Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Time to Ban Rogue NGOs and Greedy Lawyers

India’s justice system is under siege—not just by criminals and terrorists but by a disturbing alliance of rogue NGOs and self-serving elite lawyers who exploit the system for personal gain and dubious agendas. A landmark judgment by Special Judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi (VS Tripathi) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has sounded the alarm….

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Freebies vs. Infrastructure – Timely Warning

In a democracy, voters wield immense power, but economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya has posed a critical question: Are citizens making informed choices? Addressing the media in Goa, Panagariya’s remarks about the trade-off between freebies and better infrastructure were not just theoretical—they were a stark warning. This warning gains significance ahead of…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Trump’s Threat to Annex Canada

In a shocking twist on international diplomacy, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. This startling proposition, accompanied by an unprecedented warning of potential use of force, has rattled the political landscape on both sides of the border. While this assertion has raised more eyebrows…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Should Delhi Women Trust Congress?

Congress, the party that has banked on so-called “freebies” to capture power in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, now appears to be eyeing Delhi. With the announcement of the “Pyari Didi Yojana,” promising Rs 2,500 per month to every woman, Congress hopes to woo the women’s electorate ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. But voters…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Modi Sets Stage for Electoral Battle

As state assembly elections loom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a blistering offensive against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), leveraging the inauguration of newly constructed flats for former slum dwellers as a platform to highlight governance failures under Arvind Kejriwal. Modi criticized AAP’s alleged deprivation of central health insurance schemes and accused the party…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Controversy Over Savarkar College Naming

The ongoing controversy over naming a college of Delhi University after Vinayak Damodar Savarkar has reignited age-old debates surrounding India’s freedom struggle and the legacies of its key figures. While some hail the Modi’ government’s move as a long-overdue recognition of a prominent freedom fighter, others argue against honouring Savarkar, accusing him of collaborating with…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Tensed US-China Relations Over Taiwan

In the ever-shifting geopolitical landscape, the Taiwan conflict has emerged as a critical flashpoint in US-China relations. With China’s assertive declaration that Taiwan is an “integral part” of its territory and its resolve to make this claim a reality, the stage is set for heightened tensions. This provocative stance comes just days before US President-elect…

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