The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India raises significant legal questions. The treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, is considered a multilateral agreement with binding obligations on both India and Pakistan. Its provisions do not explicitly allow for unilateral suspension or termination. India’s decision to suspend the treaty has been met with criticism from legal experts and international observers. Pakistan has argued that the suspension violates the terms of the agreement and has called for international arbitration to resolve the dispute. The World Bank, as the custodian of the treaty, has a crucial role to play…
Author: Anjali Singh
The passing of Pope Francis has left a void felt across continents, cultures, and communities — including in India, where the Government has declared a three-day national mourning to honor the life and values of the late pontiff. It is a rare recognition of a foreign religious leader, signaling the depth of Pope Francis’s influence far beyond the Vatican. From April 22 to 24, flags across India are being flown at half-mast, and all state celebrations have been suspended — symbols of silence for a man whose voice spoke unflinchingly for the voiceless. A Pope for the Margins India, a…
The Mustafabad building collapse has not only prompted a reckoning with Delhi’s residential construction practices but has also highlighted the safety of other critical spaces—particularly schools. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered mandatory structural safety audits of all schools—government and private—across Delhi, beginning with North East zones. With children among the victims in Mustafabad, public concern over the safety of school buildings has surged, leading to widespread demand for accountability. Why School Safety Became a Priority Among the survivors of the collapse was 11-year-old Rameez, who was rescued with a fractured leg. He and…
India’s vision for a greener commute took a hit this week as BluSmart, the country’s first all-electric ride-hailing service, paused operations in both Bengaluru and the National Capital Region (NCR). The sudden halt has rattled commuters and drivers alike, many of whom had come to rely on the EV cab company for daily transportation. Founded with the mission to provide zero-emission rides, BluSmart had steadily become a standout in India’s crowded mobility sector. Unlike traditional players like Uber and Ola, BluSmart owned its fleet, hired full-time drivers, and used only electric vehicles—a combination that promised reliability, accountability, and sustainability. At…
In an extraordinary escalation of the culture war in academia, the Trump administration has halted $2.3 billion in funding to Harvard University—sparking national debate and receiving fierce criticism from former President Barack Obama. The funding freeze followed Harvard’s refusal to dismantle diversity initiatives, enforce strict protest rules, and conform to a federal “campus accountability directive.” Obama, speaking at a Chicago civic forum, called the move “a misuse of government power designed to bully institutions into silence.” Observers note that Obama’s entrance into the debate may rally other institutions to speak out, especially as Yale, Stanford, and Columbia face similar ultimatums.…
The BJP has undergone a major leadership reshuffle in Tamil Nadu with the appointment of K. Annamalai as the state president. This appointment, which comes a day after the announcement of an alliance with the AIADMK, reflects the party’s intent to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu as it prepares for the upcoming state and national elections. Annamalai, with his tough stance on corruption and governance, is seen as a leader capable of turning the BJP’s fortunes around in a state long dominated by Dravidian parties. Annamalai’s leadership will be crucial in guiding the BJP through Tamil Nadu’s complex political…
A heartbreaking incident has been reported from a government school in Tamil Nadu where a Dalit student was forced to sit outside her exam hall due to her menstruation. This action, which violates the student’s basic rights to equality and dignity, has ignited a nationwide conversation about caste-based and gender-based discrimination in India’s educational institutions. The student, who had been studying diligently for her exams, was informed by a teacher that she could not take the exam in the classroom because she was menstruating. The reason, according to the teacher, was based on an age-old belief that menstruating women are…
Kajol has revealed in a recent interview that her daughter Nysa Devgn is not currently planning to enter Bollywood. Despite growing up in the limelight and being part of a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, Nysa is focused on her education and personal growth at this stage of her life. Kajol opened up about her daughter’s ambitions and aspirations, explaining that Nysa has always been a free spirit, driven by her own passions rather than any external pressures. While fans have speculated about Nysa’s potential debut in films, Kajol made it clear that there are no immediate plans…
The United States is poised to make sweeping changes to its immigration policy, with the potential elimination of work visas for international students. Indian students, who have long been a significant part of the U.S. academic and professional workforce, are facing a silent crisis as their career dreams in the U.S. become increasingly uncertain.
India’s energy subsidy program, which aims to make essential energy sources like cooking gas affordable for millions of its citizens, has recently been impacted by a Rs 50 price increase per LPG cylinder. The move has brought to the forefront the ongoing debate over subsidies, their effectiveness, and the financial sustainability of these programs in the context of rising global oil prices and inflation. LPG subsidies in India have long been a mechanism to shield the poor from rising energy costs. With millions of households relying on LPG for cooking, the subsidy program has helped make gas an accessible and…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging for a just and transparent approach to the forthcoming delimitation process in the state. Stalin’s letter, sent to the Prime Minister’s office, calls for special consideration of the unique socio-political dynamics of Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the need for the process to reflect the diversity and complexity of the state’s demographics while maintaining fairness and equity. Delimitation, the process of redrawing electoral boundaries to account for changes in population, is a routine exercise in India. However, in Tamil Nadu, which has a rich cultural, regional, and…
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning about a dangerous heatwave in Delhi and several neighboring states, including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. According to the IMD, temperatures in these regions are likely to touch 42°C, with a prolonged heatwave expected to last several days. The heatwave presents significant risks to public health, agriculture, and infrastructure, and authorities have urged the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate the dangers associated with extreme heat. Understanding the Intensity of the Heatwave A heatwave is characterized by a period of excessively hot weather, which is often compounded by dry…