Fed’s Rate Cut Crossroads: Powell’s Big Call Amid Trump Pressure and Economic Wobbles
September 17, 2025
The Moment of Truth for US Policy On September 17, 2025, the world holds its breath as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell prepares to announce the central bank’s latest policy move at 2 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. IST). With markets betting on the first rate cut of 2025—a 25-basis-point slash to 4.00%-4.25%—the decision comes amid
Sonowal Inaugurates India’s First 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at Deendayal Port
September 15, 2025
The facility marks a significant step towards India’s Net Zero goals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Kandla, July 31, 2025: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated India’s first indigenously developed 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, today. Hailed as a landmark in India’s
China Strikes Back: Probes Into US Chips Signal Escalating Tech War
September 13, 2025
In a move that ratchets up the ongoing tech rivalry, China announced two targeted investigations into the US semiconductor industry on September 13, 2025, just as high-stakes trade talks loomed between the two superpowers. The Ministry of Commerce’s anti-dumping probe into analog integrated circuit (IC) chips—products from companies like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices—comes alongside
Indian Railways Rolls Out Kavach 4.0 on Delhi-Mumbai Route
September 12, 2025
On July 30, 2025, Indian Railways made history by commissioning Kavach 4.0, an advanced Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, along the Mathura-Kota section of the bustling Delhi-Mumbai corridor. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and approved by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), this upgrade aims to revolutionize rail safety by preventing collisions,
Education Revolution: Dharmendra Pradhan Launches ABSS 2025 with Rs 4,000 Crore Boost
September 11, 2025
In July 2025, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2025 in New Delhi, celebrating five years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This landmark event showcased India’s commitment to transforming its education landscape, replacing the 1986 policy after 34 years under K. Kasturirangan’s leadership. With Rs 4,000
India’s Defense Leap: Rs 2,867 Crore Submarine Upgrade Deal Signed
September 10, 2025
A Strategic Boost to Naval Power On December 30, 2024, India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) sealed two landmark contracts totaling Rs 2,867 crore, aimed at supercharging the nation’s submarine fleet. This move, part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, integrates cutting-edge Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems and Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedoes (EHWT), enhancing stealth and strike