# The Pamphlet:

> Sharp Analysis and Fearless Commentary on Indian Politics, Culture and Current Affairs


## Posts

- [Ladakh Violence: Protest, politics, or a larger agenda?](https://thepamphlet.in/ladakh-violence-protest-politics-or-a-larger-agenda/): Angry protestors clashed with police, pelted stones, set a CRPF vehicle on fire, and even torched the BJP office along with the Hill Council building.
- [“I Love Muhammad” campaign: Spontaneous sentiment or a political toolkit](https://thepamphlet.in/i-love-muhammad-campaign-spontaneous-sentiment-or-a-political-toolkit/): In recent weeks, Indian social media platforms have been flooded with lakhs of posts, viral videos, hashtags, and even street protests under the banner “I Love Muhammad.” 
- [Pahalgam terror attack: Kulgam resident arrested for providing logistical support to terrorists](https://thepamphlet.in/pahalgam-terror-attack-yousuf-kataria-arrested/): Reports say that Yousuf Kataria worked as a contractual job and also taught local children. He came in contact with terrorists and helped in their movement.
- [Katrina Kaif shares “Om” in pregnancy post, faces backlash over her post about Hinduism](https://thepamphlet.in/katrina-kaif-faces-backlash-over-om-in-pregnancy-post-vicky-kaushal/): Katrina Kaif’s pregnancy announcement with Vicky Kaushal drew widespread congratulations but also sharp trolling on social media after her post ended with “Om.”
- [Varaha posters and entry rules appear at Garba pandals in Maharashtra, read details](https://thepamphlet.in/varaha-poster-maharashtra-id-check-garba/): Garba pandals in Maharashtra introduced posters and entry rituals this Navratri, including Varaha imagery and ID checks. Organizers say the steps protect sanctity and safety, while critics call them divisive.
- [Sagarika Ghose exposes her own hypocrisy amid Kolkata rains](https://thepamphlet.in/sagarika-ghose-exposes-her-own-hypocrisy-amid-kolkata-rains/): Heavy rains have crippled Kolkata but TMC leadership shies away from taking responsibility. 
- [Tira genocide by the Pakistani Army; KPK govt announces 10 million rupees for each of the deceased's families](https://thepamphlet.in/tira-genocide-pakistan-air-force-bombing-khyber-pakhtunkhwa/): Pakistan Air Force had earlier this week bombed its own civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while claiming to target Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan hideout.
- [Homegrown 'Medusa', Arundhati Roy: From Booker Prize awardee to propagandist?](https://thepamphlet.in/homegrown-medusa-arundhati-roy-from-booker-prize-awardee-to-propagandist/): Arundhati Roy is often introduced as India’s celebrated Booker Prize-winning author and Sydney Peace Awardee. Yet, behind the glamorous labels lies a darker legacy. The words from her pen and the speeches from her podiums have rarely served India’s interest. Over the years, Roy has steadily transitioned from being a novelist into one of the
- [West Bengal’s policy reversal: incentives scrapped, politics secured](https://thepamphlet.in/west-bengals-policy-reversal-incentives-scrapped-politics-secured/): West Bengal has erased decades of industrial incentives under Mamata Banerjee, a move critics see as pure vote bank politics.
- [Case in favour of decriminalising 'contempt of court'](https://thepamphlet.in/case-in-favour-of-decriminalising-contempt-of-court/): Decriminalising contempt of court could hurt sensitive egos of milords, but it will definitely strengthen democracy.
- [Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan released from prison after 23 months, read why he was jailed](https://thepamphlet.in/azam-khan-released-jail-sitapur-akhilesh-yadav/): Azam Khan was acquitted in a 17 year old case of causing road blockage and damage to public property
- [No, Rahul Gandhi, democracy isn't dead, but you need to stop killing it](https://thepamphlet.in/rahul-gandhi-democracy-doubt-hero/): Rahul Gandhi is weaponising doubts to mask his and his own party’s failures. 
- [Is AI the future of film promotions? Inside Kantara’s groundbreaking AI campaign](https://thepamphlet.in/is-ai-the-future-of-film-promotions-inside-kantaras-groundbreaking-ai-campaign/): The Kantara world AI prompt challenge turns fans into mythic warriors of Tulunadu using AI art, while Kantara: Chapter 1 explores the mystical roots of Bhuta Kola. A cultural epic meets digital innovation, reshaping how films are promoted in India.
- [When devotion needs a permit: The Bathukamma controversy at Bhagyalakshmi Temple](https://thepamphlet.in/when-devotion-needs-a-permit-the-bathukamma-controversy-at-bhagyalakshmi-temple/): At Hyderabad’s Charminar, the Bathukamma festival at the Bhagyalakshmi Temple was allowed only under strict court conditions—100 women, 90 minutes, and no VIPs. The episode reflects a growing trend of Hindu festivals bound by permits and restrictions.
- [Adani got 1050 acres for ₹1? Treacherous template at work in Bhagalpur thermal power plant](https://thepamphlet.in/bhagalpur-thermal-power-plant-adani-fact-check-bihar-elections/): How true is the claim that Adani got 1050 Acres for ₹1 as a gift for the Bhagalpur Thermal Power Plant? Adani Power shall invest ₹30,000 crore for this 2400 MW thermal power plant in Pirpainti, with completion targeted by 2028.
- [Karnataka: Bengaluru faces pothole crisis as infrastructure collapses](https://thepamphlet.in/karnataka-bengaluru-faces-pothole-crisis-as-infrastructure-collapses/): Bengaluru in Karnataka under Congress’ Siddaramaiah faces pothole crisis as the city’s infrastructure collapses. As per reports, industrial hubs such as Jigani, Bommasandra, Harohalli and Dabaspet, which is home to thousands of small, medium and large-scale units, too, along with the IT hubs are feeling the pressure of the broken roads, poor drainage and severe
- [30, including children, killed as Pakistan Air Force bombs its own people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa](https://thepamphlet.in/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-pakistan-air-force-civilians/): Pakistan Air Force has claimed that they were targeting Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan hideouts, but all casualties are civilians
- [Navratri is a Hindu festival, not a cultural one](https://thepamphlet.in/navratri-is-a-hindu-festival-not-cultural/): The very essence of Navratri is invoking the Maa and worshipping Her. The dance is a form of worship of Maa. It is as religious as it could get.
- [PM Modi announces GST 2.0: From 'Bachat Utsav' to push to swadeshi, here are the highlights](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-gst-reforms-navratri-diwali-bachat-utsav/): PM Modi rolls out new GST reforms from 22nd September, 2025, calls it 'Bachat Utsav'
- [Irfan Pathan vs Shahid Afridi: A 'dog meat' remark made nearly 2 decades ago continues to fuel the war of words between the two](https://thepamphlet.in/irfan-pathan-vs-shahid-afridi-a-dog-meat-remark-made-nearly-2-decades-ago-continues-to-fuel-the-war-of-words-between-the-two/): Irfan Pathan’s revival of the 2006 “dog meat” jibe against Shahid Afridi has sparked fresh fireworks in 2025. While Afridi rages on Pakistani TV, Irfan shrugs it off with sarcasm.
- [India Inc. steps up as Trump cracks down on H1B visa](https://thepamphlet.in/india-inc-steps-up-as-trump-cracks-down-on-h1b-visa/): Adani Group's CFO reaches out to Indians distressed over H1-B visa crackdown, says India is the land to be at.
- [Deepika Padukone dropped from Kalki 2, why the star has been shown the exit door from so many high profile projects](https://thepamphlet.in/deepika-padukone-dropped-from-kalki-2-why-the-star-has-been-shown-the-exit-door-from-so-many-high-profile-projects/): Deepika Padukone, once Bollywood’s most bankable star, has been dropped from two mega-projects — Spirit and the Kalki 2898 AD sequel. Official statements cited “commitment,” but industry whispers point to impossible demands and her long baggage of controversies.  
- [King Charles’s Kadamb gift to PM Modi: Diplomacy rooted in civilizational memory](https://thepamphlet.in/king-charless-kadamb-gift-to-pm-modi-diplomacy-rooted-in-civilizational-memory/): When King Charles III gifted PM Modi a Kadamb tree on his 75th birthday, it was more than climate diplomacy. For Hindus, the Kadamb is Krishna’s tree, steeped in myth, poetry, and ritual. The gesture mirrors Modi’s own tradition of symbolic gifts carrying civilizational meaning. 
- [Pakistan based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed changes name to bypass FATF sanctions](https://thepamphlet.in/jaish-e-mohammed-changes-name-avoid-sanctions-receive-funds/): To comply with Financial Action Task Force regulations, Pakistan was forced to restrict funding for Jaish-e-Mohammed to try and stay out of the grey list
- [Justice Nariman, Akbar was a tyrant and a murderer, stating the same in books is not a distortion of history but correcting it](https://thepamphlet.in/justice-nariman-akbar-was-a-tyrant-and-a-murderer-stating-the-same-in-books-is-not-a-distortion-of-history-but-correcting-it/): Akbar called “Great,” Aurangzeb “misunderstood,” Shivaji minimized. The real distortion isn’t in naming tyrants,  it’s in pretending they weren’t. 
- [Day after Rahul Gandhi’s Gen Z pitch, ABVP comprehensively defeats NSUI candidate in the Delhi University president elections](https://thepamphlet.in/day-after-rahul-gandhis-gen-z-pitch-abvp-comprehensively-defeats-nsui-candidate-in-the-delhi-university-president-elections/): A day after Rahul Gandhi’s Gen Z appeal, ABVP’s Aryan Maan wins DU presidency with a 16,196-vote margin, reinforcing ABVP’s dominance in campus politics.
- [SEBI’s clean chit to Adani: How Rahul Gandhi weaponized the Hindenburg report for political sabotage](https://thepamphlet.in/sebi-adani-group-rahul-gandhi-hindenburg-gautam-adani/): What began as a financial controversy soon turned into a political crusade. By leaning on a foreign short-seller’s report, Rahul Gandhi's rants invited questions on whether his campaign was about accountability — or a sinister plan of sabotaging an Indian businessman.
- [IIT Bombay: How foreign-funded narratives are seeping into India’s premier institutes](https://thepamphlet.in/iit-bombay-how-foreign-funded-narratives-are-seeping-into-indias-premier-institutes/): India’s IITs have long been celebrated as the crown jewels of technical education, shaping some of the brightest minds of the nation. But in recent years, troubling questions are being raised: What happens when these prestigious campuses become breeding grounds for ideologically motivated propaganda? And why do some faculty members, under the guise of research
- [VBYLD 2026: Youth power shaping the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047](https://thepamphlet.in/vbyld-2026-youth-power-shaping-the-vision-of-viksit-bharat-2047/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day call to bring one lakh youth into politics was not just a statement, but the beginning of a new vision. What started as the National Youth Festival has now evolved into a larger platform with a transformative purpose — the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD). The first edition
- [One bushel too many: Why 1.4 Billion Indians won't buy US corn despite American pressure](https://thepamphlet.in/one-bushel-too-many-why-1-4-billion-indians-wont-buy-us-corn-despite-american-pressure/): Rather than being frustrated, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick should ask himself this question, Why won’t 1.4 billion people buy one bushel of US corn? Is there some issue on the US end? 
- [What is CBTC? The technology behind India’s Metro and Monorail transformation](https://thepamphlet.in/what-is-cbtc-the-technology-behind-indias-metro-and-monorail-transformation/): The monorail, which has faced frequent breakdowns and low ridership since its launch, is expected to benefit significantly from the CBTC upgrade. The new signaling will enable real-time monitoring, automatic train protection, and shorter headways, making operations safer, more reliable, and more efficient.
- ['Go and ask Vishnu to do something': SC dismisses plea to restore beheaded idol at Khajuraho](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-khajuraho-temple-beheaded-idol-vishnu/): n 1202, Qutb-ud-din Aibak's general Iltutmish invaded Bundelkhand. The region was home to the Khajuraho temple complex and temples were destroyed.
- [Reels, hashtags and regime change: The global script of 'Gen Z' protests](https://thepamphlet.in/reels-hashtags-and-regime-change-the-global-script-of-gen-z-protests/): Gen-Z protests across the world which led to 'Regime Change'
- [US President Donald Trump to file $15 Billion defamation lawsuit against New York Times, calls it most degenerate newspaper](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-new-york-times-defamation-libel-jeffrey-epstein/): The US President Donald Trump called New York Times a virtual mouthpiece for the radical left Democrat Party, and of waging a decades-long campaign of lies against him.
- [As BCCI faces backlash over playing Pakistan in Asia Cup, maybe this is the best time to re-calibrate loyalty to cricket](https://thepamphlet.in/why-the-best-time-to-re-calibrate-loyalty-to-cricket-is-now-india-pakistan-asia-cup/): Champions are tailored from the courage to say "no" for the Indian Armed Forces, who said a big, bold, determined "yes" to Operation Sindoor. Champions know when to withdraw. Champions know when to protest. Champions know when to decline.
- [Assam: PM Modi slams Congress party for insulting the legendary Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-narendra-modi-bhupen-hazarika-mallikarjun-kharge-bharat-ratna-insult/): PM Modi remembered how Bhupen Hazarika was insulted by the Congress party in 2019 when he was bestowed the Bharat Ratna.
- [Donald Trump's tariff dilemma, admits they have caused a rift with India](https://thepamphlet.in/donald-trumps-tariff-dilemma-india-rift/): Delve into the Trump tariff dilemma and its implications for India's strategic partnership with the United States.
- [Highway of hope: How Manipur is becoming India's gateway to South East Asia](https://thepamphlet.in/highway-of-hope-how-manipur-is-becoming-indias-gateway-to-south-east-asia/): Developmental projects inaugurated in Churachandpur, Manipur. Northeast being gateway to South East Asia
- [24 years after 9/11, the threat of Islamic terrorism still looms large over the world](https://thepamphlet.in/24-years-after-9-11-the-threat-of-islamic-terrorism-still-looms-large-over-the-world/): 24 years after the war on terror was launched following the 9/11 attack by Al Qaeda, how successful has it really been? Islamic terrorism still continues to be the bane of humanity all across the world.
- [Rahul Gandhi, Sign The Affidavit NOW!](https://thepamphlet.in/rahul-gandhi-sign-the-affidavit-now/): Rahul Gandhi, daro matt, halafnama do! The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar is not mincing words. Especially when responding to Leader of Opposition (LOP), Rahul Gandhi’s allegations on ‘vote theft’. Pulling up Rahul Gandhi, the CEC said that either he has to apologise or give the allegations in a signed affidavit. He said that
- [Pakistan & Indian social media 'spies' | The Pamphlet War Room | Nirwa Mehta | Raja Muneeb](https://thepamphlet.in/how-a-single-policy-shift-might-transform-the-housing-market/): Indian social media influencers and other citizens have been recently caught for being spies for Pakistan. Some visited sensitive areas and passed along information, while others helped the not-so-friendly neighbour by being an accessory. In this episode of The Pamphlet War Room, The Pamphlet’s Editor in Chief Nirwa Mehta, speaks to journalist and Indian subcontinent
- [Bangladesh: What is happening in Yunus regime? The Pamphlet War Room | Nirwa Mehta | Raja Muneeb](https://thepamphlet.in/the-new-trade-deal-explained-what-it-means-for-local-businesses/): While India tackles cross border terrorism from Pakistan in the west, let us not forget the other border which India shares with another Islamic nation, Bangladesh. Following the unceremonious removal of Sheikh Haseena as PM of Bangladesh, the eastern neighbour of India has been facing turbulence under the new caretaker government as well. In this
- [मज़े चाहिए पाकिस्तान में और मदद चाहिए भारत से? | Indian Pakistani Aunties | The Pamphlet](https://thepamphlet.in/medicaid-expansion-improves-hypertension-and-diabetes-control/): मज़े चाहिए पाकिस्तान में और मदद चाहिए भारत से? | Indian Pakistani Aunties | The Pamphlet
- [प्रधानमंत्री बनने से चूके Avadh Ojha | The Pamphlet](https://thepamphlet.in/apple-imac-m1-review-the-all-in-one-for-almost-everyone/): प्रधानमंत्री बनने से चूके Avadh Ojha | The Pamphlet 
- [Sanjay Raut के पिटने की खबर में कितनी सच्चाई? | The Pamphlet](https://thepamphlet.in/how-fashion-insiders-are-dressing-for-new-york-fashion-week/): Sanjay Raut के पिटने की खबर में कितनी सच्चाई? | The Pamphlet
- [‘यू टर्न किंग’ Arvind Kejriwal REWIND 2024 | Top AAPiya Moments](https://thepamphlet.in/japan-fans-win-praise-for-stadium-cleaning-at-world-cup-2022/): Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard 
- [Businesses need community support to stay afloat](https://thepamphlet.in/business-as-usual-is-a-dream-during-monsoon-say-street-vendors/): TV debates में गाली देने के लिए मशहूर Alok Sharma को Congress ने हटाया, अगला नंबर Supriya का?
- [The case for stronger voter data: The medical college tragedy strengthens the need for SIR in West Bengal](https://thepamphlet.in/sir-case-strong-west-bengal-durgapur-case/): Accurate data in a state as politically vibrant as West Bengal is not just an electoral requirement — it is the lifeblood of democracy and governance.
- [Following Donald Trump's remarks on Russian oil, India clarifies that it prioritizes energy security and consumer protection](https://thepamphlet.in/india-rejects-us-pressure-on-russian-oil-donald-trump/): India has emphasized that its energy strategy is based on national priorities — stable prices, consumer protection, and diversified sourcing. Amid US criticism over Russian oil imports, New Delhi says its decisions remain independent and aimed at long-term energy security and renewable growth.
- [India's trade gap jumps to 11-month high due to US tariffs and more imports](https://thepamphlet.in/india-trade-deficit-gap/): September's trade shortfall hits $32.15 billion as imports beat exports, even with export growth holding steady.
- [‘Har Ghar Jal’- The scheme that improved lives all over India](https://thepamphlet.in/har-ghar-jal-the-scheme-that-improved-lives-all-over-india/): A silent revolution is sweeping through the Indian villages. A revolution not derived by IPOs and Sky Scrappers but a humble turn of tap. A promise that is delivering safe and clean water to the Indian rural Indian households restoring time, health and opportunities inclusive to all. 
- [On Buddha's path: PM Modi elevates ties with Russia and Mongolia through shared Buddhist heritage](https://thepamphlet.in/on-buddhas-path-pm-modi-elevates-ties-with-russia-and-mongolia-through-shared-buddhist-heritage/): The aspect of the offering of the Holy 'Kanjur' is where a triangular pattern of sharing Buddhist heritage emerges between three powers – India, Russia, and Mongolia. 
- [Dreaded naxal Bhupati surrenders, Maoist activities in the infamous Gadchiroli finally decimated](https://thepamphlet.in/dreaded-naxal-bhupati-surrenders-maoist-activities-in-the-infamous-gadchiroli-finally-decimated/): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has already pledged to eradicate Maoism from the country by March 31, 2026 & the goal looks close to achievement. 
- [Spin Boldak erupts: Afghan forces blow up border gate amid fierce clashes with Pakistan](https://thepamphlet.in/afghanistan-forces-blow-up-border-gate-amid-fierce-clashes-with-pakistan/): Afghanistan forces blew up a border gate in Spin Boldak, triggering intense clashes with Pakistan along the Durand Line. 
- [Google's $15 billion AI hub in Vishakhapatnam: A game-changer for India's tech future](https://thepamphlet.in/why-googles-15-billion-ai-hub-in-vishakhapatnam-is-a-game-changer-for-indias-tech-future/): In a major move signaling India’s increasing importance in the global tech landscape, Google has announced an enormous $15 billion investment to establish an Artificial Intelligence hub and data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This deal, announced on Tuesday, October 14, is Google’s biggest ever investment outside the US and marks a defining moment for
- [Bihar elections: BJP releases first list of 71 candidates, Samrat Choudhary to contest from Tarapur](https://thepamphlet.in/bihar-elections-bjp-releases-first-list-of-71-candidates-samrat-choudhary-to-contest-from-tarapur/): While the opposition mahagathbandhan is still unable to decide its seat sharing formula and struggling to finalise the candidates, NDA has made the first move by announcing its candidates for 71 seats.
- [India's retail inflation drops to lowest point in over eight years, read how government of India has played a major role in achieving that](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-retail-inflation-drops-to-lowest-point-in-over-eight-years-how-government-of-india-has-played-a-major-role-in-achieving-that/): The retail inflation has hit a new low for the last eight plus years, it settled at 1.54% in September as opposed to August's 2.07%.
- [Trump, Erdogan and the subtle sexism women leaders still face](https://thepamphlet.in/trump-erdogan-and-the-subtle-sexism-women-leaders-still-face/): In a world where female leaders are still subjected to outdated notions of how they should look, act, or speak, Meloni’s calm strength was a quiet rebuke.
