Ancient wisdom fuels Economic Survey 2025-26 odyssey
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Surajit Dasgupta is a journalist who has worked with The Statesman, The Pioneer, Swarajya, MyNation etc and has been a columnist with various news publications. He is also a podcaster.
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Delhi hospitals record more than 2 lakh acute respiratory cases in 3 years
More than 2,00,000 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) were reported at six central government hospitals in Delhi between 2022 and 2024, the Union Ministry of Health and…
Sanskrit for computation: More nationalism than fact
Indian nationalists have long promoted the idea that Sanskrit is not merely an ancient language but a sophisticated computational system that anticipates modern Artificial…
Karnataka Congress power tussle for CM post intensifies
Congress in Karnataka faces leadership uncertainty as DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah camps step up manoeuvres amid growing speculation over who will lead next New Update…
SCs unhappy with Nitish Kumar-led NDA, claims Dalit intellectual
Ashok Bharti says that a chunk of the total spending from welfare allocations did not reach the intended Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and minorities New Update Listen to…
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How Durga Puja revitalises economy of West Bengal
In the bustling streets of Kolkata and across West Bengal, Durga Puja is far more than a religious observance—it's a colossal economic engine that pulses through the region each…
30 killed in Pakistan airstrike on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village amid anti-TTP operations
At least 30 people, mostly civilians including women and children, have been killed in a reported airstrike by the Pakistan Air Force on a remote village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's…
Congress' Brahmin minister objects to 'Brahmana Christian' caste labels in letter to backward classes panel
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to the state Backward Classes Commission, objecting to the use of terms like "Brahmana Christian" and "Vyasa Brahmana…
PM Modi unveils simplified GST reforms to accelerate India's economic growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the evening of 21 September 2025, heralding a new era of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms aimed at simplifying the tax…
Jimmy Kimmel case: Both Biden, Trump muzzle free speech but lecture India
In the glittering world of American late-night television, a comedian's sharp wit has collided with the iron fist of censorship. Jimmy Kimmel, the acerbic host known for his…
Why the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact is bewildering
A landmark strategic mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan , signed on 17 September in Riyadh, has deepened the longstanding security ties…
World’s largest temple foundation Umiya Dham built by Adani Cement in 54-hour marathon
Adani Cement has created a world record by completing the largest raft foundation for a religious structure at the upcoming Umiya Dham temple near Ahmedabad. The feat was achieved…
Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut: Ripple effects expected on US and global economies
The US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on 17 September lowered its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.00% to 4.25%,…
At 75, what sets Narendra Modi apart from his predecessors
In the annals of Indian democracy, few figures have cast as long and polarising a shadow as Narendra Modi. As the nation marks a decade under his stewardship – with a third term…
Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, submerging temple and damaging infrastructure
A sudden and intense cloudburst struck Uttarakhand 's Dehradun district late on 15 September 2025, unleashing flash floods that have left a trail of destruction across the state…
Bihar voters split on freebies and SIR row in tight NDA vs Mahagathbandhan race: Vote Vibe
As Bihar gears up for its assembly elections in October or November 2025, recent opinion polls paint a picture of a fiercely contested battle between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar…
ICC rejects Pakistan's demand to remove referee in Asia Cup handshake row
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has firmly rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, escalating a…
Supreme Court clears Vantara wildlife centre of violations after probe
The Supreme Court has delivered a resounding endorsement to Vantara, the expansive animal rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat , run by the Reliance Foundation.…
Pakistan demands removal of cricket match referee over India handshake dispute
Tensions between India and Pakistan have spilt over from the pitch into the corridors of cricket governance following a high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 encounter in Dubai on Sunday, 14…
Israel takes responsibility for strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar
An Israeli airstrike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital, Doha, has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm in the Middle East, just days before the current date of 15…
Supreme Court stays parts of Waqf Amendment Act amid challenges
The Supreme Court has delivered a partial reprieve to challengers of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, staying three contentious provisions while declining to suspend the law in its…
India-US trade talks in Delhi amid tariff tensions
The sixth round of India- United States trade talks is poised to commence on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in New Delhi, marking a potential thaw in bilateral relations strained by…
No extension for ITR filing deadline amid portal glitches, record submissions
As the clock ticks down on the final day for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2025-26, the Income Tax Department has reiterated that there will be no…
Google Pixel 10 India manufacturing: Defying Trump’s tariffs with exports and diversification
Google Pixel 10 India manufacturing is accelerating as Alphabet, Google’s parent company, pushes forward with local production plans despite United States President Donald Trump…
Sushila Karki story: Nepal's Gen Z uprising 'culminates' in woman becoming PM for first time
On 12 September, in a landmark development, Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as the Himalayan nation's first female prime minister, assuming an interim role…
Tyler Robinson, the man who 'shot Charlie Kirk dead'
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old currently in custody as the suspect in the deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, registered to vote without any party affiliation…
Nepal Gen Z protest update: Kulman Ghising emerges as another wannabe ruler amid leadership split
Nepal's political landscape teeters on the brink of further upheaval as Generation Z protesters, fresh from forcing the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, grapple with…
Charlie Kirk assassination: Trump ally shot dead at Utah University event
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been shot dead at a university event in Utah, in what authorities are describing as a political assassination. The 31-year-old co-founder of…
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan: Not the first to insure faces, privacy
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan have approached the Delhi High Court to safeguard their personality rights, echoing global battles over celebrity image and privacy New Update…
Vice presidential election outcome surprises none
The country has elected a new vice-president in a hastily arranged poll that has captured the nation's attention, raising questions about unity within political coalitions and the…
Gen Z uprising in Nepal following pattern seen earlier in other SAARC countries
After enduring decades of political turmoil, corruption, and economic inequality, the Gen Z uprising in Nepal allegedly stemmed from long-standing grievances among the country's…
GST reforms: Promised boom or risky gamble with revenue shortfalls?
The recent GST reforms in India, heralded by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as a catalyst for demand, investment, and job creation, have generated considerable buzz.…
Pluralist Onam: Celebrating Kerala's vibrant religious yet multicultural harvest festival
Onam, Kerala’s cherished harvest festival, brings communities together in a vibrant celebration of faith, culture, and gratitude. Held annually in the Malayalam month of Chingam…
Asleep at the wheel for 4 days? Govt, BJP finally dismiss ‘Brahmins profiteering’ remark by Peter Navarro
Four days after Peter Navarro, a former trade adviser to Donald Trump, accused “Brahmins” of profiteering from India’s discounted oil trade with Russia , the Government of India…
Most useful GST Council decisions: Taxes slashed on cancer drugs, insurance, cars
India’s GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced sweeping tax reforms on 3 September 2025, aimed at reducing costs for households, boosting…
United States has lost India and Russia to China, Trump laments
United States President Donald Trump has claimed the United States has "lost" India and Russia to China in a post on his Truth Social platform. The statement, shared on 5…
Most anticipated GST Council decision: How Nirmala Sitharaman responds to Trump's 50% tariff
The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and attended by state finance ministers, is underway in New Delhi on September 3-4, with a key focus…
Is Nitin Gadkari damaging your car?
India’s push for ethanol-blended petrol, particularly the E20 variant (20% ethanol and 80% petrol), has become a focal point of national debate. Launched aggressively in the early…
Is Trump counsellor Navarro right about India? Modi govt responds point by point
When former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro accused India of financing Vladimir Putin’s war machine, the Narendra Modi government's response was swift and firm. In a…
How Mohan Bhagwat attacked PM Narendra Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda again
In the politically charged atmosphere of India, the relationship between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its ideological offspring, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is…
Voter roll anomalies: Lessons from TN Seshan and electoral reforms
India’s voter roll anomalies have sparked widespread debate , raising questions about the integrity of the electoral process. Although I met TN Seshan several times, I formally…
Bhagwat a ticking bomb: RSS chief's centenary lecture may pin-prick Modi, set BJP on fire
As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) kicks off its grand three-day lecture series at the iconic Vigyan Bhavan today, marking the organisation’s centenary year, all eyes are on…
Rampant corruption and opacity in judiciary exposed: A decade of scandals and resistance to reform
In a shocking revelation that underscores the deep-seated rot within India's judicial system , a judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) recused…
Epic divine claims to defiant campaigner: Tej Pratap Yadav in Bihar election
In the sizzling cauldron of Bihar 's political arena, where family legacies clash with personal ambitions, a remarkable saga is unfolding. Tej Pratap Yadav, the elder son of…
Trump adds 25% more tariff pain, Modi says will best pressure
US President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with India, announcing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods early on August 27, raising the total duty to 50%. The move,…
Another dowry death: When silence becomes the greater violence
The news from Greater Noida — a 26-year-old woman tortured and set on fire over dowry — is not merely another headline . It is a wound to our collective conscience. What makes the…
Rahul Gandhi’s propaganda has cost India up to ₹1,500 crore
The Indian National Congress, under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, has turned baseless allegations into a political strategy. From the so-called “vote chori” narrative to dragging the…
V-P contest: NDA's CP Radhakrishnan vs INDIA's B Sudershan Reddy
BJP-led NDA nominates Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as vice-presidential candidate; INDIA bloc fields former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy. Nominations begin…
Public reaction to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ allegation a mixed bag
On 18 August, the latest *Weekly Vibe* survey by Vote Vibe sheds light on the public’s reaction to Rahul Gandhi ’s (Indian National Congress) explosive allegations of ‘vote chori…
Trump-Putin Alaska talks collapse: No deal on Ukraine
On 15 August, United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, to negotiate an end to the…
Why S-400 is 'better' than Patriot missile defence system
Every time a comparison between American and Russian military equipments is made on social media, a bunch of uneducated trolls crowd the comments section with unmitigated…
Supreme Court order on stray dogs: Balancing human safety and animal rights
Dogs have long been seen as loyal companions. Many people enjoy their company and often pat them during visits to friends or shops. Yet not everyone shares this affection. Some…
India's 1st Digistar 2025 planetarium opens in Pune, revolutionising astronomy education
The Dr Nanasaheb Upasani Planetarium, located at the Abhinava Primary School of the Adarsh Shikshan Mandali (ASM) in Erandwane, was officially opened to the public on Sunday.…
SDSS J1148+1930: Astronomers detect monster black hole pushing limits of physics
Far beyond our galaxy , about 5 billion light-years away, lies a black hole so vast it could set a new record. New measurements suggest the monster in galaxy SDSS J1148+1930…
RBI steps in as rupee nears danger zone: Signs of shift in strategy?
