Indus Waters Treaty 1960: The High-Stakes Water Battle
Water has rarely been treated as a weapon in India-Pakistan relations, but the Indus Waters Treaty is increasingly at the centre of that debate. For more than six decades, the agreement survived wars, military crises and repeated diplomatic breakdowns…
Air India AI2379: Alarming 300-Foot Drop Sparks Safety Questions
Two separate Air India incidents have put the airline’s operational safety procedures under renewed scrutiny. One involved an unexpected 300-foot altitude drop on flight AI2379 from Phuket to New Delhi, while another saw AI2335 from Bangkok to New…
India Independence Day: 79 Years of Freedom, Progress and Challenges
Every year on 15 August, India celebrates Independence Day to mark the historic moment when the country broke free from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule. The day represents not only the achievement of political freedom but also the beginning…
BCI-NALSAR Crisis: What the Supreme Court Questioned
The controversy involving the Bar Council of India (BCI) and NALSAR University of Law students has triggered a wider debate on the limits of regulatory authority, student freedom of expression, and the relationship between professional bodies and legal…
Bulldozer Justice: The Alarming Question Behind Demolitions
Can a house be demolished because its owner is accused of a crime? That question lies at the heart of India’s “bulldozer justice” debate. Over the past few years, demolition drives against properties linked to people accused of crimes have…
Pahalgam Attack 2025: The Attack That Challenged Kashmir’s Security Narrative
For years, Kashmir was being presented as a region moving towards stability, with rising tourism, improved connectivity and declining militant activity. The Pahalgam Attack 2025 suddenly challenged that narrative, reminding India that despite security…
Uttarakhand Cloudburst: How Extreme Weather Threatens India-China Border Infrastructure
A severe Uttarakhand Cloudburst in the Tamak area of Chamoli district has triggered devastating flash floods and landslides, washing away a critical Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Bailey bridge over the Tamak Nullah. The destruction has cut off…
Indian National Congress: Rise, Decline and Future Battle
The Indian National Congress stands at one of the most important phases of its political journey. Once the centre of India’s freedom struggle and the country’s dominant political force, the party is now fighting to rebuild its national influence. From…
Mecca Agreement: A New Security Order Taking Shape?
A new chapter in regional security has emerged as the Mecca Agreement brings Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan closer through a joint defence framework. The Mecca Agreement has emerged as one of the most significant defence developments involving Saudi…
Kanwar Yatra 2026: History, Routes, Rules and Significance
Every year, millions of devotees leave their homes carrying decorated Kanwars on their shoulders and begin a spiritual journey dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kanwar Yatra 2026 is expected to once again transform highways, pilgrimage routes, and temple towns…