A Startling Breach in the Nation’s Apex Court In a rare and shocking incident inside India’s highest judicial institution, a man dressed in a lawyer’s robe attempted to attack Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai during court proceedings on Monday. The event unfolded while the CJI-led Bench was hearing the routine “mentioning” of cases —…
A Strategic Exit Shakes the Market In a move that stirred the Indian retail and e-commerce sectors, Flipkart — the Walmart-backed online retail giant — has reportedly sold its entire 6% stake in Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd. (ABLBL) for about ₹950 crore. The deal, executed through a large block trade, immediately lifted investor sentiment, propelling ABLBL…
A Nation on the Move India’s employment landscape is undergoing a historic transformation. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the number of employed individuals surged from 475 million in 2017–18 to 643.3 million in 2023–24, marking a remarkable increase of 168.3 million jobs within six years. This surge underscores India’s shift toward a youth-driven, technology-empowered, and…
A New Era of Electoral Modernization Over the past few years, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has steadily transformed how India votes — from digital monitoring and transparent funding systems to stricter candidate disclosures. Now, in its latest stride toward voter-centric governance, the poll body has announced 17 sweeping reforms ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections,…
India’s Currency Ambitions For decades, the US dollar has dominated global trade, with most countries pegging their cross-border transactions to it. But as India’s economy expands and its global footprint widens, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is seeking to give the Indian Rupee (INR) a stronger role on the world stage. In its latest move, the…
A Shift in the Winds of Diplomacy Afghanistan’s rugged frontiers have long shaped South Asia’s security and political equations, and India has historically stood at a cautious distance from the Taliban. For decades, New Delhi resisted engagement with the group, considering it an extension of Pakistan’s influence and a destabilizing force in the region. Yet, the…
The Quiet Creek with High Stakes Amid the vast salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch, a seemingly unremarkable tidal estuary has held the power to trigger diplomatic clashes and military alerts for over seven decades. This is Sir Creek—a 96-kilometre-long strip of water that empties into the Arabian Sea. While appearing desolate, the creek is…
A Test of Friendship in Shifting Geopolitics The decades-old bond between Russia and India has weathered Cold War rivalries, energy crises, and shifting global alliances. In recent years, the partnership has faced renewed scrutiny, especially from the United States, which has tried to dissuade New Delhi from buying Russian crude in the wake of the…
India’s Big Semiconductor Bet In the digital age, semiconductors are the invisible backbone powering everything from smartphones to satellites. Recognizing their strategic importance, India launched its Semiconductor Mission in 2021 with a massive outlay of ₹76,000 crore to build capacity in chip design, fabrication, and display manufacturing. The ambition is clear: reduce dependency on imports, join global…
A Legacy of Nurturing Ideas At the heart of India’s innovation landscape stands IIT Kanpur’s Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC). Established in 2000 with support from SIDBI, it began as a modest initiative to encourage entrepreneurship. Over 25 years, it has grown into one of the most influential academic incubators in the country—transforming ideas into…
