‘Illegal’ Indians Sent Back: Meanings for India’s Foreign Policy

With Donald Trump back in the White House riding on strong anti-immigrant rhetoric, U.S.’ deportations, particularly concerning Indian nationals, have gained prominence amid the Trump administration’s stringent immigration policies. Recently, a U.S. military aircraft deported 104 Indian nationals to Amritsar marking a significant moment in the ongoing enforcement of these policies. This deportation is part…

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Securing Inauguration Invite: Jaishankar’s US Trip Questioned

The parliamentary session on February 3 following the highly watched budget announcement witnessed a significant exchange between Leadoer of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the latter’s visit to the United States in December 2024. During a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Gandhi alleged that Jaishankar…

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‘Love Laws’: Legislating Live-ins in Uttrakhand

The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, which took effect on January 27, marked a significant legal reform in the country, making Uttrakhand the first state to enforce such a code. The UCC, in theory, aims to standardise personal laws across various communities, addressing issues related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and now……

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JPC Clears Waqf Bill, Opposition Unheard?

The Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha in August 2024, aimed to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, which governs the management of Waqf properties in India. The bill has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate, particularly after its referral to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which was tasked with reviewing…

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Stampede at Mahakumbh

The Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj right now, claimed by many to be a once in a 144 years phenomenon, is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracting millions of Hindu devotees to the sacred confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. On January 29, however, during the…

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Yamuna ‘Poisoned’

The ongoing political discourse surrounding the Yamuna River has intensified as the Delhi Assembly elections approach, with significant allegations exchanged between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP leaders, including National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi, have accused the BJP-led Haryana government of deliberately contaminating the Yamuna with…

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Auction Annulled: Madurai’s Tungsten vs Biodiversity

On January 23, the union government, facing protests, decided to cancel the auction of the tungsten mineral block in Madurai, after conducting talks with local leaders. The controversial auction of the Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block had garnered significant attention due to its ecological and cultural implications. The auction, conducted by the Union Ministry of Mines,…

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Supreme Court Split: Bailing Tahir Hussain

The recent split verdict by the Supreme Court of India regarding former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor and current AIMIM MLA-hopeful Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail has drawn significant attention, particularly in the context of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Hussain, who is currently facing serious charges related to the 2020 Delhi riots, including…

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