Kedarnath Yatra: Rs 357 Crore Road Repair Project Faces Delays Landslide and subsidence mitigation work on the crucial Rudraprayag-Kedarnath road is underway, with a hefty Rs 357 crore sanctioned for the project. While the government maintains the work is on schedule, completion is now projected for 2026-2027. Eight sites have already been completed under this […]

Uttarakhand Floods: Glacial Melt or Construction Blunder? IMD Points Fingers Dharali, an ecologically fragile zone in Uttarakhand, was ravaged by flash floods on August 6, 2025. The scale of devastation has raised serious questions about infrastructure development in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has ruled out a cloudburst as the sole cause. Instead, […]

Curbing OTT Chaos: India Strikes Balance Between Censorship and Creativity The Indian government is walking a tightrope, balancing the need to regulate obscene content on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms with the equally important imperative of protecting creative freedom. This delicate balancing act is playing out against a backdrop of increasing concerns about the content available on […]

Dharali Devastated: Flash Flood Claims Five, Hundreds Still Missing Uttarakhand’s remote Dharali village was ravaged by a sudden and devastating flash flood on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. At least five villagers perished in the deluge, with many more still unaccounted for. Rescue operations are currently underway, involving a coordinated effort by the Indian Army, ITBP, […]

Haryana’s Saini Spearheads BJP’s Punjab Push Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is spearheading the BJP’s ambitious drive to consolidate its presence in Punjab. His strategy focuses on strengthening ties with the state’s significant Sikh and farming communities. A key element of this outreach involves the proposed construction of a Sikh museum and a Guru […]

AgustaWestland Accused Michel: Delhi Jail, Fear, and a Fight for Freedom Christian Michel, a key accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, remains incarcerated despite receiving bail. His continued detention stems from unresolved passport and identification issues. The businessman, currently lodged in a Delhi jail, expressed concerns about his safety outside the capital. He also […]

Matheran’s Hand-Rickshaws to Go Electric: SC Orders Humane Switch The Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra government to replace all hand-pulled rickshaws in Matheran with electric alternatives within six months. The August 6th ruling deemed the current practice inhumane, citing the arduous nature of the work for rickshaw pullers. The court’s order mandates a comprehensive […]

Textbook Row: History’s Missing Chapters Spark National Debate The Union government on Wednesday defended the controversial omission of key historical events, including details of the Anglo-Mysore Wars and prominent historical figures, from newly revised middle school textbooks. The decision has ignited a firestorm of criticism across the nation. Officials maintained that the revised curriculum adopts […]

Doval’s Moscow Mission: Oil, Arms, and Putin’s Shadow National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is currently in Moscow for the annual India-Russia security dialogue. His meetings with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu are underway. The discussions are expected to cover a range of critical issues. These include securing stable crude oil supplies for India and progressing on […]

US Slaps 50% Tariff on Indian Goods: New Delhi Calls it Unjustified The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on a range of Indian goods, citing India’s continued imports of Russian oil. The move, announced Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has triggered a sharp rebuke from New Delhi. India’s Ministry of Commerce termed the tariffs […]