Jaya Bachchan, a Samajwadi Party loyalist Rajya Sabha member for over a decade and a half, has once again demonstrated that party allegiance often trumps common sense. Her latest act? Crying foul over an alleged “contamination” of the sacred waters at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Now, while political grandstanding is nothing new,…
Sonia Gandhi, the 82-year-old Italian-born matriarch of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, has once again displayed the Congress party’s deeply ingrained elitism and disregard for India’s diverse fabric. Her uncharitable and uncharacteristic remarks against none other than the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, calling her ‘bechari’ (poor), ‘boring,’ and ‘tired,’ have ignited a firestorm of political debate….
The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aims to drive transformative reforms across six key sectors: taxation, financial services, power, urban development, mining, and regulatory frameworks. These strategic initiatives are designed to propel economic growth, enhance infrastructure, improve governance, and ensure sustainable development. Together, we aim to unlock India’s potential under the…
New Delhi: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal went to the Election Commission’s office here on Friday and furnished his reply to the poll body over its notice to him on his “poison mixed” in Yamuna water remark. Kejriwal was accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann. The former Delhi chief minister…
Ever since its crushing defeat in 2014, the Congress party has been caught in a spiral of confusion and missteps, seemingly unable to learn from its past mistakes. From bizarre statements by senior leaders to embarrassing public gaffes, the party appears to be struggling with both leadership and coherence. One of the most glaring instances…
The latest meeting between Alex Soros, son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, and Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, raises significant geopolitical concerns for India. The involvement of Soros-backed organizations in South Asian politics has long been viewed with suspicion, particularly given their track record of influencing democratic processes and destabilizing governments….
The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a grand congregation of faith, witnessed a tragic stampede despite extensive arrangements by the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at Sangam Ghat, resulting in 15 deaths and several injuries. Chaos erupted as an estimated 10 crore pilgrims…
Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to officially implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), marking a significant step towards creating a common legal framework for all citizens. While Goa has long followed a form of UCC inherited from Portuguese rule before India’s independence, Uttarakhand’s adoption of UCC is the first instance of implementation in…
As global geopolitics shift, Bangladesh finds itself in a precarious position—one we foresaw. I previously noted in these very columns that former President Donald Trump might turn up the heat on Bangladesh. Now, that prediction is becoming a reality. Recent developments highlight a troubling trajectory for the nation, sparking concerns over its economic and political…
After sixteen months of relentless conflict and destruction, a six-week, three-phase truce brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States is set to take effect. This agreement, which promises the release of Israeli hostages and immediate humanitarian aid for Palestinians, offers a glimmer of hope amid the devastation. Yet, the truce is fragile, not a…
