Opinion

INDIA Alliance continues to fall in BJP traps

18 Dec 2023 08:27 AM IST

A big question mark has arisen over the future of the INDIA alliance following the massive defeat of the Congress in the Assembly polls to three States, which has also served as big boost for the BJP, ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary elections. The problem with the Congress, which is

Insurance for assistive technology and person’s disability

16 Dec 2023 12:41 PM IST

‘Nothing about us, without us’ is a vision that has been echoed by the disabled community, however it’s time now for ‘Nothing Without Us’. The winds of change have begun blowing and some good things about us are happening along with us! Two recent major headway on personal counts –

US prosecutors allege Indian connection in pro-Khalistani’s assassination attempt

16 Dec 2023 08:57 AM IST

There have been accusations by US prosecutors backed up the FBI that Indian officials were involved in trying to get a pro-Khalistan, separatist extremist assassinated. It is extremely unfriendly especially with an Indian government that puts a premium on having good relations on security with Washington, On FBI charges, it is

Sukhbir apologizes for mistakes, seeks to revive Akali Dal

16 Dec 2023 08:49 AM IST

In an obvious attempt to revive the sagging fortunes of the Shiromani Akali Dal, its president, Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday asked for atonement for mistakes, committed knowingly or unknowingly, during his party’s regime. He publicly apologized for the incidents of sacrilege towards the end of the government’s tenure and

A case of double standards: The American pot and the Indian kettle

15 Dec 2023 09:21 AM IST

Extrajudicial killings are reprehensible no matter if they are carried out by the Americans, the Russians, Israel or India and whether they are carried out domestically or overseas. Leaving that issue aside, it’s worth taking a closer look at recent allegations made by the US government on a so-called plan

Sporadic victories should have been the real concern for the Congress

15 Dec 2023 09:19 AM IST

There is a perceptible difference between a state party and a national party. When a state party loses power in the state, it is almost half dead until it regains power. If that state party wins sizable seats in their state in parliament elections, it regains its momentum. If it

Pakistan may renew mischief on Kashmir after SC verdict on Article 370

15 Dec 2023 09:17 AM IST

Both China and its all-weather friend Pakistan are unhappy with the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the Indian government’s decision of abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has said that the verdict won’t impact Beijing’s stance that the “western section of the China-India

Defeat sparks challenges for Congress within I.N.D.I.A alliance

14 Dec 2023 08:36 AM IST

Following an unexpected and humiliating defeat in the Hindi heartland states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the Congress is facing a stiff challenge from within the INDIA alliance. There is no indication whether, in less than six months to go, INDIA alliance would announce its prime ministerial face or

Strategic sovereignty safeguarding our critical mineral sectors

14 Dec 2023 08:35 AM IST

Safeguard Measures The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently notified the imposition of bilateral safeguard duties on imports of ‘Ferro Molybdenum’ (FeMo) manufactured in South Korea in order to safeguard domestic manufacturers from lower priced imports that the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) had found that

An information warfare against India

14 Dec 2023 08:29 AM IST

A full-fledged information warfare has been launched against India by elements inimical to its interests. Suddenly news reports are popping up internationally about how the Indian establishment has been wanting “to sort out” the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun problem. The latest media report is about a “leaked” “Ministry of External Affairs

A Historic Verdict: Upholding Unity and Progress for Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh

13 Dec 2023 09:08 AM IST

In a momentous stride towards progress and unity, India, that is, Bharat, has today shed the weight of deep contradictions, low self-esteem, and a sense of servility that lingered beneath regressive laws embodied in Articles 370 and 35A. The resolution of a 70-year-old issue, accomplished by none other than Prime

Jaishankar speaks to Israeli FM, reviews situation amid war

13 Dec 2023 09:02 AM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Tuesday, in what is being viewed as India’s diplomatic efforts to see that the crisis is resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. New Delhi wants the crisis to be defused peacefully without violence and killing of innocent people.