A recent courtroom exchange involving Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has ignited fierce debate. During hearings on petitions concerning the detention and deportation of Rohingya individuals, the CJI asked a straightforward legal question: who had conferred refugee status on them under Indian law? What followed was a wave of criticism portraying his remark…
Recognition for a Lifetime of Craft A distinguished Pattachitra artisan couple from Odisha—Sudhir Kumar Maharana and Urbashee Maharana—is set to be honoured in New Delhi on December 9, 2025. Sudhir will receive the Shilp Guru Award, one of India’s highest recognitions for master craftspersons, while Urbashee will be conferred the National Award in Handicrafts. Presented by…
Crisis Unfolds, Court Holds Back India’s aviation sector was rocked this week as the IndiGo operational crisis—marked by thousands of cancellations and widespread passenger distress—intensified. Despite the scale of disruption, the Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on a petition seeking intervention, observing that the government and regulators had already taken “timely steps.” For the moment, passengers…
Transforming Border Connectivity Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated 125 strategically important infrastructure projects across seven states and two union territories, spearheaded by the Border Roads Organization (BRO). Among them, the Shyok Tunnel in Leh, Ladakh, stands out as a game-changing development. These initiatives aim to enhance border logistics in challenging terrains, reinforce national defense preparedness,…
The Pattern Behind India’s Airline Collapses Airlines in India rarely die from a single blow; they perish from predictable, preventable causes. You don’t need strategy consultants, economists, or expert committees to understand this pattern. What you need—though it is often missing in Delhi—is basic, unvarnished common sense. For decades, India’s aviation sector has operated inside a…
Odisha’s Investment Boom Odisha has entered one of the most aggressive phases of industrial expansion in its recent history. Between April 2024 and November 30, 2025, the state approved 324 large and medium industrial projects worth ₹7,06,209 crore, with the potential to generate more than 4.57 lakh jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain highlighted that this surge,…
India’s aviation sector was jolted in late November 2025 when IndiGo—normally known for reliability—was hit by an unprecedented operational collapse. The crisis unfolded just weeks after new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms came into force on November 1. Stricter rest rules, particularly for night operations, exposed deep structural weaknesses in IndiGo’s crew planning, rostering, and training…
A Visit Framed by Strategy, Connectivity and a Higher Trade Horizon Vladimir Putin’s 2025 visit to New Delhi marked one of the most strategically charged India–Russia summits in recent years. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the takeaway was clear: the bilateral partnership must move faster, wider and deeper—especially in trade and connectivity. Modi’s announcement that the…
In an unprecedented escalation of its ongoing operational meltdown, India’s largest airline IndiGo has cancelled all domestic departures from Delhi Airport until 11:59 pm today (Dec 5, 2025), throwing travel plans into chaos for thousands of passengers. In a late-morning statement, IndiGo confirmed the shutdown, saying “all IndiGo domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport (DEL)…
Odisha’s decision to host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5–7 transforms the coastal pilgrimage town into a showcase for India’s energy transition. The summit aims to demonstrate how states can simultaneously meet rising electricity demand, pursue climate goals, and innovate across technology and policy domains. By convening energy ministers, industry…
