In a dramatic move that could reshape U.S. immigration policy and impact global talent pipelines, President Donald Trump announced two major executive actions on Friday aimed at raising billions of dollars through new visa fees. The first action introduces a brand-new visa category, while the second imposes a $100,000 annual fee on high-skilled foreign workers […]
India’s path to becoming a developed nation — or ‘Viksit Bharat’ — requires collective commitment, and industry must play a central role in this transformation. This was the message delivered by Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, while speaking at a symposium organized by the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM). Mr. Chandrasekaran emphasized […]
In a landmark decision, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a major reform in India’s indirect tax system. The existing four-slab structure of 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% has now been replaced by a simplified two-slab system of 5% and 18%, along with a special 40% slab for select luxury and sin […]
When the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the world was given 15 years to achieve 17 ambitious targets for human development. Now, with less than five years to go, India faces a sobering reality. Despite making progress—advancing 7.6 points since 2015—the country is projected to reach the SDGs only by […]
From August 25, India joined nearly 25 countries—including major economies like the UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, and others—in temporarily suspending most parcel shipments to the United States. The decision stems from confusion and operational challenges following a major shift in U.S. import tariff policy. 📦 What Just Changed? The Trump administration, through an executive order […]
Art has always been a language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This spirit of connection comes alive at Singart, an ongoing exhibition at Forum Art Gallery, Chennai, which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Singapore. Organised as part of Singa60 by Hindu Tamil Thisai, in collaboration with The Hindu and Business […]
India is fast emerging as a global hub for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) skills. According to Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, over 2.6 million enrolments in GenAI-related courses have been recorded in 2025 alone—averaging one enrolment every 30 seconds. India: Coursera’s Second-Largest Market With 29 million registered learners, India stands as […]
India and Germany continue to deepen their longstanding strategic partnership. On August 5, 2025, Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with German Member of Parliament Mr. Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi to discuss growing bilateral cooperation and review current global developments. Following the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar shared his appreciation in a post on […]
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Shailesh Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller as CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, currently serving as P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, will be the first Indian and Asian to lead the 187-year-old consumer goods giant. Moeller will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Leadership Transition Amid Global Challenges […]
In a significant breakthrough, three Pakistani terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam massacre were killed during ‘Operation Mahadev’, confirmed Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament. The operation took place on the outskirts of Srinagar, bringing closure to one of the most horrifying terror attacks in recent years. Identifying the Terrorists The three terrorists—Suleiman, Afghan, and […]
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