Economy National
Credit rating agency S&P Global has upgraded India’s long-term sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB, marking its first rating boost in 18 years. The outlook remains stable. Why the Upgrade S&P cited India’s strong economic resilience, sustained fiscal consolidation, and improvements in monetary policy credibility. The agency also highlighted infrastructure progress,
National
On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, celebrating India’s steady progress toward becoming a self-reliant, confident democracy with inclusive development. Economic Growth and Self-Reliance President Murmu highlighted India’s robust 6.5% GDP growth in the last fiscal year, underscoring the nation’s standing as the
Op-Eds Opinion
For decades, India’s view of the world from above has been filtered through foreign lenses. When border tensions flared or natural disasters struck, the nation’s ability to act decisively often depended on commercial satellite imagery supplied by companies like Maxar. While such providers offer advanced capabilities, their operations are bound to the political, legal, and
International
Independence Day celebrations in Karachi turned tragic as reckless aerial firing led to the deaths of three people — including an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen — and left more than 60 individuals wounded across the city. Eyewitness Accounts Residents across multiple neighborhoods reported hearing gunfire as festivities unfolded. In Azizabad, the young girl […]