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International Relations
Political Instability in Bangladesh: Implications for India-Bangladesh Relations and Regional Security
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen draws parallels between recent protests in India and the 2024 Bangladesh student uprising that led to PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster, highlighting concerns about Islamist influence and democratic backsliding in Bangladesh.
- Taslima Nasreen compared Jantar Mantar protests to Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising, which initially appeared secular but was allegedly hijacked by Islamist groups.
- Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister, currently lives in exile in India after her party Awami League was banned in 2025 under anti-terrorism legislation.
- Awami League, a historically secular party, faces political persecution in Bangladesh, raising concerns about democratic regression in the region.
Economy
Critical Minerals Strategy: India's Geopolitical and Economic Imperative
Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths are becoming central to India's energy transition and strategic autonomy, with global supply chains dominated by China creating vulnerabilities that require urgent policy action.
Polity & Governance
BJP's mixed bypoll results highlight youth discontent and governance challenges
The BJP faced setbacks in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh bypolls, winning only Gujarat's Manjalpur seat, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with issues like paper leaks and unemployment.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
Delhi Police delays FIR against minor in PM Modi abuse case: Governance and legal procedure questions
Delhi Police has not filed an FIR against a 15-year-old girl for allegedly abusing PM Modi at Jantar Mantar, despite a Zero FIR from Noida Police, raising questions about legal procedures and juvenile justice.
Prashant Kishor's Bankipur By-poll Victory Signals Shift in Bihar's Political Dynamics
Political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party won the Bankipur assembly by-election with 50% vote share, denting both BJP and RJD, marking a potential realignment in Bihar's caste-based politics.
Prashant Kishor's Bankipur bypoll victory signals shift in Bihar's political landscape
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, marking his electoral debut and establishing his Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar's political arena, challenging BJP's dominance.
Prashant Kishor's Bankipur bypoll win signals political realignment in Bihar
Election strategist Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur assembly bypoll in Bihar, marking his Jan Suraaj Party's first legislative seat and breaking BJP's 30-year stronghold, signaling potential political realignment in the state.
SC clarifies scope for states to withdraw FIRs against protesters, limits 'criminal antecedents' to grave offences
The Supreme Court clarified that states can withdraw FIRs against student protesters except those involved in grave offences, narrowing its earlier order on 'criminal antecedents' to heinous crimes only.
Supreme Court examines Jantar Mantar's suitability as protest site amid governance and public order concerns
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a PIL challenging Jantar Mantar's viability as a protest site due to public inconvenience, highlighting tensions between democratic dissent and urban governance.
EconomyGS3
Government revives Bharat Atta and Rice scheme to stabilize food prices under Open Market Sale Scheme
The Centre has allocated 50,000 tonnes of wheat and 300,000 tonnes of rice under the Bharat Atta and Rice scheme to curb rising staple food prices, utilizing the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) through cooperative agencies.
Federal Reserve's Communication Strategy Under Kevin Warsh: Implications for Global Monetary Policy
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's opaque communication strategy has caused market volatility, raising concerns about central bank independence and crisis management in a fragile global economy.