A quiet move in currency markets hints at a change in how India is defending its currency. The scale — and the timing — raise fresh questions. New Update Photograph: (Open Source)…
India’s next big mining move could change global supply chains
A quiet policy shift is set to reshape how India secures the minerals powering its future. How this will impact lithium, cobalt, copper, and rare earth acquisitions mining may…
Judicial insensitivity in India: Controversial rulings on crimes against women
The judiciary in the country, tasked with upholding justice, has faced intense scrutiny for remarks and rulings in cases of crimes against women that many deem insensitive. From…
Trump tariffs on India distraction from Epstein association?
Early this month, US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports, doubling the previous 25% rate, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This move has…
Powerful surge: 5 key highlights from Adani Enterprises' Q1 FY26 results
Adani Enterprises Q1 FY26 results reflect the company’s continued pivot towards long-term infrastructure investments, with its incubating businesses contributing a substantial 74%…
5 Stunning facts about NASA-ISRO’s NISAR Mission launch that will transform Earth observation
On 30 July, at 5:40 PM IST, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission blasted off from Sriharikota, India. This joint venture between the United States’ NASA and…
5 key changes OpenAI Study Mode brings to student learning
OpenAI Study Mode is a new learning feature inside ChatGPT. It helps students understand topics in a step-by-step manner, rather than just giving them direct answers . The tool is…
Explosive showdown: Parliament erupts with Operation Sindoor debate
On July 29, the parliament became a battleground of fiery rhetoric and intense accusations as the government and opposition clashed during a prolonged Operation Sindoor debate,…
Not only Shashi Tharoor but also Manish Tewari… chinks in Congress armour
As the Indian National Congress attempts to challenge the Narendra Modi government during the ongoing Operation Sindoor debate, internal tensions are making headlines and placing…
Otherwise a game-changer, India-UK FTA called CETA must be read with caveats
In a landmark move for India’s economic ambitions, the India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially termed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),…
Who cares if people die: India's sad infrastructure story
A portion of a state government school building collapsing in Rajasthan's District Jhalawar on Friday, leaving seven children dead and 28 injured, Bhupendra Chaubey says in the…
How India-Maldives relations recovered from recent tensions
India-Maldives relations have experienced significant ups and downs in recent years, particularly following tensions in 2023-2024. The Maldives’ “India Out” campaign and…
25 OTT platforms banned for ‘obscene’ content
The Government of India has issued an order directing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access nationwide to 25 OTT platforms and websites, including well-known apps such…
Thailand-Cambodia war breaks out: All you need to know about the conflict
In a dramatic escalation of a decades-old dispute, Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a fiery border conflict that has sent shockwaves through Southeast Asia. On 24 July 2025,…
A silent epidemic: How India is losing thousands of lives to preventable drowning deaths
On 25 July, the world observes the International Day for the Prevention of Drowning – a date that now resonates deeply with me. On 23 June 2024, I lost a lovable one, who had also…
Global urban chaos: Why even the richest cities are drowning in mismanagement
Global urban chaos: Something remarkable is happening to the world’s cities — and not in a good way. From India’s bursting urban sprawl to American cities drowning in flash…
US declares TRF a terrorist group: Major diplomatic win for India after Pahalgam attack
The United States, on 18 July, declared The Resistance Front (TRF) a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), marking a sharp…
Feudalism rules the roost in IAS, IPS & other Indian government services
Over the last five years, troubling allegations have surfaced against several IAS officers across India. These accusations go beyond routine administrative lapses. They point to a…
Air India AI171 Crash Investigation: Did a Fatal Pilot Error or Hidden Tech Glitch Doom 260 Lives?
On July 17, disturbing updates emerged in the ongoing investigation into the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash, which occurred on June 12, in Ahmedabad, India. The Boeing 787-8…
Inside explosive Bihar voter list controversy: Is ECI running a silent NRC?
A routine electoral clean-up rarely grabs headlines. But Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter rolls, launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on June…
Air India Flight 171 crash investigation: Disturbing, unanswered questions
On June 12, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed seconds after departing Ahmedabad for London Gatwick, claiming 260 lives. The preliminary report by India’s…
Mohan Bhagwat in power play: Leveraging BJP’s 2024 election setback
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ( RSS ) has long been the ideological cornerstone of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), shaping its policies and mobilising its voter base. However,…
India's infrastructure crisis: Bridge collapses, urban gridlocks, struggle for accountability
India’s infrastructure story in 2025 is a paradox. On the one hand, the government is investing trillions in national highways, healthcare systems, airports, and smart cities. On…
How feasible is call by Kerala High Court judge to raise children without religion or caste?
In a statement that has sparked national debate, Kerala High Court’s Justice VG Arun called for an India where children grow up free of religious and caste labels. Speaking at an…
Chirag Paswan stakes claim in Bihar: Ambition, alliances, art of political timing
Ram Vilas Paswan earned a reputation as the ultimate political weathercock—always able to detect which way the wind was blowing and align accordingly. His son, Chirag Paswan, now…
India ranks 4th in global income equality: Gini Index of World Bank report 2025 explained
In a remarkable achievement, India has emerged as the fourth most equal country globally in terms of income distribution, according to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and…
America Party: New political force led by Elon Musk in US
In a dramatic turn of events, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party in the United States, dubbed the "America Party". This move,…
Why car retirement policy of Delhi Is a flawed, industry-driven scam
Delhi's blanket age-based ban on 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles reeks of arbitrary decision-making, showing a complete disregard for scientific nuance or the…
Hindi speakers have an 'attitude problem', say south Indians
India’s linguistic diversity is both a strength and a source of tension. Since Independence, conflicts between different speech communities have often reflected deeper anxieties…
North vs South The SHOCKING Truth About Language Attitudes in India
Buckle up, folks—India’s at it again, and this time, it’s not about cricket or curry. It’s a full-blown *language war*! From Maharashtra’s slap-happy MNS to Tamil Nadu’s…
Is Donald Trump deporting Elon Musk to South Africa?
After a couple of weeks of respite , the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has entered bizarre new territory, with the US president saying he would "take a look" at…
Bold succession plan of Dalai Lama shocks; world stunned by defiant stand against China
The Dalai Lama, the revered spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has set the internet ablaze with a historic announcement that not only secures his legacy but also delivers a…
Bangladesh clears Adani Power dues, restoring full power supply
Bangladesh has settled its outstanding payments to Adani Power , paying $437 million in June to clear all dues, including carrying costs under the 2017 power purchase agreement…
How accurate a picture of the Indian economy is RBI presenting?
