PM Modi becomes fourth longest serving PM amid Covid-19 crisis

August 14, 2020

In the run-up to the 74th Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved the feat of being the fourth longest serving PM of India and the longest serving non-Congress affiliated Prime Minister. Every Indian Prime Minister has had his/her share of challenges; however, PM Modi has the distinction...

Manoj Sinha has a tightrope walk ahead in Kashmir

August 8, 2020

The Centre’s decision to appoint Manoj Sinha as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir is being perceived as a master stroke. He has been sent as a catalyst for restoring the political process. But he has a daunting task of winning people’s hearts before he is able to achieve...

Focus on dual technology to strengthen defence capability

August 1, 2020

Earlier this week two Sukhois escorted five Rafale fighter jets in the Indian skies. It was a spectacular moment, which brought joy and filled every Indian’s heart with pride. Even the media newsrooms were abuzz and excited about the arrival of the new generation air power. The touchdown of the...

PMO keen to push ACC battery storage technology

July 29, 2020

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has begun a major push to chart a way forward for enhancement of Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) battery storage technology in India. Several ministries have been roped into the mission. The move is aimed at strengthening the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission through indigenisation of the technology....

Can US replace China for India’s economic needs?

July 25, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Aatmanirbhar Bharat has encouraged Indians to embark upon the challenging journey of self-reliance. As the country gears up for the long haul, there are certain choices to be made for achieving the desired goals. India had been doing robust business with China prior...

Gear up agriculture to prepare for fourth Industrial Revolution

July 18, 2020

Like the rest of the world, India too is witnessing massive job loss due to the drastic changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately the pandemic is not the only harbinger of joblessness in India; with the advent of the “fourth Industrial Revolution”, India stands at a greater risk...

Systemic failures led to free run for criminals like Vikas Dubey

July 11, 2020

Notorious gangster Vikas Dubey was killed after 170 hours of hot pursuit by Uttar Pradesh Police. Two related incidents — first that of he and his henchmen killing eight policemen in his native village and second, the encounter of the gangster — have clearly exposed the failures in the criminal...

India must harness patriotism to become superpower

July 4, 2020

A recent tweet by Global Times made every Indian’s blood boil. It said: “Indian leaders understand how powerful China is, while Indian nationalists are ignorant and arrogant, so they might say some harsh words, but they dare not take the first shot at us.” India would be more humiliated than...

Another jolt to China as govt explores making APIs from coal

July 2, 2020

Cancellation of contracts to Chinese companies, banning of Chinese apps and now, to give another jolt, the government has started exploring ways and means of making Active Ingredients for Pharmaceuticals (APIs) from coal to reduce import dependence on China. Chinese mouthpiece Global Times recently took a dig at the country’s...

Another blow to China as govt pushes drug security schemes

June 30, 2020

In another major blow to China, the government has started developing Bulk Drug Industrial Parks and Production Linked Incentive Schemes on a high priority. This will cut India’ reliance on China for mass manufacturing of life-saving drugs. These schemes are touted as being crucial in the face of the India-China...