French President Emmanuel Macron suggests extending France's nuclear deterrence to safeguard European allies against Russian aggression, emphasizing Europe's need for strategic autonomy and increased defense capabilities.
The GST Council has revamped the Group of Ministers on GST revenue analysis to address sector-specific tax policy issues and explore unified enforcement strategies to combat tax evasion.
China has announced a 7.2% increase in its annual defense budget, bringing total military expenditure to over $245 billion. This significant boost highlights China’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military capabilities across various domains, including land, air, sea, nuclear, space, and cyber warfare. The increased spending positions China as the second-largest military
The United Kingdom has strongly condemned a security breach involving India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, during his visit to London. The incident took place outside Chatham House, where Jaishankar was delivering a speech. A pro-Khalistan protester breached police barriers and attempted to approach the minister’s motorcade before being swiftly
US crude oil exports to India have reached their highest level in over two years, with shipments rising to approximately 357,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February. This surge comes as Indian refiners increasingly turn to alternative sources due to the impact of stricter sanctions on Russian oil producers and transporters. Impact of Russian Oil […]
In a significant development, approximately 30,000 Indian taxpayers have declared foreign assets totaling over ₹29,000 crore, according to sources. This substantial disclosure underscores the growing compliance with the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, aimed at curbing unreported overseas wealth. The Black Money Act: An
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to revoke the legal status of approximately 240,000 Ukrainian refugees who fled to the United States following Russia’s invasion. This policy shift could lead to the deportation of thousands who had previously been granted temporary legal protections. The Biden administration had implemented the Uniting for Ukraine program,
India’s space-based solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has achieved a major milestone by capturing the first-ever near-ultraviolet (NUV) images of a solar flare ‘kernel.’ This breakthrough, recorded by the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard the spacecraft, offers new insights into the energy dynamics of the Sun’s lower atmosphere. Aditya-L1’s Role in Solar
The Indian government is close to approving a fresh round of semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s chip manufacturing capabilities. The upcoming approvals are expected to further India’s ambition of reducing reliance on foreign semiconductor imports and enhancing domestic
JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal has raised doubts about Tesla’s ability to succeed in India’s electric vehicle (EV) market, emphasizing the dominance of domestic players. He highlighted that Indian manufacturers, including Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, have already established a stronghold, making it difficult for Tesla to replicate its global