The Reserve Bank of India has underscored global economic challenges, highlighting India’s economic strength in its Financial Stability Report New Update Photograph: (staff)…
India suppressed actual casualty figures in Kumbh Mela stampede, alleges BBC
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government claimed 37 people died in the deadly stampede at the 2024 Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a record congregation . But a BBC Hindi investigation now…
How Prashant Kishor misrepresented Operation Sindoor
On 29 June, Prashant Kishor, a former election consultant and founder of Jan Suraaj, sharply criticised the Narendra Modi government's choice to halt military operations against…
Rath Yatra stampede near Gundicha Temple leaves 3 dead, scores injured
A tragic stampede during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, claimed three lives and left over 50 injured early Sunday morning. The incident occurred between 4 and 5…
Mystery unravelled: White House fence intrigues X users, but history has answers
The top trend among the American users of X (formerly Twitter) at the moment reads "Barricades Erected at White House and Treasury". The curated news on the medium is elaborated…
Rajnath Singh urges border demarcation with China, highlights trust-building at SCO meeting
India pushed for a lasting resolution to the border demarcation issue with China and stressed the importance of addressing intricate challenges through a clear plan for engagement…
After Maha Kumbh Mela, Gautam Adani offers seva at Puri Rath Yatra
Building on its large-scale, volunteer-driven outreach during this year’s Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the Adani Group has now turned its attention to the famed Rath Yatra in…
Donald Trump rants again, calls newly elected mayor 'communist lunatic'
Donald Trump brands Zohran Mamdani a 'communist lunatic' after his win in the NYC mayoral primary. Explore the controversy, reactions, and what it means for New York's future New…
Rath Yatra: Unique idol of Jagannath explained
His līlā, our stories! Somewhere (Jagannath Puri), God's eyes are wide open in mahābhāva prakāša (manifestation of transcendence), ecstatic because of our love. Somewhere, He…
Shubhanshu Shukla in historic Axiom-4 mission: Indian triumph in space
On June 25, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla etched his name into the annals of space exploration as the second Indian astronaut to journey into space. As the mission pilot for the…
Shocking truth about India’s emergency: Unveiling darkest chapter of 1975-77
India’s state of emergency, declared on June 25, 1975, and lasting until March 21, 1977, remains one of the most controversial periods in the nation’s history. This 21-month…
What ceasefire? Iran & Israel still bombing each other
In a surprising twist, Iran and Israel reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement on June 24, 2025, following intense diplomatic efforts to halt their escalating conflict . Yet,…
No FTA? US pressures India to lower duties on both GM & natural crops
Efforts to forge a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and India have hit a snag, primarily due to American demands for reduced tariffs on agricultural goods,…
West Bengal Day: 3 votes that shaped the Indian state
On June 20, 1947, the Bengal Legislative Assembly held three pivotal votes that would decide the fate of Bengal as British India prepared to partition. In a joint session of the…
With Iran & Israel easing airspace restrictions, Indians flying home to safety
Indian students and pilgrims have been relocated to Tehran from Mashhad. The three flights – one of which is scheduled to arrive in India late on Friday night – will be conducted…
Escalating tensions: Israel-Iran conflict intensifies as diplomacy falters
The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has entered its eighth day, marked by relentless missile exchanges, significant civilian and military casualties and growing international concern…
How Captain Eric Moody saved 263 passengers aboard British Airways Flight 9 in 1982
In aviation history, few tales of survival are as gripping as that of British Airways Flight 9. On the night of 24 June 1982, the flight, operated by a Boeing 747-236B named City…
Justice Yashwant Varma cash scandal: Impeachment likely
Speaking on the Justice Yashwant Varma cash scandal, eminent lawyer, editor of The Leaflet and head of NGO Lawyers' Collective Indira Jaising today told The Squirrels if the…
No proof Donald Trump asked for US bases on Pakistani soil and Asim Munir accepted it
A report by a mainstream media outlet that US President Donald Trump requested American military bases on Pakistani soil from Pakistani Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal…
Iranian military power: Strength, weapons and how Israel defends against Iranian attacks
The Iranian military power is one of the most formidable in the Middle East. It combines a large standing army with extensive missile forces, drone capabilities, and regional…
Juneteenth: Understanding its history, significance and how it is celebrated today
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marks a turning point in American history. It commemorates 19 June 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston,…
Postcard from Paris Air Show 2025
The Paris Air Show 2025 began on June 16 and will continue till June 22, with the professional days running from June 16 to 19. After the crash of Air India Flight 171, Boeing CEO…
Trump continues with personal attacks on other world leaders: Emmanuel Macron at receiving end now
US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that his premature departure from the Group of Seven (G7) summit is unrelated to the Israel-Iran conflict. This clarification followed…
Air India flight AI-171 crash investigation: RAT, CVR, FDR explained
On June 12, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, tragically crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, en route to London Gatwick. The incident, which claimed…
How Modi 'thanked' Cyprus while giving message to Turkey, Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, June 15, marking his first foreign visit following Operation Sindoor. This three-nation tour will also encompass Canada,…
Barak Magen: Israel’s air defence system to counter Iranian attacks, which India has too
The system features advanced radar and interception technology, enabling it to detect and neutralise threats at various ranges and altitudes New Update Photograph: (Open Source)…
Human error: Experienced pilot shares preliminary assessment
A preliminary analysis by an experienced airline pilot points to human error, specifically incorrect flap settings and thrust selection, as the likely cause of the Air India…
Elon Musk regrets calling Donald Trump names on X
In a surprising turn of events, tech magnate Elon Musk has publicly expressed remorse for a series of inflammatory social media posts targeting United States President Donald…
Antrix-Devas dispute: Unravelling €3.8 million Paris apartment seizure and India’s sovereign risk
In an unexpected move, a €3.8 million Paris apartment—used by India’s Deputy Chief of Mission—was seized by a French court in 2022. The action stems from a prolonged legal battle…
Why and how Indian PSUs led by SBI turned from fiscal liabilities to revenue assets
For decades, Indian Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) were perceived as underperforming behemoths weighed down by inefficiencies, political interference, and sluggish…
Russian arms offer amid Chinese espionage: India ought to play ball with caution
Russia’s recent offer to supply India with its cutting-edge S-500 air defence system and Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighters, complete with full technology transfer, marks a pivotal…
Severe heatwave grips northern India: Relief likely by mid-June
As of June 9, northern India continues to reel under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 45°C in many parts of the region. Delhi-NCR , Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and…
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam Raghuvanshi’s role and affair uncovered
The Meghalaya honeymoon murder case takes a dramatic turn as Sonam Raghuvanshi surrenders, with police suspecting her affair with Raj Kushwaha as the motive behind her husband…
5 reasons why Trump, Musk are at loggerheads
The feud between US President Donald Trump and world’s richest man Elon Musk likely stems from policy disagreements, business interests and personal grievances, with recent public…
Kamal Haasan refuses to unravel 'south Indian' unity any further
After actor Kamal Haasan's statement that Tamil was the "mother" of Kannada created an anti-climax in the north-versus-south story, which had been re-ignited by BJP MP Tejasvi…
RBI repo rate cut: Key MPC decisions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% on 6 June 2025. This repo rate cut is a bolder-than-expected move to stimulate economic growth.…
Sharmishta Panoli: Viral video, arrest, political firestorm
A 22-year-old law student from Pune Law University, Sharmishta Panoli, with a following of over 1,75,000 on X and Instagram, found herself in legal trouble after posting a video…
Krunal Pandya steps out of Hardik’s shadow with match-winning IPL 2025 campaign
The Indian Premier League ( IPL ) 2025 concluded on 2 June at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) securing their maiden title after a…
Drone attack on Russia by NATO-assisted Ukraine re-ignites possibility of Third World War
On 1 June, Ukraine rewrote the rules of modern warfare. In a daring overnight operation, swarms of AI-powered drones launched a devastating assault deep inside Russian territory —…
India to come up with list of Pakistani losses shortly
'We will tell you how many aircraft we destroyed and how many radars we destroyed. We'll make a rough assessment and come out with that shortly,' CDS of India said New Update…
Will Modi break tradition of attending G7 Summit if invited by Canada?
As Canada has yet to issue an invitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to miss the G7 Summit for the first time in six years, according to sources on May 2. This…
US court appears as confused as Trump about reciprocal tariffs
Hours after the US Court of International Trade deemed President Donald Trump’s extensive tariffs on goods imported from nearly every country illegal, the Federal Circuit Court in…
India-China war using gadgets
In recent years, escalating geopolitical tensions between India and China have spilt over into the technological domain, raising concerns about the possibility of attacks through…
Brahmaputra is no Indus. Tough luck, Pakistan!
In recent discussions about water as a tool of geopolitical leverage, some political commentators have speculated whether China might attempt to retaliate against India for its…
Lokpal exonerates Madhabi Buch
The Lokpal, which serves as the anti-corruption watchdog, has exonerated former chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Madhabi Buch (Madhabi Puri Buch),…
BSF targeted 72 Pakistani posts during Operation Sindoor: Video evidence
A new video showcases the Indian Border Security Force's precise strikes on 72 Pakistani posts and terror launchpads during Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam attack,…
COVID again: All you need to know about JN.1, the latest coronavirus strain
Even as another COVID-causing coronavirus strain has been reported in India as of May 2025 is the JN.1 variant, a descendant of the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage, along with its…
Did Donald Trump really mediate between India & Pakistan?
In a recent turn of events, US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for brokering a truce between India and Pakistan , suggesting that trade offers were instrumental in…
Is it Modi vs Bhagwat? Out of RSS & BJP, who leads & who follows?
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its political front, first the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and later the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have shared an intertwined history…
Adani portfolio sees record EBITDA, PAT, Capex in FY25 financial results
The Adani Group has announced its financial results and credit compendium for FY25, delivering its strongest-ever performance across its portfolio of listed companies. The Adani…
Asim Munir becoming field marshal sparks social media roasts amid Operation Sindoor fallout
On May 21, Pakistan’s military establishment made headlines when General Asim Munir was promoted to Field Marshal, the country’s highest military rank, as announced by the…
Welcome update to PLFS, the Indian labour force survey
India’s Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), has undergone a significant transformation with the release of its first quarterly…
India-Turkey relations: From ancient trade to modern tensions
India and Turkey, two nations with deep-rooted civilisations, have been connected for over 3,500 years. From the bustling ancient trade routes of the Vedic age to the sharp…
Skincare boom: How raw material makers are quietly cashing in
India’s obsession with radiant, glass-like skin isn’t just a beauty trend anymore; it’s a billion-dollar business. Valued at $8.78 billion in 2024, the Indian skincare market is…
Survey suggests Indians responded to Operation Sindoor, ceasefire differently across groups
Amitabh Tiwari, a political analyst and journalist, discussed the methodology behind a survey on Indian public opinion regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address on…
Disturbing revelation about Justice Yashwant Varma
In the exclusive exposé above, Founder-Editor of The Squirrels Bhupendra Chaubey uncovered the latest and most shocking developments in the controversial case involving Justice…
Tim Cook defies Donald Trump in decision to ramp up iPhone 17 production in India
How should India respond to Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade and tariff tactics? In the compelling video above, economist Mitali Nikore (ex-World Bank, ADB, UN Women and UNDP)…
Keyboard warriors in India-Pakistan war inspired by disinformation to kill Drona?
The most memorable piece of deception in the history of warfare is the Trojan Horse. An enduring myth, an apocryphal story that has survived centuries, of the use of…
Virat Kohli could have extended career a bit more if not…
While Gautam Gambhir has tried to make light of the altercations with Virat Kohli in the past, the retirement of the latter has reactivated the rumour mills New Update Listen to…
Did lack of Indian lobby make Pakistan win propaganda war?
