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Rubio’s Recent Diplomatic Outreach: Can India–US Ties Get Back On Track?

New Delhi must convert renewed engagement with Washington into tangible trade and energy benefits while resisting pressure that could undermine its...

28.10.2026 30

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Himachal Congress’s 2027 Test: From Organisational Repair To Mission Repeat

With the Assembly elections less than a year away, the Congress is attempting to revive its grassroots machinery across all 68 constituencies.

16.10.2026 100

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The Supreme Court’s Clarification, Internal Dissent Within The Poll Panel And The Opposition’s Street Mobilisation Have Together Created A Crisis That Cannot Be Dismissed As Routine Political Noise

What began as a dispute over an additional declaration attached to Form 6 has now become a larger battle over the Election Commission’s credibility.

07.10.2026 60

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Trump–Xi Thaw And What It Will Mean For India And America Ties

As Washington and Beijing explore a new framework for managing rivalry, India must prepare for a world in which American strategic priorities may no...

01.10.2026 40

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Kishau: A Dam That Could Reshape The Yamuna Basin

The Kishau Multipurpose Project has cleared a major hurdle after six states agreed to move ahead with the long-pending dam on the Tons River. The...

24.09.2026 40

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'Beyond The Headlines' Trump And Xi Meet In Washington: Recalibrating Power In An Unstable World

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington amid tensions over trade, tariffs, rare earths, AI and Taiwan. The summit seeks to manage...

22.09.2026 40

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International Literacy Day: India’s Real Test Begins Beyond Literacy

India’s literacy gains are significant, but wide state-level disparities and weak learning outcomes remain major concerns. From Maharashtra’s...

09.09.2026 100

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Himachal VC Verdict: Universities Caught In The Governor-Government Crossfire

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has cancelled the Vice-Chancellor selection process for two agricultural universities, ruling the 2026 Rules...

08.09.2026 100

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BRICS In Delhi: Can India Turn A Diverse Bloc Into Strategic Influence?

An opinion article examines the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and India’s effort to shape the expanded grouping’s global role. It highlights...

06.09.2026 60

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SCO Bishkek Declaration: India’s Strategic Balancing Act Gets Tougher

The SCO Bishkek Declaration gives India a stronger diplomatic platform on terrorism, including specific reference to the Pahalgam attack, while...

02.09.2026 60

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Nepal’s Communal Fault Lines Expose A Deeper Political Crisis

Nepal’s recent Hindu-Muslim clashes expose deeper tensions over identity, secularism and governance. The violence has raised questions over PM...

31.08.2026 100

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Sukhu’s Bureaucratic Gamble: Can Himachal Shrink The Permanent Establishment?

By challenging the size and cost of the senior bureaucracy, Himachal’s Chief Minister has opened a larger debate over whether a financially...

24.08.2026 50

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Modi's New India: A State Seeking to Protect, Provide and Win Back Its Youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address placed India’s youth at the centre of his vision for Viksit Bharat, with emphasis on AI...

16.08.2026 50

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From Bankipur To Delhi? Why Prashant Kishor's Victory Could Echo Beyond Bihar

History suggests that seemingly ordinary by-elections sometimes become the first warning of major political change. By ending the BJP's three-decade...

11.08.2026 50

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When Transfers Become An Industry: India’s Hidden Governance Crisis.

Three Years in the Remote Hills: Can Himachal Finally End the Politics of Transfers?

08.08.2026 70

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Did AAP Commit A Political Blunder? How The Student Agitation Has Exposed Fault Lines Within The Opposition

AAP's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's PM residence dharna during generation Z movement appears to have backfired, boosting the Congress, handing the BJP...

31.07.2026 60

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Generation Z Row Gives BJP Another Kangana Headache

Mandi MP's latest remarks revive her 'queen of controversies' image, risk youth backlash and hand fresh ammunition to the Opposition.

29.07.2026 60

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Burnham At Downing Street: Why India Sees Opportunity In Britain's New Political Chapter

New Delhi is looking beyond personalities. Its priority is implementing existing agreements, strengthening economic and security cooperation, and...

