India recently observed the 75th anniversary of its Constitution Day. It was an occasion to celebrate the robustness of our Constitution which ensures a slew of fundamental rights to all citizens of the country. It was also an occasion to bear in mi....
February 12, 2025, marked an important shift in the activities of the M23 rebels. The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) turned grim after the M23 rebels resumed their offensive against Congolese government forces just two days after....
One may or may not agree with the Trump Administration’s decision to effectively handcuff the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). But the allegations against USAID for serving all sorts of ‘liberal’ causes in the guise o....
President Trump’s unorthodox policies and announcements have made the global situation highly intricate and uncertain. With the imposition of unilateral tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, the prospect of a severe global trade war has become ....
Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House was not entirely unexpected. If anything, it was much in line with the political trends the world witnessed in 2024, a bulk of which were marked by upheavals and change of guard. But while change is, in....
The Union Budget for FY 2025-26 reflects the government’s commitment to continuity, incremental reforms, and fiscal prudence. With a focus on tax relief, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology, the budget aims to drive economic growth while ....
A trial court’s verdict in Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital rape-murder case has once again brought to the fore the concept of ‘rarest of rare’. The court sentenced the convict to a life term instead of giving the death sentence that the Central Bur....
The global situation is likely to become even more uncertain and complex as President Trump begins to unfold and implement his radical policies. His repeated threats during the campaign for about the imposition of tariffs on imports from China and ot....
India’s diplomatic skills will be tested in considerable measure this new year, in the neighbourhood and far, as well. The test gains even greater importance because it has consequences for the country’s security as well. While Prime Minister Nar....