During the first term of the UPA government, it was reported that India had not renewed its contract with the American firm that lobbied for it in the United States. This was why…
Pakistani minister claims on CNN India pleaded for truce
The recent ceasefire in the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict has sparked a wave of conflicting narratives, with both sides presenting contrasting accounts of military successes and…
Press conferences by Indian & Pakistani DGMOs: Difference lay in professionalism
Comparing the two press conferences, one stood out for its professional, measured and operationally focused approach while the other prioritised nationalist rhetoric and…
Why India had to punish Pakistan but not by war alone: Lessons from the Gita
On the lines of the article about Kautilya’s Arthashastra and its relevance to the modern India-Pakistan conflict, reflecting on the timeless lessons the Mahabharata, especially…
Kautilya's Arthashastra and the Modern India-Pakistan Conflict
As tensions flared up once again between India and Pakistan, with two weeks of uneasy standoffs culminating in two days of sheer military display, if one can't help but wonder…
India-Pakistan war begins with escalatory response to Operation Sindoor
Veterans Air Vice Marshal Kapil Kak and Maj Gen Harsha Kakar explain to Bhupendra Chaubey how this is a comprehensive response from India to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attacks…
India-Pakistan war was waiting to happen
Foreign correspondent Suhasini Haidar, former diplomat Sharat Sabharwal, former IAS officer KBS Sidhu and Lt Gen (Retd) PJS Pannu say Pakistan had crossed a line it shouldn't…
India demonstrates to sceptics how Indus Water Treaty can practically be breached
There are concerns regarding India's choice to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty in light of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. KBS Sidhu, a former IAS officer and Principal…
Adani Group to pump ₹13,000 crore into Vizhinjam Port expansion
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), a leading ports and logistics arm of the Adani Group, is set to invest approximately ₹13,000 crore to scale up the capabilities…
How caste census will work: All questions answered
In light of the ongoing public debate on the Narendra Modi administration's ideological compromise in refusing and then accepting a 'caste census' and the Indian National Congress…
India ahead of US, UK, world in using AI
As per a survey conducted by Statista Consumer Insights, 41% of individuals in India reported that AI tools are integrated into their daily lives New Update Photograph: (staff)…
Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi most preferred spiritual destinations
Ayodhya leads with 22.55% of respondents. Sangam in Prayagraj followed at 19.96% while Varanasi received 12.72% of the votes. Mathura stood at 6.31%, and Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar…
Modi govt takes U-turn on caste census; Rahul Gandhi's pressure at work?
The BJP now says that while Indian National Congress governments have always opposed a caste census , evident in the fact that caste was not included in all the census operations…
Emerging economies trust artificial intelligence the most: Survey
An expert attributed the higher adoption and trust of AI in emerging economies to the greater relative benefits and opportunities the technology affords people in these countries…
IIT-Delhi to conduct ground survey of waqf properties to plug 'gaps'
In keeping with the amendments related to enhancing the efficiency of waqf boards, a new website is being developed to replace the WAMSI portal New Update Photograph: (open)…
India-Pakistan war to avenge Pahalgam terrorist attack?
On April 22, a group of five terrorists launched an attack on men among tourists in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir , killing 26 mostly-Hindu men and injuring over 20 others. The…
Daring the Vatican to elect a woman of colour as next pope
While speculations are rife over the next pope since Pope Francis died on 21 April, why, invariably, a white man was elected on all occasions earlier, putting an end to such…
Pahalgam terror attack raises 15 uncomfortable questions for authority
The Pahalgam terror attack exposes deep security lapses, political denial, and troubling parallels with Pulwama, prompting urgent questions for Indian leadership New Update Listen…
Terror strikes Pahalgam, Kashmir: 25 dead in attack on tourists from across India
A terror attack in the Baisaran valley area of Pahalgam, southern Kashmir , has left at least 25 people dead and a dozen others injured, according to government sources. The…
Operation Zeppelin: Inside Adani’s covert counteroffensive to Hindenburg
Hindenburg Research, the financial forensics firm that shook the Adani Group with its explosive allegations, borrowed its name from the ill-fated airship that infamously caught…
Munir to Modi: Neither jingoism nor selective outrage helps
On April 16, Pakistan ’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Asim Munir, delivered an address at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad that has rightfully raised…
Population data from Japan vindicate Elon Musk
Japan's population fell by a record 898,000 in 2024, confirming Elon Musk's warnings as the country faces a deepening demographic and economic crisis. New Update Photograph:…
Why IT industry in India looks shaky as stocks suggest
The IT industry in the country seems to be in decline, with IT stocks dropping significantly as of April 18. The key factors are likely global trade tensions, recession fears, and…
India to grow by 6.5% in 2025 despite global recession risks, says UNCTAD
The Indian economy is projected to grow by 6.5% in 2025, supported by robust public investment and a more accommodative monetary policy, according to a new report from the United…
Karnataka caste survey puts Congress in a quandary
The findings of the Karnataka caste survey, which reportedly challenge the conventional understanding of the populations of Lingayats and Vokkaligas, have created significant…
Start-up smoke & mirrors: Gensol-BluSmart saga exposes India’s entrepreneurial elite
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal laid out some harsh truths about India’s start-up ecosystem just about a week ago. Within that week, one of the…
Bengal: All I wanna say is that they don’t really care about us
As a Bengali Indian Hindu, I am no less troubled by the amusement of the rest of India at the plight of my community in West Bengal than I am with the plight itself. Yet another…
Urban men lose jobs, women gain
The latest Quarterly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), released in February 2025, indicates a marginal uptick in urban unemployment among men during the third…
Consumers prefer data-driven mobility
Indian consumers are increasingly open to sharing their personal data with manufacturers or third parties in exchange for features like anti-theft tracking, indicating growing…
Tulsi Gabbard rejects American EVM; Indian opposition, media get unduly excited
A 31-second clip of apparently a longer speech, where United States ' Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticised the electronic voting machines that several…
Noida turning into traffic bottleneck highlights failure of Smart City project
The massive traffic jam across Noida caused by the construction of a flyover in Sector 104 reminds us once again of India's dire need for alternative employment destinations. No…
Trump tariffs lead to US-China tit-for-tat, global turmoil
In a striking escalation of the ongoing global trade dispute, China is attempting to build international backing in reaction to US President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff increases…
Study: Investors 'fall in love' with their stocks
A recent study examining the behaviour of stock market investors in Gujarat's urban centers revealed that 52.39% of investors form emotional attachments to their stocks , refusing…
RBI cuts key interest rate by 0.25% amid tariff gloom
This is the second rate cut by the RBI in a row, following a 25 basis point reduction in February, now with the stance changed from 'neutral' to 'accommodative' New Update…
Rohit Sharma must retire
It's difficult to be rude to a champion, Indranil Basu says in the video above, adding, however, there are enough signs for Rohit Sharma to get the message that even the great…
Waqf boards were being managed terribly: Zafar Sareshwala
In the video featured above, social worker Zafar Sareshwala tells Bhupendra Chaubey he has been complaining about serious issues in waqf boards across India for ages. Several…
Rishabh Pant lost? Here's what troubles him
Rishabh Pant, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, has been a pivotal figure in Indian cricket , known for his aggressive batting style across formats. However, his IPL 2025…
Should India cooperate or defect strategically
The 'Trump tariffs' are in, and India now knows its gift: 26%. Its actual impact is unclear (will bourbon, on which India charges 100%, be charged only 26%?) Will heavy machinery,…
80% of Indian businesses looking for AI solutions: Deloitte State of GenAI
More than 80% of Indian companies are actively investigating the development of autonomous agents, signalling a strong shift towards Agentic AI , as outlined in the State of GenAI…
Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025: Reform or controversy? EXPLAINED
The Narendra Modi-led government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament on April 2, sparking intense debate. While the ruling party claims the bill will…
CBSE finds 40% of parents struggling with children's behaviour, academics
A survey conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has found that a large number of parents in India struggle with their children's academic and behavioural…
Ambani has a plan to upstage Netflix, YouTube
Mukesh Ambani is determined to demonstrate that Indian consumers are willing to pay for online video content. Late last year, Ambani, who holds the title of Asia's wealthiest…
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, EXPLAINED
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, does not redefine who an Indian citizen is. Rather, it relies on existing laws like the Citizenship Act, 1955, which was amended in 2019…
Why abolishing income tax is necessary while other prescribable measures are in place already
While a post claiming Mississippi has abolished income tax went viral on X (formerly Twitter), the American state has not fully done so while passing legislation to phase it out…
Adani top wealth gainer again
Gautam Adani emerged as the largest wealth accumulator in India according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, witnessing an increase in his net worth of nearly Rs 1 lakh crore New…
Does India frustrate foreign businessmen?
Naotaka Nishiyama was not in pursuit of comfort. On March 25, 2024, he embarked on a journey from Tokyo to Bengaluru , armed only with a suitcase and a vision. Upon his arrival in…
Yogi Adityanath vs MK Stalin over 3-language debate heats up
On March 27, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin responded to remarks made by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the three-language policy debate, labeling his…
Air Works of Adani to foray into passenger-to-frighter (P2F) conversion operations
The Gautam Adani Group is strategically positioning itself to transform India's air cargo infrastructure by investigating passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion operations. Adani…
My suggestion to Justice Yashwant Varma: Justice Katju
Justice (Retd) Markandey Katju clarifies that his statemehts on Justice Yashwant Sinha were misconstrued as defence of the judge accused of being in possession of unaccounted…
Cash for verdicts? 3 legal luminaries want to give accused judge a chance
As the nation was rocked this morning by the news of the recovery of cash during a fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's house followed by reports that the Supreme Court collegium…
Exposing Indian data to foreign LLMs risky, says expert
AS Lakshminarayan, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Communications, has warned that if India shares its data with foreign Large Language Models (LLMs), it risks losing control…
Why electric vehicle policy revision in Delhi is deeply flawed
The recently introduced policy by the Delhi government, which requires that a household's third private vehicle be an electric vehicle ( EV ), exemplifies a form of coercive…
Gautam Adani, brother get court relief in Rs 388 crore cheating case
The matter pertains to purported violations of market regulations totalling Rs 388 crore, leading to the filing of a chargesheet by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)…
How right is PM Modi in saying he saved money for India like DOGE is doing for US?
