The United States’ decision to impose sanctions on Mexico, Canada, and China carries profound economic, political, and geopolitical consequences. While sanctions are often used to enforce compliance or address perceived unfair trade practices, their long-term effects can disrupt global markets and reshape alliances. For Mexico and Canada, both integral partners in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA),…
As India awaits today’s Union Budget presentation, the Economic Survey 2025—tabled in the Lok Sabha yesterday—paints a more complex picture than the government’s narrative of steady growth and resilience. While Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran strikes an optimistic tone, the numbers suggest otherwise. GDP growth is projected at just 6.6% for 2025, falling short…
As the Budget Session of Parliament approaches, attention turns to the Opposition—will they facilitate smooth proceedings or resort to disruptions for political gain? At today’s customary all-party meeting, convened by the BJP-led NDA government to ensure a productive session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju described the discussions as largely cordial but sidestepped questions on the…
India has once again demonstrated its growing prowess in space technology with the successful launch of its 100th mission. On Wednesday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) sent the NVS-02 satellite into orbit aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F15) from Sriharikota. This mission not only marks a technical triumph but also underscores India’s determination…
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder Arvind Kejriwal has once again displayed his penchant for baseless accusations by claiming that the BJP-led Haryana government has poisoned the Yamuna River water flowing into Delhi, allegedly to harm residents of the national capital. Kejriwal referred to the high ammonia content in the water,…
Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent jibe questioning whether holy dips in the Ganges could eradicate poverty—directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s participation in the ritual—has not resonated well with the majority of Hindus. This criticism veers from constructive debate into ridicule, revealing more about Kharge’s political contradictions than any genuine concern for…
The resignation of Vijay Sai Reddy, a founding pillar of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), signals a deepening crisis within the party. Reddy’s departure is not an isolated event; it exposes fractures in the leadership that threaten to further weaken the party after its humiliating defeat by the TDP-led coalition, which includes Pawan Kalyan’s Jana…
The Congress and its ally’s decision to compare the organizing expenditure of the Kumbh Mela with the funding of madrasas has sparked yet another round of political and cultural debates. This controversial allegation comes at a strategic time, as Delhi polls loom large, raising questions about its potential impact on electoral outcomes and the broader…
In a significant pre-poll development, the Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a plea by BJP MLAs to convene a special assembly session to discuss the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. The report sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for alleged financial irregularities. With the Delhi assembly elections slated for February 5,…
The visit of Pakistan’s ISI Chief, Lt. Gen. Asim Malik, to Dhaka, where he conducted multiple meetings in military cantonments, is not just a diplomatic gesture; it’s a signal of deeper machinations that India must not ignore. The evolving dynamics between Bangladesh and Pakistan, especially in the backdrop of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s forced ouster…
