A High-Stakes Operation in Golaghat The Assam government has commenced one of its most sweeping eviction operations to date, targeting alleged encroachers in the Rengma Reserve Forest located in Golaghat district. The drive, launched early Tuesday, is expected to impact nearly 2,000 families in its first phase alone, as part of a broader plan to…
A Digital Lifeline Under Threat Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the backbone of India’s digital payment revolution, has transformed the way citizens transact. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a target for increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. With financial scams growing in both volume and complexity, the Indian government is now taking a bold step…
A Legal Battle Rooted in Geopolitical Tensions Russia-linked Indian oil refiner Nayara Energy has initiated legal proceedings against Microsoft, accusing the U.S.-based tech giant of unilaterally halting critical software services. The conflict stems from Microsoft’s interpretation of recent European Union sanctions targeting Russian energy interests. Nayara, backed by Russian oil major Rosneft, argues that Microsoft’s…
A Digital Lifeline for India In the last few years, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the way India transacts. From street vendors to large businesses, UPI has enabled seamless, real-time money transfers with a few taps on a smartphone. With over 60 crore transactions occurring daily, it has become an essential tool in everyday life and a symbol…
War Casts Shadow Over Russian Tradition The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has once again hit home—this time, by disrupting one of Russia’s most symbolic national traditions. For the first time since its inception, the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg was cancelled by President Vladimir Putin, marking a significant moment in the conflict….
A New Era of Uncertainty in Tech The Indian IT sector, once a symbol of stable employment and upward mobility, is undergoing a seismic shift. Mass layoffs, once sporadic, are becoming disturbingly routine. In the latest shockwave, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)—India’s largest IT services provider—announced it would let go of around 12,200 employees in FY 2026,…
The Incident: A New Mega-Dam Rises Near India’s Border In a bold move that has alarmed neighboring countries, China has begun constructing a colossal $167 billion hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in south-eastern Tibet — just upstream of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Known in India as the Brahmaputra, the river is vital to…
Strengthening the Backbone of Odisha’s Agriculture Odisha, with its largely agrarian economy, has long relied on monsoonal rains and traditional canal systems to sustain its agricultural output. While surface irrigation systems like major and medium canals support a significant portion of farmland, a vast number of regions—especially uplands and interior blocks—continue to lack reliable water…
A Star Banker and a Scandal That Shook India’s Banking Sector Chanda Kochhar was once hailed as a trailblazer in Indian finance—a symbol of merit, ambition, and women’s leadership in corporate India. As CEO and Managing Director of ICICI Bank, the country’s second-largest private lender, Kochhar wielded significant influence over India’s banking landscape. However, that…
Sanctions, Strategy, and a Risky Trade Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States has warned the world of severe consequences for aiding Moscow’s war effort. A critical part of this deterrence campaign involves sanctions targeting entities supplying military-grade materials to Russia. Despite this, a startling revelation has emerged: an Indian company shipped $1.4 million…
