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…
Media’s war-mongering risks catastrophe in India-Pakistan tensions
In the fraught arena of India-Pakistan relations, where historical grievances and geopolitical rivalries perpetually simmer, the media’s role as a purveyor of public sentiment carries outsized weight. As tensions flare—whether over cross-border…
Why India and Pak must avoid a war for the sake of common their citizens
The specter of war between India and Pakistan looms as a catastrophic possibility, one that must be avoided at all costs for the sake of their combined 1.6 billion citizens. These two…
Why the Indian Rupee Fell to 84.62
On May 7, 2025, the Indian rupee opened 19 paise lower at 84.62 per US dollar, a notable slide from its previous close of 84.43. This depreciation, though modest in absolute terms,…