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If exit polls are to be believed—and rarely have they been this convergent—the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is headed for a decisive political realignment. The BJP and the Eknath Shinde–led Shiv Sena faction appear set to sweep Mumbai’s civic elections, potentially winning between 130 and 151 seats in the 227-member House. Such a mandate would…
If obstructing a court from hearing a petition filed by a constitutional investigative agency does not amount to contempt of the judiciary, then the phrase has lost all meaning. If an elected Chief Minister allegedly snatching official files during an ongoing money-laundering probe does not constitute an assault on the Constitution, then constitutional morality has…
Christmas Vandalism and the Modi Government’s Moral Collapse There is something profoundly disturbing—and morally indefensible—about Christians in India being forced to celebrate Christmas under fear. Reports of vandalism in several Indian states, which too governed by the BJP, are simply unacceptable. Organised mobs attacking Christmas trees, tearing them down, disrupting prayer meetings, and indulging in…
At a time when Indian politics is increasingly weighed down by entitlement, dynastic privilege, and ideological drift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again demonstrated why it claims—credibly—to be a party with a difference. The appointment of Bihar minister Nitin Nabin, just 45, as the BJP’s new Working President is not merely an organisational…
In an increasingly fractious world order, the United States has fired another salvo in its protectionist trade war, this time targeting India with a hefty 25% tariff on select exports, effective August 1. The intent is obvious — to coerce, to corner, and to compel India into making market concessions. But Washington is in for…
The crocodile tears are flowing. Statements are being issued. Hushed tones of sympathy are being spun into “grave concern for democracy.” But let’s not be fooled. The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar—citing health reasons—has sent the usual suspects into performative overdrive. The same Opposition leaders who mocked, vilified, and tried their best to…
In a move that defies logic, mocks national sentiment, and exposes dangerous double standards, the Indian government—through its Home Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs—has shockingly granted clearance to Pakistan’s national hockey team to participate in two major tournaments in India. The Asia Cup in Rajgir this August-September and the Junior Hockey World Cup…
In what increasingly resembles a tragicomic farce, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have stumbled into yet another international embarrassment—this time over a so-called ceasefire between Israel and Iran that exists only in his imagination. Trump’s announcement that both Israel and Iran had approached him to broker peace was met with incredulous silence from one…
In a stunning escalation that could redefine the geopolitical balance in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that American forces have joined Israel in launching coordinated strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. In a televised address, Trump praised the precision and success of the operation, hailing U.S. military leadership for executing what…
The devastating Air India crash that claimed the lives of 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, has left the nation reeling. But amid the sorrow, hard questions must be asked. One such question, raised boldly by Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami, points to a deeply unsettling possibility: was a Turkish connection…
