Category: Indian Politics

  • Stand-off called off

    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..

  • The rule of law

    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 1948 in Haryana. It has over 46 ashrams across India with centres in countries like the US and Canada. According…

  • The next Uber CEO

    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.

  • Mobocracy in Haryana

    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..

  • Right to Privacy

    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 is protected under the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. There have been a number of petitions that have been…

  • Triple talaq banned

    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..

  • Utter chaos?

    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 Doklam plateau. Indian soldiers had..

  • China-India impasse

    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 a military conflict.

  • The fate of Rohingya

    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..

  • China-India military skirmish

    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..