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,…
India on Alert; Hospitals Face Nationwide Preparedness Drill A Resurgence in the Shadows Active Covid cases have crossed the 4,000-mark, as per data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. With growing concerns about a potential resurgence of Covid-19, the central government has stepped up its efforts to ensure healthcare readiness. On Thursday, hospitals…
Islamabad’s Bid to Derail Indian Delegation Thwarted in Kuala Lumpur Pakistan’s latest attempt to obstruct India’s growing diplomatic influence fell flat in Malaysia. An Indian all-party delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, successfully held 10 diplomatic outreach events in Kuala Lumpur, despite Pakistan’s direct appeal to Malaysian authorities to cancel them. The events…
Rahul Gandhi Faced Allahabad High Court Heat Over Remarks on Indian Soldiers Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced a legal setback on Wednesday when the Allahabad High Court rejected his plea challenging summons issued by a Lucknow court. The summons stemmed from alleged defamatory remarks he made about the Indian Army during the 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra. The High Court’s message was…
Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain Summoned Over Classroom Construction Scam Two of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) most prominent faces—Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain—have been summoned in connection with an alleged ₹2,000-crore scam related to classroom construction in Delhi government schools. The summons, issued by the Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), mark a deepening crisis for…
