The dismal display by Rohit Sharma’s Indian Test team against New Zealand raises an unsettling question: has India, a former powerhouse in Test cricket, lost its competitive edge? This defeat at home — including the consecutive Test losses across Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai — highlights a troubling trend of inconsistency that has been increasingly evident…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been facing a perfect storm of political and diplomatic challenges, and his recent decisions seem to be adding fuel to an already tense situation with India. His refusal to attend Diwali celebrations this year drew attention, but he decided to include India on a list of nations allegedly posing…
As the U.S. presidential election looms, speculation grows over the geopolitical shifts that could follow a potential victory for Republican candidate Donald Trump. With polls hinting at a slim lead for Trump, observers are asking how a Republican administration might reconfigure American foreign policy and impact its relations in Asia and beyond. In contrast to…
As the Maharashtra state elections loom, Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress, has urged his party’s Maharashtra unit to exercise caution in their campaign promises. He advised them to avoid making commitments that could strain the state’s budget, citing the importance of responsible governance amid increasing voter demands. Kharge’s cautionary note reflects the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for unity on the anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first deputy prime minister, has provoked a strong reaction from the opposition bloc, Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), led by the Congress. The event, honouring Patel’s role in uniting India’s princely states, highlights the contrasting political narratives between the…
In the face of recent criticisms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, India’s remarkable emergence as Europe’s top refined fuel supplier highlights the effectiveness of the current government’s bold and pragmatic approach. Critics who claim Modi’s foreign policy lacks depth or direction now face compelling evidence to the contrary, as India leverages its position…
The ban on crackers bursting during Diwali by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) yet again ignited a spirited debate about religious equity in India’s policies on festivals. Critics argue that, while Diwali faces stringent curbs ostensibly due to pollution concerns, similar restrictions are notably absent from other religious celebrations. A glaring example often cited is…
As Maharashtra braces for its November 20 assembly elections, the BJP faces a critical test that demands decisive action and an honest self-assessment. The ruling “Mahayuthi” alliance, which BJP leads alongside Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction, now carries the added weight of Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)—a partner whose controversial moves have put the…
In a recent controversy, senior citizens in West Bengal and Delhi find themselves denied access to the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, which the Indian government designed to provide a critical healthcare safety net. Ayushman Bharat offers up to Rs 5 lakh in health coverage per individual, particularly benefiting the elderly who often face health challenges…
With Pentagon confirmations of North Korean troops joining Russian forces in the ongoing Ukraine war, the conflict is escalating in troubling ways. Reports suggest that up to 10,000 elite North Korean forces, the “Storm Corps,” are either en route to or already embedded with Russian troops, with at least 3,000 confirmed to be in training…
