Mani Shankar Aiyar, the Congress party’s elder statesman and intellectual, has thrown a grenade into the already smoldering ruins of the party’s legacy with his revelations in A Maverick in Politics. Aiyar’s critique of Sonia Gandhi’s decision to retain Dr. Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister in UPA-II instead of elevating Pranab Mukherjee is not just a…
The arrest of Telugu film star Allu Arjun has ignited a political firestorm, with Opposition parties like the BJP, BRS, and YSRCP accusing the Congress-led Telangana government of abusing its power. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s administration faces criticism for what detractors call an “illegal arrest,” even as the Nampally court remanded the actor to…
The Supreme Court’s decision to restrain courts from passing interim or final orders on lawsuits challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, is a necessary intervention in a highly sensitive and complex matter. This direction provides a crucial pause, ensuring that legal processes are not undermined by piecemeal orders in various courts, particularly…
The Indian women’s cricket team’s disheartening 0-3 loss to Australia in the latest ODI series has left fans and analysts questioning the team’s direction. This one-sided contest exposed glaring weaknesses that cannot be overlooked if India wishes to compete on the world stage. Australia has long been a cricketing powerhouse, but India’s inability to even…
The Indian aviation industry is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic sectors in the global market, earning praise from industry leaders like Willie Walsh, the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Walsh recently underscored India’s meteoric growth, suggesting it as a prime destination for aspiring pilots, given the vast expansion plans…
The halls of the Indian Parliament reverberated with a new name this session: George Soros. The BJP, led by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP President J.P. Nadda, accused the Congress party of links with Soros, an international financier often criticized for funding groups that challenge sovereign governments. Congress, predictably, cried foul, labeling the…
The resurgence of Hinduphobia in Jammu and Kashmir signals a troubling pattern of divisive rhetoric targeting the minority Hindu community in the state. Following DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial comments, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti, has now likened Hinduism to a disease. In a startling post on X (formerly Twitter), she claimed even…
The revival of farmer protests, led by a breakaway faction of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), demands urgent introspection. Chief among their demands is a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all 23 crops under the purview of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). While support for farmers is vital, this…
The persistent obstructionism by the Indian Opposition in Parliament has reached alarming levels, derailing crucial legislative work and undermining national progress. Citing past disruptions by the BJP as justification for their actions today is not only disingenuous but also highlights a lack of introspection. The responsibility of the Opposition is to offer constructive criticism and…
The Indian Navy, established in 1612 as the East India Company’s Marine, celebrated its Foundation Day on Wednesday, highlighting its evolution into a formidable maritime force. Today, it stands as a key pillar of India’s defense strategy, safeguarding the nation’s 7,500 km coastline and asserting influence across the geopolitically vital Indo-Pacific region. Its rise from…
