Ashutosh Anand
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
India has marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Vikram 3201, its first fully indigenous microprocessor, presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Semicon India 2025 on September 2, 2025. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Semiconductor Laboratory, this 32-bit chip embodies the success of … Read more
A Game-Changing GST Overhaul At 11:38 PM IST on September 8, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s exclusive interview with The Financial Express reveals a transformative GST reform set to launch on September 22. Promising to “touch the lives of everyone,” she outlines a plan to spark consumption, drive investments, and fuel GDP growth. With a … Read more
A Celestial Spectacle Unfolds At 9:57 PM IST on September 7, 2025, the night sky over India comes alive with the partial phase of the Chandra Grahan 2025, a total lunar eclipse promising an 82-minute ‘Blood Moon’—the longest since 2022. As enthusiasts across India, Australia, the Far East, the Middle East, Europe, and parts of … Read more
A Step Toward Reconciliation On September 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded warmly to US President Donald Trump’s assertion of enduring friendship, marking a potential turning point for India-US relations strained by trade disputes and Russian oil imports. Trump’s Friday statement, affirming their personal bond and the “special relationship” between the two nations, was … Read more
A New Front in the Trade War On September 5, 2025, Peter Navarro, Donald Trump’s trade advisor and tariff architect, has reignited tensions by amplifying calls to impose tariffs on foreign remote workers, with India squarely in the crosshairs. Retweeting far-right commentator Jack Posobiec’s demand to “tariff foreign remote workers” as an outsourcing levy, Navarro’s … Read more
A Strategic Embrace in Uncertain Times On September 1, 2025, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a resounding statement on India’s enduring partnership with Russia, undeterred by mounting US criticism. In a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi emphasized that the two nations have stood … Read more