- [PM modi's agricultural revolution: A new dawn for Indian farmers](https://thepamphlet.in/read-how-pm-modi-government-is-bringing-in-a-revolution-to-help-indian-farmers/): PM Modi's message is clear: farmers aren't just feeding India—they're building a developed nation and conquering global markets.
- [Traumatized by October 7 terror attack that killed his girlfriend, Israeli man burns himself alive days after 2nd anniversary of Hamas terror attack](https://thepamphlet.in/israeli-man-burns-himself-alive-days-after-the-2nd-anniversary-of-the-october-7-hamas-terror-attack/): Two years and three days after watching his girlfriend die in his arms following Hamas terror attack, Shalev took his own life in Tel Aviv.
- [India's startup revolution: Where dreams meet innovation](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-startup-revolution-where-dreams-meet-innovation/): A new era of entrepreneurship
- [After fourteen years, Rajdeep said 'sorry' over a sting, 'Cash For Votes' sting says 'Hi!'](https://thepamphlet.in/rajdeep-sardesai-ajit-singh-tokas-sting-cash-for-votes/): A tale of two 'stings'
- [The Supreme Court questions the High Court's stampede inquiry order: Why this twisting of the law?](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-karur-stampede-vijay-joseph/): After 41 people died in a stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s political rally in Karur last September, the tragedy sparked not only grief but also a complex legal battle that has now reached India’s Supreme Court. What happened in Karur? On September 27, thousands of people gathered to hear Vijay, head of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
- [Israel-Hamas hostage exchange begins: First 7 Israelis freed under ceasefire deal](https://thepamphlet.in/israel-hamas-ceasefire-first-set-hostages-released/): The Israel–Hamas hostage exchange began Monday as Hamas handed over seven Israeli captives to the Red Cross in the first phase of a landmark cease-fire agreement. Israel is set to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the multi-phase operation, marking a key step toward easing two years of devastating conflict.
- [As many as 58 Pakistani personnel killed in Afghan retaliatory attacks](https://thepamphlet.in/as-many-as-58-pakistani-personnel-killed-in-afghan-retaliatory-attacks/): According to Badloon, Pakistani forces shut the gate in reaction to last night’s attacks carried out by the Taliban on the opposite side of the border.
- [US President Donald Trump imposes 100% tariff on China after Noble Peace Prize snub](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-imposes-100-tariff-on-china-after-noble-peace-prize-snub/): Donald Trump also threatened to cancel his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea, stating "there seems to be no reason to do so."
- [India says "not our event" as row erupts over women journalists not getting invited to Taliban press meet](https://thepamphlet.in/india-says-not-our-event-as-row-erupts-over-women-journalists-not-getting-invited-to-taliban-press-meet/): The incident has sparked anger, with journalists taking to social media to express their outrage. Many pointed out that this happened on Indian soil, in the heart of the nation's capital. Even though it happened inside Afghan embassy, sovereign territory of Afghanistan.
- [India reopens embassy in Kabul after four years, signaling diplomatic reset](https://thepamphlet.in/india-reopens-embassy-in-kabul-after-four-years-signaling-diplomatic-reset/): India has officially reopened its embassy in Kabul after a four-year closure, upgrading its technical mission into a full-fledged embassy. The move, announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, signals a strategic diplomatic reset and renewed commitment to trade, development, and regional stability.
- [Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh becomes qualified flight instructor, destroys Pakistani propaganda](https://thepamphlet.in/squadron-leader-shivangi-singh-becomes-qualified-flight-instructor-destroys-pakistani-propaganda/): Pakistani media and social media users spread rumours that Sqn Ldr Singh, India's first woman to fly the Rafale was in Pakistan custody. 
- [“Independent” media farce: How Alt News and The Wire turned journalism into a foreign-funded business](https://thepamphlet.in/altnews-the-wire-independent-media-funding/): How truly independent are 'independent media houses': The Pamphlet dives deep in the mess that Indian journalism is.
- [India to launch RBI-backed digital currency for faster, safer transactions, will contribute to Indian economy's growth story](https://thepamphlet.in/india-to-launch-rbi-backed-digital-currency-for-faster-safer-transactions/): The RBI's digital currency will have the full backing and guarantee of the Indian government, making it as trustworthy as physical cash.
- [Trump loses out on Nobel Peace Prize: Read who won](https://thepamphlet.in/maria-corina-machado-wins-nobel-trump-does-not/): Machado won the Nobel for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. 
- [Exposing The Reporters' Collective's propaganda on Bihar SIR](https://thepamphlet.in/exposing-the-reporters-collectives-propaganda-on-bihar-sir/): That Soros funded NGOs are working overtime to undermine democratic institutions in India does not come as much of a surprise.
- [Bihar elections 2025: Election Commission allows 12 alternate ID proofs for voting, bans AI campaign videos](https://thepamphlet.in/bihar-elections-2025-election-commission-allows-12-id-proofs-bans-ai-videos/): Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the EC has listed 12 valid ID proofs for voting and imposed a ban on AI-generated campaign videos. The move aims to ensure voter convenience and curb fake digital content.
- [Prashant Bhushan submits false affidavit in Bihar SIR case](https://thepamphlet.in/prashant-bhushan-submits-false-affidavit-in-bihar-sir-case/): Prashant Bhushan is representing ADR, an NGO that has challenged the Bihar SIR
- [India's digital revolution: PM Modi champions technological inclusion at Global Fintech Fest 2025](https://thepamphlet.in/india-technological-inclusion-global-fintech-fest-2025/): The Prime Minister emphasized that the model prioritises inclusion over exclusivity, ensuring technology which serves the masses.
- [Sresan pharma chief arrested from Chennai in Madhya Pradesh cough syrup death case](https://thepamphlet.in/sresan-pharma-chief-arrested-in-madhya-pradesh-cough-syrup-death-case/): Madhya Pradesh Police arrested Sresan Pharma owner G. Ranganathan in Chennai after 21 children died from toxic Coldrif syrup. 
- [Kashmiri Pandits turn to BJP-led Delhi govt with a demand for cultural preservation](https://thepamphlet.in/preparations-are-underway-to-host-a-sharada-festival-in-delhi-with-governments-help/): 35 years and a BJP-led government in Delhi: what it takes the Kashmiri Pandit community's demand for an academy and museum dedicated to art, history, and cultural heritage, to be heard. 
- [AgriTech revolution: India's intelligent farm technologies set to revolutionise rural economy](https://thepamphlet.in/agritech-revolution-indias-intelligent-farm-technologies-set-to-revolutionise-rural-economy/): A major step towards technological independence was taken by MeitY by transferring four advanced agricultural technologies and initiating a novel environmental monitoring system.
- [Unfriending the alumnus: JNUSU protest against EAM S Jaishankar was no political flex, but a sign of disconnect](https://thepamphlet.in/jnusu-alumnus-protests-jaishankar-hindu-nationalist-foreign-policy/): The JNUSU protest against Dr Jaishankar's 'Hindu nationalist foreign policy' reflects ideological rigidity in evolving times. 
- [PM Modi marks 25 years of public service: A journey of love, promises, and transformation](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-marks-25-years-of-public-service-a-journey-of-love-promises-and-transformation/): More than a saga of political achievements, it is a narrative of empathy, patriotism, and outreach to the underprivileged. Showing thanks to India's citizens, Modi's journey is the eventual victory of life over darkness and the resurgence of a nation not only as a leader but also as a global force.
- [Reel soft power: Inside the political monopoly over Indian cinema](https://thepamphlet.in/actress-gautami-highlights-politics-behind-tamil-cinema/): From Tamil Nadu’s film powerhouses to Bengal’s cultural gatekeepers and Congress’s old propaganda playbook — Indian politics didn’t just watch cinema, it scripted it.
- [Union Home Minister Amit Shah shifts to Zoho, low-key snubs Trump](https://thepamphlet.in/amit-shah-switches-to-zoho-mail/): Other than Amit Shah, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Ministry of Education, too, has switched to Zoho mail till now.
- [From import dependency to 'atmanirbharta': India's bold moves towards pulses revolution](https://thepamphlet.in/from-import-dependency-to-atmanirbharta-indias-bold-moves-towards-pulses-revolution/): A ₹11,440 Crore Mission to Transform Farmer Fortunes and National Food Security
- [India's manufacturing revolution: Why the service slowdown isn't a problem](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-manufacturing-revolution-why-the-service-slowdown-isnt-a-problem/): News headlines scream about India's service sector slowdown. The PMI dips, economists worry, and critics sharpen their knives. But here's what they're missing, for the first time in 25 years, India isn't putting all its eggs in one basket
- [From margins to medals: The unstoppable rise of Indian para athletes](https://thepamphlet.in/from-margins-to-medals-the-unstoppable-rise-of-indian-para-athletes/): India’s para athletes rise from the margins to global glory, with record-breaking medals, visionary leadership, and inclusive sports reforms.
- [India's economy: When a cooldown indicates strength, not weakness](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-economy-when-a-cooldown-indicates-strength-not-weakness/): The September decrease in India's services and manufacturing sectors do not represent a drop in power of India's economy.
- [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government wants back 3000 historical artefacts from the Pak establishment](https://thepamphlet.in/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-artefacts-pakistan/): These 3000 artefacts represent substantial cultural wealth & are in possession of different provinces of Pakistan.
- [Amit Shah in double role chalks out 'cooperation' to bolster PM Modi's 'Swadeshi' call](https://thepamphlet.in/amit-shahs-cooperative-strategy-for-pm-modis-swadeshi-call/): In a significant move, Amit Shah has identified the need and pitch to make India's cooperative sector nurture Swadeshi 2.0 and self-reliance.
- [UP ATS files chargesheet in the ₹300-crore Chhangur Baba conversion case, exposes foreign funding network](https://thepamphlet.in/chhangur-baba-up-ats-chargesheet-conversion-racket/): The Uttar Pradesh ATS has filed a detailed chargesheet against Chhangur Baba and six others in a ₹300-crore illegal conversion network involving foreign funding and forged property deals.
- [Debunking the “Rinking-Debt” rhetoric — Why big numbers alone don’t prove a crisis](https://thepamphlet.in/why-economy-is-more-than-big-debt-numbers-and-why-they-alone-dont-prove-a-crisis/): Context matters — growth, ratios, debt-use and timelines, all must enter the frame In public finance, comparing debt figures across governments without context is like comparing oranges to apples-fundamentally flawed. So, when Congress claims that India’s external debt has “skyrocketed” under Narendra Modi government, they are wielding a half-truth. Yes, the dollar value of debt
- [When Zoho’s Arattai was branded a “Sanghi app” — Sridhar Vembu v/s the left-liberal ecosystem](https://thepamphlet.in/zoho-arattai-sangh-app-make-in-india-liberal-meltdown/): Sridhar Vembu’s Made-in-India app Zoho's Arattai faces left-liberal attacks — another victim of ideological bias.
- [Paresh Rawal falsely targeted over fake ‘I Love Muhammad’ quote](https://thepamphlet.in/paresh-rawal-falsely-targeted-over-fake-i-love-muhammad-quote/): How a False ‘I Love Muhammad’ Statement Dragged Bollywood actor & former MP Paresh Rawal into a Social Media Storm
- [Outgrowing Bollywood- The rise of regional cinema in the past 10 years](https://thepamphlet.in/outgrowing-bollywood-the-rise-of-regional-cinema-in-the-past-10-years/): The causation and rise of regional cinema in India over the past 10 years and reasons for its success
- [France in turmoil again: PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 26 days](https://thepamphlet.in/france-in-turmoil-again-pm-sebastien-lecornu-resigns-after-just-26-days/): France faces renewed instability after PM Sébastien Lecornu’s resignation just 26 days into office, leaving President Macron battling political deadlock, economic strain, and rising social unrest.
- [The racial fragility of the West- The Indian Chess dominance](https://thepamphlet.in/the-racial-fragility-of-the-west-the-indian-chess-dominance/): From Viswanathan Anand to Gukesh, India is dominating global chess, leaving the West uneasy as young Indian prodigies dominate.
- [World Bank highlights India's role in Artificial Intelligence powered software services as India sees 30% increase in AI exports](https://thepamphlet.in/world-bank-highlights-indias-role-in-artificial-intelligence-powered-software-services-as-india-sees-30-increase-in-ai-exports/):  India's tech sector has demonstrated its adaptability and resilience in the age of artificial intelligence, with software services exports rising from $36.23 billion in the quarter prior to ChatGPT's public release to $47.32 billion in the April-June 2025 quarter.
- [Is it even a rivalry anymore? The routine annihilation of Pakistan by Team India](https://thepamphlet.in/india-pakistan-cricket-asia-cup-rivalry/): Once a fiercely contested cricket clash, the India-Pakistan rivalry has become largely one-sided. Explore how India’s dominance and Pakistan’s decline have reshaped the dynamics of this historic matchup.
- ['Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge': Lawyer (almost) throws shoe at CJI Gavai, read details](https://thepamphlet.in/lawyer-throws-shoe-at-cji-gavai/): As per reports, the lawyer was heard saying 'Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge'. CJI Gavai remained unfazed by the shoe-throwing attempt and asked the lawyers to continue with their arguments.
- [Jaipur hospital fire: Six dead in SMS hospital ICU, probe ordered](https://thepamphlet.in/jaipur-hospital-fire-six-dead-in-sms-hospital-icu-probe-ordered/): A late-night fire at Jaipur’s SMS hospital ICU killed six patients, prompting protests and a high-level inquiry into fire safety negligence.
- [When Congress normalised hatred for the RSS](https://thepamphlet.in/when-congress-normalised-hatred-for-the-rss/): Dehumanizing RSS: The Left’s propaganda war and hatred against India’s century-old nationalist force
- [JNU clash: Left-dominated JNUSU reveals strategic push back against ABVP's nationalist stance](https://thepamphlet.in/jnu-clash-left-dominated-jnusu-reveals-strategic-push-back-against-abvps-nationalist-stance/): JNU's political disturbance on Dusshera shows how ABVP's efforts to create cultural balance face resistance with a clever new shift in stance from the Left student groups. 
- [Israel bombs Gaza, hours after Trump asks it to stop bombing](https://thepamphlet.in/israel-bombs-gaza-hours-after-trump-asks-it-to-stop-bombing/): Trump has been insisting that only he could bring an end to this Israel-Hamas war.
- [Protests continue in Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Awami Action Committee refuses to bury bodies](https://thepamphlet.in/protests-continue-in-pakistan-occupied-jammu-and-kashmir-aac-refuses-to-bury-bodies/): The Awami Action Committee has categorically said they will not bury the bodies until their genuine concerns are addressed. Earlier, funeral prayers for at least two individuals were held in Muzaffarabad, which were attended by a large number of people.
- [2 years after abducting them, Hamas agrees to release all remaining hostages of the October 7 terror attack as part of Trump's plan](https://thepamphlet.in/hamas-agrees-to-release-all-remaining-hostages-of-the-october-7-terror-attack-as-part-of-donald-trumps-gaza-plan/): Hamas took this decision after Trump gave an ultimatum that either Hamas accepts his 20-point plan by Sunday, October 5, or face grave consequences.
- [Reserve Bank of India goes for more reforms and growth oriented approach](https://thepamphlet.in/reserve-bank-of-india-goes-for-more-reforms-and-growth-oriented-approach/): The central bank upgrades GDP estimates, while announcing sweeping reforms for credit, banking, and rupee internationalization.
- [When the system shifts: From Naxal dominance to nationalist space on Indian campuses](https://thepamphlet.in/when-the-system-shifts-from-naxal-dominance-to-nationalist-space-on-indian-campuses/): From Naxalism to Urban Naxals, JNU to RSS Path Sanchalan, & Cong–NSUI to ABVP: How India’s education system is witnessing a nationalist shift
- [Bareilly: Internet suspended for 48 hours ahead of Jumma Namaz as tensions continue to simmer](https://thepamphlet.in/bareilly-internet-suspended-for-48-hours-ahead-of-jumma-namaz-as-tensions-continue-to-simmer/): Bareilly faces 48-hour internet blackout amid high alert. Maulana Shahabuddin appeals to Muslims to return home after Friday prayers.
- [AAP government in deep slumber as drug menace takes its toll in Punjab, 4 deaths in 48 hrs](https://thepamphlet.in/aap-government-in-deep-slumber-as-drug-menace-takes-its-toll-in-punjab-4-deaths-in-48-hrs/): With 4 deaths in the last 48 hours in Punjab due to drug abuse, the Aam Admi Party, which came to power on a promise of making Punjab free from the menace, stands completely exposed. 
- [Congress supporters abuse Sanjay Dutt for praising RSS on its centenary](https://thepamphlet.in/congress-supporters-abuse-sanjay-dutt-for-praising-rss-on-its-centenary/): Some Congress supporters even invoked his father, Sunil Dutt, who was a Congress MP, to express disappointment over him praising the RSS.
- [UK: 2 dead, 3 critical after car and knife attack outside a Synagogue in Manchester](https://thepamphlet.in/manchester-synagogue-attack-2-dead-3-critical-after-car-and-knife-attack-attacker-shot-dead/): 2 people have died, and 3 others are in critical condition after an attack outside the Synagogue  in Manchester, UK. The incident took place on Thursday, October 2. The assailant first rammed his car into the public and then stabbed a man. The suspect has been shot by the police.
- [Reserve bank of India pushes bold plans to quicken rupee's internationalization](https://thepamphlet.in/reserve-bank-of-india-pushes-bold-plans-to-quicken-rupees-internationalization/): The six-member panel, which was chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously decided to maintain its neutral position and maintain the repo rate at 5.5%. In a show of confidence in India's economic resilience in the face of global uncertainty,
- [India's educational revolution: 57 new Kendriya Vidyalaya to come up across the country](https://thepamphlet.in/57-new-kendriya-vidyalaya-across-india/): This major step towards educational equity comes at a game-changing investment of about ₹5,862 crore.
- [Taj Mahal vs. Tejo Mahalaya: The controversy rekindled by 'The Taj Story'](https://thepamphlet.in/taj-mahal-vs-tejo-mahalaya-the-controversy-rekindled-by-the-taj-story/): Paresh Rawal's The Taj Story has brought back the controversy whether Taj Mahal is Tejo Mahalaya
- [PM Modi unveils ₹100 coin honouring 'Bharat Mata' on RSS centenary](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-unveils-100-coin-honouring-bharat-mata-on-rss-centenary/): PM Modi released a ₹100 coin and stamp marking RSS’s centenary. Featuring Bharat Mata, it symbolises a century of service and sparks fierce Opposition criticism.
- [From feeding human meat to investors to giving oxygen to conspiracy theories: The dark side of Mahesh Bhatt](https://thepamphlet.in/from-feeding-human-meat-to-investors-to-giving-oxygen-to-conspiracy-theories-mahesh-bhatt/): Mahesh Bhatt’s shocking human flesh anecdote, the infamous Pooja Bhatt photoshoot, and his RSS conspiracy claims define his controversial legacy.
- [A Historic Milestone: The India-EFTA trade agreement comes into effect, read why this is a game changer](https://thepamphlet.in/the-india-efta-trade-agreement-comes-into-effect-read-why-this-is-a-game-changer/): The agreement will open up previously unheard-of possibilities for trade, investment, and job creation, benefiting Indian individuals and companies while fortifying ties with four advanced European economies
- [RSS at 100: A century of service, sacrifice, and nationalism](https://thepamphlet.in/rss-at-100-a-century-of-service-sacrifice-and-nationalism/): From flood relief to war support and Covid service, the RSS marks 100 years of discipline, devotion, and nation-building.
- [India's New Ports Act 2025: A new beginning for the development of the maritime industry](https://thepamphlet.in/india-new-port-act-maritime-industry/): How India's coastal economy is being transformed by modern law
- [“Mere Asli Papa Donald Trump Hai”: Rakhi Sawant’s Bizarre Revelation](https://thepamphlet.in/mere-asli-papa-donald-trump-hai-rakhi-sawants-bizarre-revelation/): “Mere asli papa Donald Trump hai,” said Rakhi Sawant in Mumbai. Between humour and heartbreak, she revealed her Dubai move and legal woes.
- [RBI maintains key lending rate at 5.5%, raises economic growth outlook to 6.8% while forecasting inflation at 2.6% for next fiscal year](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-maintains-key-lending-rate-at-5-5-raises-economic-growth-outlook-to-6-8-while-forecasting-inflation-at-2-6-for-next-fiscal-year/): RBI maintains key lending rate at 5.5%, raises economic growth outlook to 6.8% while forecasting inflation at 2.6% for next fiscal year
- [India's cross-border Railway projects with Bhutan: A game changing infrastructure project](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-cross-border-railway-projects-with-bhutan-a-game-changing-infrastructure-project/): The Rs 4,000 crore cross-border railway projects between India and Bhutan are a game-changer for regional development and bilateral cooperation.
