Author: Sharad Natani
अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने एक ऐसा कदम उठाया है जिससे भारतीय पेशेवरों और अमेरिकी कंपनियों में काम करने वाले विदेशी कर्मियों को बड़ा आर्थिक झटका लग सकता है। ट्रंप प्रशासन ने H-1B वीज़ा की फीस को 215 डॉलर से बढ़ाकर सीधे 1 लाख डॉलर प्रति वर्ष कर दिया है। यह बढ़ोतरी भारतीय आईटी और टेक सेक्टर के हजारों कर्मचारियों को प्रभावित करेगी। सिर्फ इतना ही नहीं, ट्रंप प्रशासन ने वीज़ा नीति में बड़े बदलाव करते हुए ट्रंप गोल्ड कार्ड, ट्रंप प्लेटिनम कार्ड और ट्रंप कॉर्पोरेट गोल्ड कार्ड जैसे नए प्रोग्राम की घोषणा की है। इनका दावा है कि ये…
In a sweeping clean-up of India’s political space, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has deregistered 474 unrecognized political parties for failing to contest any elections over the last six years. This decisive move follows a similar action in August, when the ECI removed 334 parties from its rolls. Together, 808 inactive political parties have been struck off in just two months — one of the largest crackdowns in recent history. Why This Matters Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every registered political party must actively participate in elections to retain its registration. Parties that fail to do…
In a high-stakes battle of student politics, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) emerged victorious in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Elections 2025, clinching three of the four key posts, including the coveted President’s chair. Aryan Maan, a student leader from Haryana, scripted history by winning the President’s post with 28,841 votes, cementing ABVP’s dominance on campus. Massive Win for ABVP The ABVP showcased its organizational strength and grassroots connect by sweeping three key positions: President: Aryan Maan – 28,841 votes Secretary: Kunal Chaudhary – 23,779 votes Joint Secretary: Deepika Jha – 21,825 votes The only seat not secured…
In a landmark moment for citizen-centric governance, Dr. Nitish Gupta (IDES 2021 batch), CEO of Nasirabad Cantonment, has been conferred the Southern Command Commendation Card — one of the highest recognitions awarded by the Indian Army to civilians. The award acknowledges Dr. Gupta’s innovative initiatives, hands-on leadership, and transformative improvements in urban services across Nasirabad and Ajmer Cantonments. A New Model of Governance – Jan Samvad Among Dr. Gupta’s most celebrated initiatives is “Jan Samvad – Chhawani Prashasan Aapke Dwar”, launched in September 2024. Over 15 days, the programme conducted seven sessions across eight wards, giving thousands of residents a…
Indian Railways is taking a major step to make online ticket booking safer, faster, and more transparent for genuine passengers. From October 1, 2025, anyone trying to book a general reserved ticket online during the first 15 minutes of opening will be required to complete Aadhaar authentication. This initiative is part of the Railways’ effort to curb ticket hoarding by touts and intermediaries. Previously, a large number of tickets were booked by agents and resold at higher prices, making it difficult for regular passengers to secure their preferred seats. Now, only users with verified Aadhaar linked to their IRCTC account…
In a landmark move that cements India’s position on the global innovation map, Rolls-Royce has launched its largest Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCIC) at Manyata Embassy Business Park, Bengaluru. This state-of-the-art facility signals the British engineering giant’s long-term commitment to India’s talent pool and its fast-growing technology ecosystem. A Big Win for Karnataka’s Tech and Engineering Landscape The Bengaluru centre will serve as a critical hub for cutting-edge research, advanced engineering, and digital solutions, supporting Rolls-Royce’s global operations. Karnataka’s reputation as India’s Silicon Valley gains another jewel, with this move expected to create high-value engineering jobs and boost collaborations…