India and the US are reportedly close to finalising an interim trade deal that could cap US tariffs on Indian goods below 20%, offering New Delhi a more favourable position compared to other Asian nations facing higher duties. The deal aims to delay or avoid sweeping reciprocal tariffs set to

A senior executive at Reliance Industries has urged India to boost its petrochemical production urgently. At a recent industry conference, Vikram Sampat, Reliance’s strategy chief, warned that China controls nearly 40–50% of global petrochemical output, while India’s figure remains around 20%. Why It Matters China’s rapid capacity expansion has created a global

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has firmly rebutted reports suggesting India suffered any damage during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIT Madras, Doval said that none of the foreign media outlets making such claims have presented even a single satellite image proving any harm to Indian military or civilian infrastructure. He directly […]

India has emerged as the world’s fastest digital payments market, largely driven by the widespread use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). According to recent global financial assessments, India now records over 18 billion UPI transactions every month, making it the largest real-time retail payments system globally by volume. Cash and Card Use on the […]

India is exploring the integration of Israel’s long-range surface-to-surface missile, LORA, into its Su-30MKI fighter fleet to significantly enhance deep-strike capabilities. The move comes amid the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push to equip its frontline aircraft with more modern and versatile weapons that can reach targets up to 400 km away with precision. LORA (Long

If Donald Trump were to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize, it would surely be for services rendered to global instability, ego-centric diplomacy, and catastrophic blundering at an international level. His second term in office has not just solidified America’s isolation but managed to make the unthinkable possible: he has united the world, not through […]

China has lodged a diplomatic protest with India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Beijing considers such gestures as a violation of its internal affairs and accused the Indian government of sending “wrong signals” to the world regarding the status of Tibet. […]

Operation Sindoor was supposed to be a defining moment for Indian airpower. With deep-penetration strikes, the use of BrahMos cruise missiles, and long-range drones evading Pakistani air defences, the mission was a resounding tactical success. Among the many aircraft involved, the French-built Rafale fighter jet was presumed to have played a key role, striking targets […]

A cross-party group of Indian Members of Parliament has launched a formal campaign urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna on the 14th Dalai Lama and invite him to address a joint sitting of Parliament. The move, supported by MPs from the BJP, BJD, JD(U), and other parties, is being seen as a […]

India’s economic activity is projected to nearly triple over the next decade, with gross value added (GVA) expected to surge from approximately $3.39 trillion in 2023 to $9.82 trillion by 2035. A report by PwC India, titled Navigating the Value Shift, highlights a transformative shift from traditional sector-based businesses to domain-led models aligned with core human and