The so-called “Samosa Scandal” in Himachal Pradesh is a classic case of a molehill being inflated into a mountain for political gain. What began as a minor mistake by a junior officer in the Crime Investigation Department (CID) has snowballed into a political spectacle, driven largely by the opposition BJP. In truth, this controversy says…
Following his victory in the 2024 presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump has made bold claims about his ability to swiftly end the Russia-Ukraine war — even promising a resolution within days of taking office on January 20. Such ambitious assertions resonate with American voters weary of protracted conflicts, but the reality of Trump’s approach to…
Washington: Four years back, Donald J Trump was a sullen man after he lost the presidential race to Joe Biden and left the White House with an uncertain political future. And when a violent mob, mostly his supporters, stormed the US Capitol weeks later, it appeared an end to the Republican leader’s political career. Four…
In a historic leap for green technology, India has developed a salt-powered, sodium-ion battery that could disrupt the global energy market. This breakthrough, achieved by Indian scientists in partnership with the private firm Sodium Energy Private Limited, promises to free the automotive and electronics sectors from reliance on lithium-ion batteries. In doing so, India challenges…
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump defied pollster predictions, winning the U.S. presidential election over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, whom many believed would become America’s first female president. Much like Narendra Modi’s unexpected rise in India, Trump’s victory calls into question the reliability of mainstream media narratives and poll projections in two of…
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, is a landmark ruling for educational equity in India. This verdict protects the rights of approximately 1.7 million students in Uttar Pradesh’s 16,000 madrasas, providing them relief and a pathway to pursue both religious and secular education under a legally…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself in the eye of a growing storm, facing criticism both at home and abroad over his government’s handling of recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the issue, urging Trudeau to address these targeted attacks and ensure the safety…
The National Conference (NC) government in Jammu and Kashmir, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Monday passed a resolution in the assembly urging the central government to reconsider its revocation of Article 370. This development came alongside Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s statement emphasizing the popular demand for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood….
The question looms over Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu: Will he stand against the Waqf Board Amendments Bill? This speculation arises after TDP leader Ameer Babu Nawab Jan claimed Naidu would not support the Bill, casting doubt on Naidu’s stance and raising concerns about the stability of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…
The dismal display by Rohit Sharma’s Indian Test team against New Zealand raises an unsettling question: has India, a former powerhouse in Test cricket, lost its competitive edge? This defeat at home — including the consecutive Test losses across Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai — highlights a troubling trend of inconsistency that has been increasingly evident…
