Why India Is Reducing US Treasury Holdings—and What It Signals for the Global Financial Order. A quiet meeting between the US Ambassador to India and the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may not have attracted much public attention, but its timing has sparked fresh debate among financial observers. The interaction took place … Read more
NEW DELHI —Major Setback for UGC: Supreme Court Stays 2026 Equity Rules Amid Protests In a move with far-reaching implications for India’s higher education landscape, the Supreme Court of India today halted the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. Citing concerns that the rules were “vague” and “capable of misuse,” … Read more
BARAMATI, MAHARASHTRA — Farewell, Ajit ‘Dada’: The End of an Era in Maharashtra Politics. The sun hung heavy over the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati this Thursday as Maharashtra bid a final, tearful farewell to one of its most formidable and charismatic political titans, Ajit Pawar. The Deputy Chief Minister, known affectionately across the state … Read more
Union Budget 2026: Navigating India’s Economic Inflection Point. As the clock ticks toward February 1, 2026, the eyes of over 1.4 billion people are fixed on North Block. At 11:00 AM this coming Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will step onto the floor of the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2026-27. This presentation is historic on … Read more
Tragic End to a Political Era: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash. In a catastrophic turn of events that has sent shockwaves across the Indian political landscape, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Ajit Pawar, has passed away. The 66-year-old leader was Dies on Wednesday morning, January … Read more
“Financing a War Against Themselves”: Team Trump Slams India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals’. As India and the European Union (EU) celebrate the conclusion of a historic free trade agreement (FTA) today, the Trump administration has launched a scathing critique of the pact. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Europe is effectively “financing a … Read more
‘Mother of All Deals’: India-EU FTA to Reshape Global Trade and Boost ‘Make in India’. In a historic move being hailed as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European leaders today announced the successful conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The landmark accord, nearly two decades in the making, is set to create … Read more
India Celebrates 77th Republic Day: A Grand Tribute to 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’.NEW DELHI – India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26, 2026, with an unparalleled display of military prowess, cultural vibrancy, and diplomatic significance. The national festivities, held at the historic Kartavya Path, were centered around the poignant theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram,” honoring … Read more
From Sports to Public Life: Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Vijay Amritraj and Dharmendra Among Padma Awards 2026 Honourees.The Government of India on Sunday announced the prestigious Padma Awards for 2026, recognising exceptional contributions across sports, arts, public affairs, medicine, literature, science, and social work. Among the prominent names this year are Indian cricket icons Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet … Read more
From Defiance to Compliance: Pakistan Ends T20 World Cup Boycott Drama. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a strong and unequivocal warning to Pakistan amid growing speculation over a potential boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Sources familiar with the developments indicate that any decision by Pakistan to withdraw from the global tournament … Read more