Understanding NSE and Its Economic Significance The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) stands as one of the largest and most influential financial marketplaces in the country, facilitating the trading of equities, derivatives, debt instruments, and more. Established in 1992, NSE has played a critical role in modernizing Indian financial markets, fostering transparency, and promoting…
A New Era for Public Health in Odisha Launched in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has emerged as one of the world’s largest government-funded healthcare insurance initiatives. The scheme aims to provide Rs 5 lakh in annual health coverage per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization…
From Modest Beginnings to Galactic Ambitions India’s space journey, which began modestly with the launch of a sounding rocket from Thumba in 1963, has evolved into one of the most inspiring sagas of scientific achievement. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), founded in 1969 under the visionary leadership of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, initially focused on…
Waqf Amendment Act and Its Implementation The recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, ratified by both Houses of Parliament and signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu on April 5, is fast becoming a flashpoint between the Centre and states, especially West Bengal. Intended to bring increased transparency and regulation to Waqf properties across India, the amendment…
A Proactive Shift in Policy to Safeguard Economic Momentum In a carefully timed and forward-looking move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has delivered a 25 basis points reduction in the repo rate, bringing it down from 6.25% to 6%, and shifted its monetary policy stance from “neutral” to “accommodative.” Amidst ongoing global trade tensions,…
The Spark: Piyush Goyal’s Remarks at Startup Maha Kumbh At the recent Startup Maha Kumbh event held in Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal raised eyebrows across India’s entrepreneurial circles when he sharply questioned the direction of the country’s startup ecosystem. “Do we have to make ice cream or chips? Dukaandari hi karna hai?” he asked,…
A Rising Star in Tech and Medicine At just 14 years old, Siddharth Nandyala, an Indian-origin student based in Dallas, Texas, is making global headlines — not just for his age, but for the profound impact of his innovation. His creation, Circadian AI, is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence-powered application that can detect cardiovascular diseases in just seven seconds using…
India–France Strategic Partnership Reaches New Heights The long-standing diplomatic and defence partnership between India and France has taken another leap forward with the Indian government giving the green light to a landmark defence deal. Strengthening maritime capabilities and deepening strategic ties, India is set to acquire 26 Rafale M (Marine) fighter jets from France in…
A Wound That Still Burns On the evening of November 26, 2008, India witnessed one of the darkest chapters in its history — the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The nation watched in horror as ten heavily armed terrorists unleashed coordinated attacks across Mumbai, targeting iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus,…
Revolutionising Access to Capital Through Seamless Digital Lending In a significant move to democratize access to credit, Jio Finance Limited (JFL), the non-banking financial arm of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), has launched a fully digital Loan Against Securities (LAS) product. With this offering, customers can now avail loans of up to ₹1 crore within…
