Special Reports
The Telangana government’s recent decision to suspend 39 Telangana State Special Police (TGSP) personnel and dismiss 10 others has sparked intense discussion. This action, aimed at reinforcing discipline within the force, also brings longstanding grievances to the forefront—issues that demand a thorough understanding and decisive action. Forty-two years ago, as SP of Kurnool with additional…
The latest diplomatic tensions between the United States and India underscore the complexities of modern international relations, particularly in a multi-polar world where emerging economies assert their own interests. The U.S., traditionally a global leader in foreign policy influence, has attempted to leverage its position against India on sensitive issues related to Khalistani separatism. However,…
Telangana’s young Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, has captured headlines with bold proclamations and ambitious promises, the most striking of which is his pledge to make the state a one-trillion-dollar economy. This declaration, however, comes amid a host of expensive schemes and fiscal challenges, raising serious questions about the feasibility of his vision. His promises,…
The Supreme Court of India is set to consider a plea for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is the screaming headline in some newspapers. Given the circumstances and prior assurances from the central government, one might reasonably ask: is this judicial intervention necessary? Or is this merely another instance of political…
The recent encounter in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has once again drawn sharp public attention to the issue of police encounters, reopening debates that often surface when such events occur. In this particular instance, a video released by the Uttar Pradesh police shows a wounded suspect confessing his involvement in a crime while pleading with the…
MS Shanker Recent events have sparked concern over whether foreign elements are conspiring to destabilize India joining hands with Indian opposition as well as other anti-national groups. From sabotages targeting Indian railways to threats against air travel, and calls from Canadian officials to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), there seems to be an emerging…
MP Rabindranath Telangana politics has once again made headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a shocking turn of events, Telangana Minister Konda Surekha’s inflammatory comments on the personal lives of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya have brought the spotlight back on the depths to which political rhetoric has sunk in the state. Her…
MP Rabindranath As a journalist who has devoted decades to the craft, my experience spans from my early days at Deccan Chronicle to my leadership role at a prominent regional news agency. Even now, well into my retirement, the socio-political landscape of our nation fills me with concern and frustration. At a time when I…
Swaranjit Sen The recent Badlapur encounter in Maharashtra, where a sexual predator was killed while in police custody, has sparked yet another political storm. According to the Thane crime branch, they were escorting Shinde from Taloja Central Jail for questioning related to a case filed against him by his estranged second wife at the Boisar…
Policing in India is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by shifting socio-political landscapes, rapid technological advancements, and evolving security threats. As a retired Director General of Police of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, I have witnessed the rise of these challenges firsthand, and I believe it is crucial to recognize both the opportunities and hurdles that today’s…
