Politics

NDA on Shaky Ground: Will the Government Complete its Term?

NDA Government Struggles with Bureaucratic Resistance, Internal Conflicts, and Rising Opposition Challenges as Prime Minister Narendra Modi Grapples to Stay Afloat.

Can the Agnipath scheme fix India’s army?

The attempt to repair the defence budget with a short-term troop intake largely backfired, but it can still be made to work.

What next for Bangladesh?

Protests and bloodshed have toppled Sheikh Hasina’s regime, but the way forward is far from certain. Here are four possible scenarios.

Trump 2.0 would be a disaster for climate policy

The re-election of Donald Trump could potentially mean reverting to policies that prioritise economic gains over ecological sustainability.

Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy

Bangladeshis from all walks of life have shown their resilience in the face of autocratic governance. Austin Curtis via Unsplash

History’s key role in students’ deadly protests

In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artefacts.

Protests put Bangladesh on the edge of a precipice

Sheikh Hasina’s government is faced with the gravest threat to its existence in the face of sustained student agitation.

Budget 2024 Is the Sum Total of Many Pressures on the Government

Budget 2024 is more than numbers; it reflects political pressures and strategic alignments. Discover how Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget reveals BJP’s political manoeuvres, job creation promises, and controversial regional allocations.

Kashmir’s new normal: tourists, turmoil, and rising militancy!

Kashmir’s visible army presence once deterred protestors and mujahideen. Now, it hosts tourists from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan alongside gun-wielding Rashtriya Rifles (RR) personnel.

India’s arm sales to Israel during a war is a political statement

India must seek a broader regional engagement beyond bilateral immediacies in the Middle East.