- [Infamous 'butcher of Baloch' Major Idrees among 10 killed in attack on Frontier Corps force centre in Quetta](https://thepamphlet.in/infamous-butcher-of-baloch-major-idrees-among-10-killed-in-attack-on-frontier-corps-force-centre-in-quetta/): Baluchistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said in a speech at Quetta's Girls College that it was a suicide attack. He stated that the attackers were trying to enter the FC center when soldiers opened fire on them.
- [NCRB data shows significant decline in terrorism, extremism and Naxal violence: Read more](https://thepamphlet.in/ncrb-data-terrorism-naxal-violence-extremism-reduction/): The NCRB data once again confirms that the Modi government at the Center is dealing with terrorists, Naxalites, and insurgents with a firm hand.
- [90s India: A cautionary tale on turbulent politics at the Centre](https://thepamphlet.in/90s-india-a-cautionary-tale-on-turbulent-politics-at-the-centre/): As Rahul Gandhi and other Congress supporters call for a Nepal like 'Gen Z revolution' in India, a reminder how 90s politically unstable India is a cautionary tale.
- [From Mohali to Asia Cup in Dubai: How cricket mirrors India's politics](https://thepamphlet.in/from-mohali-applause-to-asia-cup-boycott-how-cricket-mirrors-indias-politics/): Cricket has always reflected India’s politics: Congress-era handshakes gave way to Modi’s hard line, now echoed by Gen Z players.
- [How Congress kept India ‘For Sale’ to foreign powers: P Chidambaram's revelation on 26/11 Mumbai attack](https://thepamphlet.in/congress-chidambaram-mumbai-attack-pakistan-did-not-retaliate/): Just shows how the UPA government worked under the shadow of foreign influence.
- [Ahilyanagar violence: "I Love Mohammad" rangoli on the route for a Durga event sparks clashes](https://thepamphlet.in/ahilyanagar-violence-i-love-mohammad-rangoli-clashes/): Violence broke out in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar after a rangoli with the message “I Love Mohammad” on the route of a Durga run sparked protests, road blockades, and stone-pelting. Police registered multiple FIRs, detained dozens, and tightened security.
- [After US eyes Bagram, Taliban says territorial integrity paramount](https://thepamphlet.in/america-eyes-afghanistan-bagram-airbase/): US President Trump, in a statement on his social media platform Truth Social on September 20, threatened that if Afghanistan doesn't hand over the Bagram airbase to its builder, the US, bad things will happen.
- [Asia Cup: Irfan Pathan gets abused for celebrating India's win, performing Garba step](https://thepamphlet.in/irfan-pathan-asia-cup-india-celebrates-garba-abuses/): This is not the first time Muslim celebrities in India, who cheer for India or celebrate Hindu festivals are abused by Muslim social media users.
- [Taliban objects to Pakistan’s Afghan meet, describes it as a hostile act](https://thepamphlet.in/taliban-objects-pakistan-afghan-meet-hostile-act/): The event is jointly hosted by Women for Afghanistan and the Institute for Strategic Stability in South Asia.
- [Pakistan Minister and Asia Cricket Council President Mohsin Naqvi ran way with India's trophy ?](https://thepamphlet.in/mohsin-naqvi-ran-way-with-indias-trophy-pakistan-acc/): The Asia Cup final ended with India's victory, but the real drama came later. Mohsin Naqvi had the trophy taken away after India refused to accept it, igniting a social media storm.  
- [Harry Potter reboot: Why gender-swapping Voldemort breaks the story](https://thepamphlet.in/harry-potter-reboot-why-gender-swapping-voldemort-breaks-the-story/): Rumors suggest HBO’s Harry Potter reboot might gender-swap Voldemort. It isn’t about opposing anyone—it’s about preserving the story’s arc.
- [PTI supporters in Peshawar rally for Imran Khan’s release](https://thepamphlet.in/pti-supporters-in-peshawar-rally-for-imran-khans-release/): Similar protests were staged in other cities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with leaders like Sher Afzal Marwat and Faisal Javed Khan calling for Imran Khan's immediate release.
- [Gulbuddin Hekmatyar urges foreign powers to let Afghans decide their own destiny](https://thepamphlet.in/gulbuddin-hekmatyar-urges-foreign-powers-to-let-afghans-decide-their-own-destiny/): He is the leader of Hezb-e-Islami, an Islamic political and paramilitary party founded by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
- [Pakistan: Explosion at Laghri in Bajaur, KPK, 4 killed](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-explosion-at-laghri-in-bajaur-kpk-4-killed/): Just two months back, in the very KPK province, a blast targeted a government vehicle near Phatak Mil Ground in Sadiqabad.
- [The hidden story behind the viral “Azadi” slogans ft. Prashant Bhushan](https://thepamphlet.in/the-hidden-story-behind-the-viral-azadi-slogans-ft-prashant-bhushan/): The young student chanting 'Azadi' slogans and romanticising revolution is nowhere close to being innocent but is part of a larger ideological machinery.
- [India wins Asia Cup, celebrates with an imaginary trophy](https://thepamphlet.in/india-wins-asia-cup-celebrates-with-an-imaginary-trophy-mohsin-naqvi/): India lifted the Asia Cup on September 28 with a five-wicket win over Pakistan. But in a dramatic turn, the team refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi, sparking controversy across the cricketing world.
- [Karur stampede during Joseph Vijay rally: Uncontrolled crowds and poor planning led to tragedy, with early warnings ignored](https://thepamphlet.in/karur-stampede-during-joseph-vijay-rally-uncontrolled-crowds-and-poor-planning-led-to-tragedy-with-early-warnings-ignored/): Unruly crowds, Joseph Vijay's late arrival, improper organisation, and the disregard of pre-meeting warnings are being cited as the main reasons behind the incident. 
- [From Bharat being voice of Global South to taking on Pakistan: Dr S. Jaishankar's address at UNGA](https://thepamphlet.in/key-takeaways-jaishankar-address-at-unga/): Bharat as the voice of the Global South is not a slogan. It is now policy, practice, and principle. And the world has no excuse to ignore it.
- [Pak Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar accuses Afghanistan of harbouring terrorists](https://thepamphlet.in/pak-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-accuses-afghanistan-of-harbouring-terrorists/): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar raised Pakistan’s serious concerns about the presence of “terrorist groups” in Afghanistan at the inaugural meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Contact Group. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister has expressed renewed concerns about the presence of “terrorist groups” in Afghanistan, specifically mentioning groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban
- [Abhishek Bachchan trolls Shoaib Akhtar ahead of Asia Cup Final: Read what happened](https://thepamphlet.in/abhishek-bachchan-shoaib-akhtar-asia-cup/): Netizens were not too kind to Pakistani cricket team, which, quite frankly deserves the treatment it gets. 
- [India launches GSTAT: One Nation, One Forum for tax disputes](https://thepamphlet.in/india-launches-gstat-one-nation-one-forum-for-tax-disputes/): India has launched the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), a single nationwide forum to resolve tax disputes. With digital-first hearings and consistent rulings, GSTAT aims to clear over 400,000 cases and bring trust back to the tax system.
- [Shah Bano to 'Haq': Congress' most shameful politics](https://thepamphlet.in/shah-bano-to-haq-congress-most-shameful-politics/): Emraan Hashmi’s Haq revives the Shah Bano case, exposing how Congress in 1986 chose appeasement over women’s rights and the Constitution.
- [Operation Sindoor celebrated across the country during Navratri](https://thepamphlet.in/operation-sindoor-celebrated-across-the-country-during-navratri/): Celebrating Operation Sindoor that avenged the killing of Hindus in Pahalgam terror attack during Navratri, that also celebrates victory of good over evil is quite symbolic.
- [Ladakh violence: Gen Zs are no James Bond](https://thepamphlet.in/ladakh-protest-not-genz-violence/): The framing of Ladkah violence as Gen Z protests is feigning innocence. Gen Zs are no James Bond with a license to kill.
- [Close aides have always contributed to the fall of political legacies and Sanjay Yadav is no exception](https://thepamphlet.in/close-aides-have-always-contributed-to-the-fall-of-political-legacies-and-sanjay-yadav-is-no-exception/): Campaigning for the forthcoming Bihar polls has suddenly become Sanjay Yadav-centric. The way Lalu’s heir apparent & RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav continues to pamper his key strategist Sanjay Yadav despite being objected to by family members, Tej Pratap Yadav, Rohini Acharya & even Misa Bharti is a clear writing on the wall.
- [Day after Red Fort blast in Delhi, more explosives recovered from Faridabad](https://thepamphlet.in/more-explosives-recovered-from-faridabad-the-day-after-red-fort-blast-in-delhi/): The recovery of explosives from Faridabad was made following the interrogation of Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, a Kashmiri doctor arrested from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- [Delhi Red Fort blast: Hyundai i20 in question changed hands four times, Faridabad explosives case under probe](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-red-fort-blast-hyundai-i20-in-question-changed-hands-four-times-faridabad-explosives-case-under-probe/): A Hyundai i20 that exploded near Red Fort in Delhi on November 10 killed nine and injured over twenty. The car, which changed hands four times without formal ownership updates, is now at the center of a multi-agency probe connected to a major explosives recovery in Faridabad.
- [Red Fort blast: 4 people detained after the explosion in Delhi that killed 9 people](https://thepamphlet.in/4-people-detained-after-the-explosion-near-red-fort-in-delhi-that-killed-9-people/): Notably, the car in which the explosion took place was owned by a doctor from south Kashmir's Pulwama who was a part of the module busted by security forces, as per reports. 
- [India's real estate sector set for monumental growth by 2047, the deadline set for Viksit Bharat by PM Modi](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-real-estate-sector-set-for-monumental-growth-by-2047-the-deadline-set-for-viksit-bharat-by-pm-modi/): Explore India’s booming real estate market projected to reach $10 trillion by 2047, driven by urbanization and smart vertical development that maximize land use and foster sustainable growth across emerging cities.
- [Delhi: Massive blast near Red Fort, several casualties feared](https://thepamphlet.in/massive-blast-near-red-fort-in-delhi-several-casualties-feared/): As per reports, as many as 8 people died after the blast ripped through the Red Fort area in the biggest terror attack in Delhi in years. 
- [Ease‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ of living and business tied to ease of justice: Why PM Narendra Modi’s message matters](https://thepamphlet.in/ease-of-living-and-business-tied-to-ease-of-justice-why-pm-narendra-modis-message-matters/): PM Modi links ease of living and business to swift justice delivery. Explore court backlogs, reforms, and why fast legal resolution matters in India.
- [BBC Director General and News CEO resign after being called out for editing Trump speech to show he incited crowd on January 6](https://thepamphlet.in/bbc-director-general-and-news-ceo-resign-after-getting-caught-for-editing-us-president-donald-trumps-speech/): A whistleblower revealed that the BBC’s flagship investigative program Panorama spliced together parts of Trump’s speech to make it appear as though he encouraged the rioters, telling supporters he would walk with them to "fight like hell".
- [India’s‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ financial sector assessment program (FSAP) 2024–25: Resilience built on reforms](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-financial-sector-assessment-program-fsap-2024-25-resilience-built-on-reforms/): India’s FSAP 2024–25 by IMF and World Bank praises India’s stronger, more inclusive financial system, effective RBI and SEBI reforms, and advances in digital infrastructure, credit, and sustainable finance for growth toward a USD 30 trillion economy.
- [The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ great Indian bank revival: How reforms during PM Modi government turned a crisis into triumph](https://thepamphlet.in/the-great-indian-bank-revival-how-reforms-turned-a-crisis-into-triumphhow-banking-reforms-during-pm-modi-led-government-turned-a-crisis-into-triumph/): Once on the verge of failure in 2018 and now making record profits in 2024, India's banking comeback is definitely a lesson to learn from in terms of reforming, being transparent, and not giving up.
- [Mali: 5 Indian workers abducted as Al Qaeda and its affiliates close in to take control of the West African country](https://thepamphlet.in/mali-5-indian-workers-abducted-as-al-qaeda-and-its-affiliates-close-in-to-take-control-of-the-west-african-country/): While no organisation has claimed responsibility for the abduction of the Indian workers, Mali is currently in a state of chaos due to various armed groups fighting the civil war.
- [India's seafood exports thrive despite US tariff setback](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-seafood-exports-thrive-despite-us-tariff-setback/): India's seafood exports surged 17% to $3.97 billion in H1 2025 despite a 6% dip in US shipments, driven by higher sales to China, Vietnam, and Thailand amid US tariff challenges.
- [Fueling growth: How tax cuts ignited a consumption boom to propel India’s GDP towards 8% growth](https://thepamphlet.in/fueling-growth-how-tax-cuts-ignited-a-consumption-boom-to-propel-indias-gdp-towards-8-growth/):  The consumption boom financed through tax cuts is evident in the rise of disposable incomes, business profitability, compliance, and formalization, rural demand revival, and investment activity.
- [150 Years of Vande Mataram: The breath of India’s soul and the hymn that fueled the freedom struggle](https://thepamphlet.in/vande-mataram-the-breath-of-indias-soul-the-hymn-of-indian-freedom-struggle-becomes-150-years-old/): Today, as Vande Mataram completes 150 years, we are not celebrating just a song, we are bowing to the civilizational consciousness of Bharat, reawakened by Bankim Chandra in 1875
- ['PM Modi a great man': President Donald Trump says as he drops hints about visiting India in 2026](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-a-great-man-president-donald-trump-says-as-he-drops-hints-about-visiting-india-in-2026/): US President Donald Trump has hinted at a 2026 visit to India following positive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is expected to coincide with India’s hosting of the next Quad summit.
- [Lies, distortions and claims without evidence: Scrutinising Rahul Gandhi’s "H-Files" allegations](https://thepamphlet.in/lies-distortions-and-claims-without-evidence-scrutinising-rahul-gandhis-h-files-allegations/): Rahul Gandhi made a slew of sweeping claims alleging large-scale electoral fraud in the Haryana Assembly polls - including apparently lakhs of fake voters, duplicate voters using the photo of a so-called Brazilian model, and collusion between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to subvert democracy.
- [Privatising‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Public Sector Banks won't make financial inclusion difficult: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman](https://thepamphlet.in/privatising-public-sector-banks-wont-make-financial-inclusion-difficult-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman/): Finance Minister Sitharaman argued that the privatisation of PSBs is not contrary to the goal of financial inclusion.
- [Destination 'podium': why PM Modi is the creative disruptor of India's budding sport resurgence](https://thepamphlet.in/narendra-modi-sporting-events-team-india-athletes/): His government has brought creative interventions to India's sport journey. With whetted sport governance, it has worked on mission mode to make India's athletes leap toward medals.   
- [Rahul Gandhi: Reflection of Bangladesh’s electoral footprints in his recent politics](https://thepamphlet.in/rahul-gandhis-reflection-of-bangladeshs-electoral-footprints-in-his-recent-politics/): Rahul Gandhi’s plan of action, which was characterized by incessant accusations of vote manipulation, duplication, and systemic corruption of India’s electoral machinery.
- [Indian​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ markets now powered by domestic investors and not reliant on foreign institutions: A new era of financial resilience](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-markets-now-powered-by-domestic-investors-and-not/): This year, DIIs have set the record for investment by investing over ₹6 trillion in Indian equities, thereby neutralizing the effects of the FII sell-offs which have resulted in outflows of roughly ₹2 trillion.
- [Maharashtra becomes the first Indian state to partner with Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite internet](https://thepamphlet.in/maharashtra-becomes-the-first-indian-state-to-partner-with-elon-musks-starlink-for-satellite-internet/): Maharashtra’s tie-up with Elon Musk’s Starlink marks a historic step in India’s digital journey — bringing satellite internet to its remotest corners and redefining how technology bridges distance and development.
- [Narendra Modi-led sports revolution: How PM Modi's 'Khelo India' has changed Indian sporting fortunes](https://thepamphlet.in/how-india-is-seeing-an-upsurge-in-the-field-of-sports-under-modi-government/): In the last decade, India has witnessed nothing short of a sporting renaissance. Once a nation content with symbolic presence at global events, India today competes with confidence, consistency, and class, from the Olympics to the Paralympics, from the Asian Games to the Para Games. 
- [Rahul Gandhi's 'hydrogen bomb' - only gas, no impact](https://thepamphlet.in/rahul-gandhi-hydrogen-bomb-diffused-haryana-elections/): Rahul Gandhi continues to mistake spectacle for strategy. Every time he promises a political explosion, it ends in a whimper.
- [As West Bengal SIR drive to correct voter rolls continues, Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee up in arms against it, threaten Centre Government](https://thepamphlet.in/as-west-bengal-sir-drive-to-correct-voter-rolls-continues-mamata-banerjee-and-abhishek-banerjee-up-in-arms-against-the-exercise/): SIR has caused a big political fight led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The government's work on the ground and the opposition's public actions have turned a normal revision of rolls into a major test of rules, trust, and authority.
- [India's cultural renaissance: A journey of civilizational pride and global influence](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-cultural-renaissance-has-been-a-journey-of-civilizational-pride-and-global-influence/): Under the visionary leadership of the Modi government, India's cultural and civilizational legacy has been rejuvenated with initiatives that not only celebrate ancient wisdom but also establish India’s soft power globally.
- [INS Ikshak: India’s first gender-inclusive survey vessel set to be commissioned in Kochi](https://thepamphlet.in/ins-ikshak-indias-first-gender-inclusive-survey-vessel-set-to-be-commissioned-in-kochi/): The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Ikshak, an indigenously built and gender-inclusive Survey Vessel (Large), at the Kochi Naval Base. Developed by GRSE with 80% indigenous content, the ship represents India’s growing self-reliance, featuring cutting-edge hydrographic technology and dedicated quarters for women officers.
- [Delhi's pollution and Punjab's farm fires: The hypocrisy of blaming the wrong Chief Minister for Delhi pollution](https://thepamphlet.in/delhis-pollution-and-punjabs-farm-fires-the-hypocrisy-of-blaming-the-wrong-chief-minister-for-delhi-pollution/): Every winter, Delhi turns grey and social media turns red with outrage. As Punjab’s fields burn, Delhi’s air fills with smoke and self-righteous tweets. This isn’t environmental activism; it’s theatre.
- [Maoism - the big bully in Bihar that Nitish-Modi team defeated and no one is talking about](https://thepamphlet.in/maoism-the-big-bully-in-bihar-that-nitish-modi-team-defeated-and-no-one-is-talking-about/): The intermingling of national perspective with the state perspective in solving the Naxal issue is that one strong feature in the NDA state-centre partnership differentiating them from the previous governments.
- [Bike sales boom in India: What October’s numbers reveal about the Indian economy](https://thepamphlet.in/bike-sales-boom-in-india-what-octobers-numbers-reveal-about-the-indian-economy/): October was a big month for two-wheeler sales in India, with retail figures crossing 2.8 million units according to Vahan registration trends
- [A‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ bold leap towards Viksit Bharat 2047: Embracing electricity sector reforms](https://thepamphlet.in/embracing-electricity-sector-reforms-that-are-powering-india-towards-viksit-bharat-by-2047/): The Draft Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025 is a landmark reform that not only recognizes but also resolutely handles the challenges of the Indian power sector through extensive legal and regulatory changes.
- [GST revision and festive cheer spark credit boom across India](https://thepamphlet.in/gst-revision-and-festive-cheer-spark-credit-boom-across-india/): GST cuts and festive demand have doubled bank credit in India, driving record growth in loans, housing, autos, and consumer goods through September and October 2025.
- [India bets big on innovation: PM Modi inaugurates ESTIC 2025 and launches massive R&D Fund](https://thepamphlet.in/india-bets-big-on-innovation-pm-modi-inaugurates-estic-2025-and-launches-massive-rd-fund/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the jam-packed Bharat Mandapam, greeted thousands of participants to the Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025.
- [Protests take place at Khyber against the closure of the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-and-afghanistan-conflict-protests-take-place-at-khyber-against-the-closure-of-the-torkham-border-between/): "The daily wage earners, labourers, and porters have no work and no food at home. It's been three weeks since the route was closed, where will these people go?"
- [All matters with Afghanistan will be put on hold until the talks are completed: Pak Def Min Khwaja Asif](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-afghanistan-talk-on-hold/): According to Khawaja Asif, Pakistan is willing to pay the amount, but the Taliban government is not willing to provide any guarantees.
- [Border closure leaves thousands of Afghan refugees returning home from Pakistan stranded](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-afghanista-border-closure-refugees-stranded/): The Afghan Embassy under the Taliban government in Islamabad has expressed deep concern over the plight of these refugees. 
- [Festive boom in India pushes up GST collections 5% in October](https://thepamphlet.in/festive-boom-in-india-pushes-up-gst-collections-5-in-october/): Despite recent tax cuts on several goods, net collections after refunds stood strong at 1.69 trillion rupees, a marginal increase of 0.6 percent compared with October 2024.
- [Pakistan's ISI expands presence in Bangladesh to monitor India's eastern frontier](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistans-isi-expands-presence-in-bangladesh-to-monitor-india/): ISI's expansion in Bangladesh has marked a silent yet significant reshaping of the intelligence landscape in the region.
