India at a Crossroads: Big Challenges, Bigger Responsibilities India in 2025 stands at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion and more than 65% under the age of 35, the country is teeming with energy, aspirations, and digital engagement. Its ambitions—from becoming a $5 trillion economy to leading in digital public infrastructure—are matched…
India Appeals for Calm and Dialogue As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify following military strikes and escalating rhetoric, India has issued a strong appeal for restraint. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement on Wednesday expressing deep concern over the worsening crisis in West Asia and called on both countries to avoid further…
Tata Group Pledges ₹1 Crore to Crash Victims’ Families, PM Modi Meets Lone Survivor In the aftermath of the devastating Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran announced a compensation of ₹1 crore to the families of those who lost their lives. The group will also fully cover the medical expenses of the injured…
Tragedy Over Ahmedabad In a catastrophic incident that has stunned the aviation world, Air India Flight AI 171 crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick, lost contact with air traffic control shortly after departure and went down in the…
A major aviation tragedy struck India today as an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after take-off near Ahmedabad airport, with 242 people onboard, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The Gujarat State Police Control Room confirmed the incident, which occurred around Thursday afternoon. Eye-witnesses reported…
A Bold Step Toward Greener Cities Delhi is set to redefine urban sustainability with the construction of India’s first dedicated e-waste eco-park at Holambi Kalan. This pioneering project marks the capital’s emergence as a national e-waste recycling hub. Spanning 11.4 acres, the facility will be built under a 15-year public–private partnership (PPP), backed by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure…
India’s Surge in Wealth: Knight Frank Global Wealth Report 2025 Highlights Rapid Rise India has cemented its place as a global wealth powerhouse, ranking fourth in the world for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with 85,698 citizens possessing a net worth exceeding $10 million, according to the Knight Frank Global Wealth Report 2025. This marks India’s most significant climb yet in the…
Spike in Cases Raises Alarm India has reported 6 Covid-19-related deaths and 306 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the country’s active caseload to 7,121, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The deaths occurred in Kerala (3), Karnataka (2), and Maharashtra (1), with most victims either elderly or immunocompromised, highlighting the virus’s continued threat to vulnerable groups. This…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently chaired the Global Young Scientists Conference and the Annual General Meeting of the Global Young Academy (GYA) at IIT Hyderabad. The event’s primary objective was to foster scientific collaboration and innovation, aligning with India’s vision of human-centric development and global well-being. India’s Science Philosophy: Empathy and Equity During the conference, Minister Pradhan articulated India’s core…
India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has plunged Pakistan into a deepening water crisis, exacerbated by an ongoing heatwave. A report from Pakistan’s Indus River System Authority (IRSA) highlights a 13.3% year-on-year shortfall in water released from the Indus basin, severely impacting farmers in Punjab province. This drastic measure by India, following the April 22…
