The creation of the Hyderabad Disaster Relief and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) was ostensibly driven by a noble cause—to safeguard the 1,500 lakes and water bodies in Telangana, primarily in Greater Hyderabad. This mission, on the surface, seems vital and commendable, especially given the alarming 61% reduction in water bodies over the past 45 years….
The recent actions of the Congress party, marked by nationwide protests demanding the resignation of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman Madhabi Puri Buch, following allegations from Hindenburg Research, expose a deeper duplicity and palpable frustration within the party. These protests, driven by claims that the SEBI chief has a conflict of…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi approaches his 75th birthday, a media frenzy, possibly fuelled by political biases, has ignited debates on who might succeed him, given that Modi has often set 75 as the age for retirement in his party. It’s a fact that Modi has enforced this retirement benchmark within his ranks, often relegating…
As the poll dates for Jammu and Kashmir announced, the political discourse has once again shifted towards the contentious issue of Article 370. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, has reiterated his party’s commitment to restoring Article 370 and 35A if elected. This stance is clearly aimed at garnering support from the majority Muslim…
India’s highest court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has delivered a scathing indictment of the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government. The three-member bench highlighted the government’s catastrophic failure to protect the life of a 31-year-old junior doctor, referred to as Abhaya (not her real name). The court lambasted the administration not just for its…
The latest developments surrounding former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren have sparked considerable political speculation, with some interpreting his move to float a new party as part of a larger Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strategy. Soren, who has long been a significant figure in Jharkhand’s political landscape, reportedly felt deeply insulted by his own party,…
As the nation grapples with the horror of a junior doctor’s alleged rape and murder at RR Kar Medical College in Kolkata, the Congress and Opposition parties have shifted the focus to a different controversy. Instead of rallying around the tragedy, they’ve stirred up a debate over a Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) advertisement that…
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns regarding the West Bengal government’s failure to protect the life of a junior doctor and the subsequent attempts to destroy crucial evidence. The court has criticized the state for its delay in filing an FIR and for denying the parents timely access to their daughter’s body. However, the…
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…
