(This is the latest edition of the Political Line newsletter curated by Varghese K. George. The Political Line newsletter is India’s political landscape explained every week. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox every Friday.) The fact that India and Pakistan (and Bangladesh) were part of the same country until August 1947 has become … Read more
Flooded area at Sai layout in Bengaluru following heavy overnight rains on May 19. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Urban flooding has become a persistent and growing challenge in Indian cities, with Bengaluru experiencing increasingly frequent and disruptive flood events. In 2024, Bengaluru faced severe floods with over 2,000 homes submerged citywide. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara … Read more
Africa Day (May 25) marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963 and symbolises the continent’s ongoing journey towards unity, independence, and development. To usher in a new era of growth, the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020-2030) positions digital innovation at the heart of its agenda. It recognises the need for … Read more
The Kerala government, which is opposed to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, is closely watching the legal proceedings in the Waqf case in the Supreme Court. In 2019, the Waqf Board in Kerala staked claim over more than 400 acres of land in Munambam, a coastal village in Ernakulam district. The inhabitants of Munambam are … Read more
‘The recent offensive-defensive employment of air power in Operation Sindoor paves the way for a more nuanced understanding of the importance of military air power in the national security calculus’ | Photo Credit: THE HINDU/K. MURALI KUMAR Whenever nations embark on reconfiguring their security strategies, they must invariably review the use of the various instruments … Read more
That unity in diversity is India’s strength might sound clichéd, but it is as true as ever. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 last week, cited the diversity of India’s northeastern region to underscore the vast diversity of the country. The northeast is rich in its cultural … Read more
Centre-State synergy It is a fact that the Centre’s relations with some States have not been cordial ever since the National Democratic Alliance came back to power. Therefore, the Prime Minister’s clarion call, at the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, for synergy between the Centre and the States and to work together ‘like Team India’ … Read more
In Tamil Nadu, women have always led — in their homes, in our workforce, and, increasingly, in public life. Yet, despite their resilience, many continue to be underserved by systems that too often prioritise spectacle over substance. Over the past few years, a number of women-centric schemes have been launched. On paper, the announcements have … Read more
The U.S. capital was rocked by the murder of a young couple who served there as Israeli embassy staff. The assailant, who raised slogans to “Free Palestine” following his arrest shortly after the violent act, was named by authorities as Elias Rodriguez. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, the murder of … Read more
In a strategic move, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The impact will be felt when drought sets in on the other side of the border. Conversely, imagine a scenario when nations exporting critical minerals to India decide to halt supply. A change in geopolitics can turn friend into foe, a cross-border … Read more