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Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
Demonetization – a failure?
The annual report from the Reserve Bank of India has revealed that 99% of notes that were demonetized in November 2016 had been returned to the banks. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
Lessons for India-China
India and China have called off the military stand-off at Doklam ahead of the BRIC Summit. However, what does the future hold for the two fastest growing economies in the world?
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
Why the apathy?
63 children have reportedly died at Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College hospital in Gorakhpur from August 27 and August 29. Over 100 children have died in the hospital in..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 30, 2017
Stand-off called off
India and China have announced that the military stand-off between the two nations in the Doklam plateau has been called off. In June 2017, a skirmish broke out between Indian..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 28, 2017
The next Uber CEO
Uber has made an offer to Dara Khosrowshahi to become the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Khosrowshahi is currently the CEO of Expedia, a travel company.
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 28, 2017
The rule of law
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the self-styled guru of the Dera Sacha Saudu, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after being convicted of rape. The Dera Sacha Sauda is a spiritual cult established in…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
Mobocracy in Haryana
At least 31 people have died in the violence that erupted at Panchkula town after religious leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of rape. Panchukla is a small town..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Right to Privacy
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the right to privacy is “intrinsic to life and liberty.” A nine-judge Constitution bench made the historic ruling that now states that the right to privacy…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Utter chaos?
China has said that there would be “utter chaos” if India does not back down from the stand-off at the Doklam plateau. In June 2017, a skirmish broke out between Indian and Chinese troops at the…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Triple talaq banned
In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the instant triple talaq practiced among some Muslims in the country is unconstitutional. The Muslim family affairs in..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
China-India impasse
India is confident about resolving the current military stand-off with China through diplomacy. According to a Times of India report, top officials in India do not expect the situation to escalate to…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
China-India military skirmish
A scuffle broke out between the boat patrols from India and China at Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Reportedly 15 Chinese soldiers had crossed into Indian territory..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 18, 2017
The fate of Rohingya
Human rights groups have condemned the Indian government’s decision to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslims. Groups like the Human Rights Watch (HRW) have urged..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 16, 2017
Pakistan violates ceasefire
Pakistan has reportedly violated ceasefire and began firing and shelling posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district. According to Indian defense forces, troops from both..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 14, 2017
Healthcare in India
In the span of one week, close to 70 children have died at the Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Reportedly some of the children died because their..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 14, 2017
70 years of partition
On August 1947, India got its independence with the end of the British Raj. Before independence was declared, India under British Raj was partitioned..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 11, 2017
India-Bhutan team up?
External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has met with her Bhutanese counterpart Damcho Dorji. The meeting comes during the ongoing military stand-off between India..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 7, 2017
India’s new Vice President
Venkaiah Naidu has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. He will assume the office when the current Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 2, 2017
IT raid on Karnataka minister
The Income Tax Department has conducted search and seizure operations at a resort in Bangalore, India that was housing 44 legislators..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 1, 2017
China sends clear message
Chinese President Xi Jinping has relayed a clear message to the world – infringing on Chinese sovereignty is a red line and will evoke a response from the military. The statement is significant as it…