Vedanta’s Powerful Legacy Meets a Crisis Moment For decades, Vedanta Ltd has stood as one of India’s most influential natural resources conglomerates—operating across metals, mining, oil, and gas. It is widely viewed as a symbol of Indian industrial ambition, having acquired global assets and built a robust presence in energy and mining. Yet, this legacy is…
Tragedy Sparks a National Reckoning India’s aviation industry is facing renewed scrutiny after a devastating crash on June 12 claimed the lives of at least 270 people. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, plunged to the ground less than a minute after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. It marked one of the worst…
Social media Fame – A Dangerous Obsession Among Youth In today’s digital world, where viral fame is just a few likes away, social media has become both a stage and a trap for young people. Platforms like Instagram etc have turned attention into currency — and for some, no price seems too high to pay….
Tragedy in Ahmedabad Raises Questions The catastrophic crash of Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12 has reignited debates over aviation safety and aircraft reliability in India. The London-bound Boeing Dreamliner plunged into the BJ Medical College hostel building just seconds after take-off, claiming 260 lives—241 passengers and crew onboard and 19 people on the ground….
A Major Milestone in India’s Aerospace Journey India is on the cusp of a transformative moment in its defence and aerospace capabilities. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to roll out the first Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet from its Nashik facility by the end of July 2025. As the most advanced variant of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, the…
A Disruption in the Making India’s $844 billion mutual fund industry is bracing for a potential shake-up. Jio BlackRock Asset Management, a joint venture between Jio Financial Services, backed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is preparing to enter the Indian market with a low-cost, tech-driven strategy. The company plans to offer…
Operation Sindoor and the Shadow of China India’s recent military operation, Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, has reignited tensions not just between India and Pakistan, but also pulled China into the diplomatic crossfire. Spanning four days from May 7 to 10, the operation marked one of the most intense military…
US Moves on Tariffs as India Deal Nears Even as the United States President Donald Trump announced a wave of new tariffs targeting 14 countries, he signaled progress on a long-anticipated trade deal with India. “We’re close to making a deal with India,” Trump said from the White House, while confirming that negotiations continue over key sticking points such…
A Game-Changer for Skilled Indians in the Gulf In a significant departure from its traditional investment-focused immigration model, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a groundbreaking nomination-based Golden Visa programme specifically targeting Indian nationals. For the first time, this initiative offers lifetime residency in the UAE without requiring large property or business investments. Instead,…
Reuters’ Reach and Role in India Reuters, one of the world’s most trusted international news agencies, holds a vital position in India’s media ecosystem. Known for its timely, fact-checked, and unbiased journalism, Reuters delivers essential global updates through its website, newswire, and social media handles, including on X (formerly Twitter). Indian readers, journalists, and policy analysts…
