As part of his “Make America Great Again” agenda, former U.S. President Donald Trump introduced reciprocal tariffs on countries he believed were imposing unfair taxes on U.S. goods. Among the affected nations was India, alongside China, Canada, and Mexico. This move, despite the seemingly strong rapport between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raised…
The latest controversy surrounding Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi’s praise for Aurangzeb has once again ignited the debate over historical narratives and their dangerous misinterpretations. Azmi’s claim that Aurangzeb was a great administrator who “built many temples” and that his conflict with Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was purely about power, not religion, is both factually…
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…
