Opinion

Political funding’s hidden truths

The recent verdict by the Supreme Court of India on the Electoral Bonds Scheme has ignited a crucial debate on the transparency of political funding. Led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the five-judge Constitution Bench unanimously struck down the Union’s 2018 Electoral Bonds Scheme, citing it as a violation of voters’ right to information, a […]

India-EFTA trade pact: A game-changer in global economics

India’s recent trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries signifies a monumental leap in the nation’s foreign trade policy. After arduous negotiations spanning 16 years and 21 rounds of talks, the deal promises to slash tariffs and attract $100 billion in investments over the next 15 years. This landmark pact underscores India’s […]

Karnataka Congress legislator’s love for Pakistan, morally irresponsible

The recent statement by Congress MLA BK Hariprasad that Pakistan is not an enemy country for his party, but only for the BJP, is not only factually incorrect but also morally irresponsible and misguided. Hariprasad has shown a complete disregard for the history and reality of India-Pakistan relations, which have been marred by four wars, […]

India’s economic triumph is defying sceptics

India’s recent economic performance has once again demonstrated its resilience and dynamism, with a remarkable GDP growth of 8.4% in the October-December quarter of 2023-24, marking the highest growth rate in six quarters. This stellar achievement has firmly established India as the fastest-growing major economy globally, outpacing economic powerhouses like China, the US, and the […]

Baloch Liberation Army – Operation Dara-e-Bolan

On January 29th, at 9 pm, the city of Mach in Balochistan’s Bolan district reverberated with a powerful explosion, audible for several kilometres in surrounding areas. The series of explosions and gunfire persisted for the following two days. Within half an hour, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) spokesperson, Jeeyand Baloch, confirmed the attack, dubbing it “Operation […]