We ask AI chatbots Grok and ChatGPT how truthful PM Modi was in claiming that upon assuming office, he implemented a model similar to that of DOGE by removing fraudulent and…
MGX invests $2 billion in Binance in historic deal
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a landmark $2 billion investment from MGX, an Abu Dhabi-based investor in AI and advanced technology. This marks…
Fitch Ratings Upgrades Adani Energy Solutions: BBB- Rating Amid US Investigation Concerns
Fitch Ratings has lifted Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) from its 'Ratings Watch Negative' status, marking the first upgrade from an international ratings agency following the…
Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma & 10 Other 'Fat but Successful' Cricketers Who Redefined the Game
Rohit Sharma and 10 other cricketers like Inzamam-ul-Haq and Arjuna Ranatunga prove success isn’t tied to body types. Despite unconventional physiques, they excelled…
Why gold smuggling in south India is rampant
Gold smuggling remains rampant in southern India due to a combination of historical, economic, and geographical factors. The recent arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao and past…
'Not fair, India!' Trump hits India with tit-for-tat tariffs
US President Donald Trump has detonated an all-out global trade war with his MAGA-weaponised tariffs policy. Early on Wednesday morning India time, Trump specifically named India…
Madhabi Buch & burden of representation: Legacy of women in power
The FIR ordered by a special anti-corruption court against ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and four others on allegations of fraud, months after the case of conflict of interest…
Ex-SEBI Madhavi Puri Buch Faces Law Again
The allegations of fraud in the capacity of the then- SEBI chief against Madhabi Puri Buch have resurfaced, thanks to an order from a special anti-corruption court in Mumbai that…
Arvind Kejriwal may not succeed in national politics
It seems Arvind Kejriwal is trying to get into the Rajya Sabha after losing Delhi , as the AAP is sending a sitting upper house member to the Punjab assembly via a by-election.…
Adani Group releases tax transparency reports to restore investor confidence
To affirm its dedication to stakeholders, the Adani Group published its tax transparency reports for the financial year 2023-24 on Sunday, February 23. The reports reveal a total…
Mahakumbh 2025: Grand confluence of faith with challenge of managing millions
The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is set to be the world's largest religious gathering, drawing millions of devotees, saints, and tourists from across the…
Sangam is hardly welcoming: Ground report
Sources say Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath may initiate disciplinary action against officers found guilty of negligence and apathy after the Mahakumbh and Holi New…
Chaos, absence of administration mar Mahakumbh 2025
The state of affairs at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, hasn't improved much since a 300 km long traffic jam was reported a week ago, as Bhupendra Chaubey and…
Modi in US: Former diplomats hail MAGA, MIGA, MEGA
Former diplomats Rajiv Dogra and Ashok Sajjanhar were in conversations with The Squirrels today, both explaining what a tightrope walk US-India relations have been on issues like…
Ranveer Allahabadia unpardonable: Former CIC
Veteran journalist, author, former CIC and founder of Save Bharat Save Culture, Uday Mahurkar tells senior journalist Surajit Dasgupta that the fact that many have got away with…
10 things you must know about new income tax bill
The new income tax bill is anticipated to be presented in the parliament on Thursday, 13 February. This legislation seeks to streamline the current Income Tax Act of 1961, thereby…
New tax regime: Know your slab
The revised income tax framework is anticipated to become the favoured choice for many taxpayers in the forthcoming financial year, following the proposals outlined in the Union…
Data that proves why BJP won, AAP lost Delhi
The result of the Delhi election was out on 8 February, but people are still banging their heads over the slim margin of vote share between the BJP and the AAP. While the BJP won…
Repo went down, your EMI didn't: Here's why
The repo rate reduction by the Reserve Bank of India will affect margins (5-12 bps) for banks with higher floating or repo-linked loan portfolios, but why is this jargon not…
No reputed pollster ready to predict Delhi election result
In a surprising bunch of exit polls, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be on the verge of securing victory in the Delhi state elections, a success that would…
Why finance ministry instructed officials not to use ChatGPT or DeepSeek
The Ministry of Finance has issued an internal advisory cautioning its employees against the use of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official tasks…
These 10 seats can change direction of 2025 Delhi election
Ten of these are such that the margin of victory was reduced from 2015 to 2020. With a few overlaps, there are 10 seats where the margin of victory in the 2020 polls was less than…
Union Budget 2025-26: Economic vision or lack thereof?
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, outlining the government's vision for the country's economic growth and development. The budget…
Economic Survey 2025 urges private sector to pitch in
Deepanshu Mohan, dean and professor of economics at OP Jindal Global University and visiting professor at the London School of Economics, puts the Economic Survey 2025 in…
Economic Survey 2025 endorses Adani's view, warns against Infosys, L&T bosses'
After Infosys co-founder Narayanamurthy and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman SN Subrahmanyan disturbed the working class with their statements demanding 70-to-90 hours of work from…
Kejriwal attacks Election Commission over comment on Yamuna
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI), describing Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's remarks regarding the Yamuna…
Economic Survey 2025 says India to grow at 6.3-6.8% in 2026
The first advance estimate for FY25 released in January was lower than the previous Economic Survey estimate of 6.5-7% growth and RBI's revised foretelling of 6.6% growth New…
BJP wins Chandigarh Mayor election, upsets AAP-Congress
The BJP has won the Chandigarh mayoral election as its candidate Harpreet Kaur Babla beat her nearest rival AAP’s Prem Lata, supported by the INC, by 2 votes New Update…
IndiaAI jumps on artificial intelligence bandwagon
Following the recent launch of the affordable foundational model DeepSeek by a burgeoning Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) laboratory, the Indian government has announced its…
Indians complain of high taxes, but citizens of advanced economies pay more
While tax reforms and simplifications remain valid concerns, Indians are not among the most heavily taxed citizens in the world, contrary to the assertions made on social media…
Kejriwal is to Delhi what Modi is to India: Yashwant Deshmukh
The well-known psephologist said that while the AAP's victory in the coming Delhi election is a foregone conclusion, the ruling party's margin of victory will reduce New Update…
How Chinese DeepSeek Is disrupting global AI market
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), China has emerged as a formidable competitor, and its latest innovation, DeepSeek, is setting new benchmarks in…
Tax regime under Modi: A tale of middle-class exploitation and corporate leniency
With the budget day approaching, the concerns of the country's middle class have changed into worries. In the ever-expanding narrative of India’s economic growth, one theme…
Uttarakhand 2nd state after Goa to enforce UCC
Goa has been India's only state where a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) applied for decades, implying that the same set of civil and criminal laws applies to all citizens of Goa,…
Saif Ali Khan’s Health Insurance Claim Sparks Debate: Niva Bupa Sanctions ₹25 Lakh Against ₹35.95 Lakh Bill
Saif Ali Khan's ₹35.95L health insurance claim was settled at ₹25L by Niva Bupa, highlighting disparities in claim processes for celebrities vs. ordinary citizens. The incident…
Trump 2.0 visa policy: Should Indians be worried?
The return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2025 has revived discussions around US immigration policies, particularly regarding the work visa regimes that are critical to…
Dalits not voting for Kejriwal this time? What about Mayawati?
A pre-poll survey shows a strong trend that favours the Aam Aadmi Party. But what is swinging the Dalit voter? Veteran IAS Vijay Shankar Pandey, who used to be a key Mayawati…
Did Hindenburg Research shut shop after raising hell for nothing?
The closure of Hindenburg Research has demonstrated that its allegations against the Adani group and India's market regulatory framework were merely a defamatory and libellous…
Can or will Congress be revived in Delhi?
As Delhi gears up for its next Legislative Assembly elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) finds itself at a critical juncture. Once the dominant force in the capital, the…
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in numbers
The Mahakumbh Mela (or Maha Kumbh Mela), currently underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh , is a monumental Hindu event with significant logistical and cultural dimensions. Building…
Why BJP struggling to regain power in Delhi
While senior journalist Ashutosh has his assessment of the electoral situation in Delhi, is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poised to challenge the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in…
Women vote overwhelmingly for parties that offer them doles: SBI
The general elections of 2024 witnessed an increase of 1.8 crore women voters compared to the previous elections in 2019, as highlighted in a research report from the Economic…
AAP may not do that well this time: Yashwant Deshmukh
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has governed Delhi for a decade, has taken the initiative in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for February 5, having already announced…
Canada must be self-reliant or part of US: Donald Trump
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, US President-elect Donald Trump declared his intention to employ "economic force" to integrate Canada into the United States, which elicited a strong…
HMPV is no COVID: Don't panic
In recent weeks, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has garnered attention due to a noticeable rise in cases in various parts of the world. While headlines comparing HMPV to COVID-19…
Justin Trudeau steps down: Implications for India
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister. He will remain in office until the party selects a new…
How Delhi went from surplus to deficit budget under AAP rule
In October 2024, economic commentators raised alarm bells over the financial state of Delhi’s government. For the first time, the capital ’s budget was heading toward a deficit.…
Why Nitish ‘Turncoat’ Kumar has been 'King' of Bihar since 2015
Nitish Kumar, the leader of the Janata Dal (United), has been a pivotal figure in Bihar politics for over two decades. Despite heading a party that is numerically smaller than…
Chandrababu Naidu: Deals with SECI can't be scrapped without proof
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu addresses allegations of bribery linked to Adani Group's solar power deals, stressing the need for concrete proof before action New Update…
The mathematics & geometry of 2025
2025 might appear to be an unremarkable year for many, yet it possesses a remarkable mathematical significance. Some websites have already published the fun fact that the number…
How freebies are wrecking the Indian economy
Several states have proposed incentives in their 2024-25 budgets, such as free electricity, transportation and financial allowances, observes The Squirrels ' Editor Bhupendra…
Popcorn tax? This is what it actually is...
