With the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Indian Parliament, a spotlight has turned to the broad powers held by Waqf Boards in administering Waqf properties across India. Historically, these properties, set aside for religious or charitable use, have been managed by Waqf Boards with minimal legal recourse available to the public for…
In a bold and timely statement, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud delivered a powerful message that addresses the escalating criticisms of the judiciary, particularly from the Opposition, led primarily by the Congress party. As I see it, no Chief Justice in recent memory has spoken so candidly and decisively in defense of the…
The political landscape of Andhra Pradesh is once again in the spotlight as Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s recent statements on two contentious issues — the Waqf Bill and the endorsement of the caste census — have sparked significant debate. With Naidu’s independent streak in full display, political observers are speculating whether his relationship with…
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan’s recent shift toward positioning himself as the ‘protector of Sanatan Dharma’ has sparked widespread interest and speculation. While some critics may dismiss it as a political maneuver, I believe it stems from a deeper, more personal conviction. In my view as an analyst, Kalyan’s emotional and straightforward nature sets him apart from…
The journey of A. Revanth Reddy, the current Chief Minister of Telangana, has been nothing short of a political spectacle. From his early days in the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to his current position as the state’s Congress leader, his trajectory reveals a man determined to ascend the political ladder, even at the cost of…
In today’s complex geopolitical climate, the invitation extended by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mediate peace talks with Ukraine signals a potential shift in the prolonged and devastating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This development is not just a diplomatic gesture—it is a reflection of Modi’s growing stature on…
Last night’s week-end debate on CNN News involving three of its editors—Rahul Shiv Shankar, Anand Narasimhan, and Jacob Zakka—delved into the complexities surrounding the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh amid recent unrest. The conversation, which exposed differing viewpoints, also underscored the broader discourse on religious persecution, regional politics, and media narratives. In this context,…
Pakistan, a nation once regarded as a strategic counterbalance in South Asia by global superpowers like the United States and China to check India’s rise, is now grappling with an unprecedented economic collapse that threatens its very existence. The country’s deepening crisis has sparked fears of potential disintegration as both internal and external pressures converge,…
I am rather tempted to write on this topic after seeing some surveys on Telengana elections, purportedly carried out by an unknown Bengaluru-based agency. It was time to nail these fakeries. The Congress party’s sweep of the Karnataka assembly polls, held a few months ago, was a fluke. The Congress rode to power not on…
As they say, there are no murders in politics, only suicides. Two major developments that surfaced in the Indian political arena, that too coming close to the Lok Sabha elections, aptly applies this adage. If a partner of the newly formed 28-party Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) has stirred a hornet’s nest with its…
