A Legacy Newspaper, A Political Storm Once a symbol of India’s fight for freedom, the National Herald has today become the centrepiece of one of the most controversial legal and political battles in the country. Established in 1938 by Jawaharlal Nehru and other stalwarts of the Indian freedom movement, the newspaper was meant to be…
The UPSC Dream and the Journey of a Thousand Miles Every year, lakhs of aspirants across India dedicate themselves to one of the country’s most challenging and prestigious examinations—the Civil Services Examination (CSE), conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Known as the gateway to India’s top administrative, diplomatic, and law enforcement services, cracking…
Trade Tensions, Turbulence—and an Opportunity The geopolitical chessboard has shifted once again—and this time, the ripples are being felt in the skies. As the US and China escalate their ongoing tariff war, collateral damage is being rechannelled into opportunity for others. One such beneficiary appears to be Air India, which is now eyeing Boeing jets…
A History of Controversy and Caution Yoga guru and Patanjali Ayurved founder Baba Ramdev is no stranger to controversy. From making ambitious medicinal claims during the COVID-19 pandemic to launching aggressive marketing campaigns against pharmaceutical companies, he has frequently clashed with medical associations, regulatory bodies, and, more recently, the judiciary. Now, Ramdev finds himself in…
A Market in Recovery Mode After weathering a storm of volatility, sharp corrections, and global economic jitters, the Indian stock market is staging a strong recovery. In what many are calling a “comeback rally,” benchmark indices surged on Monday, April 21, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session. The rally was led by banking and…
A Shocking Fall from Grace In a case that has left Karnataka’s police and political circles stunned, retired Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash was found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout on Sunday. The 68-year-old former top cop, who once commanded the state’s police force, is believed to have been killed…
A Region Long Affected by Insurgency Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, nestled deep in the Bastar region, has long been a hotbed for Naxalite insurgency—a decades-old conflict born out of tribal displacement, land disputes, and socio-economic neglect. For years, the region has witnessed violent confrontations between Maoist cadres and Indian security forces. However, in recent years, sustained…
Unrest in Murshidabad Sparks Cross-Border Reaction Violence erupted over the weekend in several areas of West Bengal’s Murshidabad district—namely Suti, Dhuliyan, Samserganj, and Jangipur—following protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The unrest reportedly led to the death of at least three people and left hundreds displaced, prompting the deployment of central paramilitary forces and the…
Trade Tensions and New Tech Horizons The global trade landscape has been anything but stable in recent years, largely shaped by US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff war with China. While the aim was to protect American manufacturing, the unintended consequence was the redirection of global supply chains, opening new avenues for nations like India. Amid…
A Major Arrest in the Global Hunt for Terror Operatives In a significant breakthrough in India’s fight against transnational terrorism, Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a fugitive gangster and alleged terrorist with deep links to Pakistan-based militant networks, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and US Immigration Enforcement in Sacramento, California. Singh’s…