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recently implemented a new tax classification for popcorn, which has ignited considerable debate and criticism across various sectors.…
Used cars getting costlier with GST riles market expert
The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a substantial increase in the tax rate for the sale of used cars, including electric vehicles New Update…
Sambhal dispute must be seen through its history
While a Bench consisting of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar reviews a petition submitted by the Jama Mosque Committee challenging a civil court's order that…
Adani to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Bihar to generate thousands of jobs
The Adani Group has revealed several planned investments for Bihar, including cement, smart meters, thermal power, gas distribution, logistics, and agri-logistics. At the 2024…
Starbucks must now fight for every buck in India
Tata Starbucks is reducing the pace of its store openings due to inflationary pressures and challenges in the real estate sector. Nevertheless, the company maintains a positive…
Adani Group unveils humane approach to highlight infrastructure impact
With a philosophy rooted in nation-building and 'growth with goodness', the Adani Group continues to work on sustainable development and community well-being New Update Listen to…
How employers, students will be impacted by H1B visa revamp
On Tuesday, the outgoing US administration of Joe Biden introduced a series of modifications to the H1B visa program, to simplify the application process and address potential…
Donald Trump resumes threatening India
In his most recent remarks regarding trade strategies, US President-elect Donald Trump warned of implementing reciprocal taxes on nations such as India and Brazil, citing their…
China 'ready to work with India'
NSA Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi are set to hold the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives in Beijing on 18 December, the first such high-level talks since…
Was Raj Kundra framed in the pornography case?
'Till date, I have not been a part of any pornography, any production, nothing to with porn at all,' Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra said New Update Listen to…
Billionaire tax would lead to flight of capital: CEA
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran raised concerns on Friday regarding the proposed "billionaire tax," indicating that such initiatives might discourage capital inflow…
Atul Subhash, Section 498A, misuse, difficulty in repealing explained
The suicide of techie Atul Subhash has re-ignited a nationwide debate on the applicability of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The victim's side has alleged that…
Populism drains Indian states unmindful of lessons from the world
A glance through the day's news headlines on Google with a neutral keyword "subsidy" throws up a grim picture, with several states and their enterprises suffering due to…
Companies making profits, not passing benefits to employees
Profits of private companies have quadrupled over the past four years, yet real wages have stagnated, as reported. This trend persists even as India's GDP growth rate fell to 5.4%…
Eknath Shinde still sulking?
Maharashtra 's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly dissatisfied with the distribution of significant portfolios. In anticipation of the cabinet expansion within the…
Mamata head and shoulders above remaining opposition but…
The question of who will lead the INDIA bloc has sparked divisions within the multi-party alliance. Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a…
Bengal 'tigress' Mamata will prove baggage for oppn in rest of India
Speculations over the leadership of the INDIA bloc, initiated by Mamata Banerjee, the chief of the Trinamool Congress and chief minister of West Bengal, are causing significant…
US DOJ had no business prosecuting Adani: Mark Mobius
Mark Mobius, Chairman of Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, criticised the US Justice Department's (DOJ) involvement in prosecuting Indian firms, particularly the Adani Group .…
What caused subpar Indian GDP growth recently
The lower-than-expected real GDP growth rate of 5.4% for Q2FY25 can largely be attributed to subdued government expenditure, particularly on capital investments, and weak…
India finally engaging with Bangladesh: Hindu human rights top agenda
India discusses minority safety and attacks on cultural sites in talks with Bangladesh, reaffirming commitment to bilateral ties under Yunus-led interim government New Update…
RBI partially accepts demands of industry
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not presented any unfavourable surprises. The central bank of the country has maintained the repo rate at 6.50%, adopting a neutral stance that…
Will BJP project L-G VK Saxena as CM face in Delhi 2025?
The Squirrels' Founder-editor Bhupendra Chaubey posed this question to senior journalist Ashutosh who agreed that Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has been at the forefront…
How Adani Defence is boosting maritime surveillance capability
Adani Defence and Aerospace has successfully delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing the capabilities of India's maritime forces…
Dedollarisation attempts Trump-ed
Incoming US President Donald Trump has made a significant declaration regarding global trade. He has expressed his intention to resist any efforts aimed at diminishing the…
Adani: Every attack makes us stronger; every obstacle a stepping stone
“Every attack makes us stronger, every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group”, the conglomerate's chairman Gautam Adani said on November 30, breaking…
Soaring Adani despite West & Congress' calumny
The Adani Group, helmed by India’s richest man Gautam Adani, has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. While the conglomerate has been under scrutiny…
Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra: Prognosis as MP
Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra may succeed as MP if she hinges on daily bread-and-butter issues of India's ordinary womenfolk to boost Congress's revival, senior journalist Sudeep Mukhia…
What happens to your PAN card now that PAN 2.0 is here?
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the Income Tax Department’s PAN 2.0 Project. This initiative is designed to enhance and modernize the…
Adani, associates face no bribery charge, group clarifies
Adani Group has clarified that chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and senior executive Vneet Jain are not facing any bribery charges in the US indictment , refuting…
46% of Indian farmers contribute mere 18% to GDP
A report from the Foundation for Economic Development indicates that while 46% of India's workforce is engaged in agriculture (all of whom are included loosely in the country's…
Maharashtra done: What next?
What’s the one big lesson that comes out from the assembly election results of Maharashtra, Jharkhand and the by-polls of UP? That the BJP has put the setback of the 2024 Lok…
Lessons from Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results
With the Maharashtra election ending in a massive, landslide win for the Mahayuti and a very strong revival for the BJP, it will hold very big implications for national politics…
BJP alone scores double the tally of MVA in Maharashtra
The Mahayuti is poised for a significant victory in the Maharashtra elections, with current trends indicating that the BJP's count is already double that of the Mahayuti --…
Adani Group CFO dismisses indictment in US
US prosecutors have charged the Adani Group and Azure Power, along with an Adani associate, with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and obstruction of justice…
Stock market reacts to indictment of Adani in US
The market capitalisation of Adani Group stocks has decreased by Rs 2.24 lakh crore (approximately $26 billion) following allegations from US authorities against Gautam Adani, his…
What Sebi crackdown on 3 unregulated bond platforms means
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has taken action this week by prohibiting three unregistered online bond platforms — altGraaf, Tap Invest and Stable Investments…
Why Trump is purging attorney who indicted Adani while revamping DOJ
As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take over the White House, allegations of chaos orchestrated by the outgoing Democrat administration are surfacing. Trump has…
Trying to rein in Google or Meta smacks of socialism
The Justice Department of the United States and a coalition of states have ramped up their antitrust battle against Google, urging a federal court to compel the tech giant to…
Was 'Delhi AQI between 1,300 and 1,600' a typo? Here's why it wasn't
A well-read article published two days ago on The Squirrels had an initial part that read: "As Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'severe plus' classification on Monday, with…
Meta shocked, facing 5-year ban
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a fine of $25.4 million on the American technology company Meta on 18 November due to antitrust infringements related to…
Sharad Pawar disapproves of tirades against Adani by Thackeray, Gandhi
The opposition's tirades against industrialist Gautam Adani and his businesses, Maha Vikas Aghadi's tallest leader and NCP chief Sharad Pawar has expressed his disapproval of the…
Pollution: Why Supreme Court slammed government
As Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'severe plus' classification on Monday, with the city registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) between 1,300 and 1,600, the authorities…
Why the young would rather buy stocks than invest in mutual funds
A considerable proportion of young adults are increasingly choosing to invest directly in equity markets instead of pursuing mutual funds , according to a recent report. The study…
Retail inflation breaches 'tolerance limit' of RBI
'High food inflation in October 2024 is mainly due to an increase in the inflation of vegetables, fruits and oils and fats,' the National Statistical Office said New Update Listen…
Bitcoin surpasses $89,000: Here's how Trump is making it happen
The US dollar approached a four-month high against major currencies on Tuesday, while Bitcoin continued its unprecedented surge as investors flocked to trades anticipated to…
Adani Group to foray into metals business with $5 b Investment
The Adani Group , under the leadership of Gautam Adani, is poised to make a significant foray into the business of metals in the country, with an anticipated investment of $5…
How The Squirrels strived to keep US election coverage objective
With the recent conclusion of the US presidential election, insights into its distinctive electoral process, especially compared to India’s centralised structure, continue to…
Rahul Gandhi's 'keep attacking Adani' strategy all over the place
The Indian National Congress has once again spotlighted Adani Group's alleged proximity to the Modi government, with Rahul Gandhi leading the charge in a video post on X (formerly…
Why Stalin, Naidu calling for more children in southern India
The remarks made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu urging citizens to have more children, alongside Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s provocative suggestion…
Indian markets crashing?
Indian markets crashed today with Sensex falling 930 points and Nifty50 dropping 309 points. FII outflows, weak earnings and global volatility fuelled the decline, but does this…
Orient Cement: How Adani is 'cementing' his presence in industry
The Adani Group operates 18 integrated plants, 19 grinding facilities, and over 82 ready-mix concrete plants, aiming for a 20% market share in India by 2027-28 New Update Listen…
Maratha, OBC rivalry to shape Maharashtra election
** Maharashtra's political landscape is increasingly shaped by caste -based agitation, with tensions between the Maratha and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities threatening…
Elon Musk plunging into politics soon?
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul known for SpaceX, Tesla, and now his ownership of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), is increasingly stepping into the political…
Maharashtra facing election amid shrunk economy
As Maharashtra, one of the largest and most dynamic economies in India, faces the just announced assembly election, its budget for 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Ajit Pawar…
Lawrence Bishnoi and his criminal empire
The recent assassination of former MLA and Mumbai corporator Baba Siddique has once again thrust the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang into the spotlight. As the investigation…
Elon Musk challenges Mukesh Ambani on satellite spectrum allocation
Elon Musk, the CEO of Starlink, has remarked that choosing to auction satellite broadband spectrum in India, instead of administratively allocating it, would represent an…
Elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Wayanad: Facts, figures, issues
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on 15 October that the Maharashtra assembly election are scheduled for November 20, 2024. The Jharkhand assembly poll will occur…
Is quick commerce boom hurting legacy shops?
