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 […]
The countdown has begun for one of the most ambitious international Earth observation missions in history. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is scheduled for liftoff on July 30, 2025, at 5:40 PM IST, marking a new era in space-based environmental monitoring. The ISRO chairman confirmed the date at a recent media briefing, reaffirming […]
Narvair Sohal, a spirited and determined woman, was born and brought up in the bustling city of Kolkata. Her life has been a roller-coaster ride of hardships, emotional struggles, and unwavering resilience. Despite facing countless challenges, Narvair has emerged stronger, always holding onto the belief that better days lie ahead. Narvair lived with her mother, […]
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 […]
Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir — July 25, 2025 A landmine explosion in the Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district has claimed the life of Agniveer Lalit Kumar, while Naib Subedar Hari Ram and Havaldar Gajendra Singh sustained serious injuries during a routine patrol near the Line of Control (LoC). The incident, which […]
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. […]
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 […]
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” – Abraham Lincoln Greetings! I’m Dr. Eram Anwar, a calm and simple soul from Patna. Raised in an educated, principled, and grounded family, the expectations were clear: I was meant to continue the family legacy. My […]
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. […]
When a state-of-the-art UK F-35B stealth fighter made an unscheduled landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14, no one expected it would become a national talking point—and certainly not the centerpiece of a viral tourism campaign. Forced to land due to mechanical failure and low fuel while flying back to HMS Prince of Wales, the […]
