Shashi Tharoor’s political journey in India is a study in contrasts—a blend of intellectual brilliance, global stature, and the gritty realities of navigating the labyrinthine world of Indian politics. As a former…
Turkey is paying the price for a bad company
Turkey’s choice to back Pakistan, a notorious sponsor of terrorism, after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and India’s Operation Sindoor has unleashed a fierce backlash in India. From Udaipur’s marble yards to…
Inflation’s Slide to a Six-Year Low Puts Sanjay Malhotra in the Hot Seat
The April 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure of 3.16% stopped me in my tracks. It’s the lowest since July 2019, down from 3.34% in March, driven by a sharp cooldown in…
Opinion: A Bountiful Monsoon Could Cool Inflation and Prompt RBI to Rethink Rates
A robust monsoon is a godsend for India’s agriculture-driven economy. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting bountiful rainfall, Ind-Ra projects a 4% year-on-year growth in agricultural gross value added (GVA) for…
What PM Modi speech on Operation Sindoor means for India-Pak relations
On May 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, delivering a resolute message in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory military operation targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied…
Why IMF loan to Pakistan and US ceasefire announcement is a diplomatic setback for India
India’s foreign policy has long been anchored in strategic autonomy, a principle that prioritizes independent decision-making and resists external interference in its affairs, particularly in its tense relationship with Pakistan. However, recent…
Bank Employees’ Union pledges support for border communities amid India-Pak tensions
The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) has announced a series of measures to support residents and security forces in India’s border regions as tensions with Pakistan escalate following a terrorist attack…
The deep nexus between Pak defense establishment and terrorists
The relationship between Pakistan’s defense establishment and terrorist organizations has long been a subject of international concern, with verified evidence pointing to a troubling nexus that undermines regional stability and global security….
Can Indian Banks Withstand a Cyber Onslaught from Pakistan?
In the shadow of escalating geopolitical tensions, India’s financial sector stands as a prime target in a silent but ferocious war unfolding in cyberspace. The spectre of a cyberattack from Pakistan, particularly…
AIBEA calls for robust conduct regulations for PSB Chiefs
The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) has urged the government to establish clear and comprehensive conduct regulations for managing directors (MDs) and executive directors (EDs) of public sector banks (PSBs), citing…