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has expressed apprehensions regarding the swift expansion of quick commerce platforms New Update Listen to this…
Should RBI slash lending rates while battling inflation?
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, who has kept the benchmark rate unchanged for more than 20 months, is constantly under pressure to lower lending rates for market buoyancy New Update…
Maharashtra sees no improvement in law and order for 30 years
The murder of former MLA and Corporator Baba Siddique alias Ziauddin Siddique has once again highlighted the pathetic law-and-order situation in Maharashtra, which hasn't improved…
Hooda, Gehlot, Nath, Baghel, Sharma: Swan song of Congress veterans?
Following the drubbing the Indian National Congress received in the recent Haryana election, founder-editor of The Squirrels Bhupendra Chaubey and senior journalist Sudeep Mukhia…
9 Reasons Why Exit Polls in India Often Fail: Challenges and Solutions
Exit polls have become an integral part of the Indian political landscape, providing a sneak peek into the potential outcomes of elections. However, despite the attention and…
5 things Rahul Gandhi-led INC must mull over post-Haryana polls result
The results from the Haryana election , unexpected to the pollsters, is expected to put pressure again on the Indian National Congress (INC) to rework its strategy after a few…
40 Maoists killed in anti-Naxal op in Chhattisgarh
Security forces reported the killing of an estimated 40 Maoists (interchangeably referred to as "Naxals") in a forest area along the Narayanpur-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh on…
3 reasons why Indian markets tumbled today
The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, October 3, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices falling by nearly 2%. This sharp decline can be…
Squirrels gauges mood of voters in Haryana before election
The Haryana assembly election, which will determine the composition of a 90-member legislature, is scheduled for 5 October. As the campaign gains momentum, the political landscape…
Adani to now try to reduce India's carbon footprint up to Net Zero
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), recognized as India’s foremost renewable energy enterprise, alongside Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), the country’s largest private entity in…
Sri Lanka elects a leftist after Bangladesh goes Islamist: Implications for India
Since Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh and was given refuge in India, Bangladesh has been discussed threadbare. Now the Sri Lankan election results have thrown up a leftist party as…
Shashi Tharoor is right; India has among the worst work hour schedules
Shashi Tharoor, a member of the Congress party, responded on Friday to the recent passing of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a chartered accountant from Kerala employed at Ernst & Young.…
South versus North: What government data shows
A meme has been doing the rounds of social media recently. It has a photo of a news report that says Uttar Pradesh has now metros in several cities. The photograph is captioned…
Climate Imperialism: West is again squeezing India, China for money
Developing nations required more than $ 5 trillion to achieve their climate objectives by 2030, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav stated on Tuesday, emphasising that the…
Co-location case: Another damp squib from Sebi
Amidst the ongoing turmoil at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), characterised by allegations of conflict of interest against its chairperson Madhabi Buch and a…
APSEZ & DPA to construct multipurpose berth at Kandla Port, Gujarat
APSEZ has announced a concession agreement with DPA to develop Berth No 13 at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat, to be managed by its subsidiary, DPACCCTL New Update Listen to…
West Bengal Police misusing POCSO, assaulting judges
Recent developments in West Bengal have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the state's law enforcement and judicial processes. Subhradip Mitra, a district judge in…
Why India is taking to semiconductors big-time
The ISM as a standalone division highlights India's effort to lead in advanced chip manufacturing, boosting the economy through investments and jobs while positioning the country…
'Free speech' that Trump wants is backlash against biased media
Before he debates with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump issued a cautionary statement on his social media platform, indicating his intention to pursue legal action against people…
Gautam Adani chief guest in college that refused to admit him as student
Encouraging students to aspire to great heights, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, stressed on Thursday that a leader's true worth was determined not by the accolades…
Is Rahul Gandhi the Narendra Modi of Congress?
There is a story in Delhi's political circles of how Rahul Gandhi, just after the 2024 election result, met a newly elected young MP. The MP had sought the appointment for…
Madhabi Puri Buch setting humanely impossible targets, workers allege
But two SEBI employee unions have strongly condemned reports of internal discontent as 'misinformation' and described the claims against the hierarchy as 'misplaced' and the…
Google an illegal monopoly?
The US Department of Justice ’s (DOJ) antitrust case against Google has culminated in a pathbreaking ruling, marking a milestone in the ongoing battle over the tech giant’s market…
IC814 series does not shy away from truth
In a period of just short of four years, between 1998 and 2001, India had to go through a series of spiralling security shockwaves. It began with the Kargil War, in which Pakistan…
Dependence on China increases, nationalistic calls for boycott fail
In July, the Economic Survey (ES) revealed that more FDI inflows from China could help increase India's global supply chain participation, which punctured Indian nationalists'…
APSEZ acquires 80% stake in Astro Offshore for $ 185 million
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced it will acquire an 80% stake in Astro Offshore for USD 185 million, with Astro's promoters retaining 20% New Update…
Youth factor in politics: Does it work?
Two Japanese words entered the vocabulary of Indian politics: jiu-jistu and aikido. The prompt was some videos on X of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rolling about with some…
AEL to launch first Rs 800 crore retail bond issue on 4 September
On Thursday, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) announced the initiation of its first public non-convertible debenture (NCD) offering, set to commence on September 4, with a target…
Digital media policy of Uttar Pradesh revised: Death knell to legacy news TV?
Uttar Pradesh has released its Digital Media Policy 2024 via a government order . It is the first state that has come up with such a policy. From a first-off reading, the details…
Why arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram founder, interests India
Pavel Durov, the founder of secure messaging app Telegram, was born in Russia, spent his youth in Italy and now has citizenship of the UAE and a French passport. He was once…
Godfrey Phillips case: Delhi Police interrogates Apollo Hospital
Delhi Police is investigating Apollo Hospital about the case involving Samir Modi, the executive director of Godfrey Phillips India. The inquiry centres around the hospital's…
Yogi, only Hindu political executive who could say 'divided we fall'
There could not have been a more appropriate time to comment ‘बंटेंगे तो कटेंगे’ ( bantenge to katenge : divided we fall) than the aftermath of the 2024 Lok Sabha election in…
Does UPS and policy rollback show coalition weakness?
On Saturday evening when the cabinet announced the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), there was an immediate and polarised reaction on social media. One reaction straightaway was,…
Worshipping Kali, abusing women: The perverse Bengali
If it wasn’t for some quick student intervention, in support of outraged doctors and medical support staff, the equally fast attempt at a cover-up would probably have worked. Call…
Piyush Goyal frowns at e-commerce defying data
Piyush Goyal expressing his apprehensions about the issue of "predatory pricing" by e-commerce platforms and the potential adverse effects on employment within the traditional…
Adani announces surplus cash, Hindenburg fails to dent Indian economy
Further, Adani is exploring raising Rs 100-120 billion through share issuance, following a recent $1 billion capital raise by its energy division, which could help restore…
To RG Kar Medical College, healers on the road: A letter from heaven
Dear Humanity, As I look down, It pains... I relieved your pains, but what about my pains? In a world where the cries of suffering often drown out the whispers of empathy, there…
Why India finds Bengal difficult to understand
This may come as a shock to many in the rest of India that the inability of a ‘north Indian’ party, namely the BJP, to sink its teeth into West Bengal owes not to an apparent…
Why latest attacks by Hindenburg Research on India are not credible
In a recent report dated August 10, short-seller Hindenburg Research has targeted the credibility of India's financial regulatory framework by attempting to link the current…
‘Bacchanalia’: Rollercoaster Politics of Bachchan Family
At a time when the nation is debating the propriety of Jaya Bachchan’s anger and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s retort, one may wonder why Bollywood, which often dabbles…
United States' hand in Bangladeshi coup exposed
Numerous email exchanges indicate that Hunter Biden, a recognised lobbyist besides US President Joe Biden's son, has been involved with a firm engaged by the Bangladesh…
Bangladesh crisis places India in a quandary
New Delhi,6August: The sudden events leading to Sheikh Hasina's removal as Prime Minister of Bangladesh have placed India in a highly complex situation. Last night, Prime Minister…
Student suicides in India: Shocking stats
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) paints a grim picture with its data. In two thousand nineteen alone, over ten thousand students committed suicide, a number that is both…
Irony or sinister plot? George Soros’ 'friend' invests in Adani Group
In a surprising twist, billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller, a long-time ally of George Soros, has recently made a significant investment in the Adani Group , the same conglomerate…
How Adani helps India geopolitically
In Gujarat, Gautam Adani meets with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Todbay at the Khavda Renewable Energy site. This site is part of the Adani…
Why India can’t do without China, but that’s no reason to despair
Following the release of the Economic Survey of India on 22 July, which indicated that India might need to rely on Chinese supply lines, the Narendra Modi government is…
'Jobs needed budgetary push; better tax regime wanted'
The Squirrels talks to senior journalist and founder-editor of Editorji Vikram Chandra to assess what is good about the budgetary proposals of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
Coalition compulsion writ large over Budget 2024-25
The Modi government's budget, betraying the compulsion to humour Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, offers Bihar and Andhra Pradesh handsome packages New Update Listen to this…
Budget 2024 showing Modi took lessons from election?
With a strong focus on job creation for the youth, funds for agriculture, schemes for tribals and backwards as well as more money for women-related programmes, the Union budget…
India-Canada relations: Rising tensions and historical context
The relations between India and Canada have reached their lowest ebb. For the Indian government, it is over the issue of North American country's perceived encouragement of…
Why Adani, Ambani moving from infrastructure to B2C
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have completed an All-India rollout of 5G networks. They have cumulatively aggregated over 100 million 5G customers according to Julian Gorman Head…
Special status to Bihar, Andhra Pradesh unaffordable?
Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu are known for or infamous for moving in and out of alliances. On their part, they say they do it for their states. An alliance that promises a…
Biden versus Trump hardly a choice
The United States has rarely witnessed a presidential election where voters wonder whom to vote for, as even the most recent debate between President Joe Biden and his challenger…
Why provident fund limit hiked What will change now
The Narendra Modi government has a less-than-spectacular mandate this time. Is this why it is increasing the Provident Fund limit after leaving it untouched for 10 years?…
Start-ups and downs: Reasons for Indian unicorns failing & solutions
India’s dynamic start-up ecosystem is currently experiencing a significant downturn. Formerly prominent industry leaders are now facing challenges to stay afloat. Koo, previously…
Sebi exposes Hindenburg that accuses Kotak of helping defame Adani
In a dramatic turn of events, the Securities and Exchange Board of India or SEBI has exposed the conspiracy of short-seller Hindenburg Research, whose bid to defame the Adani…
How Byju's escaped law despite lapses: 8 points
Grave deficiencies in Byju's governance were indeed discovered, resulting in financial instability; however, the government did not uncover any proof of financial misconduct by…
Zepto: What a giant leap forward
Startup Zepto raises $665 million in the latest funding round, doubling its valuation to $3.6 billion in less than a year. Aiming to dominate the quick commerce market in India…
Adani Ports recognised by World Bank
Four of Adani’s ports have been featured in the World Bank’s Global Container Port Performance Index this week. The ports indexed by the WB are (bottom) Mundra, Hazira, Kattupalli…
Adani builds a political bridge
And the Congress reciprocates the feeling, notwithstanding the diatribes by Rahul Gandhi. Anyway, Gautam Adani appeared to try and pacify the belligerents in the opposition with a…
7 major mergers & acquisitions in 2014-24 that shaped Indian market
In light of the recent news of Gautam Adani's talks with Vijay Shekhar Sharma to acquire stakes in Paytm and Zomato trying to acquire Paytm's movie ticketing and events business,…
Why so many IPOs together
Look at the company’s financial health, growth prospects and market position before deciding which of all the IPOs floated this season is/are viable New Update Why so many IPOs…
Is Hyundai IPO banking on success of these 5 foreign firms?
Whether Hyundai Motor India Limited's IPO will succeed would depend on factors such as investor interest, oversubscription rates, listing gains and long-term performance New…
Why Ajit Doval as NSA, PK Mishra as PS again
The reappointments of Ajit Doval and PK Mishra are seen as a move to maintain stability and continuity in the administration, especially with several big initiatives and policies…
Is NEET 2024 a scam?
A petition says the NTA did not disclose the reason for awarding grace marks while all examinees from a coaching centre scored 100% marks; this is over and above the allegation of…
Did RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat rebuke PM Narendra Modi?
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat appreciates the Narendra Modi government, Sangh’s swayamsevak, prominent face of the organisation on television and author Ratan Sharda insisted in an…
Rural distress: Modi suffered in 2024 how Vajpayee did in 2004
Remember why the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government's "India Shining" campaign failed in 2004? It failed because India was not shining in its villages. "Abki baar 400 paar" failed…
Anurag Thakur, Smriti Irani to be dropped from Modi 3.0 cabinet?
Most of the union ministers from the previous Narendra Modi-led government, such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Nirmala Sitharaman,…
'Unsure' NCP gets no cabinet berth in Modi 3.0
The disappointment of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is part of the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra , was evident when their request for a…
Did Ayodhya fail BJP? How Avadhesh Pasi won Faizabad
Ram Mandir was a big rallying point for the BJP during its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections of 2024. But the party lost Ayodhya, officially referred to as Faizabad. The…
Congress reviving? What the 2024 vote suggests
Is the Indian National Congress (INC) reviving? At The Squirrels, we have already said a diminishing BSP and listless Mayawati might have helped Congress revival in Uttar Pradesh.…
Why Dalits deserted BJP: activist Ashok Bharti explains
Ashok Bharti, chairman of the National Confederation of Dalit Organisations, elucidates to Bhupendra Chaubey of The Squirrels the reasons behind the Scheduled Castes' decision to…
Subhashini Ali foresaw decline of BJP in Uttar Pradesh
Activist Subhashini Ali shares what she observed about voters and party workers in all three regions of Uttar Pradesh: industrial west, Awadh and Purvanchal New Update Listen to…
How BJP lost the plot
Bhupendra Chaubey discusses with Sudeep Mukhia and Amit Goel the flaws in the electoral strategies of the BJP in handling northern and western states New Update Listen to this…
Exit polls went wild in 2014, were wrong in 2019 too
On Saturday, 1 June, starting from 5 PM, various exit polls will begin broadcasting live. It's important to note that these are not actual results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections…
Political parties in elections 2024 have a common challenger: heat
The summer heat of tropical India has turned the voting process more arduous, with many voters having to endure long waits in sweltering conditions New Update Listen to this…
Did PM Modi violate Model Code of Conduct?
The MCC dictates that the government must not announce or begin new projects once the Election Commission announces the polling schedule up to the last date of voting. Did Prime…
Patnaik, Naidu, Reddy: Undecided Trio
CM of Odisha Naveen Patnaik and former CMs of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu and Jaganmohan Reddy, are three state leaders in the country who are not averse to either the NDA…
Adani may not buy Paytm, enter UPI market nevertheless
Gautam Adani wants a share of the pie that is the third-largest fintech economy in the world, India's digital payments market, through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) route…
Gautam Gambhir about cricket, motivates KKR to victory
The decision of former cricketer Gautam Gambhir to quit politics to focus on cricket led to his extraction of more autonomy from the BCCI, which made him shape KKR in a way that…
Kanhaiya, Ashutosh, Sambit: Why TV's darlings fail electorally
Politics is an altogether different ballgame than mere political talks — as BJP's Giriraj Singh showed Kanhaiya Kumar in Begusarai, BJD's Pinaki Misra showed Sambit Patra in Puri…
Why Mundra Port stands out
In the video above, you witnessed MSC Anna, the largest container so far to reach Indian shores, dock at the Mundra port. This 99.98 m long ship — roughly the length of four…
Nadir Rashid recalled by doting daughter
Nadir Bhai, Nadir Sir, Nadir Mian, Chacha, Kayu, Dada, Abba, my father — it’s now, after his passing, that I realise my father meant many different things to many people. I was…
Why Adani bears the brunt of Western attacks
We know that a section of the West is after Adani. We know of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ’s diatribes against Adani. But what do experts say about the Adani Group of Companies?…
Can Somnath Bharti of AAP win New Delhi?
In this interview with Bhupendra Chaubey of The Squirrels, the New Delhi candidate of the Aam Admi Party sounded confident & optimistic about winning. He says without risks, there…
How will Delhi vote in 2024?
If it's like 2014, it's worrisome for the BJP; if it's like 2019, the INDI Alliance will prove useless New Update Listen to this article 0.75x1x1.5x 00:00/ 00:00 The BJP won all…
Pune hit-and-run: Why rash drivers get away away with murder
The recent incident involving the juvenile son of a real estate businessman in Pune, Maharashtra , who hit and killed two motorcycle riders last Saturday, has disturbed the nation…
How real estate is an excuse for money laundering
What is the relationship between what happened in the Pune Porchse accident which led to the loss of two human lives and money laundering in real estate? Watch this New Update How…
Round 5 of Lok Sabha elections 2024: Star contestants, economy of constituencies
The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 2024, will be held on 20 May, Monday, when citizens in a total of 49 polling centres across eight states and union territories will…
Swati Maliwal: FIR claim versus video counter
The FIR lodged by Rajya Sabha MP and Delhi Women’s Commission head Swati Maliwal against the attack on her allegedly by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s PA Bibhav Kumar and a recent…
Why Owaisi family rules Hyderabad
The former Razakars have held the Lok Sabha seat of Hyderabad since 1984, projecting Asaduddin Owaisi as the face and voice of Muslims in and around the capital of Telangana New…
Manish Tewari versus Sanjay Tandon: Battleground Chandigarh
Congress candidate Manish Tewari said supporting Sanjay Tandon of the BJP would mean supporting an assault on democracy. In contrast, Sanjay Tandon, the BJP candidate, said the…
Can BJP hold on to 10 seats in Haryana?
Residents and a past MLA of the Muslim-dominated constituency of Haryana, the Mewat district where Nuh witnessed a communal riot in September 2023, caught in an anti-incumbent…
Nirmala Sitharaman takes on Rahul Gandhi
In a 4-post long thread on X, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman challenged former Congress president Rahul Gandhi earlier this week, saying that the Narendra Modi…
Mayawati missing in 2024 action
The Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party is in disarray due to frequent changes in candidates for different Lok Sabha constituencies and a big shuffle on top of the organisation. But…
Congress suddenly confident: How come?
People must have noticed the newfound aggression in Rahul Gandhi and the leadership of the Indian National Congress (INC or Congress). Is it just to do with their latest attack on…
Yashwant Deshmukh: Don’t jump to conclusions from low voter turnout
Psephology is challenging when the voter turnout is low, psephologist Yashwant Deshmukh told The Squirrel , adding that it was necessary to find out which section of which side…
Why drag Adani-Ambani to politics?
The irony of using two corporate giants — the industries of Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani — for politics was not lost on anyone. After all, it was during the Congress’ rule that…
'Muslim apathy' doesn’t matter: Zaffar Sareshwala
A strange thing is happening in the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 . This rarely happened in the history of Indian democracy: Muslims don't appear to be voting enthusiastically. Data…
Why Rahul Gandhi is the Dilip Kumar of Indian politics
There is nothing wrong with what Congress mascot Rahul Gandhi is attempting to do in his party’s campaign for Lok Sabha elections in 2024 . He is positioning himself as more…
Short-selling in Adani Group shares resulted in gains for 12 firms
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) identified around twelve companies, including foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and foreign institutional investors (FIIs), based in tax havens,…