Politics

New Delhi has once again become the centre of intense political confrontation following the detention and removal of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from an opposition protest concerning the proposed changes to the appointment mechanism for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners. The episode has added another layer of tension to an already…

The forthcoming GST Council meeting on 8 October is expected to assume considerable importance as India seeks to strengthen its tax architecture amid global economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures. With GST revenues remaining robust, the focus is increasingly shifting from stabilising the system to addressing structural complexities, reducing compliance difficulties and creating a more predictable…

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing government and technology leaders into increasingly direct discussions about how the technology should develop. On September 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson met with leading AI executives, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI President Greg Brockman, Google CEO…

Study Visit brings focus on artisan welfare, scheme implementation, market development and the future of Rajasthan’s traditional crafts Jaipur, 22nd September 2026: The Standing Committee on Finance (2025–26), under the Chairpersonship of Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, undertook discussions on the subject “Social Security for Informal Sector with special reference to the State of Rajasthan/Northern Region”, with…

Washington is facing a serious test of its military intelligence apparatus following the reported disclosure of sensitive information concerning U.S. and Israeli military planning related to Iran. The episode has raised questions not only about the security of classified information but also about the trust, discipline and internal safeguards of the American defence establishment. In…

West Asia appears to be entering a new and increasingly uncertain phase as Iran signals a possible transformation in its military and security posture toward the United States. The reported reference to a “new war strategy” has intensified concerns that the long-standing pattern of indirect confrontation could evolve into a more direct and unpredictable contest.…

The Indian Rupee has delivered a notable recovery against the US dollar, gaining 47 paise in a significant move that highlights improving foreign-exchange liquidity and investor confidence. A major factor behind this appreciation has been the strong inflow of funds into Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) accounts, which has increased the availability of foreign currency within…

The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan has brought India’s carefully calibrated foreign policy into sharp focus. The interaction comes at a time when Washington continues to maintain stringent sanctions on Tehran, creating a delicate diplomatic challenge for New Delhi. Iran…

At a time when much of the global economy was struggling with inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2023–24 emerged as a powerful indicator of domestic economic resilience. The performance reflected the strength of consumer demand, public investment and the rapidly expanding services economy.…

New Delhi: The relationship between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has always been more complex than a conventional political alliance. The two organisations operate in different spheres, yet their histories, personnel and ideological foundations are deeply intertwined. Following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, renewed attention to this relationship has…