Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui—founder, chairman, and chancellor of Al Falah University—has been remanded to 13-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with an expanding money-laundering investigation linked to the November 10 Delhi Red Fort blast. Siddiqui was arrested on November 18, 2025, after extensive ED raids across Delhi and Faridabad targeting the Al Falah Group. Investigators are…
Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, reignited controversy in India by endorsing a 72-hour workweek for young professionals, citing China’s well-known “9-9-6” schedule—working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—as a model. His remarks reopened long-standing debates on productivity, worker rights, and the socioeconomic implications of extended work hours. The Return of a Global Work…
Heavy Investments Amid Rising Barriers Indian students spent an estimated $14 billion on higher education in the United States during the 2024–25 academic year, nearly matching China’s $14.6 billion. This investment comes despite persistent visa delays, administrative checks, and high rejection risks. The trend highlights the unwavering appeal of US universities and the determination of Indian…
Farmers Shift Toward Wheat Ahead of Rabi Season India’s wheat farmers are expected to expand acreage by nearly 5% in the upcoming Rabi season—reaching an all-time high—driven by strong market returns and unexpected October rains that boosted soil moisture. This shift marks a decisive move away from rainfed crops and toward a more profitable, moisture-supported…
Reliance Buys 1 million Barrels Amid Kuwait’s Supply Shock India’s Reliance Industries has purchased 1 million barrels of heavy crude oil from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) after Kuwait unexpectedly released crude for tender. The offer came in response to an operational crisis at Kuwait’s Al-Zour refinery, where an October fire triggered widespread shutdowns and left…
Electoral Roll Revision Sparks Political Uproar The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal has triggered a wave of political confrontation, legal scrutiny, and public anxiety ahead of the high-stakes 2026 assembly elections. Intended as a comprehensive exercise to verify and update voter lists, the SIR has been sharply criticized by the ruling…
Death Sentence for Sheikh Hasina Triggers Extradition Standoff The conviction and death sentence handed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity linked to the 2024 student uprising has thrust India into a fraught diplomatic crisis. Hasina, who has lived in exile in India since fleeing mass protests in August 2024, is…
India’s Most Elusive Maoist Commander Killed in Andhra Encounter Madvi Hidma, one of India’s most feared and wanted Maoist leaders, was killed on November 18, 2025, in an encounter with police in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju district. His wife, Madakam Raje, and four other Maoists were also neutralized, marking one of the most significant operational successes…
Strategic Messaging Ahead of Putin’s Visit During his recent visit to Moscow, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed the enduring relevance of India-Russia relations, calling them a “pillar of stability” in an increasingly volatile global landscape. His remarks come as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his early-December visit to New Delhi for the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit—an…
NIA Confirms Suicide Bombing, Key Conspirator Arrested India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially confirmed that the October 10, 2025, blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort was a suicide attack, marking the first car-borne bombing of its kind in the national capital. The explosion, carried out by Umar Un Nabi, killed 13 people and injured more…
