Friends Divided by a Line India and Nepal share an enduring relationship rooted in history, culture, trade, and open borders. Millions cross freely for work, family, or pilgrimage, and the two countries have often described their ties as that of “roti-beti” (bread and marriage). Yet, despite this closeness, their relationship has occasionally been strained by recurring territorial disagreements. The…
A Landmark Step in Digital Regulation Parliament has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, a significant piece of legislation designed to address one of India’s fastest-growing yet most controversial industries. By banning money-based online games and regulating the digital gaming ecosystem, the Bill aims to curb addiction, financial ruin, and misuse of funds—issues that have…
A Milestone for DRDO India achieved a major milestone on August 20 with the successful launch of its most advanced ballistic missile, Agni-5, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this nuclear-capable system strengthens India’s strategic arsenal and reinforces its standing as a credible regional power. The…
Why a New Law Now The Indian Parliament has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a landmark proposal that seeks to reshape the country’s vast online gaming industry. From prohibiting money-driven fantasy platforms to formally recognizing e-sports, the bill comes at a time when concerns over addiction, financial fraud, and national security are…
Strengthening Defence Through ‘Make in India’ In a landmark decision that underlines India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the government has cleared a ₹62,000-crore project to procure 97 indigenously built Tejas Mark 1A fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The move not only boosts the country’s military preparedness but also aligns with Prime Minister Narendra…
A Historic Legislative Shift In what could become one of the most consequential reforms in India’s political framework, the Centre is preparing to table three significant bills in Parliament on Wednesday. These bills collectively aim to create a mechanism for removing the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state or Union Territory ministers if they…
A Routine Meeting Turns Chaotic What was meant to be a routine public hearing at the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence spiraled into an unexpected incident this morning. Rekha Gupta, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was assaulted during a weekly Jan Sunwai session — an event designed to directly address citizens’ grievances. According to police and eyewitnesses, the…
A Contest Set for September As India heads toward the Vice-Presidential election scheduled on September 9, political attention has sharpened on what promises to be an intensive and closely contested race. While the ruling NDA has fielded its candidate, CP Radhakrishnan, the Opposition alliance — the INDIA bloc — has chosen a heavyweight in the form of Justice B. Sudershan…
A Swift Political Turn The vice-presidential election, scheduled for September 9, has suddenly shifted the political spotlight. What began as a routine constitutional exercise has quickly morphed into a strategic battleground between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition’s INDIA bloc. The NDA moved decisively by naming Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its nominee,…
A Political Flashpoint Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of “vote chori” has ignited a fresh storm in Indian politics, bringing the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) under intense scrutiny. The Congress leader, accusing the poll body of aiding the BJP through manipulated voter rolls, has triggered both legal and political debates. What might have begun as…
