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Pakistan's recent surge in satellite launches, including the hyperspectral HS-1 and the PRSC series, has drawn the attention of defence analysts. Although officially presented as civilian Earth observation missions, experts note that such satellites have significant dual-use potential, making them an increasingly important factor in South Asia's evolving strategic and military balance.
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 is often attributed to Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), which, despite their good intentions, inadvertently accelerated systemic weaknesses. Today, Donald Trump’s economic nationalism—particularly his tariff-driven "America First" agenda—risks triggering a similar unravelling for the United States. While Trump’s policies are framed as protecting American jobs and industries, they function more like an "America Only" strategy that isolates the U.S., destabilises its economy, and empowers rivals like China. Trump’s tariffs harm U.S. citizens, benefit foreign producers, and position China to dominate the 21st-century global order.
India's reservation system was designed to uplift Hindu castes burdened by centuries of caste-based discrimination, particularly Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). However, the inclusion of Muslims and Christians in ST and OBC quotas defies its purpose. These faiths reject caste, yet their communities claim benefits meant for Hindu tribals and backward castes. This erodes the rights of those for whom reservations were created—Dalits and OBC Hindus, enduring historical stigma. Scrapping these inclusions restores fairness, ensuring quotas serve their original intent: justice for caste-affected Hindus, not a faith-based free-for-all. True equity demands this correction.
India faces a major shock from the Trump administration’s $100,000 one-time H1B visa fee, up from $2,000–5,000, hitting the IT sector where Indians hold 72% of 320,000 jobs, affecting firms like Amazon and Infosys with higher costs and fewer workers. This threatens $37.5 billion of the $135.4 billion FY25 remittances from the US, vital for Maharashtra and Kerala. The US revocation of the Chabahar Port sanctions waiver on September 29, 2025, risks India’s ₹800 crore trade corridor to Central Asia. Amid diplomatic tensions and US troop moves, a crisis meeting on September 23, 2025, aims to spur reforms and agility.
The bill’s core is simple yet devastating: any country trading with Russia will face a 500% U.S. tariff. If India imports oil from Russia, every Indian export to the U.S. will be hit with a 500% tax, effectively wiping out India’s exports. China, which imports oil, gas, uranium, and rare earth metals from Russia, will also be affected. When Europe stopped buying from Russia, India stepped in, importing crude oil, refining it, and selling it to Europe, easing their energy crisis. But India’s close ties with Russia are increasingly frustrating the U.S.
It’s been over two days since Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. This was the first ever crash of a 787 and the first major widebody aircraft crash in over a decade. The flight took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, runway 23, bound for London Gatwick with 242 people on board. Tragically, just 30 seconds after takeoff, the plane lost altitude and crashed into a hostel near the city, killing all but one passenger and many on the ground. The latest reports confirm a death toll of 274, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years.
Donald Trump has been trying to position himself as the world's dominant leader, but recent events suggest he may have overplayed his hand. His aggressive diplomatic approach has backfired, particularly regarding Ukraine and European relations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi last week, signaling a new phase in Brussels’ approach to sanctions and trade amid rising U.S. tariff threats.
Sandeshkhali's tranquility shattered by heinous crimes. Arrest of Sheikh Shahajahan by ED reveals political manipulation, with events dating back to 2021, exploited by BJP for future gain. Fabricated cases and raids serve partisan agendas, obscuring the plight of victims. As dust settles, imperative to confront reality beyond political expediency. Justice must prevail over opportunism to honor the resilience of those who suffered.
The next election is very important, not just because of the usual bluster that goes along with elections, but also because of the calculated moves that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making. The way the party is handling the upcoming election, especially in Uttar Pradesh, needs careful scrutiny. Due to its affiliation with Ayodhya and its 80 parliamentary seats, Uttar Pradesh, with its constantly changing political environment, acts as a battleground for India's coalition politics. We explore the BJP's approach in Uttar Pradesh and the recent enlargement of its cabinet in the state, providing insight into how this could affect the next elections.
The revelation of collusion between private entities, particularly the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, and governmental bodies adds a sinister dimension to the coal block allocation saga. The clandestine maneuvers employed to rig auctions and manipulate bidding processes lay bare the nexus between vested interests and administrative machinery. The modus operandi adopted by these entities, including bid secrecy breaches and monopolistic practices, further erodes the credibility of the allocation process, casting a shadow of doubt on the sanctity of governmental institutions.
Bihar politics has turned around 360 degrees in the last 24 hours. Nitish Kumar has ditched the NDA alliance and resigned as the CM of Bihar. What is the future of Bihar and what will be its impact on 2024 General Elections
Protests are spreading against the banks. People are getting sick of the Government's incompetence. The CCP is so afraid that it has brought out tanks to maintain stability. 2022 is not being kind to the Chinese economy.
India has exported goods worth more than $100 billion in last quarter, that is 720,000 crores in Indian Rupees. In the last six months, India has exported goods worth so much as the economy of the whole of Pakistan. That means in one year India sells two Pakistans. This will increase in the coming days. India would sell 3-4 Pakistans in a year very soon.
India needs nuclear reactor technology for attack submarines. US & UK won't give it to India. France may be an option amidst AUKUS fiasco.
