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India Must Urgently Devise A Counter Strategy As Trump's Record-High Tariffs Threaten ₹1,27,000 Crore In Export Losses

India, branded the “Tariff King” during Trump’s earlier campaign, finds itself facing a 26% tariff—steeper than Japan (24%) and South Korea...

06.04.2025 20

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Critical Assessment Of The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 For Faculty Recruitment: Drawbacks & Concerns

Critical Assessment Of The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 For Faculty Recruitment: Drawbacks & Concerns

The UGC Draft Regulations 2025 aim to enhance quality, transparency, and efficiency while aligning with global academic standards. However, a critical...

04.04.2025 10

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UGC's New Draft Threatens University Independence: Political Clashes Erupt In Tamil Nadu, West Bengal & Kerala

UGC's New Draft Threatens University Independence: Political Clashes Erupt In Tamil Nadu, West Bengal & Kerala

Governor-Driven VC Selections: The Implications of UGC's Draft on Federalism and State Autonomy in Education

03.04.2025 10

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Presents Budget Amidst The Shadow Of Step Motherly Treatment Of Centre

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Presents Budget Amidst The Shadow Of Step Motherly Treatment Of Centre

The Centre’s vindictive stance towards the Sukhu government largely stems from its decision to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS)—a key...

29.03.2025 20

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NATO’s Survival Strategy: Strengthening Europe’s Defense & Unity

NATO’s Survival Strategy: Strengthening Europe’s Defense & Unity

In the current scenario, Donald Trump’s stance against NATO may weaken the organization, significantly impacting the global security landscape and...

23.03.2025 60

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Congress Party Leaders' Loose Talk: A Boon For BJP’s Narrative Machine

The Congress party’s repeated missteps, in the form of reckless and ill-timed remarks by its leaders, have become a goldmine for the BJP’s...

06.03.2025 10

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India’s Balancing Act: Navigating Trump’s Unpredictable Geopolitical Shifts

India has been strengthening its partnerships with the U.S., Japan, and Australia through the QUAD, while also maintaining its historical ties with...

03.03.2025 10

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AICC Overhaul: Strategic Push For Caste Balance, OBC Outreach & Grassroots Revamp

All India Congress Committee's reorganization appears to be strategically aimed at addressing caste dynamics, strengthening its presence among Other...

21.02.2025 10

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Modi’s Counter-Terrorism Narrative: Renewed Global Scrutiny On Pakistan

Modi’s ability to navigate the complexities of US politics and align India’s priorities with Washington’s strategic interests underscores the...

16.02.2025 10

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The Rise & Fall Of Arvind Kejriwal: From Aam Aadmi To Political Crisis

Kejriwal's administration projected itself as a pro-people, welfarist model, focusing on free electricity, water subsidies, improved government...

12.02.2025 10

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BJP’s Next Targets: Dilli Jhanki, Bihar Aur Bengal Baki – Team Kejriwal Crushed To The Hilt

Yamuna Water Poisoning Hypothesis Backfires as Voters Reject AAP’s Narrative

11.02.2025 5

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Modi’s Counteroffensive Against Rahul Gandhi In Parliament: A Oratorical Prowess And Strategic Manoeuvring

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech was widely seen as a powerful counter to Gandhi’s attack, reinforcing his leadership . The Prime...

08.02.2025 20

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'A Homecoming With Purpose': Justice GS Sandhawalia Pledges Efficient Judiciary For Himachal Pradesh

Justice GS Sandhawalia’s observation about Himachal’s peaceful populace and relatively low criminal case load presents a nuanced view of the...

04.02.2025 10

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Economic Challenges Loom As High Fiscal Deficit And Job Creation Issues Persist In Union Budget 2025

The Union Budget has received a praise for providing significant tax relief of rs 12 lakh per annum to the middle class and several welfare measures.

03.02.2025 8

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Donald Trump's Decision To Deport Illegal Immigrants Will Have Serious Implications For India & Other Nations

Donald Trump's administration’s aggressive stance on deporting millions of undocumented immigrants, including a significant number of Indian...

26.01.2025 10

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Himachal Police Reform Bill: A Step Toward Modernisation Or Shielding Bureaucracy?

The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly recently passed the Himachal Pradesh Police (Amendment) Bill, 2024, marking a pivotal shift in the state’s...