- [Large-Scale IAF exercise planned across Northeast borders to test combat readiness](https://thepamphlet.in/iaf-exercise-named-gajraj-planned-across-northeast-borders-to-test-combat-readiness/): The exercise, backed by a formal Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), will test how quickly and effectively India's air wings can mobilize, coordinate, and sustain operations in one of the country's most complex terrains.
- [The El-Fasher massacre: Islamist militias continue to slaughter Christians and ethnic minorities in Sudan while the world looks away](https://thepamphlet.in/the-el-fasher-massacre-islamist-militias-continue-to-slaughter-christians-and-ethnic-minorities-in-sudan-while-the-world-looks-away/): In Sudan’s El-Fasher, the Islamist Rapid Support Forces (RSF) unleashed a brutal massacre, killing over 2,000 civilians — mostly Christians and ethnic minorities. As global outrage grows, the Trump administration’s cautious response has drawn sharp criticism for turning a blind eye to what many call a campaign of genocide.
- [Six security personnel, including an officer, killed in an armed attack in Kurram, Pakistan](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-six-security-personnel-including-an-officer-killed-in-an-armed-attack-by-taliban/): A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that on October 29th, in the afternoon, an attack was carried out on an army-paramilitary force convoy heading from Sadda to Doga in the Sultan Kili area
- [India’s “upgrade wave”: Bigger cars, bolder dreams of people post-GST slabs revision](https://thepamphlet.in/india-sees-people-move-to-bigger-cars-and-bolder-dreams-post-gst-slabs-revision/): The rise of tech-integrated cars with connected dashboards, AI-assisted parking, and hybrid options has made feature-led decision-making mainstream in India following GST 2.0
- [India’s banking horizon widens as global lenders find renewed confidence after India's regulatory landscape shifted gears](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-banking-horizon-widens-as-global-lenders-find-renewed-confidence-after-indias-regulatory-landscape-shifted-gears/): At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit this week, top executives from Citi, HSBC, and Standard Chartered banks shared one key takeaway: India’s regulatory landscape has shifted gears.
- [China‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ resumes rare earth magnet exports to India: Four Indian firms get permission to import rare earth minerals from China](https://thepamphlet.in/china-resumes-rare-earth-magnet-exports-to-india-four-indian-firms-get-permission-to-import-rare-earth-minera/): China lifts export ban on rare earth magnets, allowing four Indian companies to import. A major boost for EV, electronics, and renewable energy sectors.
- [Pakistani army responsible for Pashtuns problems on both sides of the Durand Line : Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen](https://thepamphlet.in/manzoor-ahmad-pashteen-pakistan-pashtun-durand-line-afghanistan/): Tensions and mutual accusations have led to bloody clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, but a ceasefire was reached after talks in Doha, Qatar
- [Afghan Media Support Organization calls for the safety of the Pakistani media in Afghanistan](https://thepamphlet.in/afghan-media-pakistan-safety/): The deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan began after the deadline given to Afghan POR card holders expired.
- [Brussels meets New Delhi: EU top leaders to be the chief guests at India's Republic Day 2026](https://thepamphlet.in/brussels-meets-new-delhi-eu-top-leaders-to-be-the-chief-guests-at-indias-republic-day-2026/): For the first time, the European Union’s top leadership will be chief guests at India’s Republic Day, marking a defining moment in a fast-deepening partnership built on trade, trust, and strategic balance.
- [Iron Man Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel: The architect of united India](https://thepamphlet.in/iron-man-sardar-vallabh-bhai-patel-the-architect-of-united-india/): During the chaos of Partition, when the subcontinent was torn by riots and mass migration, Patel was the man holding India together
- ['JP solved Chambal issue, Modi and Nitish Kumar are cracking the Naxal issue': Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur](https://thepamphlet.in/ram-nath-thakur-jp-modi-nitish-kumar-bihar-elections/): Union Minister and son of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur believes that the legacy of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan and NDA's good governance, are powered by the ability to 'listen', promise and deliver.
- [India's‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ services sector: A major contributor to growth and development in the region](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-services-sector-a-major-contributor-to-growth-and-development-in-the-region/): The services sector has become the largest contributor to India's Gross Value Added (GVA) with more than 54.5% contribution, thus positioning it as the most vibrant and viable growth source.
- [India’s​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ ascent as a global petroleum hub: How  transformative shifts in energy policies have powered this rise](https://thepamphlet.in/how-transformative-shifts-in-energy-policies-have-powered-indias-ascent-as-a-global-petroleum-hub/): In his speech at the Energy Technology Meet in Hyderabad, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, underlined the incredible changes that empowered India to rank among the leaders of the global energy landscape. 
- [RBI’s gold reserves increase to 880 tonnes: How India is bringing most of its gold home](https://thepamphlet.in/rbis-gold-reserves-increase-to-880-tonnes-how-india-is-bringing-most-of-its-gold-home/):  The consistent addition is part of a larger RBI plan to bring back gold and increase India's financial reserves. This is critical to achieve economic security and stability amidst turbulent global periods.
- [30 October 1990: A date that changed India’s political and spiritual landscape](https://thepamphlet.in/mulayam-singh-yadav-order-firing-karsevak-ayodhya-muslim-yadav/): How the Ayodhya karsevak firing and Advani’s arrest in Bihar created the M–Y equation that redefined Indian politics
- [Karachi police arrests 4 suspects in connection with the murder of a local journalist who had earlier visited Israel](https://thepamphlet.in/karachi-police-arrests-4-suspects-in-connection-with-the-murder-of-a-local-journalist-who-had-earlier-visited-israel/): Tehran has not officially confirmed the claims of forming and funding Zenbiyun, but Iranian media has referred to Zenbiyun and Fatemiyoun as "defenders of the holy shrines of Shia" in Syria. 
- [Istanbul talks have failed, admit Pakistani officials](https://thepamphlet.in/istanbul-talks-have-failed-admit-pakistani-officials/): Iran's President has offered a peace proposal between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- [Report explains how fiscal discipline became the foundation of India's growth journey](https://thepamphlet.in/franklin-templeton-india-fiscal-discipline-foundation-growth-journey/): India‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ is on the brink of a significant economic change which is, to a large extent, a result of a concerted effort towards fiscal discipline. As highlighted in a Franklin Templeton report titled “How India’s Fiscal Discipline is Powering India’s Affluence Decade”, this disciplined strategy has not only altered the country’s income hierarchy but also
- [Senate rebels against Trump’s Brazil tariffs](https://thepamphlet.in/senate-rebels-against-trumps-brazil-tariffs/): Five Republicans Join Democrats in Rare Show of Bipartisanship—Will Coffee and Beef Prices Drop?
- [Industrial output rises 4% in September: Festive vibes and GST cuts power growth](https://thepamphlet.in/industrial-output-growth-september-festive-season-diwali-gst/): Manufacturing shines as India’s factories get busier ahead of the festive rush.
- [Ten persons injured in attack on convoy of Deputy Commissioner in Turbat](https://thepamphlet.in/ten-persons-injured-in-attack-on-convoy-of-deputy-commissioner-in-turbat/): Deputy Commissioner Major (Retd) Bashir Barezai was travelling in a convoy from Quetta to Kech when a bomb exploded, but he was unharmed
- [Reviving‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ swadeshi: Modi’s vision of empowered, self-reliant India](https://thepamphlet.in/reviving-swadeshi-modis-vision-of-empowered-self-reliant-india/): How khadi and swadeshi goods are helping lives, festivals, and India’s economy to grow under Modi’s leadership
- [Why did Mamata Banerjee transfer 527 officers just before voter list clean-up? A border demography puzzle](https://thepamphlet.in/mamata-banerjee-voter-list-sir-officers-transfer-demography-change/): A massive bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal, including 527 officers moved overnight, has triggered sharp scrutiny. The transfers came right before a major voter list clean-up, focusing on border districts with a ninefold surge in new registrations. As investigations uncover fake voter entries and demographic shifts, political questions intensify: What is the government trying to protect from the Election Commission’s probe?
- [Festive‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ cheer: India sees historic Rs 5.4 lakh crore Diwali trade](https://thepamphlet.in/festive-cheer-india-sees-historic-rs-5-4-lakh-crore-diwali-trade/): According to the CAIT, it is India's largest festive trade ever. What started as a Diwali celebration turned into a double celebration of economy.
- [Taliban-Pakistan talks in Istanbul enter third day, inconclusive so far](https://thepamphlet.in/taliban-pakistan-talks-in-istanbul-enter-third-day-inconclusive-so-far/): Dozens of civilians have been reported killed or injured in clashes between Pakistan & Afghanistan
- [Age of consent 16 in India? A reality check on safety, grooming & exploitation](https://thepamphlet.in/age-of-consent-16-in-india-a-reality-check-on-safety-grooming-exploitation/): The Supreme Court will regularly hear arguments from November 12 on whether India should lower the age of consent from 18 to 16. Activists say teens deserve autonomy. Critics warn it may open doors to grooming, trafficking and forced conversions.
- [From India’s last village to first village- Robust and stable frontiers are key to development](https://thepamphlet.in/from-indias-last-village-to-first-village-robust-and-stable-frontiers-are-key-to-development/): Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee once stated, “You can change friends, but not neighbours” This statement aptly reflects India’s geographic and geopolitical reality, as she shares a complex and often challenging neighbourhood, particularly along her northern frontiers. While the border with Pakistan remains persistently tense, the boundary with China carries the potential of a
- [Enforcing accountability: The bureaucratic reset of Modi’s India](https://thepamphlet.in/enforcing-accountability-the-bureaucratic-reset-of-modis-india/): In the long arc of India’s administrative history, the post-2014 decade may well be remembered as the period when the bureaucracy ceased to be an insulated elite and began its transition toward becoming a responsible, responsive arm of a reforming state.
- [Indian coffee brews global success story](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-coffee-brews-global-success-story/): Indian coffee exports have been on a dramatic rise over the last three years, in fact, the value of exports has gone up from $1.29 billion in 2023-24 to $1.81 billion in 2024-25.
- [Pakistan would have been in Moscow’s control if the Afghan Mujahideen had not made sacrifices: Hekmatyar](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-afghanistan-hekmatyar-moscow/): Hekmatyar also expressed resentment over Pakistan’s use of the word “ungrateful” (namak haram) for Afghans
- [Cyclone Montha nears landfall: Chennai soaks as IMD issues orange alert](https://thepamphlet.in/cyclone-montha-nears-landfall-chennai-soaks-as-imd-issues-orange-alert/): With Cyclone Montha approaching the coast of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu also continues to be on red alert. 
- [Stranger Things season 5: Nancy Wheeler is the ultimate embodiment of feminism](https://thepamphlet.in/stranger-things-season-5-nancy-wheeler-is-the-ultimate-embodiment-of-feminism/): Nancy Wheeler isn’t just the “good girl” of Stranger Things. She’s a quiet feminist force — choosing courage over comfort, conviction over popularity. As Season 5 approaches, it’s time we recognize the girl with the gun as the true heart of Hawkins.
- [Supreme Court refuses contempt proceedings in shoe-throw row, even as FIRs multiply in the case](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-refuses-contempt-in-shoe-throw-row-even-as-firs-multiply-over-posts-against-cji/): The Supreme Court has refused contempt proceedings over an alleged shoe-throwing attempt on CJI Gavai, citing concerns of needless publicity. Meanwhile, Punjab Police have lodged multiple FIRs over alleged caste-based hate posts targeting the CJI online, prompting sharp political reactions and accusations of vote-bank appeasement.
- [Global‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ tensions threaten India's cross-border payments, says RBI](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-says-that-global-tensions-threaten-indias-cross-border-payments/): The RBI has expressed its apprehension about the effect of global political conflicts on international money transfers.
- [Veteran actor Satish Shah, famous for roles in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Ye Jo Hai Zindagi, dies aged 74](https://thepamphlet.in/veteran-actor-satish-shah-famous-for-roles-in-jaane-bhi-do-yaaro-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-ye-jo-hai-zindagi-dies-aged-74/): Satish Shah died on Saturday, October 25, at around 2:30 pm at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital. The funeral of the veteran actor will take place on Sunday in Mumbai.
- [NOTAM alert issued along India's border with Pakistan for 'Exercise Trishul', strategic signaling behind it](https://thepamphlet.in/notam-alert-issued-along-indias-border-with-pakistan-exercise-trishul/): India’s NOTAM alert for Exercise Trishul marks a subtle yet firm message — that the Armed Forces are now united, self-reliant, and ready for any contingency, anywhere across the nation’s vast geography. 
- [Building‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ waiting zones for crowds: Indian Railways' 76-station plan for high traffic stations to ease travel and make journey safe](https://thepamphlet.in/building-waiting-zones-for-crowds-indian-railways-76-station-plan-for-high-traffic-stations-to-ease-travel-an/): Indian Railways is embarking on a massive new project to construct permanent holding or waiting areas at 76 high-density stations across the country. The main objective is to be able to deal with the crowd of festivals, recruitment exams, and holiday trips more effectively.
- [Wings of progress: How India’s aviation boom is fuelling economic growth](https://thepamphlet.in/wings-of-progress-how-indias-aviation-boom-is-fuelling-economic-growth/): According to ICAO, every rupee invested in aviation generates over three times its value in the economy and supports six times more jobs across related sectors.
- [NHAI‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ rolls out smart road survey vehicles to transform India’s highways](https://thepamphlet.in/nhai-rolls-out-smart-road-survey-vehicles-to-transform-indias-highways/): the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is going to dispatch Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) in 23 states.
- [India's leap into‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ next-gen tech: First indigenous 7 nanometer processor set to launch in 2028](https://thepamphlet.in/project-shakti-iit-madras-indigenous-processor/): The 7 nm processor is a product of IIT Madras’s efforts via the SHAKTI project, which was initiated in 2013.
- [20 dead as bus on the way from Hyderabad to Bengaluru bursts into flames after collision in Kurnool](https://thepamphlet.in/20-dead-as-bus-on-the-way-from-hyderabad-to-bengaluru-bursts-into-flames-after-collision-in-kurnool/): At least 20 passengers were killed and several others injured after a Hyderabad–Bengaluru bound Volvo bus caught fire on National Highway 44 near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. The fire was triggered by a motorcycle collision that caused a fuel leak and explosion. Prime Minister Modi and CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and announced relief measures as forensic teams work to identify victims.
- ['Samman Chori?' BJP mocks Mahagathbandhan as Rahul Gandhi's photo goes missing from Bihar election poster](https://thepamphlet.in/bjp-mocks-mahagathbandhan-as-rahul-gandhis-photo-goes-missing-from-bihar-election-poster/): The optics of opposition unity faltered in Patna as Rahul Gandhi’s photo went missing from Mahagathbandhan posters. BJP turned it into a ‘samman chori’ moment, underscoring RJD’s dominance and Congress’s political downsizing.
- [ECI prepares for nationwide‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ SIR: Ensuring clean and accurate voter rolls across India](https://thepamphlet.in/eci-prepares-for-nationwide-sir-ensuring-clean-and-accurate-voter-rolls-across-india/): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, were at the helm during a two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) held by the ECI at the India International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi to discuss the smooth and uniform execution of the exercise.
- [Qatar appoints Ambassador to Afghanistan](https://thepamphlet.in/qatar-mirdef-al-qashouti-ambassador-afghanistan/): Al Qashouti was previously the Chargé affairs at the Qatari Embassy in Kabul. He has been involved in various diplomatic roles since joining the Qatari foreign service in 2008. 
- [India upgrades its technical mission in Kabul to embassy level](https://thepamphlet.in/india-upgrades-its-technical-mission-in-kabul-to-embassy-level/): India closed its embassy in Kabul after the Taliban took power in August 2021. Later, in June 2022, India reopened its presence with a technical team focused on providing humanitarian aid.
- [Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad orders the arrest of Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, the leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement](https://thepamphlet.in/manzoor-ahmad-pashteen-arrest-islamabad-anti-terror-court/): The order to arrest Pashteen was issued due to his absence from the court. 
- [Taliban's Defence Minister dismisses Pakistan's claims of India's involvement in recent clashes](https://thepamphlet.in/taliban-denies-indias-involvement-pakistan-air-strikes/): Last week, intense clashes broke out between Taliban and Pakistani forces along the Durand Line after the Pakistani military conducted airstrikes in the capital, Kabul. 
- [How Indian corporate profits tripled after covid, and why the momentum may continue](https://thepamphlet.in/how-indian-corporate-profits-tripled-after-covid-and-why-the-momentum-may-continue/): The Reserve Bank of India’s recent bulletin highlights a striking fact: Corporate profits have risen from about ₹2.5 trillion in FY21 to around ₹7.1 trillion in FY25 
- [US tariffs against India made a lot of noise, but India found ways to deal with it](https://thepamphlet.in/us-tariffs-against-india-made-a-lot-of-noise-but-india-found-ways-to-deal-with-it/): The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest State of the Economy bulletin reflects resilience. It clearly states that high US tariffs “do not pose a major concern for overall growth.” The reasoning is simple — India’s economy is largely domestic-driven, with strong consumption and investment trends acting as buffers against external shocks. In other words,
- [Sabarimala, Guruvayur, what is happening in Kerala temples?](https://thepamphlet.in/sabarimala-guruvayur-kerala-temple-missing-gold/): As per reports, the 2019-2020 audit report, that has been released only now, various assets including gold and ivory are recorded as 'missing'. 
- [10 times increase in digital payments, record car sales, GST reforms spark shopping fever in India during festive season](https://thepamphlet.in/gst-rate-cut-sparks-shopping-fever-in-india-during-festival-season/): From crowded bazaars to blazing online carts, a tax tweak has turned the 2025 festive season into an unprecedented economic celebration.
- [West Bengal: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista's convoy attacked](https://thepamphlet.in/west-bengal-darjeeling-mp-raju-bistas-convoy-attacked/): Raju Bista said the attack appeared like a conspiracy to disturb peace in the region. 
- [NCRB rolls out a nightmare for Mamata, conviction rate in crimes against women dropped to 3.7 in West Bengal](https://thepamphlet.in/west-bengal-crime-women-conviction-falls-secondlowest/): The misery of Bengal, in the face of poor conviction, is a crisis for the state’s culture. 
- [UPI: The digital backbone driving India’s economic formalization](https://thepamphlet.in/upi-the-digital-backbone-driving-indias-economic-formalization/): How India’s real-time payment system is shaping a more inclusive and transparent economy
- [GST rationalization and festive cheer of Diwali fuel surge in bank credit growth](https://thepamphlet.in/how-gst-rationalization-and-diwali-has-fueled-surge-in-bank-credit-growth/): India’s financial pulse is beating stronger than ever. After months of cautious optimism, the country’s banking sector has come alive with a surge of energy, driven by the twin forces of festive euphoria and bold tax reform. 
- [India’s AI job boom: Rising demand amid a shifting employment landscape](https://thepamphlet.in/how-indias-ai-job-boom-is-shaping-a-new-employment-landscape/): India is only behind Singapore worldwide in terms of the number of AI-related job openings, which is another proof of India’s importance as a digital innovation and technical expertise hub.
- [US chamber of commerce initiates legal proceedings against trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee](https://thepamphlet.in/us-chamber-of-commerce-initiates-legal-proceedings-against-trump-administration-over-100000-h-1b-visa-fee/): The H-1B visa program, which has been instrumental in providing American companies access to worldwide talent, is now entwined in a risky legal and political battle concerning the extent of executive power and the position of the US in technology and innovation sectors.
- [India's economic growth story exceeding expectations of international monetary bodies who can't understand the resilience of Indian economy](https://thepamphlet.in/how-indian-economy-is-exceeding-the-expectations-of-international-monetary-bodies-who-cant-understand-resilience-of-indian-economy/): Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank updated their GDP forecasts for India, and we see a familiar pattern.
- [Turning tariffs into triumph: How India’s smart strategy to diversify exports has helped Indian industry despite Trump tariffs](https://thepamphlet.in/turning-tariffs-into-triumph-how-indias-smart-strategy-to-diversify-exports-has-helped-indian-industry-despite-trump-tariffs/): he value of exports to the United States, a prime market for India, went down 37.5% in a span of just four months, from 8.8 billion U.S. dollars in May 2025 to 5.5 billion in September.
- [UK: Aston Villa bans Israeli fans from Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, shows how Islamist radicalism is reshaping British society](https://thepamphlet.in/uk-aston-villa-bans-israeli-fans-from-europa-league-match-against-maccabi-tel-aviv-shows-how-islamist-radicalism-is-reshaping-british-society/): Aston Villa’s exclusion of Israeli fans over “safety concerns” marks more than a football controversy — it exposes Britain’s struggle to defend Jewish safety amid rising Islamist radicalism, antisemitism, and civic fear.
- [US President Donald Trump continue to make false claims and keeps issuing dubious statements on India-Russia oil trade](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-continues-to-make-false-claims-about-india-russia-oil-trade/): Even with Trump's warnings, evidence shows India bought even more oil from Russia after Trump talked about tariffs, which makes people wonder if Trump is telling the truth.
