Expert Opinions

The Ceasefire That Saved Pakistan from Two Wars: India at the Border, Munir in the Shadows

By Editor - News Desk May 11, 2025

In the volatile and paranoia-infused corridors of Pakistan’s establishment, the line between external aggression and internal ambition often blurs. In April 2025, that line almost vanished completely. General Asim Munir—Pakistan’s Army Chief known as much for his theological posturing as for his battlefield invisibility—sought to turn the temperature up at the borders in a

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down the News: Inside Operation Sindoor – India’s Retaliatory Strike Against Cross-Border Terrorism

By Editor - News Desk May 7, 2025

Introduction On the early morning of May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and meticulously planned military offensive targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was India’s direct and forceful response to the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack that shook the nation just two weeks prior. Unlike previous strategic

Editorials Opinion

Kashmir’s Tragedy: When Stones Are Worth More Than Saddle Rides

By Editor - News Desk April 23, 2025

The recent Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 tourists dead wasn’t just another bloody statistic in Jammu and Kashmir’s three-decade-long saga of violence—it was a gut punch to whatever remnants of normalcy the region was rebuilding. What followed, however, was unexpected. For the first time in years, Kashmiris observed a shutdown not against security forces, […]

Op-Eds Opinion

When Judges Played Generals: How India’s Supreme Court Gambled with Kashmir’s Blood

By Editor - News Desk April 23, 2025

They asked his religion before killing him. His wife, trembling in shock, was told to “go and tell Modi.” This isn’t fiction. This isn’t 1990. This happened in April 2025, in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam—a region we are told has returned to “normalcy.” Seven Hindus, tourists, were butchered because they were not Muslim. And as their […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down The News: What the Supreme Court’s Waqf Hearing Means for the New Law

By Editor - News Desk April 16, 2025

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, has been one of the most talked-about laws in recent weeks. It was passed by Parliament to bring more accountability and fairness in how waqf properties are managed. But now, the Supreme Court is hearing several petitions challenging parts of this law. Some people thought the law might be cancelled […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Tariffs, Profits, and Policy Failure: How the U.S. Chose to Hurt Consumers Instead of Harnessing Corporate Wealth

By Editor - News Desk April 14, 2025

In the aftermath of the U.S.–China trade war, public discourse has focused on tariffs, deficits, and decoupling. But beneath the headlines lies a more revealing truth: the very companies that pushed American manufacturing offshore have profited enormously—untouched by tariffs, shielded from taxation, and unbothered by the inflation they helped trigger. This white paper

Industry

Ford Repurposes Chennai Plant for Engine Production and Export

By Editor - News Desk March 19, 2025

Ford Motor Company is set to repurpose its Chennai manufacturing facility to produce and export engines and related components, marking a strategic shift from vehicle production in India.  This decision comes after Ford ceased domestic vehicle manufacturing in 2021 due to persistent challenges in capturing market share in India’s competitive automotive sector.

Finance

RBI Governor Urges Banks to Streamline KYC Processes and Enhance Customer Service

By Editor - News Desk March 19, 2025

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has urged banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to cease the practice of repeatedly requesting ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) documents from customers. Speaking at the annual conference of RBI Ombudsmen, Malhotra emphasized that once a customer submits KYC documents to any financial institution

Asia

Resurgence of Pro-Monarchy Sentiments in Nepal Amid Political Dissatisfaction

By Editor - News Desk March 11, 2025

In recent days, Nepal has witnessed a notable resurgence in pro-monarchy sentiments, culminating in significant public demonstrations advocating for the reinstatement of the Hindu monarchy. On March 9, 2025, thousands of supporters gathered in Kathmandu to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah upon his return from a two-month visit to Pokhara and various holy shrines.

Trade

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Water Treatment Chemical Imports from China and Japan

By Editor - News Desk March 10, 2025

To protect domestic manufacturers, India has levied an anti-dumping duty of up to $986 per tonne on imports of trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) from China and Japan for five years. This measure aims to counteract unfair pricing and support the local chemical industry.