A generator, stowed inside a moving bus, exploded and set the vehicle ablaze on National Highway 108(B) near Mohanpur, leaving thirteen school students with burn injuries — nine of them serious enough to require referral to GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. Passengers described a fire that spread within minutes, panic in a remote stretch of […]
Chief Minister Manik Saha’s inspection this week of the pond restoration work at Madhya Para Chalaman Sangha, near Prabhu Bari, is easy to read as a routine administrative visit — a photo-op with the mayor and a local councillor, a three-month deadline set, officials nodding along. But look past the ceremony and the story underneath
When Washington redrew its tariff map this year, India’s textile and apparel exporters found something they had rarely enjoyed in a decade of trade negotiations: an advantage. Under the new US schedule, Indian goods face a 10 percent duty, while Vietnam — the country that has spent the last ten years quietly eating into India’s
Competitive examinations play a crucial role in shaping the future of millions of students in India. Every year, aspirants spend years preparing for entrance tests that determine admission to prestigious educational institutions and recruitment into public services. In such a high-stakes environment, the credibility of the examination system is as important as the examination itself.
India is undergoing one of the fastest renewable energy transformations in the world. Once heavily dependent on coal and imported fossil fuels, the country is now emerging as a global leader in clean energy. Massive investments in solar, wind, hydro and green hydrogen are reshaping India’s energy landscape while supporting economic growth, energy security and
India’s ambition to reduce its dependence on imported crude oil has placed biofuels at the centre of its energy transition strategy. The government’s ethanol blending programme has made impressive progress, with the country steadily increasing the share of ethanol mixed with petrol. This initiative promises multiple benefits—lower oil imports, reduced carbon emissions, higher incomes for
Clean air is not a luxury—it is a basic necessity for a healthy life. Yet, for millions of Indians, breathing clean air remains a daily challenge. Several Indian cities frequently rank among the world’s most polluted, particularly during the winter months. Despite stricter regulations, cleaner fuel standards and multiple government initiatives, air pollution continues to
India stands at a historic turning point. With more than 65% of its population below the age of 35 and one of the world’s largest working-age populations, the country possesses a demographic advantage that few nations enjoy today. While many developed economies are grappling with ageing populations and shrinking workforces, India has a young, energetic
In the 21st century, national security is no longer defined solely by military strength or the ability to defend borders. The nature of conflict has evolved. Today, nations face threats that are less visible but often more dangerous—cyberattacks, misinformation campaigns, economic coercion, proxy networks and attempts to exploit internal divisions. For a diverse democracy like
Governments around the world allocate vast sums of public money each year to improve healthcare, education, infrastructure, social welfare and economic development. In India, public expenditure has increased significantly over the past decade, reflecting the government’s commitment to building a stronger and more inclusive economy. However, a crucial question remains: should success be measured by
