calender_icon.png 4 February, 2026 | 8:42 AM

Breaking News

Info

article_69386210.webp
‘PM COMPROMISED’

04-02-2026

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, the Parliament became a battleground on Tuesday as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Citing excerpts from former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane's unpublished memoir, "Four Stars of Destiny," Gandhi accused Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of "letting down" the Indian Army during the 2020 standoff with China.

article_90508149.webp
Big Infrastructure Dreams, Bigger Execution Test

04-02-2026

India’s Union Budget 2026–27 has sparked a spirited debate among economists, urban planners, policy experts, and market watchers, with one central question dominating: can an infrastructure-focused budget truly transform the economy?

article_67234443.webp
Data Centres get tax holiday Is India ready?

04-02-2026

The Union Budget has rolled out a long-term tax framework aimed at turning India into a global hub for data centres and cloud services, but the announcement has triggered a wider debate on whether fiscal incentives alone can deliver that ambition.

article_35415742.webp
Naravane's moment of truth

03-02-2026

An army chief’s unpublished memoir exposes how the Modi government spun the China border crisis" refers to a feature article in the February 2026 issue of The Caravan magazine. Written by consulting editor Sushant Singh, it draws on excerpts from former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir Four Stars of Destiny, which remains unpublished due to ongoing Ministry of Defence review.

article_47078065.webp
Assam CM’s comments on “Miya Muslims” Genuine concern or mere rhetoric?

01-02-2026

In the lead-up to the upcoming elections in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ignited a firestorm with his pointed statements targeting the Miya Muslim community.

article_90384065.webp
Of judgements and commercial impacts

01-02-2026

The economic impact of judicial decisions in commercial debt-related matters is a critical yet often under-discussed aspect of India's legal landscape. Courts routinely handle cases with massive financial stakes, particularly in banking, lending, and insolvency proceedings.

article_53638379.webp
Unlocking India's agricultural growth-from welfare to reform

01-02-2026

With the Union Budget on the horizon, agriculture is once again in the spotlight as a sector demanding protection, support, subsidies, and safeguards. This instinct is understandable—agriculture feeds India, employs nearly half of its workforce, and plays a pivotal role in controlling food inflation.

article_39108432.webp
UGC's equality rules Raises more questions

29-01-2026

In a move aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) recently notified new regulations that have sparked widespread controversy.

article_83352942.webp
Railway Budget 26 What’s on track

29-01-2026

The Indian Railways has evolved far beyond merely operating tracks and trains. It has become one of the largest engines of capital expenditure (capex) in the Indian economy.

article_52761701.webp
Unbelievable that Venigalla is no more

29-01-2026

It is hard to believe that Venigalla Venkata Ratnam is no longer with us. Tears still well up in my eyes at the thought. The news of his passing came to me on the evening of the 24th through a post by Bhandaru Srinivasa Rao.
article_36854966.webp
India-EU Trade Pact: A Game-Changer

28-01-2026

In a historic move that could redefine global trade dynamics, India and the European Union announced a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, at the India-EU Summit in New Delhi.

article_58589401.webp
Padma Honours Coincidence or Calculation?

28-01-2026

The announcement of the Padma Awards 2026 on January 25, ahead of Republic Day, has once again triggered a familiar political storm. While the government projects the honours as a celebration of excellence and grassroots contribution,