22.07.2026 70

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'Satluj': A Film That Could Rewrite Punjab's Political Narrative Before the 2027 Polls

More than a cinematic controversy, 'Satluj' has reopened Punjab's deepest political and emotional wounds. As parties struggle to position themselves...

15.07.2026 60

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Pakistan Threatens War As India Accelerates Indus Strategy: Chenab Projects Mark A New Phase In Water Confrontation

India's evolving Indus strategy is shifting from diplomatic signalling to infrastructure development through Chenab-linked projects, while Pakistan...

14.07.2026 70

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From Thackeray’s Tiger To A Split Body: Can Uddhav’s Shiv Sena Escape Political Extinction?

Once the undisputed voice of Marathi pride and the dominant force in Mumbai’s politics, Shiv Sena today resembles a body divided against itself. The...

07.07.2026 70

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Beyond Parliament: Rahul Gandhi's Battle For India. The Next Ascent: Can Rahul Gandhi Scale The Heights Of 2029?

Two years as Leader of the Opposition have transformed Rahul Gandhi into the principal challenger to the BJP. Yet the road to 2029 demands far more...

28.06.2026 70

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The Man With Two Faces: Donald Trump's Politics Of Praise, Threats And Contradictions

From Narendra Modi to Pakistan's generals, Donald Trump has turned unpredictability into a diplomatic doctrine, keeping allies and adversaries...

20.06.2026 60

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Peace After The Iran War: Winners, Losers & The New Strategic Order

The end of the Iran war has averted a wider regional catastrophe and stabilized energy markets, but its geopolitical consequences are only beginning...

16.06.2026 60

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From Regional Egos To Congress Revival: Is Opposition Politics Entering A New Phase Before 2029?

Indian politics is witnessing a shift as regional opposition leaders lose dominance, potentially opening space for Congress to consolidate nationally...

08.06.2026 80

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BJP’s Municipal Corporations’ Victory Sounds Alarm Bells For Sukhu: Has The Semi-Final Verdict Already Been Delivered? BJP Turns Mayoral Polls Into Political Referendum

The BJP’s emphatic victory in three out of four mayoral contests in Himachal Pradesh has exposed deep cracks within the Congress government, raising...

06.06.2026 70

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Administrative Faultlines And Political Control: Sukhu's Bureaucratic Balancing Act Before 2027

The elevation of a relatively non-controversial Chief Secretary marks an attempt to steady Himachal Pradesh’s fractured administrative machinery,...

03.06.2026 80

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Administrative Faultlines And Political Control: Sukhi's Bureaucratic Balancing Act Before 2027

The elevation of a relatively non-controversial Chief Secretary marks an attempt to steady Himachal Pradesh’s fractured administrative machinery,...

03.06.2026 60

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Rubio’s Repair Mission: Can Washington Rebuild Strategic Trust With India?

Amid tariff disputes, America’s outreach to Pakistan, Trump’s renewed engagement with China and the West Asian crisis, U.S. Secretary of State...

24.05.2026 70

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PGI Report Exposes India’s Uneven School Education Landscape

While states like Punjab, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh have emerged as top performers in the Performance Grading Index, several poorer-performing...

20.05.2026 60

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From The Silent Hills Of Shillai, A Remote Village In Himachal, To The Red Carpet Of Cannes: Himachal’s Cinematic Moment Has Arrived

Khoonta is not merely a film travelling to Cannes. It is the story of a forgotten mountain culture, a young woman’s artistic rebellion, and a remote...

18.05.2026 90

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A Superpower Seeking Stability, Not Dominance

Trump’s Beijing visit revealed a changing global balance in which Washington appeared increasingly eager for accommodation while China projected the...

16.05.2026 60

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Pokhran-II And India’s Strategic Rise: How The 1998 Nuclear Tests Redefined India’s Global Standing

The nuclear tests conducted under Atal Bihari Vajpayee transformed India from a hesitant regional power into a confident strategic state capable of...

11.05.2026 80

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Pahalgam Aftershock: Terror’s Persistence And India’s Strategic Test

The Pahalgam attack is being seen as a reminder of persistent terrorism threats and the need for India to strengthen deterrence, intelligence and...

