The 80th UNGA is in progress, and the eyes of the world are turned to the world body to see what the world leaders have in mind to work for peace, development and human rights. […]
On September 10, 2025, America once again confronted its ugliest truth. Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and youth organizer, was gunned down in broad daylight while speaking at Utah Valley University. A sniper’s bullet—delivered from […]
Organizations such as Khalsa Aid, United Sikhs, Hemkunt Foundation and countless local gurdwaras mobilized swiftly this year, delivering food, water, medicine and fodder. When calamity strikes, it is often Punjabis who rush to the frontlines. […]
In the theater of politics, the rules have long been simple: defeat the opponent, discredit his vision, and champion your own ideology. Nobody denies that politics is often a zero-sum game—one in which success frequently […]
On this Fourth of July, 2025, Americans celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—an extraordinary milestone in human history. As fireworks light the skies and parades roll down Main Streets, this moment also […]
In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the American political landscape, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a first-generation Ugandan-Indian-American and Democratic Socialist, emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City, defeating […]
In a nation that has long held aloft the torch of academic freedom, intellectual pursuit, and free speech, recent developments under President Donald Trump’s administration point to a dangerous departure from foundational values. In a […]
Netanyahu must not be allowed to get away with mass murder The joint statement by the leaders of Canada, France and the United Kingdom, and announcements by the U.K. and the EU to pause trade […]
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, March 11, reflects the Union Government’s intent to exercise greater control over the entry, exit and stay of foreigners. The proposed legislation, […]
In recent years, the BJP has developed a knack for springing a surprise while selecting chief ministers. Delhi is no exception. The party has picked first-time MLA and former councilor Rekha Gupta, dashing the hopes […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to the US for a much-anticipated meeting with President Donald Trump next week, buoyed by strengthening political fortunes at home. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party is tipped to win local […]
Opposition leaders have accused the Uttar Pradesh government of downplaying the scale of the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 29. Official reports claim 30 people were killed and over 60 injured. […]
India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations are a poignant reminder of the country’s remarkable achievement in sustaining its democracy, despite numerous challenges. As the world’s largest democracy, India stands tall in a global landscape where many […]
In my editorial last week, I argued that Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has a unique opportunity to bridge divisions both at home and abroad, carving out a legacy rooted in […]
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and holds a deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance for millions worldwide. The festival, also known as Deepavali, derives its name […]
The ECI and the office of the Speaker have not played fair in cases of defection In the run-up to the impending election to the Maharashtra Assembly, the rivalry between the two factions of the […]
The tightening of rules for investors by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a pragmatic move to cool the frenzy to make easy money in the derivatives market. Reports suggest that lakhs […]
The PM’s direct intervention is a must to save Manipur Manipur has become a rather bad advertisement for a double-engine government. The left hand doesn’t seem to know what the right one is doing. Amid […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s slogan ‘na khaunga, na khane doonga’ (will neither be corrupt nor let anyone be corrupt) once served as a rallying cry against the entrenched corruption in the political system. It propelled […]
The United States is often hailed as the world’s preeminent democracy, a beacon of human rights, equality, and justice. It is a nation that prides itself on standing for the highest democratic ideals—principles that include […]
The rape-murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at a state-run medical college and hospital in Kolkata has shocked the nation and triggered countrywide protests by doctors and medical students. The chilling brutality of the crime […]
Hindenburg allegations against Madhabi Puri Buch may be wholly baseless, but need to be shown as such by an independent probe. The Opposition has demanded that Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chair Madhabi […]
A massive rescue operation is in progress in Kerala’s Wayanad district, which has been ravaged by a series of landslides triggered by heavy rain. The death toll has crossed 150, even as the immediate priority […]
The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, where he was a guest of the Iranian government for the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian president, demands universal condemnation. This act is not only a […]
Football, archery, handball and rugby sevens events have already kicked off before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. The 19-day spectacle will see 10,500 athletes from over 200 nations compete in 329 events […]
© The Indian Panorama