The $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: A New Chapter for Indian Tech Talent and Industry
The $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: A New Chapter for Indian Tech Talent and Industry The US government’s announcement of a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas is rewriting the rulebook, especially for the Indian professionals and the IT industry that supports them. This landmark move is sparking unrest across boardrooms and workforce corridors alike. But […]
Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact: Strategic Protectorate or Regional Game-Changer?
Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact: Strategic Protectorate or Regional Game-Changer? The Unexpected Alliance Surprise Imagine a West Asia where old alliances fade, new powers rise, and a single defence agreement sends ripples across Asia—West to South and Centrals Asia. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan formalised a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) on September 17, 2025 which isn’t just […]
Supreme Court Upholds Madras HC Order on NGO’s FCRA Renewal
Supreme Court Rejects Union’s Challenge in NGO FCRA Renewal Case The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the Union government’s challenge to a Madras High Court ruling that directed renewal of an NGO’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration. The Court held that there was no evidence of misuse of foreign funds and cautioned the […]
MCC Compact: USA’s $ 500 Million Infrastructure Partnership with Nepal
The MCC Compact Between the United States and Nepal: A $500 Million Partnership Revived in 2025 A Transformative Investment in Nepal’s Infrastructure The MCC Compact Nepal 2025 represents a landmark $500 million (about NPR 6,500 crores) grant agreement signed originally in 2017, aiming to reduce poverty by boosting economic growth through vital infrastructure development. This […]
Early Moves on Bagram Air Base: US-Taliban Handover Reports and Strategic Analysis from April 2025
The Silent US Moves to Reclaim Bagram Air Base Revealed Months Before Trump’s Public Statement Bagram Air Base, a pivotal military asset in Afghanistan, has been at the centre of strategic manoeuvring long before President Donald Trump publicly declared efforts to regain it in September 2025. Revealing glimpses emerge from April and May 2025 reports […]
Trump Seeks to Reclaim Bagram Air Base from Taliban: Full Coverage
Trump Seeks to Reclaim Bagram Air Base from Taliban: Full Coverage and Reactions US President Donald Trump announced that he has been quietly pushing to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan from the Taliban, reigniting discussions on America’s strategic military presence in the region. This announcement, made during a joint press conference with UK Prime […]
US Revokes Sanctions Exemption on Iran’s Chabahar Port, Impacting India’s Strategic Gateway
US Revokes Sanctions Exemption on Iran’s Chabahar Port, Impacting India’s Strategic Gateway New Delhi, September 18, 2025 — The United States Department of State has announced the revocation of the sanctions exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective September 29, 2025. This decision marks a significant shift in Washington’s Iran policy and poses crucial challenges for […]
SEBI Clears Adani Group, Dismisses Hindenburg Allegations
SEBI Gives Clean Chit to Adani Group, Dismisses Hindenburg Report New Delhi, September 18, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially cleared the Adani Group of all allegations made by US short-seller Hindenburg Research. After a comprehensive two-year investigation, SEBI found no evidence of stock manipulation, related party transaction breaches, […]
Supreme Court Refuses Stay on Madras HC Ban: Tamil Nadu Temple Funds Cannot Be Used for Marriage Halls
Supreme Court Refuses Stay on Madras HC Ban: Tamil Nadu Temple Funds Cannot Be Used for Marriage Halls On September 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India refused to stay the Madras High Court’s decision. The High Court quashed the Tamil Nadu government’s order to use funds from five temples to build marriage halls […]