SIR: A Routine Revision or a Political Flashpoint? The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, a standard exercise by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to clean and update electoral rolls, has triggered political ripples in Bihar. Designed to ensure that only eligible voters are listed, SIR often becomes a contentious issue—particularly in…
A Diplomatic Balancing Act: Why These Visits Matter India’s growing influence on the global stage is being strategically consolidated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives from July 23 to 26. The tour reflects New Delhi’s commitment to nurturing vital bilateral relationships—one with a major global power undergoing geopolitical…
How Pakistan Always Cries in the UN At nearly every global forum, especially at the United Nations, Pakistan has made it a ritual to raise accusations against India—be it about Kashmir, water-sharing treaties, or broader regional peace issues. Despite consistently being seen by many nations as lacking credibility, Islamabad continues to frame itself as a…
A New Era of Aerial Firepower for Indian Army In a strategic milestone for India’s defence modernization, the Indian Army on Monday received the first batch of three Apache AH-64E helicopters from the United States, marking a historic step toward enhancing its aerial strike and reconnaissance capabilities. The choppers arrived at Hindon airbase aboard a massive Antonov…
A Land Rich in Resources Odisha, one of India’s most mineral-rich states, holds a strategic position in the country’s economic map with abundant reserves of iron ore, coal, bauxite, manganese, and chromite. Its mining sector has long been the backbone of the state’s revenue generation and industrial development. With over 75% of its non-tax revenue…
A Legacy Questioned The recent exclusion of the Paika Rebellion of 1817 from the NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook has sparked a major political and cultural row. The Paika Bidroha, often regarded as a significant episode in India’s anti-colonial struggle, particularly in Odisha’s historical narrative, has been labeled by critics as a glaring…
The Rise of Reliance Communications and Its Promoter Once hailed as one of India’s most influential industrialists, Anil Ambani — younger brother to billionaire Mukesh Ambani — carved out his legacy through the Reliance Group, with Reliance Communications (RCom) at its heart. Launched as a pioneering telecom company, RCom was once among India’s leading telecom…
A Trailblazer in Global Economics Gita Gopinath, one of the world’s most influential economists, is preparing to step down from her role as the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this August. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter at the global financial institution, where she made history as…
A Political Journey Etched in Constitutional Fidelity Jagdeep Dhankhar’s political life has spanned over three decades — a journey marked by adaptability, legal acumen, and quiet ambition. From his early days as a Member of Parliament and minister in the Chandra Shekhar government to his tenure as Governor of West Bengal and later, as the…
A Nation in Shock In a harrowing incident that has plunged Bangladesh into mourning, a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon. The crash killed at least 19 people, including 16 children, two teachers, and the pilot, Flight Lieutenant Mohammed Toukir Islam. Over 70…