30.04.2026 70

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A Difficult Inheritance: Kavinder Gupta’s Constitutional Test In Himachal

The new Governor assumes office amid a legacy of friction between Raj Bhavan and the Congress government. Restoring institutional balance will be his...

23.04.2026 80

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Myanmar’s Military Scripted Mandate, A Sham & Fake: A Political Reset That Deepens The Crisis

Amid global focus on the Israel–US–Iran tensions, Myanmar’s junta has quietly advanced a controlled electoral process after the 2021 coup,...

13.04.2026 90

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Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A Beacon For India’s Conscience In Unequal Times

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s ideas on equality, education, and social justice remain highly relevant in modern India. Despite progress, persistent...

11.04.2026 90

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Himachal Pradesh Budget 2026–27 Signals End Of Growth Era, Prioritises Survival Amid Fiscal Crunch

The Himachal Pradesh 2026–27 budget marks a shift from growth to austerity, with total outlay falling 6.13% to ₹54,928 crore. Revenue stress and...

08.04.2026 100

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Myanmar's Military-Scripted Mandate: A Sham That Deepens The Crisis

Myanmar’s junta faces little global scrutiny as it delays credible elections post-2021 Myanmar coup d'état, excluding opposition and entrenching...

03.04.2026 80

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A Madheshi Miracle In The Himalayas: Balendra Shah's Historic Ascendancy & The Dawn Of A New Nepal - The Unlikely Rise Of A Madheshi Leader

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, became Nepal’s first Madheshi Prime Minister after a landslide victory. His rise...

29.03.2026 100

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Silence In The Upper House: Justice Gogoi & The Uneasy Debate On Post-Retirement Offices

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s Rajya Sabha tenure ended with minimal participation—low attendance, no questions, no bills, and just one debate. While...

26.03.2026 90

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Between Deficit And Demand: Himachal’s Budget 2026-27 Faces A Moment Of Reckoning

Himachal Pradesh’s 2026–27 Budget comes amid rising debt, shrinking central grants, and growing public expectations. The government faces the...

19.03.2026 90

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Congress’ Surprise Rajya Sabha Nomination Of Kangra Leader Anurag Sharma Unsettles Party Veterans In Himachal Pradesh

The Congress high command’s unexpected nomination of Kangra leader Anurag Sharma for Rajya Sabha has unsettled several party veterans in Himachal...

16.03.2026 150

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Governor’s Address And The Federal Fault Line: Himachal’s Constitutional Crossroads Strap: A New Entrant To The Governor–Government Confrontation Club

A constitutional row erupted in Himachal Pradesh after Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reportedly skipped parts of the Assembly address drafted by the...

13.03.2026 90

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Nepal's Political Earthquake & Landslide Victory Of Rastriya Swatantra Party: The Rise Of Balen Shah & The Collapse Of The Old Guard

Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balen Shah, has shaken the country’s political order by defeating long-dominant parties like Nepali...

11.03.2026 100

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From Transaction To Transformation: The Strategic Depth Of India–Israel Compact

PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu elevated India–Israel ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership,” signing 16 agreements across...

03.03.2026 90

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Visa Restoration Signals Strategic Reset In India–Bangladesh Relations

Bangladesh’s 2026 election saw Tarique Rahman’s BNP rise as Awami League was sidelined, echoing past exclusions. Early signals show pragmatic...

24.02.2026 90

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An Open Rift In The Hills: Why All Is Not Well In Sukhu's Himachal Government?

The Himachal Pradesh Congress government faces deepening cabinet discord as old rivalries between Sukhu loyalists and Virbhadra Singh’s camp...

08.02.2026 90

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Capex, Caution, & Competitiveness: MGNREGA Breathes Its Last, Replaced By VB-G RAM G With Enhanced Allocation

The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on steady growth amid global uncertainties, boosting capital expenditure to ₹12.22 lakh crore for infrastructure,...

03.02.2026 70

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Union Budget 2026–27: Testing The Depth Of India's Economic Compact As Expectations Converge On Relief, Restraint & Resilience

India’s upcoming Budget faces pressure to balance inflation relief, middle-class tax concerns, industrial competitiveness and investor confidence...

01.02.2026 80

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