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UK Universities Establish a Foothold in India A growing number of British universities are setting up physical campuses across India, marking a significant shift in global higher education mobility. These initiatives aim to deliver UK degrees within India, reducing the need for students to travel abroad while offering institutions a way to expand amid financial and…

Fiery Allegation Over India–US Deal Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the government of “selling Bharat Mata” through the proposed India–US trade arrangement, triggering sharp exchanges in Parliament and beyond. His remarks, delivered during a heated session, framed the agreement as detrimental to farmers and domestic industries. The accusation quickly became a focal point of political debate,…

Nationwide Shutdown Call Ahead of Labour Protests India is preparing for a nationwide shutdown tomorrow as major trade unions and farmer groups mobilise for a Bharat Bandh, with organisers claiming participation from more than 30 crore workers. The strike is expected to disrupt banking, transport, and public services across several states, reflecting growing tensions over labour…

Final Electoral List Released After Intensive Revision Assam has published its final electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), listing about 2.49 crore voters across the state’s 126 assembly constituencies. The updated register reflects a reduction of more than 2.4 lakh names from the draft list issued in December, after months of verification, objections, and corrections. The…

A Quiet Revision with Loud Implications The United States has revised its official factsheet on the evolving trade arrangement with India, removing references to tariff reductions on pulses — a sensitive agricultural category for New Delhi. The adjustment came shortly after the White House initially suggested India would lower duties on items such as lentils…

A Renewed Bid for a Six-Nation Gulf Pact India is once again exploring a sweeping trade arrangement with six Arab economies—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain—under the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). After years of stalled discussions, negotiators have revived plans for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) that could reshape commercial, energy,…