Union Home Minister Amit Shah has wasted no time in hailing the supposed change of heart by some Hurriyat groups as a major victory for the Modi government’s Kashmir policy. According to him, the decision of J&K Tahreeqi Isteqlal and J&K Tahreek-I-Istiqamat to shun separatism is a sign that separatist ideologies are crumbling under the…
The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has introduced the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, promising to modernize tax enforcement. While the bill aims to curb tax evasion by expanding surveillance capabilities, its provisions raise serious concerns about privacy and overreach. At the heart of the government’s justification is the claim that digital…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again demonstrated its commitment to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, with its youth wing, Yuva Morcha, set to distribute 32 crore Saugat-e-Modi Eid gift kits to minority Muslims at numerous mosques across the country this Friday. Predictably, the Opposition has been quick to dismiss this as tokenism. But let’s…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has finally taken a long-overdue step to address a critical conflict-of-interest issue—a move that signals much-needed reform. This comes at a crucial time when SEBI is under intense scrutiny for its regulatory oversight, transparency, and accountability. By reinforcing its commitment to fair market practices, SEBI is signaling…
In a disturbing trend, some state governments have begun introducing religion-based reservations, blatantly violating the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution. These moves, often driven by vote-bank politics, not only undermine the secular fabric of the nation but also set a dangerous precedent that threatens the very foundation of equality and justice. The recent decision…
The Indian judiciary, once considered the last bastion of justice, is now under a dark cloud of suspicion. The recent developments involving the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the Supreme Court collegium have only fuelled concerns about the integrity of our judicial system. The transfer of a Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Verma—under…
In a landmark move to strengthen electoral integrity, the Union Home Ministry has cleared the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to link Voter ID cards with Aadhaar, effectively tackling bogus voting. Predictably, the Congress-led Opposition, which has long accused the BJP of electoral fraud, is now scrambling to oppose the very reform it once demanded—only to…
Sonia Gandhi’s demands regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme may sound well-intentioned at first glance, but a closer look exposes a glaring flaw. While seeking an increase in wages and workdays for rural labourers is commendable, her insistence on scrapping Aadhaar verification is indefensible. Why would a leader advocate for…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s endorsement of the demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, has sparked fresh controversy. His deputy, Eknath Shinde, has also backed the move, citing Aurangzeb’s historical atrocities and efforts to subjugate India. However, the state government faces a legal hurdle: the previous Congress administration designated…
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently made an audacious claim: that he will remain at the helm for another five years. The question is, what does he mean by this? Is he openly reneging on the reported agreement with the Congress high command to share the Chief Ministership with his ambitious deputy, DK Shivakumar? Or is…
