For all the bombast of the Narendra Modi government on national security and internal law and order, the situation in West Bengal today stands as a glaring indictment of its ineffectiveness. For the past several days, districts like Murshidabad have seen unabated violence over protests against the Waqf Act 2025 — a law duly passed…
When Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari speaks about infrastructure, it isn’t rhetoric—it’s backed by bold vision, massive execution, and measurable results. His latest announcement of a ₹10 lakh crore investment plan to rewire India’s highways and uplift Northeast road infrastructure to match American standards is not just another headline. It is…
In a move thick with political calculation and quiet compromise, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally sealed its alliance with the AIADMK ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This development was not just about a change in the state BJP leadership — it marked a strategic shift, a message loud and clear…
It was supposed to be “reciprocal.” Levelling the global playing field, President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against more than 70 nations last week with his trademark chest-thumping. But just as markets began their freefall and trading partners panicked, Trump suddenly reversed course—except when it came to one country: China. The tariffs were paused. But…
In a move that sent ripples across the strategic circles of South Asia, the Modi government has greenlit a massive ₹63,000 crore deal to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy. These French-made multi-role aircraft, customized for carrier-based operations, are set to be deployed on India’s flagship aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. The…
Another day, another myth busted. This time, it’s the Opposition’s favourite punching bag: “berozgari”, or unemployment. For years now, the Congress and its allies have harped on about joblessness under the Modi government, but facts — those pesky little things — have once again exposed their bluff. The latest blow to this manufactured narrative comes…
The recent imposition of sweeping tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, triggering significant downturns across major indices and sparking fears of an impending global recession. These protectionist measures have not only strained international trade relations but have also exposed the fragility of the interconnected global economy. In the…
Nearly a year after ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, the state remains a smouldering battlefield—its towns divided, its people displaced, and its government nowhere to be found. And while the Modi government finally imposed President’s Rule in February 2024, it has proven to be as useful as a bandage on a bullet wound. The truth…
Bangladesh’s so-called “chief advisor,” Muhammad Younus, is playing a reckless and dangerous game — one that threatens to unravel decades of hard-won stability in South Asia. His recent flirtations with China and provocative overtures to Pakistan’s ISI chief are not mere diplomatic lapses. They are calculated moves aimed directly at New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra…
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again shaken up global trade dynamics by formally announcing a series of reciprocal tariffs. His policy is clear: if a country imposes high tariffs on American goods, the U.S. will respond in kind. However, in the case of India, Trump has shown restraint—choosing to impose a 26% tariff, merely…
