When NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam declared India the “brightest spot in the world,” it was more than optimism—it was a statement of intent. His remarks came as New Delhi and Washington renewed discussions on a long-anticipated Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with expectations of tangible progress by the end of November. India’s economic trajectory—rooted in structural…
A Billion-Dollar Boost for Tejas India’s $1 billion agreement with US-based General Electric (GE) for F404 engines marks a pivotal chapter in the country’s defense modernization journey. Under the deal, GE will deliver engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) between 2027 and 2032 to power the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). This is not merely…
A Landmark Win for Indian Engineering Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has just achieved a major milestone—clinching a ₹6,650-crore order from NTPC Limited for developing the 1×800 MW Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project (Stage-II) in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. Secured under international competitive bidding, this landmark contract cements BHEL’s leadership in India’s heavy engineering and energy…
In a dramatic operation this week, 270 Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam factories across Myanmar’s Myawaddy region were repatriated to India. The large-scale rescue, coordinated by Indian embassies in Thailand and Myanmar and executed via Indian Air Force special flights from Chiang Mai to Hindon, highlights the growing menace of transnational cybercrime syndicates exploiting vulnerable workers across Asia….
The Latest Flashpoint on the Vande Mataram Row A fresh political storm has erupted around “Vande Mataram,” India’s national song, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked its 150th anniversary by reviving an old controversy. The immediate trigger was BJP spokesperson C.R. Kesavan’s accusation that the Congress under Jawaharlal Nehru had “deliberately distorted” the song in 1937 by removing its…
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court of India has issued a sweeping order mandating the removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, transport stations, and other public institutions. The directive, delivered on November 7, 2025, marks one of the most decisive judicial interventions in the country’s long-running struggle to balance animal welfare with public safety. The…
A Sudden Goodbye to a Global Nomad The digital travel community was shaken on Thursday morning when the family of Anunay Sood, one of Dubai’s most beloved travel influencers and photographers, announced his untimely death at the age of 32 through a heartfelt Instagram post. The message, brief yet heavy with emotion, did not disclose the…
When Beauty Met Ballots In a twist stranger than fiction, a Brazilian model’s photograph became the face of an alleged voter fraud scandal in Haryana. The controversy erupted after Rahul Gandhi’s “H Files” press conference, where he unveiled what he claimed was proof of large-scale manipulation of the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. Gandhi’s revelation—that the same woman’s image…
From Academic Allies to Policy Adversaries For years, education served as the golden bridge connecting India and Canada—an enduring symbol of trust, collaboration, and opportunity. Canada’s welcoming stance toward international learners, coupled with its world-class universities and clear immigration pathways, made it a preferred destination for Indian students. By 2023, Indians accounted for an astonishing 41% of…
A Giant Leap: CMS-03 Successfully Launched by ‘Bahubali’ Rocket The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a historic milestone on November 2, 2025, with the successful launch of its heaviest-ever communication satellite, CMS-03. The satellite, weighing approximately 4,410 kilograms, was placed into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) by the powerful LVM3-M5 rocket, also known as ‘Bahubali’,…
