A New Era of Uncertainty in Tech The Indian IT sector, once a symbol of stable employment and upward mobility, is undergoing a seismic shift. Mass layoffs, once sporadic, are becoming disturbingly routine. In the latest shockwave, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)—India’s largest IT services provider—announced it would let go of around 12,200 employees in FY 2026,…
A Strategic Milestone in Indian Defence In a significant leap forward for India’s military capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired a precision-guided missile launched from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Andhra Pradesh. Conducted at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, the flight trials of the UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile…
A High-Stakes Visit Amid Tensions Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the Maldives on Friday, marking a pivotal moment in India’s regional diplomacy. Greeted with chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram”, his visit comes at a politically sensitive time — just months after Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s rise to power on…
The Incident: A New Mega-Dam Rises Near India’s Border In a bold move that has alarmed neighboring countries, China has begun constructing a colossal $167 billion hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in south-eastern Tibet — just upstream of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Known in India as the Brahmaputra, the river is vital to…
When Distance Becomes a Detail The idea that a surgeon can operate on a patient thousands of kilometres away once sounded like science fiction. Today, high‑precision robotic systems, ultra‑low‑latency networks, and real‑time imaging have made telesurgery a practical reality. India’s SSI Mantra platform is the newest proof: in July, two complex operations were performed on patients…
Strengthening the Backbone of Odisha’s Agriculture Odisha, with its largely agrarian economy, has long relied on monsoonal rains and traditional canal systems to sustain its agricultural output. While surface irrigation systems like major and medium canals support a significant portion of farmland, a vast number of regions—especially uplands and interior blocks—continue to lack reliable water…
A Landmark Trade Pact and Prime Minister Modi’s Vision In a momentous development for India’s international trade agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic visit to the United Kingdom with the signing of the much-anticipated India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Hailing it as a “landmark occasion”, PM Modi highlighted the pact as a catalyst for deeper commercial…
A Star Banker and a Scandal That Shook India’s Banking Sector Chanda Kochhar was once hailed as a trailblazer in Indian finance—a symbol of merit, ambition, and women’s leadership in corporate India. As CEO and Managing Director of ICICI Bank, the country’s second-largest private lender, Kochhar wielded significant influence over India’s banking landscape. However, that…
Sanctions, Strategy, and a Risky Trade Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States has warned the world of severe consequences for aiding Moscow’s war effort. A critical part of this deterrence campaign involves sanctions targeting entities supplying military-grade materials to Russia. Despite this, a startling revelation has emerged: an Indian company shipped $1.4 million…
The SIR Controversy That Rocked the Monsoon Session India’s democratic institutions are once again under intense scrutiny as tensions boil over in Parliament over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The revision—aimed at updating the voter list ahead of the upcoming state elections—has been sharply criticised by opposition parties, who…
