In a gesture that blurred formal protocol and underscored his populist style, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded warmly to a female booth worker during a rally in Bihar by insisting she refer to him not as “sir,” but as “your brother.” The moment, brief yet impactful, drew attention to Modi’s effort to project closeness with...
Apple Inc. is reportedly in talks with Indian government officials, pushing for changes to tax provisions seen as barriers to scaling its manufacturing and operations in India. The core issue revolves around how India’s existing income tax laws treat Apple’s ownership of high-end iPhone manufacturing machinery. The Tax Challenge Under India’s Income Tax Act of...
In a deeply emotional incident that has struck a chord across social media, an elderly woman in Sarragondi village, Chhattisgarh, was reduced to tears after a Peepal tree she had planted and nurtured for over two decades was abruptly cut down. Villagers say she regarded the tree not just as a plant, but as a...
Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has sounded a clarion call over the growing vulnerability of girls in the digital age, emphasizing that the challenges they face today extend far beyond physical safety. At a national stakeholders consultation on safeguarding the girl child, he highlighted issues such as online harassment, cyberbullying, digital stalking, misuse...
In the vast political landscape of Bihar, Chhote Lal Mahato stands out not as a conventional politician but as a symbol of persistence and people’s hope. A gas cylinder delivery man from Kishanganj, Mahato has been contesting elections—both for the state assembly and the Lok Sabha—for over two decades. Despite never winning, his determination and...
Amid widespread criticism over a recent male-only press conference held by a Taliban minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a firm clarification: it had no involvement, direct or indirect, in organizing or endorsing the event. The MEA further condemned media reports that suggested otherwise, calling them “inaccurate, misleading, and irresponsible.” In its...
Following a spate of child fatalities linked to kidney failure in Madhya Pradesh, state drug authorities have detected excessively high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG)—a toxic impurity—in three cough syrup brands. The findings have renewed alarm over drug safety norms, regulatory lapses, and the urgent need for oversight in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The Fallout:...
In a high-level security review held in the national capital, Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the central government’s hardline stance on militancy in Jammu & Kashmir, asserting that security forces must enjoy “full freedom of action” to neutralize attempts that threaten peace and stability in the region. The meeting, attended by senior officials including the...
In a high-profile diplomatic meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer laid out plans to deepen India-UK collaboration across multiple fronts — most notably in defence industry, trade and education. Seen by analysts as part of both nations’ efforts to build a long-term strategic partnership, the discussions yielded several landmark announcements...
During ongoing hearings at the State Information Commission (SIR), the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a strong rebuke toward political parties and certain enforcement agencies, charging that their priority often lies in “setting the narrative” ahead of elections rather than ensuring fair processes. According to ECI representatives, such narrative engineering undermines democratic integrity and...