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

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

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

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?

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

As the Middle East remains consumed by escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, a very different story is unfolding quietly in Riyadh. While billions of dollars are being spent on missiles, air defenses, military deployments, and war preparations, Tukiye and Saudi Arabia have chosen to invest inContinue Reading

When D.K. Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka’s Chief Minister on June 3, 2026, he will not only assume power in one of India’s most economically dynamic states, but he will also become the richest Chief Minister in the country. According to his self-declared election affidavit from the 2023 Karnataka AssemblyContinue Reading

A striking question surfaced during a recent Pakistani briefing: “India has rejected the Court of Arbitration’s ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan’s case is stuck. We will face a water shortage. Soon, rain will come, and destruction will follow. Do we have any levers with India?” The question capturesContinue Reading