What’s the reason for targeting Simla Agreement? | Explained

What’s the reason for targeting Simla Agreement? | Explained

Pakistan’s flag missing from the table at Raj Bhawan on which the July 1972 Simla Agreement was signed, in Shimla, Friday, April 25, 2025. Pakistan on Thursday suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: In response to India’s decision to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in the aftermath … Read more

China curbs export of 7 rare elements; what’s their use?

China curbs export of 7 rare elements; what’s their use?

Amid an escalating trade war with the US and deepening uncertainties, China has placed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements that are crucial for the global tech, medical, defence, and energy industries. What are these rare elements? What’s their use? And which other countries produce them? Let’s have a closer look. These medium and … Read more

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for defence sector?

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for defence sector?

Watch: Budget 2024: What’s in it for defence sector? The allocation to the Ministry of Defence for FY25 is higher by approximately Rs 1 lakh crore (18.43 per cent) than the allocation for FY23 and 4.79 per cent more than the allocation of FY24, the MoD stated. While maintaining the allocation made to the Ministry … Read more

Politics or pressure? What’s driving Mayawati’s 2024 poll moves

Politics or pressure? What’s driving Mayawati’s 2024 poll moves

The complex electoral landscape of Uttar Pradesh is engulfed in the ‘mysterious’ political moves by its former chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati. Under opposition fire over allegations of being ‘BJP’s B team’, a jibe often taken by Samajwadi (SP) Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati was almost close to shedding the label … Read more

WTO MC13 | What’s on the agenda for India?

WTO MC13 | What’s on the agenda for India?

India will strongly oppose a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation pact besides pressing for finding a permanent solution to public stock holding of grains for food security and protection of the interests of fishermen at the upcoming WTO ministerial meeting. The Indian delegation is led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The four-day … Read more

What’s the connection between Women’s Reservation Bill and Karnataka?

What’s the connection between Women’s Reservation Bill and Karnataka?

What’s the connection between Women’s Reservation Bill and Karnataka? | Video Credit: Ravichandran N With this, the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, will reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and the legislative assemblies for women. Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being garlanded during an interaction with women on … Read more