GST as a Catalyst for Economic Efficiency Since its introduction in 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has emerged as a transformative fiscal reform in India, creating a unified indirect tax framework across states. Designed to eliminate tax cascading and streamline compliance, GST has become a cornerstone of India’s journey toward greater economic transparency…
Submarine Gambit Escalates Global Nuclear Tensions In a stark escalation of nuclear brinkmanship, US President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy two nuclear submarines near Russian waters has triggered a dramatic response from Moscow. Russia has now officially withdrawn from the historic Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, a cornerstone of Cold War arms control, citing growing threats to its…
Deadly Crash Reignites Autopilot Concerns A Florida jury has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages over a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot feature. The case marks a rare courtroom loss for the automaker and raises new doubts about the safety of its self-driving tech as Elon Musk prepares to launch robotaxi services. The…
A Quantum Gathering in Bengaluru At the heart of Bengaluru’s buzzing scientific ecosystem, two Nobel Laureates in Physics—Prof. Duncan Haldane (2016) and Prof. David Gross (2004)—voiced a firm, thought-provoking message on Thursday: India may be brimming with scientific talent, but it lacks the fuel—investment and infrastructure—to power its rise as a scientific superpower. Speaking at…
Trump Announces Big Oil Deal in Pakistan—Too Bad the Oil Isn’t Proven Yet Trump’s Bold Announcement On July 30, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that Washington had “just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan” to jointly develop Pakistan’s “massive oil reserves.” He added that the U.S. is selecting the…
UPI’s Everyday Impact In just a few years, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become the backbone of India’s digital economy. From paying street vendors to splitting bills at restaurants, UPI is now indispensable in the daily lives of millions. Its seamless interface, lightning-fast transactions, and user-friendly apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm have transformed how…
Google’s Expanding Footprint in India Google, the global tech behemoth and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has long seen India as a key growth market, investing in digital infrastructure, cloud services, AI capabilities, and digital skilling initiatives. With a growing user base and rising demand for data services, India’s importance in Google’s global strategy has surged. In…
A Medical Milestone in Blood Science In a groundbreaking moment for transfusion medicine, researchers have identified CRIB, the world’s rarest known blood group, in a woman from Bengaluru. This newly discovered blood type has stunned scientists globally for its extreme rarity and potential clinical significance. Identified by a joint team of Indian and UK researchers, the CRIB…
A Soft Turn Toward Pakistan, A Hard Line Against India US President Donald Trump, once openly critical of Pakistan, now appears to be reshaping Washington’s South Asia strategy—drawing Islamabad closer while pushing New Delhi away. In a stunning reversal from his 2018 rebuke calling Pakistan deceitful, Trump is now embracing a strategic partnership, marked most recently…
A New Trade Flashpoint In a move that has sent ripples across international trade corridors, US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, reigniting tensions with New Delhi and taking aim at its ties with Moscow. His aggressive stance is part of a broader strategy to pressure countries perceived as supporting Russia’s war…
