RaGa’s US Resonation

While closely on Narendra Modi’s trail in the election results, the Leader of the Opposition turned up ahead of his incumbent counterpart on the shores of the United States. During his recent visit, Rahul Gandhi made several statements that have sparked significant political controversy. Gandhi’s remarks, delivered at various events including interactions with the Indian…

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Atishi Marlena as Delhi CM: A Bold Move or Kejriwal’s Puppet?

Atishi Marlena has recently been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi, succeeding Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned amid ongoing legal challenges related to corruption allegations. This transition marks a significant moment in Delhi’s political landscape, as Atishi becomes the third woman to hold the position, following Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. Her selection was confirmed…

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Cream Bun Turns Sour: GST Humor That Sparked a Political Storm

The recent incident involving Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s Union Finance Minister, and D. Srinivasan, the owner of the renowned Annapoorna Hotel in Coimbatore, has sparked controversy and debate surrounding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in India. During a meeting on September 11, 2024, Srinivasan humorously raised concerns about the complexities of the GST rates…

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Election After Abrogation: J&K 2024

Since the state of Jammu and Kashmir was dissolved along with the abrogation of Article 370, for the first time, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir now prepares for polls. The upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, scheduled for September 18, 25, and October 1 mark a significant political milestone for the region. The…

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Kerala’s Own ‘Foreign Secretary’

On July 15, the State of Kerala appointed its own secretary in charge of “matters concerning external cooperation”. The decision by the Vijayan government was seen by many as Kerala’s attempts to overreach into the territory of the Union government. Critics from the Bharatiya Janata Party argue that the decision constitutes a blatant overreach into…

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Parliament 2024: Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi

This Monsoon Session of the 18th Lok Sabha has seen thunderous debates and exchanges raining down, particularly during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address. The session has been marked by a significant confrontation between Rahul Gandhi, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition, and the third time Prime Minister Narendra Modi….

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‘The Ministry of U…APA’: Prosecution of Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy’s second novel, ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’ weaves together, among other major events of contemporary India, the Kashmir insurgency. Recently, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena sanctioned the prosecution of Roy and former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly making provocative speeches advocating…

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