In a significant development, the US government has delayed the delivery of 31 MQ-9A Sea Guardian and Sky Guardian drones to India, demanding a “meaningful investigation” into the alleged conspiracy to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Pannun, a New York-based Khalistan activist facing terrorism accusations from India, holds dual US and Canadian citizenship. The proposed $3…

(A field report on the lives of fishermen in Odisha’s fishing hub at Balugaon) Balugaon, a small town in the Khordha district of Odisha has been its economic core for years now. The place has a humble occupancy of 3,735 families with a population size of 17,645(Census 2011). It is not difficult for any stranger…

In a recent development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has vehemently opposed the bail petition of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh, identifying him as a key conspirator in the infamous Delhi Liquor Scam. The ED alleges that Singh, along with co-conspirators, orchestrated a scheme involving a special purpose vehicle to launder the illicit proceeds generated…

Amid an ongoing money laundering investigation, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces the prospect of arrest, leading to speculation within his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Party about a contingency plan. Sources reveal that if Hemant Soren is apprehended, his wife, Kalpana Soren, may step into the role of Chief Minister, a claim reportedly made during a…