The Trump administration’s recent decision to cut funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has sparked a heated debate, especially after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed that $21 million had been allocated for increasing voter turnout in India. The move to freeze USAID funds and restructure the agency aligns with Trump’s broader…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to the United States, at the invitation of President Donald Trump, was widely acknowledged as a diplomatic success. Even Modi’s staunch critics, including Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, found merit in the trip, triggering surprise and speculation. The praise from US media giants like The New York Times…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rightly called out Congress and other Opposition leaders for misleading claims about the CBI Director selection and the Election Commissioners process, although he did not mention the latter. At issue is the push to include the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the three-member panel—a move that raises serious concerns about…
The Congress party, which frequently claims sole credit for India’s independence while questioning the BJP’s role in the freedom struggle, now finds itself under scrutiny for alleged links with foreign entities hostile to India. After allegations against Sonia Gandhi’s ties to billionaire George Soros—who has been accused of destabilizing democracies—the latest name to emerge is…
Some stories are too incredible—until they happen. Gongadi Trisha’s meteoric rise in women’s cricket is one such tale. From picking up a bat at just two-and-a-half years old to making history on the world stage, her journey has been nothing short of spectacular. Trisha’s cricketing odyssey began almost before she could walk properly. By the…
Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, has historically been a sacred event where millions of Hindus converge at the Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—for a ritualistic dip believed to cleanse them of sins. However, in the current socio-political climate of India, this grand event is taking…
India captain Rohit Sharma once again proved his mettle with the bat, delivering a commanding century in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday (February 9). His blistering knock not only anchored India’s innings but also silenced his critics, reaffirming his status as one of the finest ODI batters in history. With this…
Arvind Kejriwal’s political downfall was inevitable. While his supporters clung to blind loyalty, ignoring mounting corruption evidence, Delhi’s electorate chose change. The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) electoral defeat in the state assembly polls was no surprise—it was a verdict on years of deception, misgovernance, and arrogance. The writing was on the wall long before the…
The ongoing deportation of illegal Indian migrants from the United States has sparked political reactions in India, particularly from a Punjab minister belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The minister’s appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for intervention, however, appears unwarranted. The reality is that the US, like India, is grappling with the economic…
The stampede-like incident at the Mahakumbh Mela near Triveni Sangam last week has escalated into a fierce political battle between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Samajwadi Party (SP). As millions of devotees gathered for a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, an overcrowding situation led to chaos, resulting in casualties. The official…
