A Shocking Turn in Bengaluru’s Corporate Landscape The real-estate fraternity was jolted on January 30, 2026, when C.J. Roy, founder and chairman of the Confident Group, died by suicide at his Bengaluru office. The incident occurred amid an ongoing Income Tax (IT) investigation, lending the tragedy a deeper institutional and economic resonance. Roy was rushed to a…
A System Stretched Thin India’s judicial system is grappling with a stark numerical imbalance. With only about 22 judges per million people, the country falls far short of what is required to deliver timely justice to its population. This figure, cited in early 2026 parliamentary disclosures, highlights a structural weakness that has long plagued Indian courts—chronic…
A Breakthrough in Soldier Health Monitoring Delhi University’s Miranda House College, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has unveiled BioFET, a pioneering biological chip prototype designed to detect early heart attack risks among soldiers deployed in extreme conditions. Led by Professor Monika Tomar, the portable sensor examines blood serum for three key…
A New Proposal Amid a Growing Global Debate As governments worldwide grapple with the social impact of social media on minors, India has entered the debate with a bold legislative proposal. In late January 2026, a private member’s bill seeking to bar teenagers from social media platforms added momentum to an already intensifying global conversation…
Sharad Pawar’s Cautious Comment Sets the Tone Veteran leader Sharad Pawar’s brief but pointed remark on Sunetra Pawar’s elevation as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister has captured the uncertainty gripping state politics. By publicly stating that he was unaware of her swearing-in plans and that the decision lay solely with her party, Pawar signaled both distance and…
Pakistan Worries About Losing Market Advantage After India–EU Deal Pakistan’s export sector is on alert following the conclusion of the long-awaited India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, with industry leaders warning that Islamabad could lose a long-held competitive advantage in the European market. Pakistani textile exporters, in particular, fear that India’s newly secured tariff-free access to EU…
Legal Heavyweight Hired as SEC Action Against Adani Advances Indian business magnate Gautam Adani has retained prominent Wall Street attorney Robert Giuffra Jr., signaling that the legal confrontation with U.S. regulators is entering a more decisive phase. Court filings in the United States indicate that Giuffra, known for representing major corporations and high-profile political figures, will…
Global Study Flags Rising Heat Threat with Severe Implications for India A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford has warned that the number of people exposed to dangerous levels of heat could nearly double by mid-century if current fossil fuel consumption trends continue. The research indicates that India, along with several other…
A Nation Connected: India’s Massive Internet and social media Marketplace India today stands among the world’s largest digital consumer markets, with hundreds of millions of citizens connected through smartphones and social media platforms. Affordable data plans, expanding mobile networks, and localized digital services have turned the country into a prime destination for global technology companies…
A Tragedy That Shocked the State Maharashtra awoke to disbelief on January 28, 2026, when news broke that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had died in a devastating aircraft accident at Baramati airport. The chartered Learjet 45 carrying Pawar from Mumbai for a day of local campaign engagements failed to stabilize during its second landing attempt…
