A Storm Brews Over Billions A storm is brewing in India’s financial and political corridors after The Washington Post published an explosive exposé alleging that the Union Finance Ministry nudged the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to channel a staggering $3.9 billion into the embattled Adani Group. The move, reportedly intended to restore market confidence, coincided…
A Fresh Push for Clean Electoral Rolls The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, popularly known as SIR 2.0, across 12 key states and union territories including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. This large-scale verification campaign aims to ensure accuracy…
A Brighter Economic Horizon India’s economic engine is gaining momentum, with growth projected to accelerate to 6.7% in FY 2025-26, surpassing earlier forecasts. According to a Reuters poll and upward revisions by the IMF, World Bank, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country is set to maintain its status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The…
A Brewing Tempest Over the Bay of Bengal A powerful storm is gathering strength over the Bay of Bengal, triggering widespread concern along India’s eastern shoreline. Cyclone Montha, which formed from a deep depression on October 26, 2025, has rapidly intensified into a formidable system. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Montha is advancing north-westward…
New Sanctions Shake the Global Oil Order A new wave of sanctions from the United States, European Union (EU), and United Kingdom (UK) has sent ripples through the global energy landscape, tightening restrictions on Russia’s crude exports and refined products. These measures, aimed at further isolating Moscow’s oil revenues, have placed Indian refiners — particularly Reliance…
Driving Self-Reliance in Strategic Resources In a decisive move to fortify India’s clean energy and technology sectors, the Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500-crore incentive scheme to promote large-scale recycling and extraction of critical minerals from e-waste, spent batteries, and industrial scrap. The policy, a core pillar of the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) launched earlier this…
In a decisive counter-terrorism operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell has successfully dismantled an ISIS-linked terror module, arresting two operatives planning a suicide attack in the national capital just ahead of Diwali. The coordinated crackdown in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh prevented what authorities described as a high-impact bombing attempt targeting crowded public spaces, marketplaces, and festive gatherings,…
A Global Rush for Real Value A silent revolution is reshaping the world’s financial landscape. Across continents, central banks are amassing record volumes of gold, signaling a profound rethinking of monetary strategy. According to the World Gold Council, global central banks are projected to purchase around 900 tonnes of gold in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive…
The Curtain Falls on an Advertising Luminary The world of Indian advertising lost one of its most celebrated storytellers on October 23, 2025. Piyush Pandey, the man whose imagination gave Indian advertising a heartbeat and a homegrown identity, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 70. A Padma Shri awardee and former Global Chief Creative Officer of…
President Droupadi Murmu’s Historic Visit to Sabarimala Marks a New Chapter in Faith and Inclusion A Moment Steeped in History and Devotion In a landmark event blending faith, symbolism, and social progress, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday became the first President of India to offer prayers at the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple in Kerala’s…
