Indian government is now taking a bold step…
A Legal Battle Rooted in Geopolitical Tensions Russia-linked Indian oil refiner Nayara Energy has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft, accusing the U.S.-based tech giant of unilaterally halting critical software services. The conflict stems from Microsoft’s interpretation of recent European Union sanctions targeting Russian energy interests. Nayara, backed by Russian oil major Rosneft, argues that Microsoft’s…
A Landmark in Earth Monitoring Technology The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite marks a new era in international space collaboration. Jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), NISAR is a cutting-edge Earth observation satellite designed to provide unprecedented insights into our planet’s…
A Digital Lifeline for India In the last few years, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the way India transacts. From street vendors to large businesses, UPI has enabled seamless, real-time money transfers with a few taps on a smartphone. With over 60 crore transactions occurring daily, it has become an essential tool in everyday life and a symbol…
Brutal Attacks Spark Global Alarm Two separate, violent attacks on Indian nationals on July 19—one in Dublin, Ireland, and the other in Adelaide, Australia—have reignited concerns over the rising trend of assaults on Indians abroad. These incidents, though occurring continents apart, share a grim commonality: racially motivated violence, targeting Indians simply for their identity. While…
War Casts Shadow Over Russian Tradition The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has once again hit home—this time, by disrupting one of Russia’s most symbolic national traditions. For the first time since its inception, the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg was cancelled by President Vladimir Putin, marking a significant moment in the conflict….
Odisha’s Metro Dream Takes a Detour, not a Dead End Bhubaneswar’s much-awaited metro rail project, envisioned to revolutionize urban mobility in Odisha, has hit a temporary pause — but not a full stop. On July 25, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) terminated contracts with two private construction firms due to prolonged execution delays. While this sparked…
A Voice from the Heart of India In the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again turned the nation’s attention to the quiet but powerful voices of grassroots India. This time, the spotlight was on the tribal women of Odisha, whose ancient devotional traditions have been given a modern, meaningful…
