As Jammu and Kashmir approaches a pivotal election, a new controversy has arisen that poses critical questions about the role of Congress and National Conference (NC) in India’s geopolitical landscape. Pakistan’s indirect endorsement of these parties—voiced by their Defence Minister Kwaja Asif —has fuelled concerns over their alignment with foreign interests, particularly with Pakistan, a…
Former US President Donald Trump’s proposal to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi’s visit to the United States for the upcoming QUAD meeting has sparked significant debate. Trump’s announcement, coming at a time when he is the Republican Party’s presidential nominee for the 2024 election, raises questions about the appropriateness and timing of…
The Union Cabinet’s clearance of the committee report, led by former President Ramnath Kovind on Wednesday to explore the implementation of the One Nation, One Poll (ONOP) Bill marks a significant shift in India’s electoral landscape. The concept, which advocates for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, has been a subject of…
Awards, whether global accolades like the Nobel Peace Prize or national recognitions like India’s Bharat Ratna, have always attracted controversy. The recent uproar surrounding the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) is no exception. Some media outlets, with questionable credibility, have alleged that the government led by Narendra Modi excluded three eminent scientists from the awards list…
Arvind Kejriwal, a man who once proudly proclaimed himself an anarchist, has once again dipped into his bag of political theatrics with his latest resignation. Tuesday’s announcement, proposing the fiery Atishi “Marlena” Singh as his successor, reeks of strategy rather than sacrifice. This calculated move, designed to evoke sympathy and reset public opinion, is neither…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, made condemnable remarks on the social media platform X, while maintaining a stoic silence on the treatment of Muslims in China. His allegations that Muslims in India are unsafe are far from the truth and blatantly false. His comments are both unwarranted and provocative, raising questions not only about…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 74, speculation is growing over whether he will follow through on a supposed promise to retire by the age of 75. The debate has gained traction, fuelled by both his political opponents and the shifting dynamics within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister and a…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, known for his dramatic political maneuvers, has once again grabbed the headlines with his announcement on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours. Kejriwal claims this move is based on his desire to seek a fresh mandate and “prove a point or two.” However, a closer look at the…
India, a nation that proudly claims to be the largest democracy in the world, is witnessing a disturbing rise in intolerance. Recent incidents in Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, where Ganesh processions were attacked, raise critical questions about the state of communal harmony in the country. These events aren’t just isolated acts of hooliganism; they point…
The Telangana High Court’s recent directive to the state Legislative Assembly Speaker to expedite hearings on disqualification pleas filed against defected MLAs is a welcome move. This decision, led by a three-member bench headed by Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy, was born out of the assembly’s silence on disqualification petitions involving three BRS MLAs who defected…