15.01.2025 20

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Faces Multiple Challenges In 2025

The BJP's prolonged dominance in Indian politics, marked by consecutive victories in the 2014 and 2019 general elections, is beginning to show...

08.01.2025 9

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Congress Party In 2025: A Year Of Rebirth After The Upheavals of 2024

One of the most significant upheavals for Congress was the persistent challenge over leadership and direction hence new Strategy must be formulated...

07.01.2025 8

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COP29: Navigating Global Climate Challenges Amid Uncertainties In 2025

Trump's Impact Looms Large: Potential Setbacks for COP29 and Global Climate Goals

05.01.2025 10

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Taliban & Pakistan's Counter Airstrikes May Reshape Volatile And Unpredictable Political Scenario In Both Fragile Countries In 2025

In a related development, Pakistan’s earlier airstrike against Afghanistan thereby killing 46 people could change geo-political dynamics in 2025...

03.01.2025 8

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Myanmar: India's strategic dilemma

India needs to evolve a realistic strategic blueprint in line with the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy to save Myanmar from China’s Belt and Road...

31.12.2024 2

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Bangladesh Forgets 1971 Pangs To Embrace Tormentor

Bangladesh’s recent decision to sign a pact with Pakistan for military training marks a startling and controversial shift in its foreign policy,...

31.12.2024 4

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From Economic Saviour To Global Diplomat: The Multifaceted Leadership Of Dr. Manmohan Singh

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s life and career exemplify the transformative power of vision, dedication, and humility

28.12.2024 7

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Renuka Ji Dam Project: A Political And Strategic Milestone For Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, And Himachal Pradesh

As a testament to sustainable development, the Renuka Ji Dam exemplifies how judicious resource management can drive inclusive growth and...

28.12.2024 6

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Why RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Vision For Family Growth Doesn’t Align With India’s Evolving Social Values

Mohan Bhagwat’s proposal for families to have more children is based on the argument that declining fertility rates threaten the survival and...

22.12.2024 4

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Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli Embraces China's BRI, Risking Geo-Political Implications For India

Nepal PM Oli’s decision reflects a high-stakes gamble that could redefine Nepal’s geopolitical identity. By embracing the BRI, Nepal signals its...

15.12.2024 4

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Mamata Banerjee's Ambitions To Lead INDIA Bloc: Implications For Congress & Allies, And Challenges Ahead

Is the INDI Alliance Heading the UPA2 Way? The cracks in the INDI Alliance evoke memories of UPA2, marked by contradictions and missteps that...

13.12.2024 6

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Jay Shah Takes Over As ICC Chief Which May Ensure Smooth Organizing Of Champions Trophy 2025

Jay Shah, as the Chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has left an indelible mark with his strategic acumen and foresight.

03.12.2024 5

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Cricket Politics Unveiled: Pakistan Agrees To ICC's Hybrid Model Amid Rising Global Pressures

PCB, being financially on a weak footing, could have inflicted serious injury through its suicidal act of boycotting the champion trophy owing to...

02.12.2024 3

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ICC Weighs UAE As Host: Pakistan's Champions Trophy Dream In Jeopardy

Pakistan may suffer a huge financial loss of over $50 million besides facing possible isolation in global cricket.

30.11.2024 3

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‘Revri Culture’ By Political Parties May Push States’ Economy In Distress, Which May Ultimately Collapse

Cash Incentive By Mahayuti In Maharashtra And Indi Alliance Will Adversely Affect Other Welfare Projects

29.11.2024 3

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Fiscal Prudence Vs Political Manoeuvring: High Court Quashes CPS Appointments In Himachal

The High Court's decision aligns with prior rulings from the Supreme Court and various High Courts, including Punjab and Haryana (2009), Rajasthan...

22.11.2024 30

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A Powerful Debut At The Dharamshala International Film Festival

The recently concluded five day International Film Festival in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, featured a captivating screening of “Second Chance”,...

16.11.2024 6

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US Election Results 2024: Donald Trump Returns To White House Which May Upset World Order; Good Omen For India But Bad News For China

A Trump-led presidency, therefore, could dramatically shift the geopolitical landscape, leaving allies like NATO in uncertainty, reorienting...

