Methane Leaks: Methane (CH₄) is a powerful greenhouse gas, with roughly 30 % of current global warming attributed to its emissions. While it doesn’t stay in the atmosphere as long as carbon dioxide, its initial heat‑trapping effect is far greater, making it one of the fastest levers for near‑term climate action. The International Energy Agency (IEA)…
Global Innovation Index 2025 of the 18th edition, released by WIPO on 16 September 2025, presents a nuanced picture major gains for some economies, new entrants into the elite club, yet warning signs of decelerating investment in innovation globally. For example, Switzerland retains the number‑one spot, Sweden is second, and the United States third. Most notably, China has…
US Sanctions on Russian Oil: Today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the White House targets two of Russia’s most powerful oil companies—Rosneft and Lukoil—in what analysts are calling a major escalation of economic warfare tied to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. What the Sanctions Cover Targets and measures The sanctions impose…
India-EU Relations Strengthen: India and the European Union (EU) have emerged as pivotal partners in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, working toward shared goals of peace, sustainability and global prosperity. The EU Council recently announced a comprehensive strategy to strengthen political, economic and security ties with India. It marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations….
China Breaks into Global Innovation: The latest edition of the Global Innovation Index 2025 (GII 2025), published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 16 September 2025, marks a significant milestone: for the first time, China has entered the top ten most innovative economies in the world, ranking 10th overall. What the Ranking Means China’s Climb and Context…
IMF Raises Global Growth: The IMF published its World Economic Outlook in October 2025, raising the projected global real GDP growth for 2025 to 3.2 %, up from the 3.0 % forecast in July. Growth for 2026 is projected at 3.1 %, a modest slippage from 2024’s 3.3 %. Despite the uptick, the IMF emphasises that the recovery is fragile, and…
Seismic Surge: A rapid succession of earthquakes has hit a broad region spanning Pakistan, Afghanistan and northern India, catching thousands off guard and reigniting concerns over seismic safety. On Monday, a magnitude 4.7 tremor struck Pakistan at a shallow depth of 10 km, marking the third significant quake in three days. Later the same day…
Top Agentic AI Techniques: Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly, and agentic AI is at the forefront of this transformation. In 2025, agentic AI techniques are empowering systems to act autonomously, make decisions, and streamline workflows like never before. But what exactly are these techniques, and how can they benefit businesses and individuals? This blog dives…
EU Council Approves Strategic Agenda: On 20 October 2025, the EU Council formally adopted conclusions endorsing the “New Strategic EU–India Agenda”. The document emphasises shared goals between the EU and India in prosperity and sustainability, technology and innovation, security and defence, as well as connectivity and global issues. It also calls for a balanced, ambitious, mutually‑beneficial Free Trade Agreement…
Australia Condemns: On 20 October 2025, the Australian Defence Department reported that a Chinese fighter jet approached an RAAF P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft over the South China Sea and released flares twice in close proximity to the aircraft. Defence Minister Richard Marles described the action as “unsafe and unprofessional”, warning that the proximity of the flares to…