Trade talks collapse as Trump imposes 25% tariff and Russia‑linked penalty on India

On July 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new economic measure targeting India: a 25 percent tariff on all Indian imports to the United States, effective August 1. In addition, India will face an unspecified penalty tied to its ongoing procurement of Russian military equipment and energy—moves that have further inflamed geopolitical tensions. This dual action […]

India’s Retaliation with Precision: Operation Sindoor Redefined Cross-Border Doctrine

In a striking evolution of India’s national security approach, Operation Sindoor—launched in May 2025—has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s counterterrorism doctrine. Speaking on the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi declared the operation a “calibrated, precise, and message-driven” action that set a new benchmark […]

India–UK Free Trade Pact Sealed: A New Chapter in Post-Brexit Global Partnerships

In a turning point for bilateral relations, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer today signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement. The accord, aimed at doubling trade to roughly $120 billion by 2030, removes tariffs on virtually all Indian exports and dramatically lowers duties on key UK goods—boosting growth, jobs, and consumer choice in both countries. […]

Zelensky Under Fire as New Law Sparks Fears of Executive Overreach in Ukraine

Ukraine’s fragile wartime democracy is facing one of its most significant internal tests as massive protests break out across the country following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signing of a controversial bill that critics say threatens the independence of anti-corruption institutions. On July 22, the Ukrainian Parliament passed legislation that subordinates the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and […]

A Dignified Departure’: Modi Commends Dhankhar’s Contributions as He Exits VP Office

In a development that caught both political observers and the public by surprise, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his constitutional post on July 21, 2025, citing health reasons. The resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, brings an abrupt end to his tenure that began in August 2022. […]