06.11.2024 7

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As ASEAN Faces Hordes Of Challenges, Role Of India, US Can Be Crucial

India’s role, alongside other key global players like the US, will be instrumental in supporting ASEAN, ensuring that it remains a crucial force...

30.10.2024 5

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India & Democracy Triumph In Jammu & Kashmir, Delivering A Resounding Message To Pakistan, The Patron Of Terrorism In The Valley

While navigating a Post-Article 370 Jammu and Kashmir, the newly established political regime in Jammu and Kashmir faces a multitude of challenges...

12.10.2024 2

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Ripple Effect Of BJP’s Win In Haryana

The BJP has secured a resounding third consecutive win in Haryana, underscoring its adeptness at leveraging a blend of caste-based strategies,...

09.10.2024 2

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Internal Divisions & Over-Reliance On Bhupinder Singh Hooda & Isolation Of Dalit Leader Kumari Selja Lead To Congress' Downfall In Haryana

It was self-goal by Congress which must blame its central leadership and over dependence on former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda thereby...

09.10.2024 4

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Challenges In Implementing Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Ideals Amidst Modern Governance

Deendayal Upadhyaya, one of the most significant ideological figures for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), laid the foundation for what is known...

01.10.2024 5

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BJP's Loose Cannon Kangana Ranaut's Outburst Brings Backlash For Party In Haryana Polls; Rahul Gandhi Questions Impropriety Of Her Rage Against Farmers

The Bollywood actor has a history of speaking her mind. She has made the BJP uncomfortable with her remarks, but BJP leaders, especially from...

27.09.2024 2

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Modi At 74 & Still Leading: PM's Decade Of Re-Awakening Bharat's Spirit

Having transformed from a grassroots worker in the RSS to a global leader, Modi’s leadership has been marked by several triumphs, while also...

18.09.2024 4

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Himachal Pradesh Sees Communal Din For 1st Time

Shimla: It is for the first time in the history of Himachal that communal tension has erupted over the issue of the illegal construction of a...

12.09.2024 3

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Anurag Thakur, Among Strong Contenders For BJP National President Post; Hunt Is On As RSS Will Have Final Say

Anurag Thakur, MP, from Hamirpur in Himachal who did not find the place in new cabinet of PM Modi but he is being considered as one of the strong...

09.09.2024 1

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JP Nadda Gives A Piece Of Advice To Kangana Ranaut For Anti-Farmers’ Contemptuous Outburst

Being a loose cannon, Kangana Ranaut has also shamed her voters in Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.

30.08.2024 3

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UPS Is Blend Of Old Pension Scheme & National Pension Scheme Aimed At Saving Centre & States From Economic Distress

It was about two years back on Nov 13,2022 when world renowned economist, Dr Arvind Pangariya, presently chairman of Niti Ayog, described the poll ...

28.08.2024 2

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Opposition 'Quite Late' In Cornering Govt Over Lateral Appointments That May Upset Bureaucracy & Reservations To SC, ST OBC And EWS

ongress has tried to derive political mileage out of this controversy which may have latent support of civil servants who are bound to feel upset...

22.08.2024 3

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LoP Rahul Gandhi’s Aggressive Stance During Monsoon Session Signals Shift In Parliament’s Power Dynamics; Paving Way For Targeted Attack On BJP’s Vulnerabilities

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, has been dubbed as a central figure by the opposition and loyalists during the ongoing Monsoon Session of...

20.08.2024 3

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India & US Must Adopt Joint Strategy To Counter China's Growing Influence Post-Hasina Regime in Bangladesh

The recent downfall of Sheikh Hasina's government in Dhaka has introduced significant uncertainties in the region, necessitating an urgent...

10.08.2024 1

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Bangladesh Violence: Pakistan’s ISI, China & Internal Factors May Be Behind Fuelling & Inflaming Protests Leading To Ouster Of Sheikh Hasina

According to Celia Elizabeth Green, a British parapsychologist, “in an autocracy, one person has his way; in an aristocracy, a few people have...

07.08.2024 1

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Budget 2024 Ignores Poll-Bound States Like Maharashtra, Haryana & Jharkhand; No Mention Of Floods Relief Amount To Himachal & Uttarakhand

Finance minister, however, lambasted the opposition and other critics for misleading the people in the country as such allegations are atrocious...

26.07.2024 2

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