From Frosty Relations to Tentative Dialogue For much of the last decade, India–China relations have been defined by friction—border clashes, diplomatic snubs, and economic pushback. The 2020 Galwan Valley incident plunged ties to one of their lowest points in decades, with both sides deploying troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and freezing many channels of…
A Pattern of Espionage Across India In recent years, Indian security forces have repeatedly apprehended individuals accused of passing critical defence information to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). From serving soldiers to social media influencers, these cases reveal a persistent threat of espionage targeting sensitive military sites. The latest arrest from Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer adds another chapter…
Laying the Foundation for a Silicon Future India’s quest to establish itself as a global semiconductor hub received a decisive push as the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four new projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). With a combined investment of approximately ₹4,600 crore, these ventures are expected to create 2,034 direct jobs for skilled professionals and…
A New Chapter in Delhi’s Stray Dog Debate The Supreme Court’s recent directive to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi and the adjoining NCR cities has ignited a nationwide debate, laying bare deep divisions between resident groups, animal activists, and policymakers. On Monday, the apex court instructed the Delhi government, along with…
A Nation on the Move India’s cities are undergoing a rapid transformation, and at the heart of this change lies a silent revolution on steel tracks — the metro rail. Designed to tackle congestion, curb pollution, and connect millions of daily commuters, the metro network is expanding at an unprecedented pace. From a modest 248 km…
Battling Drought with Innovation Facing chronic water scarcity and unpredictable monsoon patterns, India is exploring an unconventional strategy — artificial rain through cloud seeding. On Tuesday, the Rajasthan government, in partnership with a private tech firm, began the country’s first such trial using drones, aiming to trigger rainfall over Jaipur’s Ramgarh Dam. The initiative seeks to…
A Long-Awaited Win for the Telecom Sector In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court’s ruling that telecom towers are movable property, making them eligible for input tax credit (ITC). The verdict brings significant financial relief to infrastructure providers and telecom operators, paving the way for accelerated digital infrastructure expansion…
Mounting Public Safety Concerns India’s top court has stepped in to address the growing problem of stray dog attacks, particularly against children and the elderly, following a surge in rabies-related deaths. The intervention comes after media reports highlighted multiple fatal incidents, prompting the judiciary to call the situation “extremely grim” and in urgent need of decisive…
ISRO’s Journey from Humble Beginnings India’s space journey began in 1963 with little more than vision, determination, and a borrowed rocket from the United States. The fledgling Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), then years behind global leaders, carried out its first experimental launch from Thumba in Kerala on November 21 of that year. Over the decades,…
India’s Oil Shift and Reliance’s Rise When Western sanctions on Moscow in early 2022 rerouted Russian crude away from Europe, India stepped into a role it had never occupied before: one of Russia’s largest energy customers. Discounted barrels of Urals crude, once bound for Western markets, began docking in Indian ports in unprecedented volumes. For…
