Author: News Analysis India
Uttar Pradesh is set to launch an ambitious drive across the state to provide superior irrigation options to farmers while prioritizing water conservation efforts. Water Power Minister Swatantra Dev Singh revealed plans during a high-level review meeting, emphasizing expansion in water-scarce zones like Bundelkhand. The flagship Chief Minister’s Minor Irrigation Scheme will see the installation of thousands of deep and medium-depth tubewells, converting arid lands into fertile fields. Officials will also prioritize renovating existing check dams and constructing fresh ones to bolster groundwater reserves. This comes hot on the heels of a detailed six-hour session where district engineers showcased their…
In a passionate Rajya Sabha debate thanking the President for her address, Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh on Monday laid bare what he sees as India’s deepening crises: fraying social unity and skyrocketing economic divides. The MP from Madhya Pradesh accused the government of failing minorities despite constitutional safeguards. Bulldozers razing homes on religious grounds? Punish the guilty, yes—but not entire families, he implored. High-profile detentions underscore the injustice, Singh argued. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam remain imprisoned for years sans chargesheet. He pressed: Will action be taken against Assam’s CM for hate speech? Turning to Ladakh, Singh highlighted Sonam Wangchuk’s…
Excitement builds in Mumbai cricket circles as Shardul Thakur and Yashasvi Jaiswal rejoin the Ranji Trophy squad for the quarter-final against Karnataka. Thakur steps in as captain, having overcome a nagging calf injury, while Jaiswal aims to rediscover his rhythm in first-class cricket after a brief hiatus. Scheduled from February 6 at the MCA-BKC Ground, this blockbuster tie features Mumbai’s 42-time championship pedigree against Karnataka’s eight-title haul. The return of these key players injects fresh energy into a team eyeing another domestic crown. Thakur’s all-round abilities and tactical acumen will be pivotal, especially after his recent net sessions showcased full…
In a blistering parliamentary showdown, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called out Rahul Gandhi, insisting the Congress scion apologize to the nation for historical territorial losses to China. The spat unfolded during discussions on the President’s speech, halted thrice due to uproar after Gandhi quoted ex-army chief Naravane’s controversial book. ‘Being from a prominent family doesn’t place anyone above House rules,’ Rijiju declared, slamming Gandhi for defying the Speaker and dragging the border debate into the fray. He highlighted Congress’ role in losing vast lands pre-1959 and in the 1962 war, questioning Gandhi’s moral authority on the issue. Parliamentary norms were…
Tensions flared in Pakistan’s political landscape as PTI dragged the Sindh government to court Monday, protesting the alleged overnight arrests of over 180 supporters under the MPO Ordinance. Raids hit Karachi and surrounding areas, with PTI accusing police of storming homes at dawn to round up activists. The party’s Sindh chapter, led by General Secretary Mansoor Ali and lawyer Faisal Mughal, filed the urgent petition in Sindh High Court. They challenge MPO directives dated February 1 as patently illegal, urging their suspension and the swift release of detainees. Local reports highlight PTI’s outrage over what they term a blatant assault…
In a fiery address spanning Maharashtra politics to global affairs, BJP MLA Ram Kadam dissected the brewing NCP merger speculation with piercing skepticism. He pointed out the glaring anomaly: no merger murmurs when Ajit Pawar was alive. Sharad Pawar or others never broached unity then. ‘These talks ignite only post his demise—smacks of foul play,’ Kadam asserted, hinting at a sinister political undercurrent. Upholding coalition decorum, Kadam urged any decision-makers to approach CM Devendra Fadnavis first. The Chief Minister’s firm denial underscores these as baseless concoctions, he noted, aimed at misleading the public. On India-Pakistan cricket ties, Kadam evoked national…
In a bold assertion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proclaimed India as the chief engine driving global growth, capturing 17 percent of the world’s GDP increase and eclipsing the United States. This revelation came during an engaging session with students post the 2026-27 budget presentation in Parliament. Drawing from an IMF chart popularized by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Sitharaman detailed how India and China dominate with a combined 43 percent contribution—India’s slice at 17 percent versus China’s 26 percent. ‘The center of economic gravity is shifting,’ she noted, highlighting Asia’s rising dominance over Western economies. While recognizing China’s edge, the…
In a blow to Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations, pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood could sit out the early matches. The tall fast bowler is rehabbing an Achilles tendon problem back in Sydney, away from the Sri Lankan action starting February 7. To mitigate risks, Sean Abbott has been drafted into the traveling reserves. The injury timeline traces back to a hamstring tweak against England, followed by Achilles complications in recovery. After consultations, the team management opted to let Hazlewood build strength domestically. Selector Tony Dodemaide highlighted the long-view approach: staying home offers better rehab conditions, especially with Nathan Ellis…
The Supreme Court stepped in decisively to shield Pakistani Hindu refugees from forced displacement, criticizing authorities for failing to provide basic dignity after granting citizenship. At the heart of the dispute is a camp housing over 250 families near Delhi’s Signature Bridge, where residents face demolition drives by the DDA over alleged illegal occupation of Yamuna floodplains. These Scheduled Caste Hindus escaped brutal religious oppression in Pakistan, only to find precarious existence in India’s capital. While some hold citizenship documents, others are in limbo. A prior Delhi High Court order in May 2025 had paved the way for clearances, prompting…
Rohtas, Bihar, is reeling from a macabre murder case where a woman was strangled by her husband for protesting his affair, her body then concealed in a trolley suitcase and discarded like trash. The incident near Dehri’s bustling vegetable market has ignited public fury and calls for stringent action. Maroon Khatoon, 25, from Chandauli’s Sakaldih village in neighboring UP, tied the knot with local man Mohammad Kayamuddin in 2022. What began as a promising union soured quickly over his affair with a relative. Her repeated objections fueled heated rows, police confirmed during initial inquiries. The nightmare began Sunday when early…