France Protests: Nationwide Strike Against Budget Cuts

Budget Cuts

France is currently experiencing a period of major social and political upheaval. On Thursday, 2 October 2025, a nationwide shutdown against budget cuts not only challenged the government’s plans but also raised serious questions over Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s leadership. Millions of people took to the streets, disrupting services from transport to tourism, while unions … Read more

Trump’s H-1B visa Fee Surge Hits IT Sector

H-1B visa Fee

US President Donald Trump’s administration has drastically altered H-1B visa regulations by increasing the fee by up to 100 times. Now, any American company wishing to sponsor foreign professionals will have to pay a hefty annual fee of $100,000 (approximately ₹88 lakh). This new policy not only delivers a major blow to the Indian IT … Read more

Trump’s H-1B Visa Crackdown: Risks to U.S. Innovation & Jobs

H-1B Visa

In August 2025, the Trump administration introduced stringent changes to the H-1B visa program, creating significant challenges for the U.S. economic, technological, and social sectors. This policy poses serious risks not only for foreign workers but also for America’s global competitiveness, innovation ecosystem, education sector, and startup environment. Here is a detailed look at the … Read more

Trump’s Tariff Gamble: No Panicans or Stagflation Fear?

Trump Tariff

These days, a new chant echoes through the White House: “No Panicans!” But as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies shake the American economy, the phrase increasingly feels like the calm before the storm. Tariff shocks, migrant deportations, and cuts in social services are together creating an economic cocktail that economists are calling stagflation—slow growth, soaring … Read more

India Freezes US Defence Deals After Tariff Hike

India Freezes US Defence

India Freezes US Defence Deals: The longstanding defence cooperation between India and the United States suffered a serious blow after the US imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports on 6 August. In a sharp response, the Indian government has put a temporary freeze on arms and surveillance aircraft purchases from the US. The … Read more

US-Russia Trade 2025: Key Stats, Tariffs & Global Impact

US-Russia Trade

US-Russia Trade 2025: In 2024-25, trade relations between the US and Russia have not only become more complex but have also witnessed unexpected fluctuations. Despite Western sanctions and the ongoing Ukraine war, total trade in goods and services between the two nations in 2024 stood at USD 5.2 billion—about 26% lower compared to 2023. US … Read more

USA vs Russia: 2025 Military & Nuclear Power Comparison

USA vs Russia

USA vs Russia: In 2025, the global security landscape has made a comprehensive comparison between the military might, nuclear capability, and technological advancements of the United States and Russia more crucial than ever. These two superpowers are not only safeguarding their respective regional interests but are also intensifying military competition at a global scale. To … Read more