Mohsina Kidwai was Congress’ voice of reason. Party should have heeded her advice
But it also had an element of worry. Kidwai, the former Housing Minister—despite having served the country in key portfolios—including railways, civil aviation, surface transport, health—did not have a house…
What Iran’s Hormuz play means for Malacca freedoms — and why India should be speaking up
When Balakrishnan stated flatly that Singapore would neither negotiate with Iran for passage nor pay tolls, he was defending that principle. He was also implicitly making an argument that has…
Mamata Banerjee vs the Election Commission—Why India needs an annual voter list revision
The numbers put out in the case of West Bengal, which votes in two phases on 23 and 29 April, suggest that over 90 lakh names have been deleted. That…
Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China
The finalisation of the theaterisation’s contours is happening within the military. Once it is completed, the whole process will be reviewed by the defence ministry and the apex leadership of…
‘Hope it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia: MEA welcomes US, Iran ceasefire
Hours after the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, India on Wednesday “welcomed” the move and expressed hope that it would lead to a “lasting peace…
Gehlot’s ‘Art of Waiting’ jibe on infra draws BJP’s ‘Art of Lies’ counter
In a bid to mount “pressure” on Rajasthan’s Bhajan Lal Sharma government, former has accused the BJP government of sitting on a bunch of major public infrastructure and healthcare projects,…
‘Get lost’: Derek O’Brien says CEC Gyanesh Kumar insulted TMC delegation; ECI claps back
TMC Parliamentary Leader in Rajya Sabha Derek O’Brien alleged Wednesday that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar told him to “get lost” during a meeting of his party’s delegation at the Election Commission…
