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What Went Wrong? The techie pursued a master’s in Management Information Systems in the US, confident of landing a high-paying job. However, due to visa restrictions, economic slowdown, and lack of internship opportunities for Indian students, he couldn’t secure employment even after a year of relentless job applications. Struggling with living expenses, he had to…

Why Was the Google Tax Introduced? The equalisation levy, first introduced in 2016 and expanded in 2020, was aimed at taxing big foreign tech companies that earn revenue from Indian users without having a physical presence in the country. The tax primarily targeted firms like Google and Meta, ensuring they contributed to India’s economy. However,…

Is Trump Softening His Trade War Stance? In a surprising move, Donald Trump suggested that some of his harshest tariffs on Canada and Mexico might not be as severe as previously promised. While he maintained that April 2 would be a “Liberation Day” for American trade policy, he admitted that he might impose lower tariffs…

Will Pressure on Putin Finally End the War? As ceasefire talks unfold in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on world leaders to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the ongoing invasion. Speaking in a social media address, Zelenskyy emphasized that only Putin has the power to…

Poilievre’s Strategy on US Relations As Canada heads into a federal election, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has emphasized a “respectful and firm” approach in handling relations with US President Donald Trump, particularly regarding upcoming trade tariffs. Speaking in Gatineau, Quebec, Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, accusing it of weakening the economy, hindering…

Why is the US taking this step?The decision is part of a larger effort to tighten immigration policies. The affected immigrants came to the US under a temporary program introduced by President Joe Biden in 2022, which allowed up to 30,000 people per month from the four countries to stay for two years. However, the…

India on Wednesday voiced concern over the renewed Israeli bombardment of Gaza, calling for the release of all hostages and the uninterrupted supply of humanitarian aid to the region. India’s Statement on the Crisis In a brief statement, India’s External Affairs Ministry stated:“We are concerned at the situation in Gaza.”“It is important that all hostages…

Why Did Israel Resume Attacks on Gaza? The ceasefire agreement, in place since January 19, fell apart after Hamas refused to accept Israel’s proposed changes. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized one of the deadliest military campaigns seen in months, with officials confirming that operations will continue. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on…

How Will This Partnership Impact India and New Zealand? During the joint press conference, PM Modi emphasized the growing bond between India and New Zealand, welcoming Luxon’s visit and his participation as the chief guest at the Raisina Dialogue. The discussions led to major agreements, including a formalized defence partnership and cooperation on Indo-Pacific security.…

Is This a Sign of Strength or Rising Tensions? Donald Trump’s move to share PM Modi’s podcast on his Truth account comes at a crucial time. While the two leaders share a mutual admiration for prioritizing their nations first, their relationship is now facing pressure due to US plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on India…