The complexities of managing state finances in India have come to the forefront once again, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies at the Centre facing sharp criticism over their economic policies. On the one hand, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused Opposition-led state governments of financial mismanagement, particularly for their reliance…
The cremation of Abhaya’s body was rushed under intense pressure, so much so that it occurred before her mother could even reach the crematorium. Over ten days have passed, and the CBI continues to interrogate the sole suspect in the alleged gang rape of this young doctor, shockingly doing so within the confines of RG…
With the rise in terrorist activities along Indian borders and the Pakistan army’s active role in sending armed militants to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir, India has apparently made the right decision hold back its cricket team’s travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy scheduled for February/March next year. This decision is underscored by…
A major and a colonel of the Rashtriya Rifles and a deputy superintendent of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) police were martyred while fighting the Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in Anantnag earlier this week. However, our forces were quick to take revenge by killing two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists but the bizarre demand for holding talks with Pakistan has come…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally left New Delhi but not before facing the embarrassment of his lacklustre response to India’s concerns over the growing threats of Khalistanis to India’s interests in his country. He was to fly on Sunday after the G20 Summit but a mechanical snag grounded him for 48-hours. During his bilateral meeting…
As expected, the main Opposition Congress has come down heavily on its target, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for allegedly not allowing US President Joe Biden to interact with the media while he was in India for the G20 Summit. The attack by Congress came after Biden at a media meet in Vietnam said he raised…
The stunning success of the 18th G20 Summit under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have left an indelible mark on the world stage. India has used the Presidency judiciously to prove a point or two as an emerging global leader. The G20 Declaration of New Delhi Leaders is being hailed…
The newly-formed 28-party Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I..A.) bloc has reason to cheer for winning four out of seven seats across six states in byelections that were held last week. But, at the same time, the bad news, however, is for the I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s Left allies – Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and CPI…
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy seeking Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s permission to prosecute Chief Minister MK Stalin’s son and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for calling to eradicate Sanatan Dharma stirred a debate. Swamy enjoys the people’s confidence as he even prosecuted All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader late J…
With the two-day G20 Summit scheduled to begin on Saturday, the question that is being asked: ”Can there be a joint statement that has the consensus of all the members”? While the optimists feel by and large the G20 members have already reached a consensus on various subjects at the ministerial-level meetings, the pessimists, however,…
