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Indian officials and strategic observers have expressed unease over what they see as shrinking space for secular and pro-India voices in Bangladesh, a sharp departure from the spirit of cooperation that once defined the relationship. 

When Indians paid extra for Bangladesh: 1971 relief fund memories clash with today’s hostility

by Subhankar Paul |Dec 20, 2025

The India-Bangladesh Relief Fund was among the largest citizen-driven humanitarian efforts in India’s post-Independence history. Triggered by the 1971 refugee crisis — when nearly 10 million people fl...

In exchange, India has agreed to liberalise tariffs on about 78% of its tariff lines, largely through tariff-rate quotas aimed at safeguarding sensitive sectors.

India-Oman trade deal to be operational in 3 months: Piyush Goyal

by Karishma Asoodani |Dec 19, 2025

Under the CEPA, Oman has offered zero-duty access on about 98% of its tariff lines, covering nearly 99% of India’s exports to the Gulf nation by value. In FY25, India’s exports to Oman stood at around...

India’s export portfolio to Mexico is diversified, led by vehicles, followed by machinery, electrical equipment, organic chemicals and aluminium.

India-Mexico trade faces new headwinds amid threat of up to 50% tariff on Asian goods

by Subhankar Paul |Dec 11, 2025

Over 200 Indian companies — spanning sectors such as information technology, pharmaceuticals and automotive manufacturing — operate in Mexico, with total Indian investments reaching approximately $4 b...

Pilot bodies allege that the crisis stems not from the rules but from IndiGo’s prolonged under-hiring.

Flight disruptions: Did IndiGo wait too long with pilot recruitment to follow DGCA flight rules?

by Subhankar Paul |Dec 6, 2025

With the new FDTL limits fully in force since November 1, and disruptions continuing well into December, IndiGo’s decision to initiate large-scale captain and first-officer hiring only in early Novemb...

The airline’s massive expansion, record profits, and industry dominance stand in stark contrast to what the writer describes as an employee base pushed to the brink. 

‘₹18,000 pay, work of three’: IndiGo employee’s viral letter exposes crisis inside airline

by Subhankar Paul |Dec 7, 2025

The writer, identifying as a long-time IndiGo employee, reflects on the airline’s early days in 2006, when teams felt proud of what they were building. But that pride, the letter claims, “turned into ...

Given that Putin framed the agreements as important for India’s “technological sovereignty,” a deeper technology-sharing pact appears plausible. 

Putin confirms major India-Russia tech deals in pipeline, says final reveal will come in Delhi

by Subhankar Paul |Dec 4, 2025

India and Russia already collaborate on the BrahMos missile, licensed-production of Sukhoi aircraft, and maintenance of legacy platforms.

Beyond economics, Musk’s UHI vision represents a philosophical reorientation. It’s not about replacing the work ethic, but redefining human purpose.

From survival to thriving: Elon Musk pitches universal high income as AI reshapes economy

by Subhankar Paul |Nov 30, 2025

“We’re talking about a post-scarcity world,” he explained — one where the challenge is not productivity, but distribution. In such a world, people don’t just survive — they thrive, with access to good...

In India, where AI adoption is accelerating across sectors — from agriculture and healthcare to fintech and governance — this warning carries weight.

'Working will be optional': Tesla CEO’s AI vision and moral code for the future of humanity

by Subhankar Paul |Nov 30, 2025

As India positions itself as a global AI hub, Musk’s twin messages — work as a choice, and ethics as a necessity — challenge the country to think beyond short-term wins.

He pointed to features like secure messaging, audio-video calls, and real-time translation as key building blocks in this mission.

Musk’s master plan for X: From global town square to the ‘collective consciousness’ of humanity 

by Subhankar Paul |Nov 30, 2025

For a country like India, Musk’s vision has specific resonance. With its multilingual population, booming digital economy, and massive online user base, India is both a test case and a potential corne...

The comments come amid a sweeping immigration crackdown under US President Donald Trump and the rollout of new H-1B rules.

‘US has benefitted immensely from Indians’: Musk pushes for skilled immigration, says H-1B abuse fixable

by Subhankar Paul |Nov 30, 2025

He rejected calls from conservative groups to dismantle the programme altogether: “I’m not in the school of thought that we should shut down the H-1B Program… that would actually be very bad.”