South India State News
Actor Rajinikanth has publicly criticised remarks made by Aadhav Arjuna, a senior leader in Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The controversy has added a political edge to the pre-poll atmosphere, especially as parties and alliances begin positioning themselves more aggressively in the state. Rajinikanth Hits Out At Aadhav
International
Nepal has witnessed a significant political shift as independent candidate Balen Shah secured a major electoral victory, reflecting a growing wave of support for new political figures over traditional parties. The result highlights increasing public demand for alternative leadership and governance reforms in the country. Balen Shah Wins Strong Mandate In Nepal Election
Op-Eds Opinion
The Supreme Courts decision to draft judges from Odisha and Jharkhand into West Bengals Special Intensive Revision is no mere clerical update. It is a high-stakes constitutional rescue mission. When the Court learned that relying solely on Bengals overstretched judicial capacity would lag the process by 80 days, the verdict was clear. Stalling electoral timelines […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The Supreme Court’s February 2026 observations have fundamentally shifted the debate on election-time freebies. For years, political parties across states justified unconditional cash transfers and blanket subsidies as welfare. Now, the Chief Justice has drawn a sharp constitutional line between targeted public welfare and what the Court described as appeasement in spirit.
Op-Eds Opinion
Stand at almost any shop counter in India today and you will see the same sign: scan and pay. From metropolitan supermarkets to roadside tea stalls, retailers increasingly prefer digital settlement. They avoid the hassle of change, accounting becomes easier, and payments leave a clean record. Yet at the same time, official currency data shows […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The Union government’s directive placing Vande Mataram before the National Anthem at official ceremonies has produced a strangely familiar reaction across the country. Almost nobody is objecting to the rule itself. What people are debating is the moment it arrived. The circular reads like administrative housekeeping, but its arrival reads like political communication. The