Why Reform Was Long Anticipated For years, consumers have borne the brunt of high Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on cars, insurance premiums, and even everyday essentials. Small cars, typically chosen by budget-conscious families, currently attract 28% GST, while insurance premiums draw an 18% levy, making both out of reach for many households. The pressure has…
Gold’s Place in India’s Economy Gold has always held a unique significance in India, not just as a cultural and religious symbol, but also as a critical economic asset. The country is one of the largest global consumers of the yellow metal, importing nearly 700–800 metric tonnes annually to meet domestic demand. Yet, India’s own gold output…
A Volatile Market Finds Fresh Momentum Stock markets across the globe have been swinging between optimism and caution in recent months, with the Indian indices no exception. Daily fluctuations in the Sensex and Nifty have kept traders and long-term investors equally on edge. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, Monday’s sharp surge brought relief and renewed enthusiasm. Both benchmarks opened…
A Sudden Vacancy at the Top The office of the Vice-President of India, the second-highest constitutional post in the country, fell vacant unexpectedly on July 21. Jagdeep Dhankhar, who had assumed the role in 2022, resigned citing health-related concerns on the very first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. His exit before completing his…
On August 15, 2025, the skies above Delhi’s Red Fort filled once again with saffron, white, and green as the nation marked its 79th Independence Day. From the ramparts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country for the twelfth consecutive year—a ritual that has become both a review of India’s journey and a projection of…
High-Profile Couple in Legal Spotlight Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and businessman Raj Kundra are once again under public scrutiny — this time over allegations of a ₹60.48 crore financial fraud. Businessman Deepak Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services Limited, has accused the couple of misappropriating funds intended for business expansion. The case, now with Mumbai…
A Dangerous Statement on Foreign Soil In a startling episode blending military rhetoric with high-stakes geopolitics, Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, allegedly issued a direct threat against one of India’s most prominent business leaders, Mukesh Ambani. The incident reportedly occurred during a black-tie gathering in the United States, where Munir suggested that Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar…
Sharp Hike Sparks Outcry In July, ICICI Bank, India’s second-largest private lender, revised the minimum average monthly balance (MAB) for select savings account categories in metro and urban branches from ₹10,000 to an unprecedented ₹50,000. The change, set to take effect on September 1, represented a fivefold jump and triggered strong reactions from customers and political voices alike. Critics argued…
A Date That Holds More Than History For most of the world, 14 August is just a mark on the calendar. But for India, it is an indelible scar — the eve of Independence that also carried the unbearable weight of Partition. The jubilant dawn of freedom on 15 August 1947 was preceded by a…
New Methods, Growing Joinings The Indian Railways, one of the country’s largest employers, has been rethinking its hiring strategies—embracing digitisation, multilingual testing, and an annual recruitment calendar. The results have been striking: a surge in joining, higher transparency, and unprecedented applicant interest. This shift is not just filling vacancies faster but also attracting a more diverse talent…
