The UPI Controversy That Shook Bengaluru Bengaluru, a city long celebrated as a torchbearer of India’s digital economy, is now witnessing a surprising reversal. Across food carts, kirana stores, and roadside stalls, signs now read: “No UPI, Only Cash.” This quiet but growing resistance stems from a recent wave of panic among small and unregistered traders, triggered…
How Pakistan Always Cries in the UN At nearly every global forum, especially at the United Nations, Pakistan has made it a ritual to raise accusations against India—be it about Kashmir, water-sharing treaties, or broader regional peace issues. Despite consistently being seen by many nations as lacking credibility, Islamabad continues to frame itself as a…
A Booming Market in the Digital Age India’s smartphone sector—one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving in the world—has shown strong growth once again. According to a recent report by global technology research firm Canalys, smartphone shipments in India rose 7% year-on-year, reaching 39 million units in the April–June 2025 quarter. This uptick reflects easing inventory…
A New Era of Aerial Firepower for Indian Army In a strategic milestone for India’s defence modernization, the Indian Army on Monday received the first batch of three Apache AH-64E helicopters from the United States, marking a historic step toward enhancing its aerial strike and reconnaissance capabilities. The choppers arrived at Hindon airbase aboard a massive Antonov…
The Rise of Reliance Communications and Its Promoter Once hailed as one of India’s most influential industrialists, Anil Ambani — younger brother to billionaire Mukesh Ambani — carved out his legacy through the Reliance Group, with Reliance Communications (RCom) at its heart. Launched as a pioneering telecom company, RCom was once among India’s leading telecom…
A Trailblazer in Global Economics Gita Gopinath, one of the world’s most influential economists, is preparing to step down from her role as the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this August. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter at the global financial institution, where she made history as…
A Political Journey Etched in Constitutional Fidelity Jagdeep Dhankhar’s political life has spanned over three decades — a journey marked by adaptability, legal acumen, and quiet ambition. From his early days as a Member of Parliament and minister in the Chandra Shekhar government to his tenure as Governor of West Bengal and later, as the…
The Rise of India’s Entrepreneurial Powerhouses India’s startup landscape is undergoing a quiet but formidable transformation. Once synonymous with male-led innovation hubs in metro cities, the narrative today is changing — and changing fast. Leading this change are women entrepreneurs who are not just contributing to the economy, but rewriting its rules. According to Union…
A Legacy of Leadership and Enterprise In Andhra Pradesh, politics and business often intertwine — none more prominently than in the family of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Beyond his decades-long political influence, Naidu’s family has quietly built one of India’s leading dairy companies: Heritage Foods Limited. At the center of this enterprise is Nara…
India’s Startup Boom and the New Age of Entrepreneurship India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last decade. From fledgling tech ventures in Bengaluru’s modest co-working spaces to billion-dollar unicorns disrupting global markets, the country has become the third-largest startup hub in the world. With over 100,000 registered startups, India’s innovation-driven economy has been…
