Politics

The Calcutta High Court’s landmark judgment striking down the Other Backward Classes (OBC) status of 77 classes in West Bengal has reignited the national debate on reservation, social justice and the constitutional limits of executive authority. The decision primarily concerns classifications made under the West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes)…

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a snap general election for 4 July 2024 took many political observers by surprise. By calling the election earlier than widely anticipated, Sunak sought to capitalise on emerging signs of economic improvement and present voters with a choice between the Conservatives’ approach to governance and the alternative offered…

The cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 examination, just a day after it was conducted, triggered widespread concern among students and the academic community. The Ministry of Education ordered the cancellation following inputs indicating a possible compromise of the examination’s integrity and referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation. According…

A long-running legal dispute between prominent social activist Medha Patkar and Delhi Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena reached a significant stage in May 2024 when a Delhi court convicted Patkar in a criminal defamation case. The judgment attracted considerable attention, raising important questions about freedom of expression, personal reputation and accountability in public discourse. The…

The recent developments surrounding Abhijeet Dipke, as described in the source material and reported by NDTV, highlight an important moment in India’s evolving landscape of public protest and youth participation. His announcement of a temporary suspension of active demonstrations, accompanied by strong remarks directed at individuals he describes as “cockroaches,” has generated considerable discussion. Rather…

Delhi’s traditional Dussehra celebrations are taking an unconventional turn this year with the introduction of a towering 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside the iconic figure of Ravan at Ramlila Maidan. Organised under the initiative of the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee, this unusual addition seeks to connect the age-old message of the victory of good over evil…

By Pankaj Kumar Sharma Golaghat | 13 October 2026 The independence of the Election Commission of India is fundamental to the country’s democratic system. The Commission was established to ensure that elections are conducted fairly, impartially and free from government interference. However, recent controversies surrounding the appointment of Election Commissioners and the Special Intensive Revision…

In a significant development in India’s constitutional and administrative framework, President Droupadi Murmu has announced the appointment of new Governors and the transfer of serving Governors across six states. The reshuffle includes four new appointments and the relocation of two experienced incumbents, reflecting a change in the leadership of several Raj Bhavans. These appointments highlight…

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have strongly opposed the coordinated demands for the resignation of Justice Surya Kant following oral observations made during proceedings related to the Nupur Sharma case. Their response highlights the importance of safeguarding judicial independence and protecting constitutional institutions from undue public pressure.…

The recent handling of protests in New Delhi has intensified political debate over the balance between public order and democratic freedoms. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, describing the situation as “not the India we want.” His remarks reflect the opposition’s concerns about the treatment…