In a major relief to lakhs of commuters across Karnataka, the indefinite strike launched by the employees of Karnataka’s Road Transport Corporations (RTC) was called off on Monday evening, just hours after it was initiated. The decision followed strong intervention by the Karnataka High Court and mounting public pressure, which prompted union leaders to back […]
In a landmark ruling delivered on August 1, 2025, a special court in Bengaluru sentenced former Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment for the rape of a 47-year-old domestic worker, underscoring the judiciary’s firm stand against abuse of power by public figures. The court also imposed a fine of ₹11.5 lakh, directing that […]
In a move reminiscent of his first term in office, former President Donald Trump has doubled down on tariffs as a cornerstone of his trade policy. His latest proposals include sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Europe, and other trading partners, reigniting global trade tensions. But according to multiple leading economists, the macroeconomic toll on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
