India and the World at the Close of Day

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As night falls across India, the country closes another turbulent day with a protest entering a dangerous phase, a horrifying crime raising questions about the collapse of basic humanity, billions of rupees moving through the markets, and new controversies reaching the corridors of power. Beyond India’s borders, war clouds continue to gather over the Middle East as the confrontation between the United States and Iran threatens to reshape the global energy order.Continue Reading

Arvind Kejriwal Calls for a People’s Movement Against E20: “Fill Social Media With the Voices of Common People”

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Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has called upon citizens across India to speak publicly about their experiences with E20 petrol, urging those who believe they have suffered reduced mileage, higher running costs or vehicle-related problems to record their stories and share them online.Continue Reading

MIDDLE EAST ON THE BRINK: US-IRAN WAR SPREADS ACROSS THE GULF AS BATTLE FOR HORMUZ THREATENS THE WORLD ECONOMY

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The Middle East has entered one of the most dangerous phases of the 2026 Iran war, as direct military exchanges between the United States and Iran spread across the Gulf, regional states scramble to defend their airspace, and the Strait of Hormuz emerges as the most consequential battlefield of the conflict.Continue Reading

ETHANOL IS HERE TO STAY: CENTRE RULES OUT U-TURN ON ETHANOL-BLENDED PETROL

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No Parallel Choice. Government Stands Firm on Ethanol-Blended Petrol as Drivers Raise Mileage ConcernsNew Delhi, July 11, 2026: The Centre has drawn a firm line under the debate over India’s ethanol-blending programme, making it clear that there will be no rollback, dilution or parallel nationwide return to pure petrol orContinue Reading

A BIG WIN FOR INDIA'S "ENERGY DIPLOMACY" AND SELF-RELIANCE: INDIA'S URANIUM DEAL WITH AUSTRALIA

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The uranium deal not only bolsters India’s energy independence but also elevates the Quad partners’ economic and strategic convergence. For India, it translates into tangible progress on self-reliance with global collaboration, fueling reactors, jobs, and a greener future.This uranium partnership could well be remembered as a defining moment in India-Australia relations, unlocking billions in potential trade and reinforcing mutual commitments to a stable, prosperous Indo-Pacific.Continue Reading

Beyond Diplomacy: Why India and Indonesia Are More Like Long-Lost Maritime Civilizational Twins Than Strategic Partners

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JAKARTA: July 7, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Indonesia this week was marked by every symbol of modern statecraft. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed him, fighter jets escorted Air India One into Jakarta’s skies, and Indonesia conferred upon the Indian Prime Minister its highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna,Continue Reading

Lawyers Erupt in Protest as Ram Temple Donation Scandal Intensifies -VHP Distances

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In a fiery escalation of the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation controversy, angry lawyers staged a major ruckus and walked out of the court premises, slamming the handling of the case. Police have now formally demanded that criminal proceedings be initiated against top Ram Mandir Trust figures, Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, and Gopal Rao, over alleged irregularities in managing devotee donations.Continue Reading

The VB-G RAM G Scheme: A Grand Promise or a Quiet Rollback?

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The Major Setbacks Exposed On July 1, 2026, India’s landmark rural employment safety net underwent a dramatic overhaul. The VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin) Act replaced the two-decade-old MGNREGA with a bold new framework promising 125 days of work per rural household (up from 100) and alignment with the ambitious Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Yet, beneath the headlines of “reform” and “modernization,” a storm of criticism is brewing. Continue Reading