Bihar’s Political Seasoning—Spicy, Scandalous, and Serious As Bihar marches toward its 2025 Assembly elections, the campaign trail has turned into a political theatre where barbs are sharper than promises. In a thunderous rally at Darbhanga, Union Home Minister Amit Shah pulled no punches, launching a fiery tirade against what he dubbed India’s “family-run politics.” His prime targets: Lalu Prasad…
Youth at the Heart of India’s Future India’s youth movement has reached a defining moment. The government’s flagship digital initiative, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), has crossed the milestone of 2 crore registrations, less than two years since its inception. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on National Unity Day, October 31, 2023, the platform reflects a…
A New Chapter in Public Sector Earnings India’s bureaucracy and defence services are on the brink of a major financial reset. With the Union Cabinet formally approving the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC), the countdown has begun for what could be the most significant revision of government pay and pensions in nearly…
A Quiet Feud Turns Public In a move that has sent ripples through India’s most influential corporate foundation, Mehli Mistry, long considered one of Ratan Tata’s closest confidants, has been voted off the board of Tata Trusts. His removal marks a decisive moment in the ongoing internal reshuffle of the trusts that control the ₹25 lakh…
A City Turns to the Skies On October 28, 2025, Delhi made history as it attempted something no Indian city had done before—triggering artificial rain to tackle its suffocating post-Diwali air pollution. The capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) had plunged into the “severe” category, forcing authorities to attempt a technological intervention rather than rely solely…
A Judicial Reality Check in the Age of AI In a powerful reminder of the limits of artificial intelligence in governance, the Bombay High Court has overturned an income tax assessment that was based on AI-generated but non-existent legal precedents. The ruling, in the case of KMG Wires Pvt. Ltd., exposes the growing danger of depending on…
A Lifeline in the Digital Age As India’s traditional media grapples with the relentless rise of digital platforms and shrinking ad revenues, the government has unveiled a comprehensive policy package aimed at revitalizing print, television, radio, and DTH sectors. This sweeping initiative—unprecedented in its scale—combines fiscal incentives, regulatory reform, and market restructuring. The intent is clear: to safeguard…
A Storm Brews Over Billions A storm is brewing in India’s financial and political corridors after The Washington Post published an explosive exposé alleging that the Union Finance Ministry nudged the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to channel a staggering $3.9 billion into the embattled Adani Group. The move, reportedly intended to restore market confidence, coincided…
A Fresh Push for Clean Electoral Rolls The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, popularly known as SIR 2.0, across 12 key states and union territories including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. This large-scale verification campaign aims to ensure accuracy…
A Brighter Economic Horizon India’s economic engine is gaining momentum, with growth projected to accelerate to 6.7% in FY 2025-26, surpassing earlier forecasts. According to a Reuters poll and upward revisions by the IMF, World Bank, and Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country is set to maintain its status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The…
