Compliments and Controversy in the Oval Office In a mix of praise and political posturing, U.S. President Donald Trump once again brought India into the global spotlight, this time with remarks about his “friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump lauded Modi’s leadership and longevity while claiming that India…
India’s Air Power Leaps into the Future As the Indian Air Force (IAF) accelerates its technological transformation, indigenous innovation is fast becoming its cornerstone. From stealth platforms to advanced avionics, the IAF’s modernization blueprint is being steadily supported by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which continues to bridge crucial capability gaps. In yet…
Tariffs, Tensions, and India’s Energy Equation A fresh wave of geopolitical tension has emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump reignited the debate over India’s Russian oil imports. Months after imposing a 25% tariff on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s continued crude purchases from Moscow, Trump has now asserted that India will soon stop buying Russian oil. His…
Two Suicides, One Department in Uproar Haryana’s police force is reeling after two back-to-back suicides—first that of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, and then Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sandeep Kumar—each leaving behind deeply troubling notes. What began as a single act of despair has now spiraled into a tangled web of allegations involving corruption, caste…
The Rise of AI Conversations Artificial intelligence is reshaping the very foundation of India’s technology services industry — one chatbot at a time. Once known as the world’s call-center capital, India is now at the crossroads of another digital revolution: AI-driven automation. Chatbots and generative AI agents are replacing thousands of customer-service representatives, transforming how businesses interact…
A Scholar in the Corridors of Power For decades, Ashley J. Tellis stood as one of the most respected voices in U.S. foreign policy circles—a bridge between Washington and New Delhi, admired for his intellect, diplomacy, and insight into Asian strategic affairs. A senior fellow and the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for…
India’s Economic Rise on the Global Stage India’s economic transformation over the past decade has not only redefined its domestic landscape but also reshaped the global growth narrative. With robust GDP expansion, technological innovation, and a resilient private sector, the country has become a major driver of global economic activity. As traditional engines like China slow down, India’s…
A Storm Brews in India’s IT Giant The calm professionalism that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is known for was disrupted this month when news broke that India’s largest IT services company had laid off nearly 19,755 employees in the second quarter of FY26. What began as a corporate disclosure during earnings season has now snowballed…
The End of a Rebel’s Journey For over four decades, Mallojula Venugopal Rao, better known by his aliases Sonu, Abhay, or Bhupati, was one of the most influential figures in India’s Maoist movement. A soft-spoken man from Peddapalli in Telangana, Sonu’s life took a radical turn in the 1980s when he joined the People’s War Group, drawn…
Andhra Pradesh’s Global Tech Vision Andhra Pradesh has once again found itself at the forefront of India’s technology revolution. Known for his pro-investment policies and futuristic development plans, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has long envisioned transforming the state into a global innovation hub. His administration’s open-door approach to foreign partnerships and cutting-edge industries has already attracted…
