A Festival Gift of Empowerment On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the Odisha government is set to make another significant stride in women’s financial empowerment through its flagship Subhadra Yojana. The program, launched in September last year by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s BJP-led government, provides direct financial assistance to women across the state. This year’s celebrations…
From Partnership to Confrontation For over three decades, New Delhi and Washington painstakingly cultivated a relationship built on shared strategic interests, pragmatic compromises, and mutual respect. Even when disagreements arose, leaders on both sides sought middle ground rather than open conflict. That equilibrium now appears shattered. Under President Donald Trump, punitive tariffs, sharp rhetoric, and…
Ayushman Bharat: A Vision of Universal Healthcare Launched in 2018, the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is India’s flagship health insurance scheme, aimed at providing financial protection for secondary and tertiary healthcare to the poorest sections of society. With an annual health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family, the scheme supports…
A New Chapter in Tax Reform: Background & Purpose The Income Tax Bill, 2025 was first introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13, 2025, marking the government’s most ambitious attempt to overhaul the Income-Tax Act of 1961, a statute that has governed India’s direct taxation system for over six decades. The goal of the…
Tariff Turmoil Strains Strategic Ties Tensions between India and the United States have escalated sharply following a major policy shift from Washington. In a dramatic move, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that doubles tariffs on Indian imports, raising duties to an unprecedented 50%. Citing national security and foreign policy concerns linked to India’s…
Rahul Gandhi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Electoral Manipulation In a striking accusation that has reignited tensions across India’s political spectrum, Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has alleged large-scale voter manipulation in the 2024 general elections. Backed by what he claims is “concrete evidence” from months of data analysis, Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India…
Controversy Engulfs Justice Yashwant Varma The Indian judiciary finds itself at a crossroads once again, as controversy brews around Justice Yashwant Varma, formerly of the Delhi High Court and currently serving in the Allahabad High Court. The judge came under scrutiny after a fire incident at his Delhi residence led to an alleged cash recovery…
Ola and Uber’s Dominance Faces a New Disruptor For over a decade, ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber have shaped urban mobility in India, offering convenience, speed, and app-based cab services across the country. However, their journey hasn’t been without criticism — from pricing opacity and surge fares to driver dissatisfaction and service inconsistencies. As the industry…
Paving the Way for India’s Telecom Future India is accelerating its journey into next-generation connectivity with a major investment in 5G and 6G technologies. The central government has approved over ₹304 crore for 110 projects aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities in advanced telecom systems. These efforts, coupled with new digital safety tools, reflect India’s dual…
A Sharp Turn in U.S.-India Trade Relations In a dramatic escalation of economic tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down on tariffs against India, imposing a total of 50% duties on Indian exports. This steep increase, triggered by India’s continued oil imports from Russia, marks one of the most significant trade confrontations between Washington…
