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It's interesting how after twenty long years under the stewardship of leaders who sang tunes of uplifting the downtrodden Dalits, Tejashwi Yadav of Bihar suddenly envisions reservations in the private sector as the beacon of development. A rather "convenient" enlightenment, one might say.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage in the Parliament on August 10, during the No Confidence debate, he delved deep into the history of the Katchatheevu Island. Addressing the remark made by Rahul Gandhi, which was later expunged concerning 'Bharat Mata', PM Modi referenced how the Indira Gandhi administration had transferred the island of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974, bringing this issue to the fore once again.

In a twist that could've been lifted straight from a dramatic screenplay, 50 'left-liberals', including a medley of 'journalists', actors, former judges, and those affectionately dubbed as 'Urban Naxals', have risen in a chorus of support for NewsClick, the very online news portal currently under the government's radar. The reason? Allegations of a rather unsavory funding link to a US tycoon, purportedly tangled in spreading Chinese propaganda.

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, recently delivered an inspiring address from the Red Fort on the occasion of the country's 77th Independence Day. A highlight of this speech was his emphasis on the importance and strategic position of border villages in India. As the sun greets India each day, its first rays fall upon these villages in the east, and as it bids goodbye, its final warmth touches the ones in the west. For the Prime Minister, these villages hold a unique significance.

The serene hills and valleys of Himachal Pradesh have lately been witnessing nature's wrath. In an alarming revelation, official data suggests that the state has faced one of its most catastrophic monsoon seasons ever, with a significant human and economic toll.

In a crucial series of tests between August 8-10, 2023, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marked significant progress for its ambitious Gaganyaan mission. These experiments, held at the state-of-the-art Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility in the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, were realized in association with the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), a wing of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

In an unprecedented move that has drawn widespread attention, a profound investigation by the renowned daily, The New York Times, has shed light on a scandal that concerns India's national integrity and the media's credibility. The investigation has shockingly revealed that the Indian media platform, NewsClick, has reportedly been backed by significant funding from the influential US entrepreneur, Neville Roy Singham. It's not just the funding that's of concern but the underlying connections that Singham possesses. Notably, he is entwined with the Chinese state's media machinery, and alarmingly, he is affiliated with an array of nonprofit organizations actively echoing China's viewpoints.

In an assertive move away from the chains of colonialism, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, presented three groundbreaking bills on Friday that promise to usher India into a new era of justice. These proposed laws aim to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act — all relics from the British Raj.

Tucked away amidst the natural splendor of Jharkhand is Amadubi, a village that is more than just a geographical location; it's a living museum. As you walk through its pathways, the village reveals a canvas of vibrant Paitkar Scroll Paintings, one of India’s oldest tribal art forms, dating back centuries.