The Centre is preparing to initiate removal proceedings against Justice Anil Varma of the Rajasthan High Court during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, which has been extended by a week to clear crucial legislative and administrative business. This move, rare in independent India’s judicial history, has sparked intense political debate, legal scrutiny, and institutional…
Tensions have escalated between West Bengal and Odisha after Bengal Chief Secretary B P Gopalika raised serious concerns over the alleged “harassment” of Bengali migrant workers residing and working in Odisha. The issue was formally highlighted through an official communication sent to the Odisha government, urging immediate intervention to protect migrant rights and prevent inter-state…
India’s sugar industry has recorded an unprecedented growth milestone, crossing the Rs 1.3 lakh crore mark in annual turnover. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi said this landmark demonstrates the sector’s powerful role in catalysing rural prosperity, enhancing farm incomes, and securing India’s energy future via ethanol blending. Sugar Industry’s…
In the backdrop of intensifying global trade tensions, India finds itself at a critical juncture in dealing with the United States under former President Donald Trump’s assertive economic policies. As Trump eyes a potential political comeback, his trade policy stance remains focused on extracting concessions from allies to bolster American manufacturing and jobs. This approach…
In a decisive move to enhance national security capabilities, India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved military procurements worth ₹1.3 lakh crore, paving the way for indigenous acquisition of advanced surface-to-air missiles, infantry combat vehicles, and critical equipment to strengthen the country’s land and air defence readiness. Key Approvals: Strengthening India’s Defence Muscle The approvals,…
In a significant political development in West Bengal, Samik Bhattacharya has been elected as the new president of the BJP’s West Bengal unit unopposed, marking a crucial organisational shift ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The announcement was made on Tuesday after the party’s organisational election process concluded with Bhattacharya emerging as the sole candidate…
India’s relationship with Trinidad and Tobago is a unique blend of deep historical ties and forward-looking strategic ambitions. While people-to-people connections remain at the core, driven by the large Indian diaspora, contemporary bilateral engagement is expanding into trade, energy security, multilateral cooperation, and cultural diplomacy. Historical Foundations of India-Trinidad and Tobago Relations Contemporary Strategic Importance…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s commitment to Ghana’s economic and social development, describing India as “not just a partner but a co-traveller” in Ghana’s growth journey. Addressing a joint press conference with President John Mahama during his historic visit to Accra, PM Modi emphasised deepening ties in trade, digital transformation, energy, health, and…
The Andhra Pradesh government’s ambitious Rs 82,000-crore Godavari water diversion project, designed to address the state’s long-term irrigation and drinking water needs, has hit a major environmental hurdle. The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has raised multiple concerns over ecological, forest, and rehabilitation impacts, delaying…
A high-level delegation from the World Bank visited Haryana on Tuesday to inspect the ambitious Saraswati river revival project and associated groundwater recharge systems being developed by the state government. The team reviewed technical, environmental, and socio-economic aspects of the ongoing initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the ancient river and addressing the water scarcity challenges in…
