“Assam’s debt rose 4.5 times to ₹1.62 lakh crore in the last 10 years.”This headline, reported from the Assam Assembly on 15 July 2026, has reignited debate over the fiscal health of one of Northeast India’s fastest-growing states. According to Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah’s, Assam’s outstanding debt increased from around ₹35,690 crore in March 2016…
Is E20 petrol the future of cleaner transportation, or is it creating new problems for millions of motorists? As India continues its transition to ethanol-blended fuel, the debate has moved beyond experts and policymakers. Today, the loudest voices belong to everyday vehicle owners. What Is the E20 Debate All About? E20 petrol is a blend…
On June 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of War (formerly known as the Department of Defense in this context) announced a significant nomenclature change: the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) is reverting to its original name, the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). This reverses the 2018 rebranding under the first Trump administration, which had added “Indo-” to…
On May 4, 2026, the people of Assam gave a thundering mandate to the BJP-led NDA, paving the way for a hat-trick victory. Fast-forward a few weeks, and the state has a fresh, expanded cabinet ready to turbocharge development. The Electoral Thunder: Results That Echoed Across Assam The 2026 Assam Assembly elections delivered a decisive…
In a significant development on May 14, 2026, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court initiated criminal contempt proceedings against several top Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others. At the same time, she recused herself from hearing the main Delhi Excise Policy case (liquor policy scam) involving…
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, held on April 23, 2026, has delivered a seismic shift in the state’s politics. For the first time in decades, the traditional Dravidian bipolar contest between DMK and AIADMK has been disrupted by the debutant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay. The results produced a…
The Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) has established itself as one of India’s most influential political consultancies, specialising in data-driven strategies, grassroots mobilization, and large-scale election management. In 2026, however, the firm and its leadership came under intense scrutiny from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering probe linked to an alleged coal smuggling…
West Bengal has long been one of India’s most fiercely contested political battlegrounds. The state’s voters have repeatedly shown that exit polls, though insightful, often fail to capture the full picture. Intense polarization, strong incumbency factors, effective booth management, and last-minute voter consolidation have repeatedly defied projections in both the 2021 Assembly elections and the…
In a rare and dramatic courtroom moment on 13-14 April 2026, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal personally argued before the Delhi High Court, seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the CBI’s appeal in the Delhi Excise Policy case. What followed was a high-stakes exchange that quickly…
India is on the verge of one of the most significant electoral reforms in its democratic history—the increase in Lok Sabha seats through the delimitation process after 2026. This move is expected to reshape political representation, federal balance, and electoral dynamics nationwide. Let’s explore what delimitation is, why the number of seats is increasing, how…
