India closed 2025 with a notable advance in its missile capabilities when the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off the Odisha coast. Fired in rapid succession from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, the missiles followed their intended flight paths and met all trial objectives. Multiple tracking systems—both…
A Symbolic Gesture at a Sensitive Moment Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s condolence message on the passing of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was more than a personal tribute—it was a carefully calibrated diplomatic signal. In his message, conveyed to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leadership and delivered during Zia’s funeral in Dhaka, Modi described her…
The images were unsettling and hard to ignore. Eighteen teenage wrestlers from Odisha, travelling to a national-level championship, were forced to spend long hours sitting on the floor of a train corridor—right beside unhygienic toilets. Their journey to and from Supaul, Bihar, for the 69th National School Wrestling Championship between December 7 and 12, 2025, became a…
A Historic Lift-Off for India’s Space Programme On December 24, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted a defining chapter in its commercial space journey with the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite aboard the LVM3-M6 mission. Weighing an unprecedented 6.5 tonnes, this was the heaviest commercial satellite ever placed in orbit by India. Precisely injected into…
Parva-2025: Culture as the Gateway to Change Parva-2025 unfolded in Koraput not merely as a celebration, but as a statement of intent. Against the scenic foothills of Sunabeda, the four-day festival once again brought together tribal communities, artists, administrators, and policymakers. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s presence at the concluding day signalled how Odisha is increasingly…
A Jolt to Pakistan’s Political Landscape The sentencing of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison has sent shockwaves through the country’s already volatile political arena. Handed down in the high-profile Toshakhana corruption case, the verdict is among the harshest faced by a former civilian leader in…
Adani Pushes for More Airports The Adani Group is moving to deepen its footprint in India’s aviation sector as Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) prepares to bid for a fresh set of government-owned airports. As part of an expansion plan estimated at over $11 billion, the company aims to scale up capacity rapidly, positioning itself at…
Saudi Arabia’s Warning Shot to Islamabad Saudi Arabia’s deportation of nearly 24,000 Pakistani nationals in 2025 has sent a sharp and public signal to Islamabad. Riyadh’s action, aimed largely at dismantling organized begging networks operating under the guise of religious travel, marks one of the most serious reputational setbacks Pakistan has faced in the Gulf in…
A Nation Jolted by Sudden Unrest Bangladesh has once again been thrust into turbulence. The fatal shooting of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has triggered days of street violence, arson, and confrontations with security forces across major cities. What began as grief has rapidly morphed into a broader revolt against political elites, the remnants of the former…
Spotlight on India’s Transformative Economic Agenda During the India-Oman Business Forum on December 17, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s sweeping economic reforms, emphasizing the role of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in driving bilateral trade growth. The event positioned India as a reliable partner in Oman’s economic diversification, reinforcing the narrative of shared…
