Columnist-M.S.Shanker

SC’s Madrasa Verdict Safeguards Educational Equity

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, is a landmark ruling for educational equity in India. This verdict protects the rights of approximately 1.7 million students in Uttar Pradesh’s 16,000 madrasas, providing them relief and a pathway to pursue both religious and secular education under a legally…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

J&K’s Article 370 Push: Symbolic or Strategic?

The National Conference (NC) government in Jammu and Kashmir, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Monday passed a resolution in the assembly urging the central government to reconsider its revocation of Article 370. This development came alongside Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s statement emphasizing the popular demand for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood….

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

India’s Test Collapse: A Call for Urgent Reflection

The dismal display by Rohit Sharma’s Indian Test team against New Zealand raises an unsettling question: has India, a former powerhouse in Test cricket, lost its competitive edge? This defeat at home — including the consecutive Test losses across Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai — highlights a troubling trend of inconsistency that has been increasingly evident…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Will Trump’s Victory Reshape Global Geopolitics?

As the U.S. presidential election looms, speculation grows over the geopolitical shifts that could follow a potential victory for Republican candidate Donald Trump. With polls hinting at a slim lead for Trump, observers are asking how a Republican administration might reconfigure American foreign policy and impact its relations in Asia and beyond. In contrast to…

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Kharge Warns Congress – Be Realistic

As the Maharashtra state elections loom, Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress, has urged his party’s Maharashtra unit to exercise caution in their campaign promises. He advised them to avoid making commitments that could strain the state’s budget, citing the importance of responsible governance amid increasing voter demands. Kharge’s cautionary note reflects the…

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Why Opposition is Rattled by Modi’s Unity Call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for unity on the anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first deputy prime minister, has provoked a strong reaction from the opposition bloc, Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), led by the Congress. The event, honouring Patel’s role in uniting India’s princely states, highlights the contrasting political narratives between the…

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India Surpasses Saudi in EU Fuel Exports

In the face of recent criticisms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, India’s remarkable emergence as Europe’s top refined fuel supplier highlights the effectiveness of the current government’s bold and pragmatic approach. Critics who claim Modi’s foreign policy lacks depth or direction now face compelling evidence to the contrary, as India leverages its position…

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