On Thursday, the US House passed Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill in a narrow 218–214 vote. The bill, already cleared by the Senate, now heads to Trump’s desk for signing on July 4. It makes 2017 tax cuts permanent, adds new tax breaks, and reduces federal aid programs. Though hailed by Republicans as
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On Thursday, the US House passed Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending bill in a narrow 218–214 vote. The bill, already cleared by the Senate, now heads to Trump’s desk for signing on July 4. It makes 2017 tax cuts permanent, adds new tax breaks, and reduces federal aid programs. Though hailed by Republicans as
Linguistic debates are intensifying in India ahead of elections. Leaders across the political spectrum are invoking language-based pride. However, critics say these battles mask deeper political voids. Ironically, leaders opposing English or Hindi send their own children to English-medium or foreign institutions. The public, especially youth, continue to view English and Hindi as tools for
Linguistic debates are intensifying in India ahead of elections. Leaders across the political spectrum are invoking language-based pride. However, critics say these battles mask deeper political voids. Ironically, leaders opposing English or Hindi send their own children to English-medium or foreign institutions. The public, especially youth, continue to view English and Hindi as tools for
122Under British rule, India’s agrarian economy was heavily exploited through a range of land revenue systems. These systems—Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari—were designed to maximize colonial profits. Though structured differently, they all burdened Indian farmers, disrupted traditional landholding patterns, and severely impacted rural livelihoods and food security. BulletsIn British taxed Indian agriculture to fund administration, trade,
Under British rule, India’s agrarian economy was heavily exploited through a range of land revenue systems. These systems—Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari—were designed to maximize colonial profits. Though structured differently, they all burdened Indian farmers, disrupted traditional landholding patterns, and severely impacted rural livelihoods and food security. BulletsIn British taxed Indian agriculture to fund administration, trade,
Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has opposed the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In letters to Union Ministers, he warned that US demands in agriculture and dairy may harm Indian farmers. He flagged risks from subsidised imports, GM crops, and past trade agreements. Talks in Washington are ongoing, with agriculture being a key sticking
Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has opposed the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In letters to Union Ministers, he warned that US demands in agriculture and dairy may harm Indian farmers. He flagged risks from subsidised imports, GM crops, and past trade agreements. Talks in Washington are ongoing, with agriculture being a key sticking
Indian scientists from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a new lanthanum-doped silver niobate (La-AgNbO₃) material. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, enhances energy storage performance in supercapacitors. The innovation supports faster charging, high efficiency, and better sustainability in energy systems. BulletsIn New La-doped AgNbO₃ material developed by Indian researchers
Indian scientists from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a new lanthanum-doped silver niobate (La-AgNbO₃) material. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, enhances energy storage performance in supercapacitors. The innovation supports faster charging, high efficiency, and better sustainability in energy systems. BulletsIn New La-doped AgNbO₃ material developed by Indian researchers
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India is closely watching a proposed US bill that could impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying Russian oil. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his July 2 US visit, said India has conveyed its energy and security concerns to US lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill, if passed, could affect India’s
India is closely watching a proposed US bill that could impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying Russian oil. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his July 2 US visit, said India has conveyed its energy and security concerns to US lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill, if passed, could affect India’s
India and the United States will soon sign a new 10-year defence partnership agreement. This was confirmed after a phone call between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on July 1. The move aims to strengthen strategic cooperation, arms sales, and industrial ties amid growing regional and global challenges. BulletsIn
India and the United States will soon sign a new 10-year defence partnership agreement. This was confirmed after a phone call between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on July 1. The move aims to strengthen strategic cooperation, arms sales, and industrial ties amid growing regional and global challenges. BulletsIn
The European Commission is set to propose a legally binding goal to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels. For the first time, countries may partially use international carbon credits to meet this target. The proposal aims to align the EU with its 2050 net-zero emissions goal, while easing domestic
The European Commission is set to propose a legally binding goal to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels. For the first time, countries may partially use international carbon credits to meet this target. The proposal aims to align the EU with its 2050 net-zero emissions goal, while easing domestic
On July 1, 2025, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched SPREE 2025 to bring unregistered employers and workers — including gig, contractual, and temporary ones — under ESI coverage. The scheme runs until December 31, 2025. It offers simplified registration and immunity from retrospective penalties to encourage voluntary compliance and expand healthcare benefits. BulletsIn
On July 1, 2025, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched SPREE 2025 to bring unregistered employers and workers — including gig, contractual, and temporary ones — under ESI coverage. The scheme runs until December 31, 2025. It offers simplified registration and immunity from retrospective penalties to encourage voluntary compliance and expand healthcare benefits. BulletsIn
98The Subsidiary Alliance System was a strategic policy enforced by the British East India Company from the late 18th century. Introduced by Lord Wellesley during his tenure as Governor-General (1798–1805), it forced Indian princely states to surrender military and foreign policy control to the British. In return, they received protection — but lost autonomy. This
The Subsidiary Alliance System was a strategic policy enforced by the British East India Company from the late 18th century. Introduced by Lord Wellesley during his tenure as Governor-General (1798–1805), it forced Indian princely states to surrender military and foreign policy control to the British. In return, they received protection — but lost autonomy. This
