The recent interview of former Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, with the BBC and other Western media outlets has stirred significant debate, drawing criticism from renowned jurist Harish Salve. Salve, known for his legal acumen and international standing, has raised concerns over the former CJI’s decision to discuss judicial verdicts, particularly the abrogation…

In a surprise move ahead of the Opposition’s no-confidence motion, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh resigned on Sunday. While many political analysts believe the BJP government had no choice but to step down, others, including myself, see it as a strategic decision rather than a forced one. The prevailing situation can be interpreted both ways,…

The BJP’s emphatic victory in the Delhi Assembly elections has set the stage for a major political shake-up. In his post-election address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear that his newly elected party’s state government would table the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report in the first assembly session and take action against those…

The latest claim by Muslim cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi that he voted for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Delhi elections has sparked widespread debate. His statement, which went viral on social media, has been the subject of discussions across news channels. Given his history of making provocative remarks on various issues—ranging from the…

Sonia Gandhi, the 82-year-old Italian-born matriarch of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, has once again displayed the Congress party’s deeply ingrained elitism and disregard for India’s diverse fabric. Her uncharitable and uncharacteristic remarks against none other than the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, calling her ‘bechari’ (poor), ‘boring,’ and ‘tired,’ have ignited a firestorm of political debate….

Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to officially implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), marking a significant step towards creating a common legal framework for all citizens. While Goa has long followed a form of UCC inherited from Portuguese rule before India’s independence, Uttarakhand’s adoption of UCC is the first instance of implementation in…

As global geopolitics shift, Bangladesh finds itself in a precarious position—one we foresaw. I previously noted in these very columns that former President Donald Trump might turn up the heat on Bangladesh. Now, that prediction is becoming a reality. Recent developments highlight a troubling trajectory for the nation, sparking concerns over its economic and political…