A Long Shadow of AGR Dispute The long-running Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dispute that has haunted India’s telecom sector resurfaced in the Supreme Court this week as Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) sought relief from an additional ₹9,450-crore demand raised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The case, central to the company’s financial survival, was scheduled for hearing on Monday but…
A Storm Brews Over Engine Allegations A diplomatic stir erupted this week following Congress’s claims that Russia is preparing to sell its advanced RD-93MA jet engines to Pakistan for its fleet of Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets. The allegation, which surfaced mere weeks before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s planned visit to India in December, has sparked an intense…
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…
