A Landmark Move to Build Critical Magnet Capabilities The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a landmark ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)—a strategic industrial segment where India has long been dependent on imports. The initiative seeks to create an integrated REPM manufacturing ecosystem…
The leadership tussle within Karnataka’s Congress government has escalated into a full-blown political contest, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at its center. The simmering rivalry surfaced publicly after Shivakumar confirmed the existence of a “secret deal” involving several senior leaders on power-sharing, though he declined to reveal details to avoid weakening the party. Siddaramaiah,…
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear multiple petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and Bihar. The SIR process, designed to update and verify voters’ lists rapidly, has triggered debates over legality, administrative feasibility, and potential violations of constitutional rights. The…
A Claim That Shook Washington The US H-1B visa program—long the backbone of America’s skilled immigration pipeline—has been thrust into controversy following explosive allegations of large-scale fraud linked to the US Consulate in Chennai. Economist and former US Representative Dr. Dave Brat claimed that the consular district covering Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana processed nearly 220,000…
The hoisting of the saffron flag atop the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya marked a monumental milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed the ceremonial Dhwaj Arohan on November 25, 2025. Performed on Vivah Panchami—symbolizing the divine union of Lord Ram and Sita—the event carried deep spiritual resonance. The 22-by-11-foot, 11-kilogram flag, adorned…
A Major Energy Pact on the Horizon Canada and India are on the verge of finalizing a major uranium export agreement valued at roughly US$2.8 billion, a deal likely to supply India’s expanding nuclear reactor fleet for the next decade. Saskatchewan-based mining giant Cameco Corp. is expected to serve as the principal supplier, positioning the agreement…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his much-anticipated visit to India, once again citing heightened security concerns following a deadly terror attack near Delhi’s Red Fort that claimed at least 15 lives and injured dozens. This marks the third cancellation in 2025 alone, amplifying anxieties over urban terrorism and raising questions about the immediate diplomatic…
A Legendary Life and Journey India’s film fraternity and millions of fans across the nation mourn the passing of Dharmendra, fondly known as the “He-Man” of Indian cinema. The iconic actor, whose career spanned over six decades, was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on November 10 due to deteriorating respiratory health. News of his condition prompted…
A City on Edge as Air Turns Toxic Delhi’s escalating air pollution emergency spilled into violence near India Gate’s C-Hexagon when a peaceful protest demanding urgent government intervention devolved into clashes with the police. Organized by the Delhi Coordination Committee for Clean Air, the demonstration reflected widespread public anger over hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI)…
A Landmark Judicial Green Light The Supreme Court has approved a landmark $570 million settlement offered by fugitive billionaire brothers Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, founders of the Sterling Biotech group. The deal allows criminal charges to be dropped if the brothers pay roughly one-third of their total alleged dues in a $1.6-billion bank fraud case. The ruling marks a turning…
