The need for transparency in the conduct of politicians and ministers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has mandated that all state ministers and bureaucrats provide information about their personal and family property, which would be made public on the government portal. Simultaneously, he stated that ministers and personnel should not allow their families to interfere with government work. He advised that we must set values…

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CBSE drops Islamic Empires, ‘Democracy and Diversity’ chapters from syllabus

In a controversial move, the CBSE has dropped several chapters, including the Non-Alignment Movement by Jawaharlal Nehru, the Mughal Courts, the rise of Islamic Empires, poems by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and even chapters on Democracy and diversity, Cold War, etc., from the syllabus of classes 10th to 12th.  Image Source: opindia When inquired about the…

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Coal and power shortage due to heatwaves, and non-payment of funds

India is currently experiencing its worst power crisis in six years. In several regions of the country, the temperature has risen above 45 degrees. The rising demand for electricity as a result of record-breaking heat and a lack of coal has exacerbated the power situation. Many states in the country have been without power for…

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NRI Affairs, a platform dedicated to the NRIs and OCIs; Celebrates its first anniversary

The independent online current affairs platform was launched on May 1, 2021, for overseas Indians and South Asians. Bringing them news, features, and opinions about their country of origin. The platform provides informative and engaging content to its readers under various categories, such as art, literature, entertainment, current news, and opinions about their country.  The…

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Climate Change Impact On India: North India suffering from the Power outages, coal shortages and extreme Heat Waves

In the initial months of Summer this year, India and its neighbours are suffering from a persistent heatwave. An instant impact of climate change is the hours-long power outages in various states across India. It is caused by an insufficient supply of coal to the state, non-payment of dues for coal, and an increase in…

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What are judgements that the US top court might overturn and how will it impact women’s rights across the country?

The debates around the rights of women and the autonomy they have over their bodies have intensified as United States Supreme Court has decided by an international majority to overturn Roe v. Wade, the court’s historical judgment that determined abortion to be a constitutional right. On Monday Politico released the first draft of the court’s…

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Religious Fanaticism and the Political Blame Game continues

In any civilized society, fanaticism, violence, and hostility have no place. However, given the way frantic mobs have been witnessed carrying out violent episodes in many places for some time, rather than finding a long-term solution, efforts have been made to give it a political tint. On Ram Navmi, violent incidents occurred in several parts…

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Arvind Kejriwal makes free electricity optional

In a major setback to  Arvind Kejriwal’s policies of free electricity, the chief minister of Delhi has announced subsidised electricity will be optional in the National Capital. In the meeting on Thursday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the subsidised electricity in the national capital will be given only to those who ask for it. “People…

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What is Supply Shock Inflation, and Why Should you Care About it?

An unexpected event that changes the supply of a product or commodity, resulting in a sudden price change is a cause of shock supply. It can be both negative and positive. Supply shock inflation is a combination of high inflation plus a high unemployment rate. This inflation is driving up prices for the same or…

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RBI’s Blunt Move To Hike The Repo Rate, How Has It Affected The Stock Market?

The repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks borrow money by selling their securities to our country’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in order to maintain liquidity in the event of a fund shortage or due to statutory measures. It is one of the RBI’s primary tools for keeping inflation…

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UP remains in the headlines for vicious crimes against women

In a sickening report that came to light on Wednesday, a 13-year-old Dalit girl was abducted by four men in Lalitpur, UP, and was repeatedly gang-raped after being taken to Bhopal. Even more disturbingly, when she went to the police station to lodge her complaint last month, she was further raped by a policeman at…

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