The Congress party, already struggling for relevance, has now extended its frustration to Indian cricket. In an unbelievable display of pettiness, Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed echoed Pakistan’s bitterness over Rohit Sharma’s men storming into the ICC Champions Trophy semifinals. While Pakistan’s envy is understandable after their humiliating exit in the group stage, why is…
In what is being dubbed the worst-ever diplomatic exchange in modern history, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in a heated war of words at the Oval Office. The meeting, meant to address Ukraine’s future and its ongoing war with Russia, quickly turned into a tense standoff, exposing deep geopolitical rifts…
With back-to-back wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan, Rohit Sharma’s India looks poised to claim this year’s ICC ODI Championship. The team’s resurgence is largely credited to the return to form of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. However, it is not just the duo leading the charge—Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer have contributed with the…
The political storm surrounding Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified as Delhi’s newly elected BJP government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, tabled damning Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports. Former Chief Minister Atishi, who took charge briefly before AAP’s downfall, continues to put up a defiant front, vowing street protests…
The northeastern state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence for the past 21 months. With the recent resignation of BJP Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, there is a renewed sense of hope for peace. However, the imposition of President’s Rule raises questions about whether it is a temporary administrative measure or a strategic…
The Revanth Reddy-led Congress government in Telangana is treading a fine line in handling minority issues, particularly concerning the Muslim community. Unlike its Karnataka counterpart, Revanth’s administration has adopted a more measured approach. However, pressure is mounting on him to pass a resolution in the upcoming assembly session opposing the Waqf Amendments Bill, which has…
The Trump administration’s decision to reveal and cancel controversial USAID funding has triggered a political storm in India. The administration has scrapped a $21 million grant allegedly allocated for “increasing voter turnout in India,” calling it a “kickback scheme.” President Donald Trump’s remarks questioning the rationale behind such expenditures have reignited debates over foreign influence…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a set of draft regulations aimed at transforming higher education in India. These proposed guidelines emphasize flexibility, inclusivity, and modernization. Key reforms include biannual admissions, multiple entry and exit points, discipline-agnostic eligibility, and flexible attendance requirements. Additionally, the draft regulations propose a radical shift in teacher recruitment by…
In recent times, political discourse in India has hit a new low, with opposition leaders resorting to inflammatory and divisive rhetoric. Two striking examples illustrate this trend: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s derogatory remarks about the Mahakumbh Mela and the Congress party’s offensive characterization of the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner. The desperation of…
The Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Monday appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) following the retirement of the incumbent. This move, though entirely by the law, has been met with unwarranted opposition from the Congress party, which has labelled it a “hasty decision.” However, a closer look at the facts reveals that…