- [Home Minister Amit Shah declares Abujhmarh and North Bastar Naxal-free, Chattisgarh targets full eradication by March 2026](https://thepamphlet.in/home-minister-amit-shah-declares-abujhmarh-and-north-bastar-naxal-free-chattisgarh-targets-full-eradication-by-march-2026/): In a major internal security breakthrough, the Chhattisgarh government has declared Abujhmarh and North Bastar free from Naxal terror. Since January 2024, after the BJP government assumed office, 2,100 Naxalites have surrendered, 1,785 have been arrested, and 477 neutralised. Officials confirm that only limited activity remains in South Bastar, with full eradication of Naxalism targeted by March 31, 2026.
- [World Food Day: How PM Modi turned India into a global model for controlling hunger and inflation](https://thepamphlet.in/world-food-day-how-pm-modi-turned-india-into-a-global-model-for-controlling-hunger-and-inflation/): As the world marks World Food Day 2025, India’s quiet revolution deserves notice. Once plagued by ration scams, the system now feeds 80 crore people every month.
- [India and Saudi Arabia to strengthen partnership in textile sector, read all about the significance of this move](https://thepamphlet.in/india-and-saudi-arabia-to-strengthen-partnership-in-textile-sector/): This meeting is a significant step forward in enhancing trade between the two countries, with India already being a leading exporter of textiles to Saudi Arabia.
- [Oxford Union's debate fiasco: a mirror to India’s intellectual blind spots and the diaspora’s strategic failures](https://thepamphlet.in/oxford-union-debate-india-pakistan/): Oxford event fiasco therefore should be treated not as an embarrassment but as a lesson and perhaps a turning point.
- [Pakistan: The ISIS attack on Khalil Rahman Haqqani was planned from Baluchistan, Taliban-affiliated media says](https://thepamphlet.in/the-isis-attack-on-khalil-rahman-haqqani-was-planned-from-baluchistan-in-pakistan-taliban-affiliated-media-says/): Khalil Rahman Haqqani was killed in a suicide attack at the Ministry of Refugees a year ago, on December 11, 2024. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
- [CPI inflation in November rises to 0.71%: Why food is still in deflation and why core won’t fall](https://thepamphlet.in/cpi-inflation-in-november-rises-to-0-71-why-food-is-still-in-deflation-and-why-core-wont-fall/): India’s CPI inflation rose to 0.71% in November from 0.25% in October, mainly due to an unfavourable base effect.
- [Lionel Messi in Kolkata: Another mismanaged event related to sports. Have we not learnt anything from Bengaluru stampede?](https://thepamphlet.in/have-we-not-learnt-anything-from-bengaluru-stampede-haos-during-lionel-messi-event-in-kolkata/): The real mismanagement was exposed on Saturday, December 13. Lionel Messi appeared at the Salt Lake stadium for only a few minutes, after which, disappointed with the management of the event, he and his entourage left.
- [History's shadow looms over the battle for Thiruparankundram and the lighting of Karthigai Deepam lamps at the Deepathoon](https://thepamphlet.in/the-battle-for-thiruparankundram-and-lighting-of-karthigai-deepam-lamps-at-the-deepathoon/): Instead of respecting the judgment or engaging with its legal reasoning, the DMK chose confrontation. The government openly dragged its feet on implementing the order and then escalated matters by backing an impeachment motion against the judge.
- [India's biggest education overhaul: Bill cleared to replace UGC, AICTE, NCTE with single regulator](https://thepamphlet.in/bill-cleared-to-replace-ugc-aicte-ncte-with-single-regulator/): The bill, which was earlier called Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill, has now been renamed the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill. 
- [PM Modi's dinner with NDA MPs: The Prime Minister highlighted how they have to focus on good governance and national development](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modis-dinner-with-nda-mps-the-prime-minister-highlighted-how-they-have-to-focus-on-good-governance-and-national-development/): After the dinner, PM Modi wrote on Twitter, "The NDA family represents a shared commitment to good governance, national development, and regional aspirations. Together, we will continue working to strengthen our nation's development journey in the years ahead."
- ['Vande Mataram' debate: Why J&K and Sudha Murthy leave no room for confusion](https://thepamphlet.in/the-historic-celebration-of-vande-mataram-in-jk-reflects-the-sense-of-determination-to-secure-integrity-in-the-social-and-cultural-fibre-of-india-through-vande-mataram/): People's defiance of boycott calls against the celebration of 'Vande Mataram' in Jammu and Kashmir has shown that the essence of national song is a unifier that can reshape India's culture and cultural policy. 
- [The Netflix–Paramount war over Warner Bros: Hollywood’s most explosive corporate battle with the winner controlling entertainment industry](https://thepamphlet.in/the-netflix-paramount-war-over-warner-bros-hollywoods-most-explosive-corporate-battle-with-the-winner-controlling-entertainment-industry/): Netflix’s historic bid for Warner Bros. ignited a $100 billion corporate war as Paramount launched a direct hostile takeover backed by political influence and cash. With regulators, shareholders, and global markets watching, the battle now stands as the most consequential media fight of the decade.
- [Government clips IndiGo’s wings: Is India ready to tackle a 65% monopoly in airline sector](https://thepamphlet.in/government-clips-indigos-wings-is-india-ready-to-tackle-a-65-monopoly-in-airline-sector/): The government has ordered IndiGo to cut its flight schedule by 10%, double the DGCA’s earlier 5% directive.
- [After new labour codes, why next year's budget may deliver mass jobs to Indians](https://thepamphlet.in/after-new-labour-codes-why-next-years-budget-may-deliver-mass-jobs-to-indians/): The FY27 Union Budget may mark a decisive shift towards labour-intensive growth, MSMEs and a fight against the middle-income trap 
- [Tata, Intel sign pivotal chip pact: How India is on the path to become the next silicon superpower](https://thepamphlet.in/tata-intel-sign-pivotal-chip-pact-how-india-is-on-the-path-to-become-the-next-silicon-superpower/): Tata Electronics and Intel have signed a landmark deal to explore semiconductor manufacturing and advanced chip packaging in India.
- [Trump’s new tariff warning: Is Indian rice the next trade war target](https://thepamphlet.in/is-indian-rice-the-next-trade-war-target-of-us-president-donald-trump/): Trump signals possible new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertilizer, intensifying trade tensions with India and Canada while US farmers face rising costs, political uncertainty and the risk of a new tariff war. 
- [IndiGo’s turbulent week: How a star board, its CEO and India’s biggest airline lost control of the skies](https://thepamphlet.in/indigos-turbulent-week-how-a-star-board-its-ceo-and-indias-biggest-airline-lost-control-of-the-skies/):  IndiGo’s FDTL-linked meltdown has exposed sharp questions over its high-profile board, the CEO’s handling of DGCA’s show-cause notice, and the airline’s treatment and reimbursement of lakhs of stranded passengers, even as refunds cross Rs 610 crore and regulatory action looms.
- [India’s energy exports to US surge even as labour-intensive sectors face the heat](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-energy-exports-to-us-surge-even-as-labour-intensive-sectors-face-the-heat/): India’s October exports to the US reveal a striking contrast: petroleum and iPhone-driven telecom shipments are surging, even as labour-intensive sectors like gems, jewellery and garments struggle under tariff pressure.
- [From inflation warriors to growth architects: How RBI and Modi government are re‑wiring India’s economy  ](https://thepamphlet.in/how-reserve-bank-of-india-and-modi-government-are-re%e2%80%91wiring-indias-economy/): As RBI under Governor Sanjay Malhotra pivots from pure inflation fighting to growth support, and the Modi government pushes GST, labour and tax reforms.
- [Why SEBI froze ₹546 crore of finfluencer Avadhut Sathe: The truth behind “stock market education”](https://thepamphlet.in/why-sebi-froze-%e2%82%b9546-crore-of-finfluencer-avadhut-sathe/): SEBI has impounded ₹546.16 crore from Avadhut Sathe and his Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy and barred them from the securities market. 
- [India–Russia’s $100 billion trade: Beyond oil and defence](https://thepamphlet.in/india-russias-100-billion-trade-beyond-oil-and-defence/): India and Russia have set a $100 billion trade target by 2030, even as US tariffs and sanctions shake up global supply chains. Beyond cheap oil and defence deals, what exactly do the two countries buy and sell from each other – from food and pharma to nuclear energy and Arctic routes? 
- [World breathes a sigh of relief as Donald Trump finally gets his Peace Prize](https://thepamphlet.in/donald-trump-finally-gets-his-peace-prize-even-if-it-is-not-a-nobel-fifa/): This is the first time that such a prize has ever been awarded by FIFA. Apparently, they took note of Trump's desperation for a peace prize and decided to massage his ego.
- [India’s IBC wins global praise: Why S&P’s upgrade matters for industrial disputes and credit discipline](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-ibc-wins-global-praise-why-sps-upgrade-matters-for-industrial-disputes-and-credit-discipline/): S&P Global Ratings has upgraded India’s insolvency regime to Group B, citing stronger creditor protection, faster IBC resolutions, and landmark cases like Bhushan Steel; here is why the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code remains crucial for resolving industrial disputes and cleaning up NPAs.
- [RBI’s 25 bps rate cut lights up Dalal Street as goldilocks India meets a softer rupee ](https://thepamphlet.in/rbis-25-bps-rate-cut-lights-up-dalal-street-as-goldilocks-india-meets-a-softer-rupee/): RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid record-low inflation and stronger growth, announces Rs 1.45 lakh crore liquidity infusion; Nifty and Sensex edge higher as banks, realty and autos lead the post-policy rally.  
- [When even Swaminathan Aiyar says “this is real”: India’s 8.2% GDP growth and a quiet economic reset](https://thepamphlet.in/when-even-swaminathan-aiyar-says-this-is-real-indias-8-2-gdp-growth-and-a-quiet-economic-reset/): India’s Q2 FY26 GDP growth at 8.2% has even long-time critic Swaminathan Aiyar acknowledging broad-based reform-led gains. What changed, and is it sustainable?
- [Following Operation Sindoor humiliation, Asim Munir gets another promotion, becomes first ever Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan](https://thepamphlet.in/asim-munir-gets-another-promotion-becomes-first-ever-chief-of-defence-forces-of-pakistan/): After the crushing humiliation during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Army General Asim Munir was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. And now, months later, Asim Munir has got another promotion, making him Pakistan's first ever Chief of Defence Forces.
- [Exports bounce back in November: Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal signals renewed momentum in Indian exports amid global turmoil](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-minister-of-commerce-piyush-goyal-signals-renewed-momentum-in-indian-exports-amid-global-turmoil/): India’s merchandise exports, which contracted by about 12% in October, have shown “healthy growth” in November, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, hinting at a sharp rebound despite global headwinds.
- [IndiGo's‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ skies in turmoil: Pilot rules ground India's leading carrier](https://thepamphlet.in/indigos-skies-in-turmoil-pilot-rules-ground-indias-leading-carrier/):  IndiGo's flight fiasco unravels: DGCA pilot rest rules clash with hiring freeze, fleet woes, and peak chaos—600-word dive into every angle of India's airline meltdown.      
- [Navigating trade tensions: Rupee pressure, Putin's arrival, and India’s options](https://thepamphlet.in/navigating-trade-tensions-rupee-pressure-putins-arrival-and-indias-options/): Vladimir Putin arrives in India on 4–5 December 2025. Is there a deeper strategy linking currency pressure, trade tensions and Russia’s sudden prominence? 
- [Dragon rattled by Morbi: How India’s booming tile exports is forcing China to change the rules](https://thepamphlet.in/dragon-rattled-by-morbi-how-indias-booming-tile-exports-is-forcing-china-to-change-the-rules/): Morbi’s tile exports are reshaping the global market and unnerving China, which is now pushing new testing norms and standards to slow India’s surge.
- [Plastic money, hidden costs: Why Private Banks’ Credit Cards are drawing the loudest complaints from customers](https://thepamphlet.in/why-private-banks-credit-cards-are-drawing-the-loudest-complaints-from-customers/): Out of the 50,811 credit card complaints, a massive 32,696 were against private banks, showing how sharply the complaints map onto the aggressive expansion of private card businesses.
- [A Make in India success story: Apple now has 40 Indian suppliers spread across 8 states as India races ahead in mobile components manufacturing](https://thepamphlet.in/apple-now-has-40-indian-suppliers-spread-across-8-states-as-india-races-ahead-in-mobile-components-manufacturing/): Rahul Gandhi’s China-centric jibe meets a new reality as Apple’s supply chain quietly spreads across eight states in India with 40 suppliers of components now in the country.
- [GPS spoofing alarm: Invisible threat circling India’s skies ](https://thepamphlet.in/gps-spoofing-alarm-invisible-threat-circling-indias-skies/): GPS spoofing and GNSS interference have been reported near Delhi and other major Indian airports like Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Amritsar.
- [Sanchar saathi: Cyber shield in your pocket, not a spy in your hand](https://thepamphlet.in/sanchar-saathi-cyber-shield-in-your-pocket-not-a-spy-in-your-hand/): Get Sanchar Saathi on your phone to track lost devices, report fake calls, and stop telecom fraud easily. A must-have cybersecurity app for India.
- [India’s insurance sector at inflection point: Govt’s big reset with 100% FDI and composite licenses](https://thepamphlet.in/govts-big-reset-of-insurance-sector-with-100-fdi-and-composite-licenses/): The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 plans 100% FDI, composite licences, easier entry norms and new capital rules, reshaping India’s insurance landscape.
- [Gulf countries considered total ban on Pakistan passport after not issuing visas to Pakistanis?](https://thepamphlet.in/uae-and-saudi-arabia-considered-total-ban-on-pakistani-passport/): Pakistan’s media reported last month that Saudi Arabia alone had arrested more than five thousand Pakistanis on charges of begging or vagrancy and sent them back to Pakistan.
- [Do we roll out red carpet for intruders: Supreme Court on Rohingyas](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-on-rohingyas-should-we-roll-out-red-carpet-for-intruders/): The Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Surya Kant was hearing a habeas corpus petition alleging the disappearance of Rohingya refugees
- [Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: United Nations asks Pakistan to open routes with their neighbour to help UN deliver necessary aid](https://thepamphlet.in/united-nations-asks-pakistan-to-open-routes-with-afghanistan-to-help-un-deliver-necessary-aid/): After the routes were closed, thousands of Afghan refugees—together with hundreds of cargo trucks carrying goods, were left stranded, and the main trade corridors between the two countries were blocked.
- [Telangana: IPS officers appointed to IAS posts, High Court issues notice to state government](https://thepamphlet.in/ips-officers-appointed-to-ias-posts-telangana-high-court-issues-notice-to-state-government/): A plea against the appointments was filed by Hyderabad based lawyer Vadla Srikanth whose counsel, Vijay Gopal, argued that the government had violated Central laws with these appointments. 
- [How India’s handmade rugs have woven their way into the global luxury market](https://thepamphlet.in/how-indias-handmade-rugs-have-woven-their-way-into-the-global-luxury-market/): India’s handmade rug industry is becoming a star of the global luxury decor market, as buyers shift from machine-made products to sustainable, handcrafted pieces. 
- [FDI reforms 2.0 – How Modi government is re‑wiring India’s growth engine](https://thepamphlet.in/how-modi-government-is-re%e2%80%91writing-indias-growth-engine-through-fdi-reforms/): India’s new FDI reforms in nuclear, defence, insurance and agriculture argue that opening strategic sectors to global capital can speed up technology transfer, jobs and infrastructure while keeping policy and security firmly under Modi government control.
- [India’s nuclear power sector set to open to private investment: Enhancing energy security and innovation](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-nuclear-power-sector-set-to-open-to-private-investment-enhancing-energy-security-and-innovation/): The private sector can accelerate deployment of new technologies like small modular reactors and advanced nuclear innovations, enhancing India’s technological leadership and energy security. 
- [British MP Tulip Siddiq, niece of Sheikh Hasina, given 2 years jail sentence in Bangladesh](https://thepamphlet.in/niece-of-sheikh-hasina-british-mp-tulip-siddiq-given-2-years-jail-sentence-in-bangladesh/): Tulip Siddiq has been found guilty of influencing her aunt Sheikh Hasina to secure a plot of land for her family in the outskirts of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka.
- [Winter Session: Government to table 14 key bills in the Parliament amidst probability of opposition disruption](https://thepamphlet.in/government-to-table-14-key-bills-in-the-parliament-during-winter-session/): The government is moving ahead with the legislative agenda during the winter session amidst probability of opposition disruption and is going to introduce 14 crucial bills during the session.
- [SIR voter roll revision deadline extended by a week, new deadline February 14](https://thepamphlet.in/sir-voter-roll-revision-deadline-extended-by-a-week-across-12-states-and-union-territories-new-deadline-february-14/): There were concerns that the time period set for SIR to be completed was not enough and the deadline must be extended. Taking note of that, now the deadline has been extended by a week.
- [National Herald case: Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi charged with criminal conspiracy in fresh FIR](https://thepamphlet.in/sonia-gandhi-and-rahul-gandhi-charged-with-criminal-conspiracy-in-fresh-fir-in-national-herald-scam-case/): The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case with the Delhi Police charging them with criminal conspiracy among other charges.
- [Supreme Court pushes for autonomous body for online content: Aadhaar age check, U/A ratings & anti-national ban included](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-pushes-for-autonomous-body-for-online-content/): SC rejects self-regulation for social media, suggests independent body & PAN verification. Govt eyes obscenity code, disability protection laws.
- [India's GDP stunner: When 8.2% growth left even bears in the markets and naysayers speechless](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-gdp-stunner-when-8-2-growth-left-even-bears-in-the-markets-and-naysayers-speechless/): During Q2 FY26, India GDP grew at 8.2%: Fastest major economy beats IMF estimates. Manufacturing rocket, private spend up, GST cuts magic. 
- [Cracks in Karnataka Congress: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar power tussle continues while party high command remains mum](https://thepamphlet.in/cracks-in-karnataka-congress-siddaramaiah-shivakumar-power-tussle-continues-while-party-high-command-remains-mum/): When the state should have been discussing development, both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar are preparing chargesheets against each other that they propose to put before the party high command, whenever it decides to take up the matter. 
- ["Intruder with Aadhaar" – Are the courts asking the wrong question?](https://thepamphlet.in/intruder-with-aadhaar-asking-the-wrong-question/): The real scandal is not that an “intruder with Aadhaar” cannot vote; the real scandal is that an intruder could get Aadhaar at all, and possibly slip into the voter list through that backdoor. 
- [China squeezed the magnets, India switched on the power – inside the ₹7,280 crore REPM gamble ](https://thepamphlet.in/china-squeezed-the-magnets-india-switched-on-the-power-inside-the-%e2%82%b97280-crore-repm-gamble/): The Union Cabinet’s approval of a ₹7,280 crore “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered REPM”, chaired by PM Narendra Modi and projected as a first-of-its-kind, strategic intervention.
- [Is it about time that Gautam Gambhir is removed as the coach of Indian Test team](https://thepamphlet.in/time-for-gautam-gambhir-to-step-down-as-indian-test-team-coach/): Notably, the 408 runs loss against South Africa was India's biggest defeat ever in terms of runs in Test history. Some heads need to roll after this humiliation, and the head coach Gautam Gambhir should be the first one among them. 
- [Second quarter of 2025-2026 financial year turbocharged: GDP growth even surprised the RBI](https://thepamphlet.in/second-quarter-of-2025-2026-financial-year-turbocharged-gdp-growth-even-surprised-the-rbi/): Discover why India’s Q2 FY26 GDP growth is set to exceed the RBI’s 7% forecast, driven by strong consumption, government spending, and low inflation, while exploring how India consistently outperforms IMF and World Bank projections since 2018-19. 
- [From 26/11 to Delhi terror plot, Pakistan’s State patronage of terror threatens global security ](https://thepamphlet.in/on-26-11-anniversary-a-reminder-how-pakistans-state-patronage-of-terror-threatens-global-security/): Internationally, 26/11 also forced governments to reassess Pakistan’s role in harbouring extremist groups. Even as global institutions-imposed sanctions on Pakistan and the United States pressed for action, Pakistan’s deep state continued shielding key operatives. 
- [Samvidhan Divas 2025: Not just a document, but the constitution is the codification of the civilizational ethos of India](https://thepamphlet.in/samvidhan-divas-2025-living-the-mandate-from-civilizational-ethos-to-constitutional-morality/): To "Be Good to the Constitution" in 2025 is to recognize that our modern democratic duties are deeply rooted in this heritage. It is a call to move from being passive beneficiaries of rights to active guardians of the Republic.
- [India’s Project Cheetah - A game-changer for wildlife conservation](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-project-cheetah-a-game-changer-for-wildlife-conservation/): Since 2014, there has been a coordinated effort towards wildlife conservation, rewilding, and restoring the natural habitats and population of extinct species. 
