Festive Cheer Drowned by Unprecedented Rain Kolkata’s festive mood was overshadowed as heavy rains paralyzed the city, leaving streets waterlogged and public services disrupted just days before Durga Puja. At least seven people lost their lives, several due to electrocution, while residents struggled to navigate submerged roads and interrupted transport networks. The India Meteorological Department…
High-Level Dialogue at UNGA On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday, reaffirming the strategic significance of India for the United States. The meeting, lasting about an hour, marked the…
A Minister Leads by Example Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stirred conversation online by switching to Zoho for managing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Urging citizens to follow suit, he framed the move as a step toward embracing homegrown software, aligning with PM Modi’s vision of a self-reliant Viksit Bharat 2047. What Makes Zoho Stand Out Founded in 1996…
Fallout of the Pahalgam Attack The April terror assault in Pahalgam not only deepened hostility between New Delhi and Islamabad but also triggered a series of retaliatory steps that have spilled into aviation. In the wake of the incident, Pakistan swiftly blocked Indian aircraft from traversing its skies. India reciprocated within days, shutting its own…
A New Chapter in Tax Reform Since its launch in 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been hailed as India’s most significant tax reform. Yet, the four-tier rate structure often left businesses grappling with classification disputes and consumers puzzled over pricing. With GST 2.0 coming into effect on September 22, 2025, the government has…
A New Revolution for a New Vision India’s aspiration of becoming a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 demands more than roads, factories, or financial growth—it requires a structural leap that mirrors past industrial revolutions. If the 19th century was powered by steam and steel, and the 20th century by electricity and oil, then the 21st…
Reform-Driven Calm in Prices India’s ambitious Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform has begun to reshape the economy’s inflation trajectory, with consumer prices projected to touch multi-year lows. Against this backdrop, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) faces a pivotal decision. With inflation sliding and trade relations with the United States improving, market watchers suggest…
Trade Talks Gather Momentum India and the United States are entering a critical phase in their trade negotiations, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expected to travel to Washington in the coming days. The visit follows intensive discussions in New Delhi between US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch and India’s lead negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, which officials described…
A Sudden Goodbye to a Cultural Luminary India woke up to devastating news with the passing of Zubeen Garg, one of the most beloved voices of Assam and a shining figure in Indian music. The 52-year-old singer, composer, actor, and cultural icon died in Singapore after a tragic scuba diving accident while attending the Northeast…
Growing Role of AI and the Need for Guardrails Artificial Intelligence is fast becoming a transformative force across industries, governance, and everyday life. Yet with its potential comes a parallel risk— misuse, misinformation, and unintended harm. Recognizing this duality, the Indian government is set to release a dedicated AI safety framework by September 28, aimed at…
