"You Are Public Servants, Not Masters": Justice S. M. Jamdar's Explosive Warning Against the Criminalisation of Dissent

Sometimes, a judge asks a question that becomes larger than the case before him. This week, the Bombay High Court witnessed one such moment. While setting aside an externment order, Judge S. M. Jamdar from Bombay high court posed a question that has since reverberated across social media and legalContinue 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

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

In a striking display of diplomatic resolve, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani issued a joint statement condemning the treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists detained by Israeli forces. Labeling the images “unacceptable” and a violation of human dignity, Meloni summoned Israel’s ambassador in Rome for explanations,Continue Reading