Modi’s Call for Homegrown Tech Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently championed the idea of Swadeshi—supporting indigenous goods and services to build self-reliance. That call has now extended into the digital realm, where messaging platforms dominate everyday communication. With ministers echoing Modi’s appeal, attention has turned toward Arattai, an India-made messenger app that promises to be a…
From Suspension to Showdown The storm that erupted after Donald Trump’s social media bans in January 2021 reshaped the debate over free speech, political bias, and the power of tech platforms. YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook faced mounting criticism for suspending the president’s accounts in the wake of the Capitol riots. Trump responded with a barrage of lawsuits…
Trump’s Quest for Global Recognition The Nobel Peace Prize has long been considered one of the most prestigious global honors, awarded to individuals and organizations that have significantly advanced peace and cooperation among nations. U.S. president Donald Trump has openly positioned himself as a contender, citing his foreign policy initiatives and ceasefire claims. Recently, however,…
A Shockwave Through Silicon Valley The global tech industry was jolted last week when U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order slapping a staggering $100,000 fee on all new H-1B visa petitions, effective September 21, 2025. The H-1B, long a lifeline for highly skilled professionals—particularly Indians, who comprise more than 70% of its holders—has suddenly become…
A High-Stakes White House Meeting On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House, a meeting laden with symbolism and risk. Nearly two years into Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, and amid a tide of global recognition of Palestinian statehood, Washington is pressing for a peace framework…
A Region at the Heart of Contest For decades, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been a fault line in the India-Pakistan equation. While New Delhi insists the territory remains an integral part of India under illegal occupation, Islamabad uses it as both a political card and a buffer in its domestic politics. Yet today, the loudest…
India Dismantles Pakistan’s False Victory Tale A Familiar Stage for Familiar Claims The United Nations General Assembly has long been a stage where India and Pakistan spar over cross-border tensions, but this year’s exchange drew particular attention. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the 80th UNGA session, claimed his country had repelled Indian “aggression” with remarkable…
A Manufactured Crisis on Repeat The United States is once again staring down the barrel of a government shutdown, a spectacle that has become more ritual than rarity. Each time, politicians blame each other while federal workers brace for missed paychecks. What makes this showdown different is not the mechanics—those are well rehearsed—but the hardened positions of…
A Strategic Alliance in the Energy Arena Iran and Russia have deepened their energy partnership with a landmark agreement worth $25 billion, signaling a major shift in the global nuclear landscape. Moscow’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, will spearhead the construction of four nuclear power plants in Iran—an ambitious expansion for a nation long battling energy shortages…
A Refiner Under Pressure Nayara Energy, one of India’s largest private oil refiners, has long been a vital player in global energy flows. Operating a 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat, the company traditionally exported gasoline, gasoil, and jet fuel to markets spanning Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. But its Russian backing has put it under…
