Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: Evaluating the National Clean Air Programme’s Effectiveness

delhi airpollution

Delhi, the capital of India, is again engulfed in a thick blanket of smog. Air quality indices are alarming, and citizens are thus being derailed with severe health problems and strain on infrastructure in the city. The situation brings into focus the NCAP launched in 2019, aimed at reducing the concentration of particulate matter by … Read more

Adani Group Faces U.S. Bribery Charges Amidst Political Turmoil in India

Adani Group

In Short ·  U.S. Bribery Charges: The Adani Group and its chairman, Gautam Adani, face U.S. allegations of a $250 million bribery scheme to secure solar energy contracts, triggering legal and reputational challenges. ·  Political Fallout in India: Opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, accuse the BJP government of cronyism and demand investigations, while the … Read more

Maharashtra Elections: BJP’s Bitcoin Scam Allegations Stir Political Turmoil

BJP's Bitcoin Scam

The Bharatiya Janata Party has also levied serious allegations on prominent opposition leaders ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, saying that they were involved in a bitcoin scam meant for funding their campaign. This certainly escalated the political temperature, and leaders belonging to the Nationalist Congress Party and the Indian National Congress denied the charges … Read more

Anmol Bishnoi’s Detention in California: A Turning Point in India’s Fight Against Organized Crime

Anmol Bishnoi

In a major breakthrough for Indian law enforcement, Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been detained in California, USA. The development stands as testimony to the collaborative efforts of international agencies working towards curbing criminal syndicates that cross international borders. The Background: The Bishnoi Crime Syndicate The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, … Read more

Cash-for-Vote Controversy: Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Tempo’ Jibe at PM Modi Amid BJP’s Denial

Cash-for-Vote

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, a significant controversy has emerged amid allegations of cash distribution by a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. The incident has seen sharp reactions from opposition leaders, notably Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who took a pointed dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP has firmly rejected the allegations, … Read more

Vladimir Putin’s Upcoming Visit to India: Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Dynamics

Vladimir Putin

In Short ·  Putin’s India Visit: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon, emphasizing the strategic partnership between the two nations. ·  Key Focus Areas: Discussions will likely center on defense cooperation, energy security, trade expansion, and geopolitical collaboration. ·  Strengthened Energy Ties: The visit aims to bolster long-term agreements in oil … Read more