- [India’s quick commerce boom: How the new-India economy is racing ahead of the world](https://thepamphlet.in/how-the-new-india-economy-is-racing-ahead-of-the-world-amidst-commerce-boom/): India is now the world’s 3rd-largest quick commerce market and the only major economy above pre-Covid growth trends, outpacing the US, Europe and China.
- [Delhi residents fail to notice the difference in air after Volcanic ash from Ethiopia reaches national capital](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-residents-fail-to-notice-the-difference-in-air-after-volcanic-ash-from-ethiopia-reaches-national-capital/): However, Delhi residents have now become immune to all these minor things like breathing in smoke and ash. After the volcanic ash from the eruption reached Delhi, majority of the locals failed to notice any difference in the air quality of the city.
- [Bollywood's 'He-Man', the much loved Dharmendra dies aged 89](https://thepamphlet.in/bollywoods-he-man-dharmendra-dies-aged-89/): Dharmendra, considered one of the most handsome actors in the history of Hindi cinema, was born in Ludhiana district in Punjab before moving to Bombay (now Mumbai).
- [ISI linked illegal arms smuggling racket busted in Delhi, weapons made in China and Turkey were being smuggled to India](https://thepamphlet.in/isi-linked-illegal-arms-smuggling-racket-busted-in-delhi/): Police authorities also revealed that the smuggling network was functioning under the direction of ISI. The weapons were first routed to Pakistan and then through ISI's support, smuggled into India.
- [Why India needs both manufacturing and services to grow together](https://thepamphlet.in/why-india-needs-both-manufacturing-and-services-to-grow-together/): Discover how India’s manufacturing sector is driving robust economic growth in 2025 with surging production, government initiatives like PLI, technological innovation, and employment generation.
- [Pakistan: Slain Pashtun poet Gilaman Wazir’s brother and nephew arrested](https://thepamphlet.in/slain-pashtun-poet-gilaman-wazirs-brother-and-nephew-arrested-in-pakistan/): Manzoor Pashtun, in his own writing, has accused the Pakistani state of arresting members of Gilaman wazir’s family instead of the Wazir’s killers, and of “ignoring the well‑wishers of Pashtuns.”
- [Amidst Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, Pakistan media channel targets Afghans, uses derogatory language against them](https://thepamphlet.in/amidst-pakistan-afghanistan-tensions-pakistan-media-channel-targets-afghans-uses-derogatory-language-against-them/): A private Pakistani television channel, in its allegedly satirical program, labelled illegal Afghan refugees as being involved in terrorism, robbery, smuggling and numerous criminal incidents.
- [White collar terrorist module: Bank accounts frozen, role of foreign handlers being probed following Red Fort blast](https://thepamphlet.in/bank-accounts-frozen-role-of-foreign-handlers-being-probed-following-red-fort-blast/): Nearly 3,000 Kg of explosives was seized in raids from Faridabad showing that the plan of the terrorists was much bigger but alert authorities foiled that.
- [US President Donald Trump signs bill to release Epstein files following the passage of the bill in US Congress](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-signs-bill-to-release-epstein-files-following-the-passage-of-the-bill-in-us-congress/): US Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requiring the Justice Department to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and connections within 30 days. 
- [Is the US facing an AI bubble bigger than the real estate bubble of 2008? Experts and investors think so](https://thepamphlet.in/is-the-us-facing-an-ai-bubble-bigger-than-the-real-estate-bubble-of-2008-experts-and-investors-think-so/): Michael Burry Bets Against AI, Peter Thiel dumps Nvidia, Trump’s AI Wars with Elon Musk — What It Means for Global and Indian Markets
- [India locks historic US LPG import deal: What does it mean for the nation’s energy security](https://thepamphlet.in/india-locks-historic-us-lpg-import-deal-for-the-nations-energy-security/): India signs its first-ever structured LPG import contract with the US, securing 10% of 2026 LPG supply. Discover how this historic deal strengthens energy security, stabilizes LPG prices, and benefits millions of households across India.
- [India enters the privacy era: Center notifies data protection rules](https://thepamphlet.in/india-enters-the-privacy-era-center-notifies-data-protection-rules/): India enforces its first privacy law as MeitY notifies the Data Protection Rules, 2025, introducing consent-based data use and localisation norms.
- [Delhi blast investigation: Cash-purchased Brezza, 32 cars & Al-Falah link](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-blast-investigation-cash-purchased-brezza-32-cars-al-falah-link/): Investigation into the Red Fort blast has revealed a far bigger conspiracy: a 32-car serial attack plan tied to Al-Falah University. Two doctors allegedly bought vehicles in cash to transport explosives. With 2,900 kg of materials seized and multiple cars recovered, agencies say a major December 6 attack was being plotted.
- [India’s growth fires up to 7.3% in Q2: Rural revival and government capex power the economy](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-growth-fires-up-to-7-3-in-q2-rural-revival-and-government-capex-power-the-economy/): India’s Q2 FY26 GDP growth forecast at 7.3% driven by rural demand, government capital expenditure, and reforms government-led growth story unfolds.
- [Deep dive: Myanmar based cyber-slavery machine targeting Indians](https://thepamphlet.in/deep-dive-myanmar-based-cyber-slavery-machine-targeting-indians/): When an IAF C-17 landed at Hindon with 270 rescued Indians, their bruises told a story of a crime syndicate thriving in Myanmar’s cyber-slavery belt. Trafficked through Thailand, stripped of passports, and forced into scam factories under torture, their ordeal reveals a vast transnational network exploiting India’s young job seekers.
- [Indian crackdown on leftist terrorism: Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, behind 26 deadly attacks, killed in Andhra Pradesh](https://thepamphlet.in/top-maoist-commander-madvi-hidma-behind-26-deadly-attacks-has-been-eliminated-in-andhra-pradesh/): As part of the same effort to eradicate Naxalism, top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, behind 26 deadly attacks, has been  eliminated in Andhra Pradesh.
- [Red Fort terror attack: NIA arrests another key aide of the terrorist Umar Nabi who carried out the blast](https://thepamphlet.in/nia-arrests-another-key-aide-of-the-terrorist-umar-nabi-who-carried-out-the-red-fort-blast/): As per the NIA statement, the arrested person is Jasir Bilal Wani also known as Danish, a Kashmiri resident, who was arrested from Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir by an NIA team investigating the Red Fort blast.
- [Samajwadi Party's senior leader Azam Khan and his son get 7-year jail term in PAN cards fraud case](https://thepamphlet.in/samajwadi-partys-senior-leader-azam-khan-and-his-son-get-7-year-jail-term-in-pan-cards-fraud-case/): Samajwadi Party's senior leader Azam Khan, who has been named in various legal cases previously, now has been convicted in a fraud PAN cards case
- [Brother of Al Falah University's Chancellor arrested in a 25 years old fraud case](https://thepamphlet.in/red-fort-brother-of-al-falah-universitys-chancellor-arrested-in-a-25-years-old-fraud-case/): Al Falah University in Haryana has come under a lot of scrutiny following the Red Fort metro station blast in Delhi as the accused suspected to have carried out the blasts all had links with this University.
- [Reserve Bank of India's trade relief package: A financial lifeline for exporters caught in global tariff storm](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-to-extend-trade-relief-package-a-financial-lifeline-for-exporters-caught-in-global-tariff-storm/): RBI announces trade relief measures including loan moratorium, export credit extension, and FEMA relaxations to ease debt burden on Indian exporters.
- [Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina awarded death penalty for 'crimes against humanity'](https://thepamphlet.in/ousted-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-awarded-death-penalty-for-crimes-against-humanity/): Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in a case over alleged crimes against humanity.
- [Indian farm exports flourish despite trump tariffs: Modi government’s strategic play pays off](https://thepamphlet.in/modi-governments-strategic-play-pays-off-as-indian-farm-exports-flourish-despite-trump-tariffs/): Indian farm exports defy US tariff shocks, lifted by strong monsoons, export policy easing and diversification into new markets for rice, seafood, coffee and fresh produce.
- [Delhi Police issues 2 summons to Al Falah University chairman in 'white collar terror module' case](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-police-issues-2-summons-to-al-falah-university-chairman-javed-ahmad-siddiqui-following-red-fort-terror-attack/): The police authorities said that the summons were sent after investigators concluded that  Al Falah university’s chairman Javed Ahmad Siddiqui’s statement was crucial for clarifying several inconsistencies.
- [Bihar: NDA government's oath ceremony to take place on November 20, PM Modi and senior union ministers likely to attend](https://thepamphlet.in/nda-governments-oath-ceremony-in-bihar-to-take-place-on-november-20-pm-modi-likely-to-attend/): Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar is likely to once again take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar, the 10th time he will be doing so. He is the longest serving Chief Minister of Bihar.
- [Saudi Arabia: Dozens of Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead in bus-tanker collision near Medina](https://thepamphlet.in/42-indian-umrah-pilgrims-feared-dead-in-bus-tanker-collision-near-medina-saudi-arabia/): The state government is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Saudi Embassy to assist affected families. A control room has been set up at the Telangana Secretariat, with helplines 79979 59754 and 99129 19545 for relatives seeking information.  
- [Following Rashtriya Janata Dal's rout in Bihar elections, Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter says she is disowning family and quitting politics](https://thepamphlet.in/lalu-prasad-yadavs-daughter-rohini-acharya-says-she-is-disowning-family-and-quitting-politics-rjd/): In her post, Rohini Acharya wrote, "I'm quitting politics and I'm disowning my family". She further added that Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked her to do.
- [Employment Index increased from 48 in 2014 to 53.8 in 2025 — India’s employment growth story under Modi government breaks old myths](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-employment-story-under-modi-government-breaks-old-myths/): India’s job index hits 53.8 in 2025 as Modi government’s reforms boost hiring and growth, debunking Rahul Gandhi’s false job crisis claims.
- [Trump's U-turn on tariffs: Drops duties on coffee, fruit, and other products as US consumers face soaring prices](https://thepamphlet.in/trumps-u-turns-on-tariffs-drops-duties-on-coffee-fruit-and-other-products-as-us-consumers-face-soaring-prices/): In a stunning U-turn, President Trump removes tariffs on coffee, bananas, beef, and more after his trade war fuels sharp food price hikes. Voters angry as grocery bills soar under policies that targeted products not even grown in the US.
- [Modi government sets textile export milestone: India will achieve $100 billion export target by 2030](https://thepamphlet.in/modi-government-sets-textile-export-milestone-india-will-achieve-100-billion-export-target-by-2030/): The government was eager to work towards the industry's $100-billion textile export target with full zeal and at a speedy pace.
- [US President Donald Trump says he will sue BBC for at least a Billion Dollars for sharing edited version of his speech](https://thepamphlet.in/donald-trump-to-sue-bbc-for-at-least-a-billion-dollars-for-sharing-edited-version-of-his-speech/): On board Air Force One, talking about BBC, Donald Trump told reporters, “We’ll sue them for anywhere between a billion and $5bn, probably sometime next week. We have to do it.”
- [GST‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 2.0 spurs 22% rise in e-commerce trade: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman](https://thepamphlet.in/gst-2-0-spurs-22-rise-in-e-commerce-trade-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman/): According to the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman the reforms brought by GST 2.0 have increased India's e-commerce business by 22%. She pointed out the ease of tax rate, growth of the industry sector, and new measures for compliance.
- [India celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda](https://thepamphlet.in/on-150th-birth-anniversary-of-bhagwan-birsa-munda-india-celebrates-janjatiya-gaurav-diwas/): It is a national tribute to the tribal communities of India, acknowledging them not as peripheral participants but as the original and inseparable core of the nation’s civilizational identity. 
- [India’s‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ fight against tuberculosis: From despair to determination](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-fight-against-tuberculosis-from-despair-to-determination/): The World Health Organization (WHO) Global TB Report 2025 corroborates this by revealing that the country has achieved a phenomenal 21% reduction in tuberculosis
- [Doctors of death and their terror interplay](https://thepamphlet.in/doctors-of-death-and-their-terror-interplay/): Understanding the terrorism labyrinth where radical ideology unleashes terror on Indian citizens on Indian soil.
- [Modi govt's bold overhauling of IIP ensures more accurate measurement of industrial growth](https://thepamphlet.in/modi-govts-overhauling-of-iip-ensures-more-accurate-measurement-of-industrial-growth/): The government is strengthening India's statistical base with unprecedented rigor and openness by sweeping away outdated production data linked to closed factories.
- [Modi Government outlines Rs 25,060 Crore export promotion as India pursues ‘viksit bharat’ mission](https://thepamphlet.in/modi-government-outlines-rs-25060-crore-export-promotion-as-india-pursues-viksit-bharat-mission/): The India Export Promotion Mission thus assumes critical importance at a time when global trade is in the midst of deep structural shifts.
- [Amidst Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, ‘Aman Jirga’ begins in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly as tensions rise along the border](https://thepamphlet.in/amidst-pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-aman-jirga-begins-in-the-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-assembly-as-tensions-rise-along-the-border/): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Local Government, Mina Khan Afridi, said on November 11 that peace is a common issue for all the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- [India declines to attend Vienna Indus Water Treaty proceedings as it remains suspended after Pahalgam terror attack](https://thepamphlet.in/india-declines-to-attend-vienna-indus-water-treaty-proceedings-as-it-remains-suspended-after-pahalgam-terror-attack/): India has refused to join the Vienna Neutral Expert proceedings on the Indus Waters Treaty, stressing that the Treaty remains in abeyance following Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. Pakistan plans to attend, but New Delhi says all IWT obligations are suspended.
- [Taliban-Pakistan conflict: Afghanistan ends all economic & trade relations with Pakistan](https://thepamphlet.in/taliban-pakistan-conflict-afghanistan-ends-all-economic-trade-relations-with-pakistan/): The Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Baradar, announced in a press conference today that the Afghan government has decided to end all economic and trade relations with Pakistan. He urged Afghan traders to seek alternative trade routes and partners instead of relying on Pakistan. Mullah Baradar stated that the majority of current
- [PM Modi government's panel set to expedite new SEZ rules to give manufacturers greater access to local market amid US tariff impact](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-governments-panel-set-to-expedite-new-sez-rules-to-give-manufacturers-greater-access-to-local-market-amid-us-tariff-impact/): To help exporters access the local market, the Commerce Ministry, NITI Aayog, and industry leaders are looking into changes to SEZ policies.
- [Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict: Taliban issues warning to Pakistan that they will defend their territory against any aggression](https://thepamphlet.in/taliban-blames-pakistan-for-turkey-talks-failure/): Taliban warned that defending the Afghan nation and its territory is Taliban's religious and national duty, and they will defend it with the support of their people against any aggression.
- [Delhi: Hours after alert issued for a red Ecosport car in Red Fort blast case, car found abandoned near a farmhouse in Haryana](https://thepamphlet.in/hours-after-alert-issued-for-a-red-ecosport-car-in-red-fort-blast-case-car-found-abandoned-near-a-farmhouse-in-haryana/): Citizens of Delhi were alerted to look out and search for the red colour Ford Eco Sport car. This came after investigation which revealed that the suspects had another car in addition to the Hyundai i20
- [New e-commerce rules set to boost ‘Make in India’ push, empower online shoppers](https://thepamphlet.in/new-e-commerce-rules-set-to-boost-make-in-india-push-empower-online-shoppers/): India’s government proposes mandatory ‘Country of Origin’ filters on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart to enhance transparency, empower consumers, and promote domestic manufacturers under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
- [US President Donald Trump’s tightrope: Wall Street rushes to India amidst H-1B visa crackdown and forces a policy rethink](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trumps-tightrope-wall-street-rushes-to-india-amidst-h-1b-visa-crackdown-and-forces-a-policy-rethink/): Donald Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions in the US are accelerating Wall Street’s shift to India, with top banks expanding global capability centers.
- [Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility for Islamabad attack; Pak's Defence Minister says the country is in a state of war](https://thepamphlet.in/tehreek-e-taliban-pakistan-claims-responsibility-for-islamabad-attack-that-killed-12/): A suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed 12 people and injured at least 27 others. Now Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for it.
- [Modi government’s 'GST bachat utsav' empowers artisans and helps grow the handicraft sector](https://thepamphlet.in/modi-governments-gst-bachat-utsav-empowers-artisans-and-helps-grow-the-handicraft-sector/): GST rate cuts have reduced taxes on handicrafts from 12% to 5%, benefiting artisans, boosting rural incomes, and preserving India’s cultural heritage. Learn how the GST Bachat Utsav under the Modi government promotes economic growth and global market competitiveness.
- [India‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ to train 5.7 million workers in mining by 2030 to boost critical rare earth minerals mission](https://thepamphlet.in/india-to-train-5-7-million-workers-in-mining-by-2030-to-boost-critical-rare-earth-minerals-mission/): India is set to train 5.7 million workers in mining by 2030 under the National Critical Mineral Mission, aiming to boost self-reliance in essential minerals for clean energy and high-tech industries, and to reduce import dependence on China and other countries.
- [Uttarakhand Char Dham: Why the temple committees want the entry of non-Hindus banned](https://thepamphlet.in/why-temple-committees-in-uttarakhand-want-the-entry-of-non-hindus-banned/): Their view of the Char Dhams as merely destinations, "rich temples", as tourism nodes for bringing good tourism-bucks turnovers, and as energy points of the state/Indian growth sectors, reveals their lack of devotion and wisdom. 
- [Operation Herof: 84 Pakistani security personnel killed, 18 captured in 10 hours by Baluch rebels](https://thepamphlet.in/84-pakistani-security-personnel-killed-18-captured-in-10-hours-by-baluchistan-rebels/): During these operations, a total of 84 personnel of the occupying Pakistani army, police, intelligence agencies and CTD were killed, dozens were injured and 18 personnel were arrested alive, who are currently with them.
- [Pakistan: Separatists carry out attacks in several areas, including Quetta, dozens of Pakistani security personnel killed](https://thepamphlet.in/separatists-carry-out-attacks-in-several-areas-of-pakistan-including-quetta/): Militants attacked security forces in various Baluchistan areas, including Noshki, Dalbandin, Dader, Quetta, Kalat, Mastung, and Pasni. Internet and mobile services are suspended, roads are blocked, and FC troops are deployed, making it hard to confirm casualties.
- [Signals of change: Defence intelligence and India’s EU turn](https://thepamphlet.in/signals-of-change-defence-intelligence-and-indias-eu-turn/): This new India-EU Security and Defence Partnership isn't born from idealism but it's actually  forged in the fires of a chaotic world.
- [India’s growth story in a changing world: Capital flows, geopolitics and the making of resilient prosperity](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-growth-story-in-a-changing-world-capital-flows-geopolitics-and-the-making-of-resilient-prosperity/): The Survey implicitly recognises this by underlining that, in all three global scenarios, disruption to capital flows and rupee volatility is the shared risk, differing only in duration and intensity. 
- [VB-G RAM G: Why rural welfare must evolve beyond MGNREGA](https://thepamphlet.in/why-rural-welfare-must-evolve-beyond-mgnrega-and-why-vb-g-ram-g-is-required/): The replacement of MGNREGA with VB–G RAM G (Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rojgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Act, 2025) has provoked protests claiming that the new law dilutes rights, burdens states financially, centralises power of the Union and disrespects Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.
- [RBI’s warning to states: Cut debt or risk growth, welfare, and investment](https://thepamphlet.in/rbis-warning-to-states-cut-debt-or-risk-growth-welfare-and-investment/): The Reserve Bank of India recently issued a report titled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets 2023–24.” With the report, the central bank has sent a clear alarm to all states. 
- [India-EU pact to unlock $750 billion electronics market: A defining moment for Indian manufacturing](https://thepamphlet.in/india-eu-pact-to-unlock-750-billion-electronics-market-a-defining-moment-for-indian-manufacturing/): India’s new free trade agreement with the European Union gives its electronics industry a major boost—opening a $750-billion market, cutting tariffs to zero.
- [What the 2026 Republic Day Parade taught us about self preservation](https://thepamphlet.in/what-different-meant-this-republic-day-parade/): The opportunity to harness the intersections and cross-sections of soft power, in the same window and space as hard power, cannot be tossed aside. 
- [India EU-nified: What Indians gained from 'Mother of All Deals'](https://thepamphlet.in/what-indians-gained-from-mother-of-all-deals-with-eu/): When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described India as a ‘trusted partner’ and a central pillar of Europe’s long-term economic strategy, it reflected a clear shift in how India is viewed in global power centres. 
- [Dharamveer Anand Dighe: The Hindutva warrior from Maharashtra whose Jayanti is not a ritual, it is reminder of Shiv Sena's true legacy](https://thepamphlet.in/dharamveer-anand-dighe-the-hindutva-warrior-from-maharashtra-whose-jayanti-is-not-a-ritual-it-is-reminder-of-shiv-senas-true-legacy/): Jayanti is not nostalgia. It is accountability. Anand Dighe’s Marathi Asmita was never about attacking language or identity — it was about dignity, fairness, and protection when the state failed. As political heirs fight to appropriate his memory, Thane still remembers the man who ruled without office and never diluted conviction for power.
