NEW DELHI: On July 25 in New Delhi, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), criticsed the Kerala Government’s appointment of senior bureaucrat K. Vasuki IAS as the ‘Foreign Cooperation Secretary’. Jaiswal stated that foreign affairs fall exclusively under the union government’s jurisdiction according to the Indian Constitution, and thus are not the responsibility of state governments. Jaiswal pointed out that the Constitution’s 7th Schedule, List 1 – Union List, Item 10, clearly designates foreign affairs and the Union Government’s relations with foreign count ..read more

The Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India have been at odds over who should address the issue of electoral freebies. Both agree that political parties should fund these incentives from their own funds, not the government’s treasury. However, neither has taken decisive action. The central government has also refrained from stepping in. The Tamil Nadu government, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has opposed any measures that would restrict its ability to distribute freebies, claiming these are part of their development and welfare initiatives. Tamil Nadu is known for its ..read more

In a historic move, the Indian government has announced the opening of its nuclear sector to private participation. This significant policy change, revealed in the Union Budget, aims to boost the country’s energy generation capabilities and drive technological innovation. India is set to develop “Small Reactors” with the help of private companies, following approval from the Union Government. These Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are smaller and considered safer than traditional large reactors. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the crucial role of nuclear reactors in India’s future ..read more

Bengaluru: In a startling revelation, an audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has uncovered significant irregularities in the desilting of lakes across Karnataka. The audit has shown that not only JCB machines and lorries, but also cars, scooters, small goods vehicles, and auto rickshaws have been used in these projects, leading to the payment of crores in fraudulent bills. The audit report revealed that passenger vehicles and small cargo vehicles were fraudulently registered for desilting works, with bills amounting to Rs 3.99 crore paid in their names. This massive sc ..read more

Pakistan’s passport has been ranked as one of the least powerful in the world by the latest Henley Passport Index released this week (on Tuesday). According to Henley Index, our western neighbour Pakistan has been ranked 100th along with Yemen. This is for the fourth year in a row that Pakistan’s passport continues at this rank. From the bottom, it is just at number four with only Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan ranking lower than it, according to a report of The News International. Henley Passport Index has been in vogue for almost two decades now and it collects data from 227 nations regarding g ..read more

Launching a scathing attack on former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on July 25 compared YSRCP chief to slain Columbian narco-terrorist, Pablo Escobar. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu released a white paper in the Assembly and claimed that Andhra Pradesh had become the “Ganja capital” of the country under Reddy’s rule. He stated, “Pablo Escobar is a Colombian drug lord, he is a Narco terrorist. He turned politician and then started his cartel to sell drugs. He earned 30 Billion Dollars at that time, now it’s 90 Billion Dollars’ worth. He ..read more

Even though many people in our country presume that Assam is a tribal-dominated state like other states in the region, the reality is not far beyond people’s imagination. In next three decades Assam will be a Muslim-majority state. And as the Assam cm said in the next two decades the Hindu-Muslim population will be almost equal in the state. Credit to unhindered infiltration from Bangladesh in the last century and population blast amongst the Bangladeshi Muslims. And with the growing Muslim population in every census the Assamese language-speaking population in Assam is also decreasing and dec ..read more

In a heartfelt celebration of Sanatana Dharma and our rich cultural heritage, the World Ramayana Championship 2024 invites young minds to embark on an enriching journey through the timeless epic of the Ramayana. This unique online contest is more than just a competition—it’s a chance to instill a deep appreciation for one of the most cherished stories of our culture. Event Overview: Date of Exam: November 17, 2024 Last Date to Register: October 15, 2024 Age Categories: Sub Junior: Up to 7 Years Junior: 8-12 Years Senior: 13-17 Years Languages Available: English, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi ..read more

In a classic example of better late than never, the Hindu community in Maharashtra has managed to undo a wrong perpetrated in the name of religion. The issue assumed great gravity as the wrong was committed on a legacy by the most venerated king of Maharashtra and all against the spirit of his feat. The fort Vishalgad in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra stands as a beacon among many forts won, held and built by Chhatrapati Shivaji. The magnificent edifice stands witness to an outward valour, found hardly in the history of the world, shown by Baji Prabhu Deshpande. However, the sanctity of the ..read more

On July 23, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara informed the state assembly that the state police had registered 37 FIRs this year related to ‘derogatory’ social media posts about politicians. The report states that these users were accused of ‘spreading false information’ or making derogatory remarks, primarily targeting Congress leaders. The report also noted that out of the 37 cases, action was taken against 12 posts for making ‘derogatory’ remarks about Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, and five posts were directed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Additionally, some cases were registered ..read more