Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat. File | Photo Credit: PTI Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, who led a protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2023, expressed dismay on Wednesday (March 13, 2025) over the Sports Ministry revoking the suspension of the wrestling body. “I am standing here with pride and sadness at the same time. … Read more
Ukrainian serviceman of the Khartia brigade fires towards Russian positions in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 12. | Photo Credit: AP The Russia-Ukraine war continues to significantly impact global geopolitics. And as the war enters its fourth year it is important to understand Indian public opinion on Russia’s actions, which seems to remain complex … Read more
The aspiration to travel abroad reflects Indians’ evolving socio-economic ambitions, shaped by diverse factors such as age, education, and class. With globalisation and increasing exposure to international media, many Indians dream of exploring foreign lands, whether for education, employment, tourism, or migration. Despite the growing allure of international travel, a significant proportion of Indians still … Read more
For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Economic Survey 2024-25 has called for “accelerating and amplifying the deregulation agenda”, and has urged the government to “get out of the way” so that businesses can go about their business. While this sounds enticing, what does deregulation mean in practical terms? How should the government … Read more
For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The perception of Europe as a land of better job opportunities has been growing among Indians, particularly among the younger and more educated population. This belief is shaped by multiple factors, including higher wages, career growth prospects, and lifestyle advantages. A well-established Indian diaspora in Europe significantly influences … Read more
India’s Reliance Industries KG-D6’s control and raiser platform is seen off the Bay of Bengal. | Photo Credit: Reuters A Bill that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (March 12, … Read more
A soldier was injured in a firing incident close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu’s Nowshera district. File | Photo Credit: PTI A soldier was injured in a firing incident close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu’s Nowshera district on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) morning. Officials said the soldier, posted at … Read more
The Lok Sabha is session on March 12, 2025. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) members walked out of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to express their dissatisfaction with the reply given by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on reported clearance granted to a renewable energy project near the India-Pakistan border. … Read more
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025. File A day after the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Parliament, a government official clarified that the legislation is not connected with any matters related with grant of citizenship. The official said the Bill was a comprehensive … Read more
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: Sansad TV The Opposition on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) paused its protest in the Rajya Sabha on the issue of duplication of elector photo identity cards (EPIC) and the delimitation exercise for a … Read more