- [India–EU Free Trade Agreement: Why trade is only the opening move in this "Mother of all deals"](https://thepamphlet.in/india-eu-fta-why-trade-is-only-the-opening-move/): Today, the European Union is in a visible rush to seal an ambitious Free Trade Agreement with India - which some call the “Mother of all deals”.
- [When Pashtuns were governed by Hindus: Remembering Maharaja Jaipal, the last Hindu ruler of the Shahi dynasty](https://thepamphlet.in/remembering-maharaja-jaipal-the-last-pashtun-hindu-ruler-of-the-shahi-dynasty/): Maharaja Jaipal symbolizes Pashtunhood, bravery, honor, and patriotism. His legacy is overshadowed by invaders' histories. Pashtuns should reclaim their true heroes, who stood not for personal gain but for land and people. 
- [Why Pakistan's Gaza betrayal signals a new war on India](https://thepamphlet.in/why-pakistans-gaza-betrayal-signals-a-new-war-on-india/): Pakistan’s alignment with the US-backed Gaza Board of Peace is being sold as diplomacy abroad—but at home it risks theological rupture. To manage this betrayal, the Pakistani Deep State appears ready to redirect jihad outward, once again toward India.
- [Saranda encounter: Decapitating the Maoist’s Kolhan command](https://thepamphlet.in/saranda-encounter-decapitating-the-maoists-kolhan-command/): The Saranda encounter is not an isolated tactical episode, but a manifestation of the Maoist movement’s strategic exhaustion.
- [China's alignment with Afghanistan despite security risks: Beijing's calculated Afghan engagement](https://thepamphlet.in/beijings-calculated-afghan-engagement-how-china-is-building-ties-with-the-taliban-regime/):  The Kabul attack is a stark reminder that, for China, Afghanistan remains a space where strategic ambitions are persistently constrained by enduring insecurity.
- [India’s CEO surge: PwC survey names it global investment powerhouse](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-ceo-surge-pwc-survey-names-it-global-investment-powerhouse/):  PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey, released during Davos 2026, shows 13% of global CEOs planning overseas investments now rank India among their top three destinations.
- [Music for Bharat: why AR Rahman must sing a different tune this 'Basant'](https://thepamphlet.in/why-ar-rahman-must-redefine-his-national-role/): AR Rahman had the opportunity to create for Bharat and curate for Bharat all these years. He must use this opportunity and deny the space to bait and bias in interviews. 
- [The "rich world" debt trap: Why India is sounding the alarm at Davos](https://thepamphlet.in/the-rich-world-debt-trap-why-india-is-sounding-the-alarm-at-davos/): At the World Economic Forum, India’s Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged the massive debt in developed economies like the US and Japan. 
- [India manufacturing survey: Q3 FY26 activity hits record high, capacity use holds near 75%](https://thepamphlet.in/india-manufacturing-survey-q3-fy26-activity-hits-record-high-capacity-use-holds-near-75/): India’s manufacturing activity touched a record high in Q3 FY26, with 91% of firms reporting higher or unchanged production, capacity utilisation near 75%.
- [Muslim Personal Law is discriminatory to women: Its reform is long overdue](https://thepamphlet.in/why-muslim-personal-law-reform-is-long-overdue-women-discriminatory/): Various personal religious laws find their legitimacy under Article 372 and their validity under Article 13 of the Constitution of India to govern and apply on certain civil matters of marriage and succession, including certain matters of transfer of property amongst Muslims.
- [Second anniversary of Pran Pratistha at Ram Mandir: Remembering the day our civilisation reclaimed its soul](https://thepamphlet.in/remembering-the-day-our-civilisation-reclaimed-its-soul-the-second-anniversary-of-pran-pratishtha-at-ayodhya-ram-mandir/): Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the Pran Pratistha of Shri Ram Mandir. The day commemorates a defining civilisational moment when Bharatiya civilisation emerged from centuries of historical injustice and reclaimed its spiritual and cultural centre.
- ["Death slogans at JNU": When 'dissent' crosses the constitutional line](https://thepamphlet.in/when-dissent-crosses-the-constitutional-line-the-death-slogans-at-jnu/): The main accused in the 2020 Delhi riots ‘larger conspiracy’ case, while also granting bail to five other accused in the same case, some sort of protest, thereafter, by the left-wing activist groups was inevitable and mostly anticipated in the streets of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). 
- [Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's geopolitical realism: Antidote to 'identity politics' and 'western woke' ideologies](https://thepamphlet.in/netaji-boses-nation-first-vision-azad-hind-to-atmanirbhar-bharat/):  Bose's work—through the National Planning Committee, the Azad Hind Provisional Government, and ideological battles—provides a vital blueprint for leadership and governance. His "Nation First" philosophy challenges contemporary ‘Western woke’ and Gen Z ideologies
- [India's economy is doing better than expected, with the IMF upgrading growth estimate to 7.3%](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-economy-is-doing-better-than-expected-with-the-imf-upgrading-growth-estimate-to-7-3/):  IMF upgrades India's FY 2025-26 GDP growth to 7.3% from 6.6%, matching government's 7.4% view, as global economy holds at 3.3%. 
- ['Bagurumba', Bodo, Bharat: What Assam is doing right and is doing for Indian culture](https://thepamphlet.in/the-celebration-of-assams-culture-on-grand-scale-is-a-unique-exception-crafted-by-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-to-emulate-it-one-would-need-to-understand-it/): The celebration of Bagurumba, the dance form at the heart of Bodo culture in Assam, at a massive scale, is a high point in the confluence of culture, cultural heritage and politics. Cultural reclamation is its essence. It is a shield CM Himanta Biswa Sarma must never loosen his grip on. 
- [India–UAE 3.5-hour power meeting: How Modi and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) quietly locked in energy, defence and a $200-billion trade future](https://thepamphlet.in/india-uae-3-5-hour-power-meeting-how-modi-and-mohamed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-mbz-quietly-locked-in-energy-defence-and-a-200-billion-trade-future/): Modi and UAE’s Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan(MBZ) signed LNG, defence, nuclear and digital deals and set a $200‑billion trade goal. 
- [Nepal: A deep dive into the democracy, disorder, and the battle for renewal in the Himalayan country](https://thepamphlet.in/a-deep-dive-into-the-democracy-disorder-and-the-battle-for-renewal-in-nepal/): The Election Commission’s recognition of Gagan Kumar Thapa’s leadership did not end the crisis within the Nepali Congress. Instead, it formalised a party split, with the ousted leadership coalescing into a rival faction under Sher Bahadur Deuba.
- [How insurgency in Nagaland has severely weakened during the last few years](https://thepamphlet.in/insurgency-in-nagaland-has-severely-weakened-during-the-last-few-years-under-modi-government/): Nagaland continued to experience a markedly subdued insurgency landscape through 2025, a trend that has extended into the opening weeks of 2026, with militant activity remaining sporadic, fragmented, and largely non-kinetic. 
- [How US President Donald Trump has revealed irrelevance of global rules-based international order and how rivalry with China is guiding it](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-has-revealed-the-irrelevance-of-the-global-rules-based-international-order/): There is a consensus around the world, that President Trump is pursuing as a badge of honour, what Lenin proposed as a warning – “imperialism, the highest stage of capitalism”.
- [Deadly blast in Afghanistan hotel: Several casualties as at least 7 lose their lives, Chinese nationals among the casualties](https://thepamphlet.in/deadly-blast-in-afghanistan-hotel-several-casualties-as-at-least-7-lose-their-lives/): The Chinese state media had earlier reported that one Afghan security guard was killed, and two Chinese nationals were injured in the blast. 
- [After years in the red, India’s discoms finally turn green — What the ₹2,701-crore profit really signals ](https://thepamphlet.in/after-years-in-the-red-indias-discoms-finally-turn-green-what-the-%e2%82%b92701-crore-profit-really-signals/): India’s power discoms post ₹2,701-crore profit in FY25 after years of losses. How RDSS, smart metering and tighter rules triggered a structural turnaround. 
- [IndiGo’s record DGCA penalty: How one weekend’s meltdown has triggered a 15-month reset of IndiGo, India’s busiest airline ](https://thepamphlet.in/indigos-record-dgca-penalty-how-one-weekends-meltdown-has-triggered-a-15-month-reset-of-indigo-indias-busiest-airline/): DGCA has imposed a record Rs 22.20 crore penalty and a Rs 50 crore reform-linked bank guarantee on IndiGo over its December flight meltdown.
- [India's growing workforce and exports: A 2025 snapshot of Indian economy](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-growing-workforce-and-exports-a-2025-snapshot-of-indian-economy/): More people were joining the workforce; rural India was stepping up; women were making progress; and exports helped keep things steady. 
- [India’s trade journey and the road to the “Mother of All Deals” with the European Union](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-trade-journey-and-the-road-to-the-mother-of-all-deals-with-the-european-union/): India’s free-trade agreements, including key 2025 FTA developments with European Union, shows how decades of deal-making led to the landmark India–EU trade pact vision.
- [India's strategy with Chabahar: Dealing with US sanctions over trade with Iran](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-strategy-with-chabahar-dealing-with-us-sanctions-amid-iran-related-tensions/): India is pushing the US to keep its Chabahar Port free from sanctions, especially with Trump's Iran tariffs and problems inside Iran.
- [Unlocking 'Swayambodh': Why the Jyotirlingas calibrate Bharat's fight against cultural iconoclasm](https://thepamphlet.in/why-jyotirlingas-calibrate-the-fight-against-cultural-iconoclasm/): Celebration of devotion becomes the phenomenal and singular emergency. The unjustifiable is questioned. The unaddressed is responded to and countered. The undiscovered is revealed, realised and valued. As it was in the Mahabharata. As it is today.
- [A new journey begins: PM Modi flags off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in Bengal](https://thepamphlet.in/a-new-journey-begins-pm-modi-flags-off-indias-first-vande-bharat-sleeper-train-from-malda-in-bengal/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati from Malda Town.
- [Lashkar-e-Taiba, the terror group behind 26/11 attack openly admits that it is just an extension of Pakistan Army](https://thepamphlet.in/lashkar-e-taiba-the-terror-group-openly-admits-that-it-is-just-an-extension-of-pakistan-army/): The facade of the Pakistan Army as a professional fighting force has crumbled, revealing its true nature as an armed syndicate of religious extremism where terror is not just a tactic but a spiritual imperative.
- [India-EU trade deal nears completion, will reshape India's global trade strategy](https://thepamphlet.in/india-eu-trade-deal-nears-completion-will-reshape-indias-global-trade-strategy/): As uncertainty clouds the India-US trade pact, New Delhi moves decisively toward a landmark trade agreement with the European Union, reshaping export prospects, investment flows, and geopolitical balance.
- [Asiya Andrabi convicted under UAPA, how the arc of justice is long, but it ends in prison for enemies of the nation](https://thepamphlet.in/asiya-andrabi-convicted-under-uapa-another-anti-indian-ends-up-in-prison/): Asiya Andrabi, founder of the banned Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), has long advocated for Kashmir's secession from India and alignment with Pakistan was convicted under UAPA
- [How imported conflicts and manufactured activism is damaging Canada's liberal values and foreign policy](https://thepamphlet.in/david-eby-british-columbia-khalistanis-india-visit/): A minor protest against British Columbia Premier David Eby’s India trade mission highlights a larger problem: the persistence of imported Khalistani extremism in Canada. As CSIS warns of Canada-based Khalistani extremists using the country as a hub for fundraising and promotion of violence abroad, this “manufactured activism” risks undermining Canada–India relations, national security, and the integrity of Canada’s multicultural model.
- [The electronic exports of India cross ₹4 Lakh Crore frontier](https://thepamphlet.in/the-electronic-exports-of-india-cross-%e2%82%b94-lakh-crore-frontier/): India's electronic export trade has, over the last decade, undergone a stunning transformation, going from just Rs 38, 000 crore in 2014–15 to reaching the peak amount of Rs 4 lakh crore in 2025. 
- [Two-wheeler sales zoom past 2 crore in 2025 in India: Bikes export boom steals the show](https://thepamphlet.in/two-wheeler-sales-zoom-past-2-crore-in-2025-in-india/): India's two-wheeler sales hit 2 crore units in 2025, up 5% from 2024, with Hero MotoCorp at 57.5 lakh. Exports surged 24% to 49.4 lakh.
- [India's startup revolution: A decade of dreams turning into unicorns](https://thepamphlet.in/a-decade-of-dreams-turning-into-unicorns-indian-startup-revolution/): 2016, the government changed the game for entrepreneurs with Startup India. Launched on January 16 by the DPIIT, this initiative wasn't just about paperwork.
- [A sky woven with tradition: Uttarayan and India’s unbroken civilizational thread](https://thepamphlet.in/uttarayan-and-indias-unbroken-civilizational-thread/): The sky above the white sands of Kutch, India’s largest district, transformed into a fluttering mosaic of colour. Each kite dancing against the winter sun carries the festival’s quiet philosophy- to let go of what has been and rise toward what awaits.
- [December 2025 retail inflation at 1.33%: RBI's dream scenario continues](https://thepamphlet.in/rbis-dream-scenario-continues-as-december-2025-retail-inflation-stays-at-1-33/): CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec 2025, still under RBI's 2% band with drops in food (-1.85%), housing, fuel. 
- [India's tax chest swells: 8.8% rise in net direct tax mop-up till January 11](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-tax-chest-swells-8-8-rise-in-net-direct-tax-mop-up-till-january-11/): India's net direct tax collections climb 8.82% YoY to ₹18.38 lakh crore by Jan 11, 2026, but trail the 12.7% budgeted pace. 
- [Are Reuters and Bloomberg targeting Indian Inc? Here's what the pattern says](https://thepamphlet.in/reuters-bloomberg-indian-industry-adani-reliance/): The target is Indian industry leaders, corporates who are vital for the national interests. This aligns with the opposition's narrative, and the left-liberal ecosystem amplifies these reports without a second thought.
- [India and Germany strengthen their ties: 19 deals signed in Gandhinagar](https://thepamphlet.in/india-and-germany-strengthen-their-ties-19-deals-signed-in-gandhinagar/): India and Germany are boosting their partnership with 19 agreements signed this Monday in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- [Populism without a plan: How Congress bankrupted Karnataka, one of the most prosperous Indian states](https://thepamphlet.in/how-congress-bankrupted-karnataka-one-of-the-most-prosperous-indian-states/): Less than three years after the Congress returned to power in May 2023, that reputation lies in ruins. What has unfolded instead is a textbook case of fiscal mismanagement driven by populism, administrative paralysis, and a dangerous addiction to debt.
- [How India skillfully used the rupee and interest rates to deal with US tariffs](https://thepamphlet.in/how-india-skillfully-used-the-rupee-and-interest-rates-to-deal-with-us-tariffs/): Find out how India cleverly let the rupee drop past 90/USD and lowered interest rates in 2025 to fight back against US tariffs of up to 50%. 
- [India's iPhone export boom: Crossing ₹2 trillion in 2025](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-iphone-export-crosses-%e2%82%b92-trillion-in-2025/): Explore how India strategically depreciated the rupee past 90/USD and slashed rates in 2025 to counter US tariffs up to 50%, restoring monetary autonomy amid global constraint.
- [Swami Vivekananda's vision for a developed Bharat: Nexus of evolving challenges, resurgence to resilience in Amrit Kaal](https://thepamphlet.in/swami-vivekanandas-vision-for-a-developed-bharat-nexus-of-evolving-challenges-resurgence-to-resilience-in-amrit-kaal/): Swami Vivekananda placed his immense faith in the youth, declaring, "My faith is in the younger generation, the modern generation, out of them will come my workers. They will work out the whole problem, like lions".
- [The defiant rebuilder: Why KM Munshi's contribution to Somnath's eternity matters to PM Modi's restoration of dharma and culture](https://thepamphlet.in/why-km-munshi-is-the-crucial-link-between-devi-ahilyabai-holkar-and-pm-modi-in-the-civilisational-restoration-of-somnath-mandir/): Signs of violence inflicted on the Somnath Mandir stared at KM Munshi in his immersive pursuit of its restoration.
- [Ali Khameini has survived many protests in Iran, but is this time the endgame for the Ayatollah regime?](https://thepamphlet.in/ali-khameini-has-survived-many-protests-in-iran-but-is-this-time-the-endgame-for-the-ayatollah-regime/): Ali Khameini is facing massive protests against his authoritarian regime. This time protests are raging even in places where they were not present previously or were practically non-existent.
- [Bangladesh on the brink: Violence, radicalisation and the road to a precarious election](https://thepamphlet.in/bangaldesh-elections-violence-radicalisation/): Bangladesh is sliding deeper into disorder ahead of its February 2026 parliamentary elections. Despite large-scale security operations and mass arrests, political killings, mob violence, and attacks on journalists continue unabated, with over one-third of polling centres now classified as risky. The caretaker government’s inability to restore order is fuelling fears that the election itself may become the next flashpoint for violence.
- [PRAGATI: Driving India's growth with hands-on governance](https://thepamphlet.in/pragati-driving-indias-growth-with-hands-on-governance/): PRAGATI, India's main governance platform, has checked on 237 power projects worth ₹10.53 lakh crore, speeding up progress and solving problems like land and approvals turning policy into real power transformation.  
- [Shri Somnath: The Temple, the port and a thousand years of never giving up](https://thepamphlet.in/somnath-the-temple-the-port-and-a-thousand-years-of-never-giving-up/): What defines Shri Somnath is not that it was destroyed but that it was rebuilt every time. Century after century, rulers, devotees and communities restored the shrine. 
- [How PM Jawaharlal Nehru wrote as many as 17 letters opposing the resurrection of Somnath Temple](https://thepamphlet.in/how-pm-jawaharlal-nehru-wrote-as-many-as-17-letters-opposing-the-resurrection-of-somnath-temple/): Taken together, these letters reveal Jawaharlal Nehru’s sustained opposition and discomfort he felt due to reconstruction of the Somnath Mandir.
- [Banks lending more freely in Q3: How RBI cuts, GST changes & government reforms fueled growth ](https://thepamphlet.in/banks-lending-more-freely-in-q3-how-rbi-cuts-gst-changes-government-reforms-fueled-growth/): India’s banks report robust credit growth in Q3FY26, driven by RBI’s rate cuts, GST reforms, and recent government-led banking policy changes that strengthened the credit regulatory framework.
- [Can surplus become a strategy: India's record agricultural output meets 2026 regulatory reset](https://thepamphlet.in/can-surplus-become-a-strategy-indias-record-agricultural-output-meets-2026-regulatory-reset/): India’s record food grain output in 2025, aided by GST cuts and resilient farm policies, positions the nation as a potential global food supplier amid geopolitical disruptions.
- [Save Aravalli was a foreign funded conspiracy? New report raises questions on Sonia Gandhi and the ecosystem ](https://thepamphlet.in/aravalli-campaign-foreign-funding-sonia-gandhi-neelam-ahluwalia/): A new report claims that the recent Save Aravalli campaign is linked to a case of foreign funding, directly linking Sonia Gandhi.
- [Mamdani’s solidarity letter for Umar Khalid confirms his anti-democratic Islamist ideology](https://thepamphlet.in/zohran-mamdanis-solidarity-letter-for-umar-khalid-confirms-his-anti-democratic-islamist-ideology/): The first headline that their newly sworn-in mayor made was not about radically beginning to tackle the affordability crisis in the NYC, or announcing zero fare for MTA buses, or freezing subway fares, as loudly promised by him during his election campaign, but it was about him penning down a hand-written letter addressing Umar Khalid 
- [Shri Somnath: The Temple, the port, and a thousand years of never giving up](https://thepamphlet.in/the-temple-the-port-and-a-thousand-years-of-never-giving-up-story-of-somnath-temple/): Shri Somnath stands today as a rare synthesis: A temple that survived repeated destruction. A port region that once powered global trade. A deity facing the horizon, not hiding from it. A civilisation that refused to disappear.
- [Why continued incarceration of terror advocate Umar Khalid is the right decision](https://thepamphlet.in/rightful-incarceration-of-terror-advocate-umar-khalid/): The Supreme Court of India on 5th January 2026 gave its verdict in the much talked-about bail application of Umar Khalid who has been in judicial custody for his role in orchestrating the February 2020 anti-Hindu riots that took place in Delhi during the anti-CAA protests.
- [From euphemism to empire: How Venezuela exposed the West’s return to colonial power](https://thepamphlet.in/venezuela-trump-ukraine-moral-cover-democracy/): Venezuela marks a rupture in Western power projection. What was once cloaked in humanitarian rhetoric is now openly justified through material interest and coercion. As the US abandons moral pretence and Europe follows in silence, imperial power returns—stripped of legitimacy, ideology, and restraint.
