EC IGNORES SUPREME COURT ADVICE ON BIHAR VOTER ROLLS REVISION
NEW DELHI: Even 24 hours after the Supreme Court of India strongly advised the Election Commission (EC) to allow Aadhaar cards, voter ID, and ration cards as valid proofs of identity during the ongoing electoral roll revision in Bihar, there has been no official response or change in practice from the commission. Despite the […]
NATIONWIDE STRIKE, BIHAR BANDH, AND RISING DISSENT: INDIA BLOC UNITES AGAINST ANTI-LABOUR LAWS AND VOTER ROLL REVISION
New Delhi- A storm of dissent swept across India on Wednesday as trade unions, workers’ organizations, and opposition parties under the INDIA alliance staged coordinated nationwide protests against the Modi government’s contentious labour policies and the ongoing electoral roll revision, particularly in Bihar. The culmination of these protests—marked by a successful Bihar Bandh—has drawn significant […]
SC MAY QUESTION EC ON SPECIAL BIHAR VOTER REVISION ON JULY 10
NEW DELHI: The controversial mega revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked a political storm, placing the BJP-JDU-led NDA alliance on the defensive just 2 months ahead of the crucial state assembly elections process. At the center of the controversy is Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whose abrupt and one-sided decision to initiate […]
UDDHAV- RAJ THACKERAY REUNITE SENDING NEW SIGNAL OF POLITICAL REFIX
NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated reunion of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray—scions of the Shiv Sena’s founding family—has set Maharashtra’s political landscape abuzz, raising both hope and apprehension. On Saturday in Mumbai the unification of both factions of old shivsena have sent strong symbolic ripples across the state, the Congress party’s conspicuous absence from the event […]
BIHAR FIRST : IS EC’S VOTER ROLL DRIVE A TRIAL RUN AGAINST MAMATA ?
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has sparked a fierce national political storm. While officially presented as a routine exercise to cleanse and update the voter list, many in the opposition view it as a calculated political manoeuvre—possibly a dry run to challenge West Bengal Chief […]
Tensions Simmer Between RSS and Modi-Shah Duo as BJP Names New State Chiefs
New Delhi: A fresh bout of friction appears to be intensifying within the Sangh Parivar, as top leadership of the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) reportedly expressed displeasure with the Modi-Shah duo over the selection process of new state BJP presidents. The discord has surfaced at a particularly sensitive juncture, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
Emergency Then, Emergency Now: A Tale of Two Democratic Crises
In Indian political memory, few events evoke such stark fear and regret as the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi between June 1975 and March 1977. This 21 Months period is rightly considered a dark chapter in India’s democratic history—a time when civil liberties were curtailed, opposition leaders jailed, press freedoms suspended, and authoritarianism […]
INDIA’S SILENCE EXPOSES FOREIGN POLICY SHIFT
NEW DELHI: As the world grapples with escalating geopolitical tensions—ranging from the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war to the fast-spreading Iran-Israel conflict—India’s in foreign policy posture has drawn growing criticism for what some observers call “strategic silence.” While global powers like the United States, China, the European Union, and Russia have openly taken sides or articulated their […]
DID PAKISTAN HELPED US BY SPYING ON IRAN
TRUMP’S LUNCH WITH PAK ARMY CHIEF SPARKS GLOBAL CONTROVERSY NEW DELHI: A private luncheon hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has triggered a wave of international controversy, raising questions about Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and the broader implications for regional stability. The informal event, held […]
INDIA TO STRATEGICALLY BUILD OVER 100 CRUDE OIL TANKERS
NEW DELHI: In a landmark move aimed at strengthening India’s maritime autonomy and bolstering the domestic shipbuilding sector, government plans an ₹85,000 crore (approximately $10 billion) order to build over 100 crude oil tankers within the country. Touted as a key initiative under the ‘Make in India’ program, the mega order is not just a […]
