India’s Remarkable Poverty Decline Recognized by World Bank According to the latest World Bank report, India has made extraordinary strides in eradicating extreme poverty, with 269 million people moving above the poverty line between 2011-12 and 2022-23. This transformation—one of the largest poverty reductions in recorded history—has seen extreme poverty rates fall from 27.1% to just…
A Historic Naval Milestone: INS Arnala to be Commissioned at Visakhapatnam on June 18 In a landmark moment for India’s maritime capabilities, the Indian Navy is poised to commission its first homegrown Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)—INS Arnala—on June 18 at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. This induction marks a major stride in India’s push toward indigenous…
Starlink Secures Government Nod, Eyes 10 million Users in India India is on the verge of a digital transformation as Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, prepares to enter the Indian market. With a Letter of Intent (LoI) granted by the Department of Telecommunications, Starlink is now a step closer to full-scale operations. The company still needs final approval from…
Central Asia Condemns Terrorism, India Responds with Gratitude External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar extended heartfelt gratitude to the Central Asian nations for their strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that occurred on April 22, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue, Dr. Jaishankar said, “I appreciate that your countries…
From Mandate to Movement: A Decade of Political Power and Economic Transformation On June 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark 11 years at the helm of the world’s largest democracy. His tenure has not just altered the trajectory of Indian governance, but also reshaped the nation’s identity—politically, economically, and globally. From bold institutional reforms…
RBI’s Bold Move: Repo Rate Cut by 50 bps In a significant policy decision, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut by the central bank in a proactive push to stimulate economic growth. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the Monetary Policy…
State-wide initiative aims to create a dynamic water asset database for data-driven governance In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable water management, Odisha has launched its first-ever Water Resources Census. This state-wide initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, aims to build a comprehensive, dynamic database…
A Sacred Journey Sparks Strategic Diplomacy Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati led an important cultural and diplomatic mission to Vietnam, accompanying the sacred relics of Lord Buddha back to India. In a significant gesture to deepen ties, he proposed province-level collaboration between Odisha and Vietnam’s coastal city of Da Nang. The suggestion was made during…
A Strategic Leap for Indian Aerospace In a major boost to India’s aerospace manufacturing ambitions, French aviation giant Dassault Aviation has signed a landmark agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture all fuselage sections of the Rafale fighter jet in India. The deal is not just a milestone in the Indo-French defence partnership but also a huge win for India’s ‘Make…
A Clash Over the “Beautiful Bill” Elon Musk ramps up attack on Trump tax and spending bill. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, once a visible ally of Donald Trump, has taken to his platform X to condemn the president’s much-touted tax and spending proposal. The legislation—hailed by Trump as a “big beautiful bill”—has drawn fire from Musk,…
