A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has sentenced a key accused in a Hizbul Mujahideen terror conspiracy case to life imprisonment. The convict was found guilty of conspiring to establish a module of the banned outfit in Assam between 2017 and 2018. Hizbul Mujahideen Conspiracy: Life Imprisonment Handed Down Kamruj Zaman, also known as … Read more
Union minister Ramdas Athawale expressed his disappointment Tuesday regarding his party RPI(A)’s exclusion from the Mahayuti seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, calling it a “betrayal of trust.” Despite this, Athawale stated his party will contest 38 seats and continue to support the BJP and Shiv Sena in other constituencies. RPI(A) … Read more
New Delhi – The Indian government on Monday approved a series of defence procurements totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore (roughly $9.5 billion USD) aimed at bolstering the capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The approvals, granted by the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cover a wide range of systems … Read more
India’s Governance Reboot: From Pragati to Predictive Policing and the End of ‘Firefighting’ A staggering 48% of India’s districts are considered affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), a figure that, while declining, underscores the persistent need for proactive governance. But the recent National Conference of Chief Secretaries, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, reveals a strategy … Read more
India’s Urban Demolition Wave: A Forewarning of Displacement and the Future of Housing Rights Over 20 million Indians currently live in slums, representing roughly 17% of the urban population. Recent demolitions in Bengaluru, impacting hundreds of homes in areas like Kogilu Layout, aren’t isolated incidents. They are symptomatic of a growing trend – a wave … Read more
India’s Solar Waste Crisis: A Looming Environmental and Economic Challenge By 2030, India is projected to have 300 gigawatts of installed solar capacity. But a less discussed consequence of this ambitious growth is the impending surge in solar panel waste – a problem poised to become one of the nation’s most significant environmental and economic … Read more
A staggering 68% of Indian voters under 35 now actively seek political information from sources *outside* traditional media, according to a recent survey by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. This shift in information consumption is dramatically altering the landscape of political debate, and Rahul Gandhi’s recent trip to Germany – and the … Read more
A staggering 36% increase in reported terrorist incidents globally in the last five years underscores a critical shift: traditional reactive counter-terrorism strategies are proving insufficient. India’s recent push, spearheaded by Home Minister Amit Shah, to create an “impenetrable grid” and adopt a “360-degree” approach to security isn’t simply a national initiative; it’s a potential blueprint … Read more
The Reverse Brain Drain: How Rising US Costs Are Fueling a Global Healthcare & Lifestyle Shift A staggering $600 mobile bill. That was the initial shock for an NRI returning to India after eight years in New York, a detail that quickly went viral. But the anecdote, amplified by similar stories of exorbitant US expenses … Read more
India Voices Concerns Over US H-1B Visa Interview Cancellations February 29, 2024 New Delhi – India has formally expressed its concerns to the United States government regarding the sudden and widespread cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews for a substantial number of Indian applicants. The abrupt postponements, attributed to enhanced social media vetting procedures by … Read more