Pratap Bhanu Mehta analyzes why global leaders are failing to counter Donald Trump's authoritarian foreign policy, highlighting the psychological dependence on the US and the risks of escalating great-power conflicts.
At Davos 2026, Trump and Carney framed the rules-based order's demise differently. For India and Global South nations, poverty alleviation and opportunity creation represent where values and realism intersect in this complex transition.
The tragic drowning of Yuvraj Mehta in Noida highlights a recurring pattern of unresponsiveness and lack of accountability in Indian urban systems, echoing similar failures in Delhi and Indore.
Karnataka BJP leader R Ashoka demands disciplinary action against Congress MLCs for allegedly disrespecting the Governor during a legislative session confrontation.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP government for stopping Shankaracharya's holy dip in Sangam, calling it adharm. He also comments on Sambhal judge transfer issue.
The UP BJP has appointed observers for 84 districts to form teams for next year's assembly elections, marking a shift to an organization-first strategy under new chief Pankaj Chaudhary.
BJP-backed candidates secure unopposed victories in 309 of 323 UP cooperative village development bank branches. Party leaders hail it as a triumph of reform-oriented politics.
President Droupadi Murmu begins a five-day visit to Odisha on February 2, attending convocations, inaugurating projects, and engaging with tribal communities across multiple districts.
Haryana government regularized 26 colonies statewide, but Panchkula district received none despite repeated promises. Nearly 70 colonies await regularization, facing poor living conditions and civic neglect.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has admitted a petition challenging ward delimitation and SC population figures for Panchkula MC elections, with hearing set for February 18.
Sonia Sharma, president of GMSSS Sector 46-D school committee, alleges unauthorized signatory changes and improper handling of Samagra Shiksha scheme funds in Chandigarh.
A Mohali district court has acquitted four men in a 2019 drug smuggling case, ruling that police failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to procedural lapses and witness contradictions.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria indicates Chandigarh may examine other states' policies to strengthen job security for outsourced employees, following BMS delegation concerns over recent terminations.
An FIR under the triple talaq law in Amroha has evolved into a major criminal case involving sexual violence and child abuse allegations, highlighting unresolved legal questions around Muslim personal law.
The SIT investigating the banned meat seizure in Bhopal has taken slaughterhouse operator Aslam Qureshi and driver Shoaib on three-day police remand. The probe now targets the entire meat supply chain, including transportation documents and interstate lin
Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights CAG report showing 1.33 lakh flaws in MGNREGA, with only Rs 2.47 crore recovered against Rs 24.12 crore recommended by Lokpal authorities.
The Election Commission of India has ordered fresh FIRs against TMC MLAs Manirul Islam and Mosharaf Hossain for vandalism incidents in Farakka and Itahar, with six arrested individuals released on bail and felicitated.
Examining the constitutional framework under Schedule 6 (Articles 152-237) that defines Governor's role in state executive, amid ongoing tensions with non-BJP state governments over addresses and powers.
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra praises former CM Ashok Gehlot for his courteous approach and steadfast determination in governance, highlighting his political resilience.
French President Emmanuel Macron's reflective aviator sunglasses at Davos created unintended global buzz, with analysts seeing political symbolism and shares of the Italian owner surging.
Three schoolchildren sustained injuries after a private school bus collided with a motorcycle in Faridabad's Sector 16. Police are investigating allegations of speeding and negligence while examining CCTV footage.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh 'Jeeti' Sidhu has accused local officials of selective enforcement in demolition drives, claiming political bias and procedural violations while announcing infrastructure relief.
As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approach, political parties are strategizing alliances. The NDA is evaluating potential partners, with key contenders emerging in the state's dynamic political landscape.
On Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary, explore the enduring mystery of his disappearance and the theories linking him to Gumnami Baba, a reclusive figure in Uttar Pradesh.
Shiromani Akali Dal criticizes Punjab's new health insurance, alleging it offers only Rs 1 lakh coverage instead of promised Rs 10 lakh and is an election data collection tool.
A 21-year-old homemaker in Ahmedabad has filed a police complaint alleging she was attacked with a knife by a youth she knew before her marriage. The incident occurred in Behrampura when she stepped out to buy items.
A 25-year-old salesman was stabbed to death near a police station in Ahmedabad. Police attribute it to a mobile game quarrel, while the family alleges drug-fueled personal enmity.
Calcutta High Court directs judicial department to reconsider premature release of man serving 32 years for murder, emphasizing correctional home reforms.
Uttar Pradesh government, ranked first in compliance reduction phase-I, implements phase-II reforms across 9 themes including land use, construction, energy, and environment with digital integration.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch registers case against resident Jay Patel and unidentified accomplice for allegedly using forged educational certificates to obtain US H-1B visa through fraudulent means.