Navigating Adversity: Kerala’s Financial Journey

THE Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has completed four years in its second consecutive term since May 2021. This marks the ninth year of continuous governance under his leadership.

PM’s Bihar Visit Falls Flat: Public Discontent Grows Amid Empty Promises

THE worst terrorist attack in the picturesque town of Pahalgam, Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists who were there to enjoy the beauty of nature with their loved ones. One image in particular – of a newlywed woman sitting in shock beside the lifeless body of her husband – has seared itself into the nation’s collective memory and will haunt us for years to come.In the wake of such a ghastly incident, the nation expected that the prime minister would immediately visit the site, and take decisive steps to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Discrimination of Women in Armed Forces

THE Government of India's decision to include two women officers from the armed forces alongside the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs during the press briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ has been widely hailed as a masterstroke in showcasing women’s empowerment.

Delhi: Demolition at Madrasi Camp Sparks Outcry over Uninhabitable Rehabilitation Flats

THE demolition drive at Madrasi Camp near Jangpura-B has triggered widespread outrage, as the government agencies violate court directives and fail to ensure dignified rehabilitation for displaced residents.On May 9, 2025, the Delhi High Court had issued clear orders aimed at balancing the removal of encroachments with the smooth rehabilitation of affected residents.

AILU Condemns Opposition to Ambedkar Statue at Gwalior High Court Premises

THE All India Lawyers’ Union (AILU) has strongly condemned the ongoing opposition to the proposed installation of a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar within the premises of the Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, calling it a "dubious attempt to bring back Manusmriti and Manuvadi ideology through the back door."In a statement issued on June 2, the AILU noted that Dr. Ambedkar is not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution but also a towering figure in the fight against caste oppression and social inequality.

BJP Govt’s Eleven Years of Betrayal: Kharif MSP Way below Promised C2+50%

THE Minimum Support Price (MSP) announced for the Kharif season 2025-26 by the BJP led union government is yet another betrayal by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi; to be precise for the eleventh Kharif in a row. The BJP government has made tall claims that it has given a major boost to farmers by approving a MSP package worth Rs 2.07 lakh crore for the Kharif season of 2025-26. The corporate media has immediately joined the bandwagon and parroted the claim that the new MSP ensures at least 50 per cent profit over the cost of production.

Air Chief’s Diatribe Wholly Misplaced

CHIEF of Air Staff (CoAS) Air Chief Marshall A P Singh, just last week, repeated his concerns about lack of timely deliveries of military equipment, and what he termed the “futility” of contracts without on-time delivery adversely affecting defence preparedness. CoAS was reiterating a favourite refrain over the past year, mostly targeting Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the prime manufacturer and supplier of military aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Parliament, Not Propaganda, Must Lead India’s Response to Kashmir Attacks

‘NOT blood: But Sindoor Flows Through My Veins’ – these exact words by Prime Minister Modi defined his signature style in launching the post-Sindoor campaign blitzkrieg. What else could he or his government have done in response to the grave challenges the country was faced with. Transparency and introspection have never been the forte for this government.The Modi government’s foreign policy strategy has relied heavily on projecting the prime minister as the central figure, in an apparent attempt to cultivate a personality cult than pursuing coherent diplomacy.

Privatisation of the Defence Sector Under the Modi-Led BJP Government

AS soon as the Modi-led BJP government assumed power at the Centre in 2014, one of its early and systematic moves was to initiate the privatisation of the defence sector.A significant starting point was the imposition of excise duty on products manufactured by Ordnance Factories and Defence Production State Units (DPSUs). Historically, these units were exempt from such duties, as both the producer and consumer in these transactions was the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and the payments did not result in any actual revenue generation for the government.

CPI(M) Delegation Meets Aligarh Mob Lynching Victims

A DELEGATION of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) visited Aligarh to investigate the brutal assault on meat traders and met with the victims currently undergoing treatment in hospital.Certain communal and divisive elements targeted the driver of a truck legally transporting meat and his associates under the pretext of "Gau Raksha" (cow protection). The victims were violently assaulted, and Rs 50,000 was demanded from them.

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