The Curious Case of Sharmistha Panoli: She Is a Symptom, Not the Disease
On June 2, 2025, the arrest of Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer, by the Kolkata Police has ignited a firestorm of debate across India. Panoli, who hails from Kolkata’s Anandapur Police Station area but was arrested in Gurugram, Haryana, found herself in the eye of a communal and political storm […]
CDS Admission on Fighter Jet Losses Triggers Row Over Defence Preparedness
New Delhi: 2 June, 2025; The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has stirred controversy by openly acknowledging significant losses of Indian fighter jets in recent years. His admission has sparked a renewed debate over the Modi government’s handling of defence procurement policies and long-term military preparedness. General Chauhan’s remarks have reignited concerns […]
POLITICAL STORM OVER MODI’S GUJARAT TRIP
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to his home state of Gujarat has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress party and sparked a wider political debate, as the country grapples with rising security challenges along its borders. At a time when national attention is focused on defence preparedness and diplomatic positioning, the […]
SC NOTICE ON CHALLENGE TO 1995 WAQF ACT
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government and all state governments on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih tagged the fresh […]
STORM MAY BREW IN CONGRESS AFTER SHASHI THROOR’S RETURN FROM OUTREACH MISSION
NEW DELHI: While tension on the India-Pak border appears momentarily static, a political storm is brewing within the Congress party over Shashi Tharoor’s prompt acceptance of the Modi government’s invitation to lead an outreach mission. The move has triggered speculation about Tharoor’s future within the party, particularly in Kerala and Delhi, with murmurs suggesting a […]
MODI HAVE AN EYE IN BIHAR POLLS WITH OPERATION SINDOOR
NEW DELHI: The Modi government’s aggressive attempt to leverage the recent military action termed ‘Operation Sindur’ for electoral gains has sparked intense political controversy, with opposition parties accusing the BJP of politicizing national security for votes. The move appears to have backfired, as senior leaders across non-BJP parties have begun closing ranks to counter the […]
UK WORKING WITH US FOR INDIA-PAK PEACE, GOVT CLAIMS NO FOREIGN HAND IN TALKS
From Our Bureau NEW DELHI: 18 May2025, In yet another confirmation of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire claim, British foreign minister David Lammy has said that the UK is working with the US to ensure “an enduring ceasefire”, “dialogue” and “confidence-building measures” between India and Pakistan, and urged “all sides” to meet their obligations under […]
NCP MERGER TALKS FACE ROADBLOCK
From Our Bureau NEW DELHI: The proposed merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra — one led by veteran leader Sharad Pawar and the other by his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar — is facing significant challenges as deep-rooted tensions resurface. Despite backchannel negotiations between the Pawar’s, […]
INDIAN AIR FORCE NEEDS STRENGTHENING TO COUNTER CHINA-PAKISTAN NEXUS
NEW DELHI, 15 May 2025: In the wake of rising regional tensions and shifting global power dynamics, India’s foreign policy and strategic framework demand a comprehensive reassessment. With increasing security threats in its neighborhood and the growing influence of China and Pakistan, India faces a critical moment to recalibrate its defence and diplomatic posture. One […]
CONG PRESIDENT SEEKS ALL-PARTY MEETING ON CASTE CENSUS
NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the government to have a dialogue with all political parties on caste-census, even as he urged the Modi Government to follow the Telangana model of caste survey for the national census. He also asked the PM not to “conceal anything” in […]