- [The silent surrender: How fear of Islamist terror attacks is redrawing the cultural map of the West](https://thepamphlet.in/how-fear-of-terror-attacks-is-redrawing-the-cultural-map-of-the-west/): We are witnessing the normalization of a siege mentality, a capitulation to a demographic that fled the tyranny of their own lands only to import the very terror they claimed to escape. 
- [Dhurandhar: A mirror to the fractured reality of our neighbour and a warning for us](https://thepamphlet.in/dhurandhar-movie-is-a-mirror-to-the-fractured-reality-of-our-neighbour-and-a-mirror-to-us/): What sets Dhurandhar apart is its refusal to dilute reality, there is no false equivalence, no moral hedging. The enemy is shown not as a misunderstood victim, but as a decaying, venomous machinery.
- [Where ideology hollowed out industry: Bengal’s long economic unravelling](https://thepamphlet.in/bengals-long-economic-unravelling-as-ideology-hollowed-out-industry/): Bengal’s crisis today is not cyclical. It is structural and self-reinforcing. A state that once shaped India’s economy now struggles to hold on to its own workforce.
- [1,000 years after the first Islamist attack on it, Somnath Temple, the symbol of Hindu resilience, stands tall](https://thepamphlet.in/somnath-temple-the-symbol-of-hindu-resilience-stands-tall-even-after-1000-years-of-islamist-attacks/): The first Islamic attempt to desecrate Somnath was in January 2026, a 1,000 years back, when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the holy temple.
- [Venezuela: US President Donald Trump says President Maduro captured after large scale strikes](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-says-venezuela-president-maduro-captured-by-us/): US President Donald Trump claimed that US has captured Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro after large scale strikes in the country. 
- [Are GenZ protests being manufactured in India?](https://thepamphlet.in/are-genz-protests-being-manufactured-in-india/): India’s strength has always been its ability to absorb dissent while maintaining democratic continuity. 
- [2025 – India on the reform express: How the Modi government is laying the foundation for the next decade](https://thepamphlet.in/2025-india-on-the-reform-express-how-the-modi-government-is-laying-the-foundation-for-the-next-decade/): In 2025, the Modi government accelerated the Reform Express through GST 2.0, a new Income Tax system, the SHANTI Act, labour, maritime, education and ease of doing business reforms, impacting every section of society.
- [Banks' bad loans at a multi-decade low: RBI reports 2.1% GNPA by September 2025](https://thepamphlet.in/banks-bad-loans-at-a-multi-decade-low-rbi-reports-2-1-gnpa-by-september-2025/): Strong recoveries, fewer fresh defaults, and cleaner loan books help India’s banking system keep improving, even as small finance banks see stress rise.
- [November IIP jumps to 6.7%: India’s factories find their pace again ](https://thepamphlet.in/november-iip-jumps-to-6-7-indias-factories-find-their-pace-again/):  India’s industrial output (IIP) rose 6.7% in November, the fastest in 25 months, led by an 8% jump in manufacturing and a rebound in mining. 
- [Naxalism in Odisha: No space to regroup](https://thepamphlet.in/odisha-naxalism-left-wing-extremism-amit-shah/): The killing of CPI-Maoist Central Committee Member Ganesh Uike in Kandhamal marks one of the most decisive counter-insurgency successes in Odisha in recent years. The twin encounters underscore the collapse of Maoist leadership, firepower, and territorial control as the State moves closer to eliminating Left Wing Extremism ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline.
- [Congress at 140: A study in fragmentation and institutional drift](https://thepamphlet.in/a-study-in-fragmentation-and-institutional-drift-of-congress-as-it-celebrates-its-140th-anniversary/): When viewed over seven decades, the Congress story after 1947 is not primarily about electoral defeat or ideological displacement. It is about organisational inability to retain leadership, accommodate internal plurality, and sustain governance over time. 
- [Why is the Supreme Court's order on Aravalli misinterpreted](https://thepamphlet.in/why-is-the-supreme-courts-order-on-aravalli-misinterpreted/): The court's institutional stance has always been conservation-oriented with regard to the Aravallis.
- [Hedge Fund Manager Ray Dalio confident about India's growth, says India is on a 'Wonderful Arc' amid global chaos](https://thepamphlet.in/hedge-fund-manager-ray-dalio-confident-about-indias-growth-says-india-is-on-a-wonderful-arc-amid-global-chaos/): Ray Dalio predicts India's best growth fundamentals amid 5 global forces: debt cycles, politics, world order shifts, nature, and tech wars.
- [The Truth of Aravalli: Beyond the ‘Save Aravalli’ debate](https://thepamphlet.in/beyond-the-save-aravalli-debate-understanding-the-truth-of-aravalli/): The Ministry has mandated that the Aravallis be treated as a single, continuous geological formation, preventing piecemeal exploitation and protecting the ecological integrity of the range.
- [VB-G RAM G: How Modi govt's reforms are correcting the past wrongs of Congress and leading the march towards Viksit Bharat](https://thepamphlet.in/vb-g-ram-gs-march-towards-viksit-bharat-livelihood-engine/): The Opposition insists that MGNREGA is being dismantled by stealth. The evidence, however, points in the opposite direction. What is being dismantled is not rural employment, but the architecture of opacity and inefficiency that once defined it. 
- [ISIS-K internal rift: How Islamic State propaganda czar Sultan Aziz Azzam became a victim of internal disputes](https://thepamphlet.in/did-islamic-state-propaganda-czar-sultan-aziz-azzam-become-a-victim-of-internal-isis-k-disputes/): Sources told that Sultan Aziz Azzam has become a victim of a plot by Shahab al-Muhajir, the current leader of ISIS-K, and of internal disputes within the group.
- [Crackdown on Naxalism: Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, with Rs 1.1 Crore bounty, among 6 killed in Odisha](https://thepamphlet.in/maoist-leader-ganesh-uike-with-rs-1-1-crore-bounty-among-6-killed-in-odisha/): In another major success as part of the mission, 6 Naxalites were eliminated in Odisha, including top leader Ganesh Uike. He had a bounty of Rs 1.1 Crore on his head.
- [Diary of a pained journalist: How PM Modi took away our news stories by not delivering any scams, and only development](https://thepamphlet.in/how-pm-modi-is-taking-away-news-stories-by-delivering-positive-growth-stories-and-no-scams-diary-of-a-pained-journalist/): During UPA, there was a flood of major political controversies, that we could use to convert them into reports and keep our TRPs high, but now, now we have to manufacture controversies to get TRPs.
- [Decoding the allegations of Omar Abdullah about 'interference' of LG Manoj Sinha in Jammu and Kashmir](https://thepamphlet.in/the-imprints-of-lg-sinhas-work-in-jammu-and-kashmir-are-arranged-for-viksit-bharat-2047/): The push for the restoration of statehood in J&K will become more intense in 2026. And each time a mirror is held on the elected government’s work, the perception of LG Sinha as being "interfering" will be raised. 
- [India’s tea success story in 2025: How Indian leaves are brewing record export gains](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-tea-success-story-in-2025-how-indian-leaves-are-brewing-record-export-gains/): India’s tea exports hit USD 605.77 million in April–October FY 2025-26, up 15.13% YoY, with higher prices, resilient farmers and key states like Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu driving growth.
- [Rahul Gandhi, global platforms, and anti-India narratives: The Berlin pattern](https://thepamphlet.in/rahul-gandhi-global-platforms-and-anti-india-narratives/): Rahul Gandhi in Germany says he thinks: People will fight each other, India will fail, Unrest will happen! From fighting Indian state, to threatening Anarchy. 
- [India–New Zealand free trade agreement: A defining moment in India’s global economic diplomacy](https://thepamphlet.in/india-new-zealand-free-trade-agreement-a-defining-moment-in-indias-global-economic-diplomacy/): India and New Zealand sign one of the fastest concluded FTAs , eliminating duties on Indian export , boosting investment.
- [Rajasthan's flora and fauna prospering under NDA govt, after years of neglect under UPA govt](https://thepamphlet.in/rajasthans-flora-and-fauna-prospering-under-nda-govt-after-years-of-neglect-under-upa-govt/): But a closer look at metric after metric proves that not only has Rajasthan’s forest cover grown the fastest when the Congress is out of power, so has the state’s wildlife, including its tiger population.
- [NIA Calls PFI biggest threat to India’s unity with shocking war plot revealed in court](https://thepamphlet.in/nia-calls-pfi-biggest-threat-to-indias-unity/): The National Investigation Agency told a Delhi court that the Popular Front of India (PFI) was the biggest danger to India's unity and safety.
- [How PM Modi’s 2025 reforms turned crisis into opportunity for every Indian ](https://thepamphlet.in/how-pm-modis-2025-reforms-turned-crisis-into-opportunity-for-every-indian/): From tax cuts to export resilience under 50% US tariffs, 2025 became the year India protected the common man at home and fought back in global trade. 
- [More clampdown on free speech? - Complaint against BJP leader Amit Malviya in Bengal over a tweet](https://thepamphlet.in/complaint-against-bjp-leader-amit-malviya-in-bengal-over-a-tweet/): TMC files complaint against Amit Malviya over X post on Dhaka vandalism and West Bengal governance. But does citing facts and drawing parallels really warrant an FIR?
- [India–Oman free trade agreement: Strategic gulf pivot as exporters get zero-duty access on 98% tariff lines](https://thepamphlet.in/india-oman-free-trade-agreement-strategic-gulf-pivot-as-exporters-get-zero-duty-access-on-98-tariff-lines/): India signs CEPA with Oman offering zero-duty access on 98% tariff lines and wider services access, aiming $2 billion export gains and deeper Gulf market integration.
- [SHANTI bill 2025: How India is finally fixing its nuclear sector under Modi government](https://thepamphlet.in/how-india-is-finally-fixing-its-nuclear-past-with-the-shanti-bill/): SHANTI Bill 2025 opens India’s nuclear sector to private players, overhauls liability, and corrects decades of policy paralysis to chase 100 GW clean power by 2047.  
- [Why PM Modi's warmest dialogue with Tulsi Bhai's Ethiopia counts for Global South](https://thepamphlet.in/modi-ethiopia-india-relationship-global-south/): PM Modi's speech in Ethiopia is a historic step towards ascertaining India's efforts, voice and vision in the Global South, in the backdrop of the constantly-evolving geopolitical events in the world.
- [How JP Morgan and Brookfield are turning Powai into Asia’s biggest banking brain hub ](https://thepamphlet.in/how-jp-morgan-and-brookfield-are-turning-powai-into-asias-biggest-banking-brain-hub/): Brookfield’s $1 billion, 2 million sq ft GCC in Powai, to be occupied by JP Morgan, will create about 30,000 jobs by 2029 and anchor India’s rise as Asia’s GCC powerhouse.
- [Why 'Dhurandhar' is the perfect trigger to unlock Bharat's espionage heritage](https://thepamphlet.in/why-dhurandhar-is-the-perfect-trigger-to-unlock-bharats-espionage-heritage/): For the Indics, owning the creative domain that caters to the world of Indic espionage and taking ownership of this domain, will be incomplete without unlocking the heritage of Bharat’s spy systems. 
- [India’s export engine fires back: How Modi’s trade push defied US tariffs and narrowed the deficit ](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-export-engine-fires-back-how-modis-trade-push-defied-us-tariffs-and-narrowed-the-deficit/): India’s exports soared 19% in November 2025 to $38.13 billion despite 50% US tariffs, driven by engineering and electronics goods.
- [VB–G RAM G vs MGNREGA: the truth, the noise, and the politics of a name](https://thepamphlet.in/vbgramg-mnrega-rural-employment-facts-misinformation/): MGNREGA’s proposed replacement, the VB–G RAM G Bill 2025, expands guaranteed work to 125days, mandates faster payments, strengthens audits, and modernises rural assets. 
- [Government diversifying sources of LPG for Indians, as Argentina and US emerge as suppliers amid crisis in West Asia](https://thepamphlet.in/government-diversifying-sources-of-lpg-for-indians-as-argentina-and-us-emerge-as-suppliers-amid-crisis-in-west-asia/):  India diversifies LPG imports amid West Asia tensions, sourcing shipments from Argentina and the US to stabilize domestic supplies and prices.   
- [India’s 1 billion tonne coal milestone signals policy shift and stronger energy security](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-1-billion-tonne-coal-milestone-signals-policy-shift-and-stronger-energy-security/): India achieves 1 billion tonne coal production for the second year in a row, highlighting policy reforms, improved execution, and energy self-reliance. 
- [Global investors begin to look at GIFT city as an attractive destination due to West Asia instability](https://thepamphlet.in/global-investors-begin-to-look-at-gift-city-due-to-west-asia-instability/): As conflicts simmer in West Asia, global investors and NRIs seek stability in India’s GIFT City. Incentives, infrastructure, and regulatory certainty are turning the IFSC into an emerging rival to Dubai as a key financial destination. 
- [Behind closed doors, just 2 venues, foreign players leaving for IPL, Bangladeshis looking to skip: PSL a flop show even before it starts](https://thepamphlet.in/how-pakistan-super-league-is-turning-into-a-flop-tournament-even-before-a-ball-is-bowled/): Pakistan Super League (PSL) is the greatest T20 league in the world, PSL is 10 times bigger than Indian Premier League (IPL), PSL is the envy of the cricketing world, PSL is also a flop tournament even before a ball is bowled.
- [Turmoil at HDFC Bank: Resignation of Chairman, allegations of mis-selling, the bank finds itself in the middle of a bit of crisis](https://thepamphlet.in/resignation-of-chairman-allegations-of-mis-selling-can-hdfc-bank-bounce-back-from-this-crisis/): Some financial observers believe that the disagreements between the top management started after the merger of HDFC Bank and HDFC Ltd in 2023. 
- [New Income Tax Act 2025: How India's biggest tax overhaul in 64 years makes life easier for taxpayers](https://thepamphlet.in/income-tax-act-makes-life-easier-taxpayers/): India's new Income Tax Act 2025 replaces the 64-year-old tax law with simpler rules, fewer sections, and easier compliance. Here's what it means for salaried employees, small businesses, and common taxpayers.
- [Pakistan: Voice of human rights for Pashtuns and former NA member Ali Wazir transferred to Dadu jail after being "missing" for 3 days](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-ptm-leader-and-former-na-member-ali-wazir-transferred-to-dadu-jail-after-being-missing-for-3-days/): Pakistani Sindh police have arrested Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and former National Assembly member Ali Wazir in another case and presented him in court.
- [Afghanistan Hope Center, where many hopes lie shattered after Pakistani strikes](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistani-strikes-result-in-many-hopes-lying-shattered-in-afghanistan-hope-centre/): The Hope Center had given many a chance to overcome addiction, but political turmoil had taken away hope for many others.
- [India’s semiconductor market set to hit $300 billion by 2035: Deloitte report](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-semiconductor-market-set-to-hit-300-billion-by-2035-deloitte-report/): Deloitte predicts India’s semiconductor market to reach $300 billion by 2035, fueled by AI, automotive, and electronics manufacturing, with local production meeting 60% of domestic demand.  
- ["If you don't like it, don't watch it": Leftists and liberals should follow their own advice](https://thepamphlet.in/if-you-dont-like-nationalist-movies-just-dont-watch-them-an-advice-dhurandhar/): Dhurandhar movies are showing Pakistan and ISI for what they are, and that really seems to upset the 'Aman Ki Asha' gang. Dhurandhar is based on real events and real characters. 
- [As Petrol prices shoot up across the world, India shields its citizens from any impact keeping prices stable](https://thepamphlet.in/india-shields-its-citizens-from-any-impact-of-oil-crisis-keeping-prices-stable/): Of course, the challenge is not over. If the Iran war continues and global oil prices remain elevated for a prolonged period, India too may eventually face pressure to adjust domestic fuel prices.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: Killings of civilians by Pakistani forces deliberate targeting or collateral damage from air strikes](https://thepamphlet.in/killings-of-afghan-civilians-by-pakistani-forces-deliberate-targeting-or-collateral-damage-from-air-strikes-a/): According to Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman for Afghanistan’s Taliban government, the hospital is a 2,000-bed facility, and the airstrike destroyed large sections of the complex. 
- [Government of India's ₹33,660 crore bet on manufacturing: What BHAVYA means for the future of industrial growth](https://thepamphlet.in/government-of-indias-%e2%82%b933660-crore-bet-on-manufacturing-what-bhavya-means-for-the-future-of-industrial-growth/): The Union Cabinet's approval of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana, widely known as BHAVYA, represents a direct and well-funded answer to that gap.
- [Government approves ₹2,585 crore small hydro power scheme to add 1,500 mw capacity by 2031](https://thepamphlet.in/government-approves-%e2%82%b92585-crore-small-hydro-power-scheme-to-add-1500-mw-capacity-by-2031/): The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,585 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (FY 2026–31) to add 1,500 MW capacity across India, focusing on hilly and Northeastern regions for sustainable, low-impact clean energy expansion.  
- [Pakistan's attack on Afghanistan rehab hospital: International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) condemns attack, calls it a grave sin in Islam](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistans-attack-on-afghanistan-rehab-hospital-international-union-of-muslim-scholars-iums-condemns-attack-calls-it-a-grave-sin-in-islam/): Independent verification of exact numbers in Afghanistan is challenging, as attacks often occur in hard-to-reach areas and official accounts can be contradictory. Pasqualino also confirmed that a medical center in Kabul was hit, with one of its buildings "completely burned and destroyed".
- [Iran-Israel war: Iran's security chief and intelligence minister killed on successive days- How Israel is crippling Iranian security infrastructure](https://thepamphlet.in/iran-israel-war-irans-security-chief-and-intelligence-minister-killed-on-successive-days-how-israel-is-crippling-iranian-security-infrastructure/): These high profile killings come days after Ayatollah Khameini was eliminated in a similar precision strike. As the conflict continues, Iran is increasingly facing a leadership vacuum with many of its leaders who oversaw its security being eliminated by Israel.
- [India's oil problem: What rising crude prices mean for your wallet and the economy](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-oil-problem-what-rising-crude-prices-mean-for-your-wallet-and-the-economy/): India’s Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran tells Parliament that crude oil prices up to $90/bbl have “almost insignificant” impact on India’s economy, but if prices stay at $130 for 2–3 quarters, inflation could jump to 5.5% and growth could fall to 6.4%. 
- [India tackles LPG crisis by pushing piped natural gas expansion amid West Asia conflict](https://thepamphlet.in/india-tackles-lpg-crisis-by-pushing-piped-natural-gas-expansion-amid-west-asia-conflict/):  India's Centre asks states to fast-track PNG networks for households facing LPG shortages from West Asia war closing Strait of Hormuz; production up 38%, raids curb hoarding. 
- [400 people killed in a Pakistani military attack on a hospital in Kabul](https://thepamphlet.in/400-people-killed-in-a-pakistani-military-attack-on-a-hospital-in-kabul/): The Taliban government's spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, condemned Pakistan's attack as "an inhumane act against all accepted principles," stating that "Pakistan's military regime targets hospitals and civilian areas, creating terror."
- [Taliban government spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid calls out Pakistan for seeking war with Afghanistan](https://thepamphlet.in/taliban-government-spokesperson-zabiullah-mujahid-calls-out-pakistan-for-seeking-war-with-afghanistan/): Afghanistan’s Taliban government spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid accuses Pakistan’s military of aiming to destabilize the region. He claims Pakistan uses the war on terror as a cover to target civilians in Afghanistan due to its own failures. Mujahid warns Pakistan against attacking Afghan soil, threatening a military response. He said, “Afghanistan didn’t start the war. If
- [India's Gen Z is about to spend big and they're playing by entirely different rules](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-gen-z-is-about-to-spend-big-and-theyre-playing-by-entirely-different-rules/): One of the clearest examples of Gen Z's buying power is playing out in the beauty and personal care space. By 2030, Gen Z is expected to account for nearly USD 19 billion of India's beauty market alone.
- [From Iran war to Covid: How Congress has always tried to create panic among Indian citizens](https://thepamphlet.in/how-congress-has-always-tried-to-create-panic-among-indian-citizens/): India has sufficient petroleum reserves to guide the country through these turbulent times so even if it couldn’t import even an ounce of oil, Indians will be protected. However, Congress has nothing to do with the reality.
- [West Asia war and the radicalisation threat against India's Shia community](https://thepamphlet.in/west-asia-war-and-the-radicalisation-threat-against-indias-shia-community/): In the days after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israel airstrikes, mourning processions have been held, among others, in Kargil, Srinagar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bhopal, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. 
- [Why the hardest work for lasting peace in Jammu & Kashmir still lies ahead](https://thepamphlet.in/why-the-hardest-work-for-peace-in-jammu-kashmir-still-lies-ahead/): The period between 2003 and 2007 is often cited as one of the most peaceful eras on the streets, yet that specific phase covertly laid the foundational basis for the unprecedented security nightmare of 2008, which marked a dangerous transition from an armed insurgency to a state of widespread social disruption. 
- [$70 billion proof: How 'Made in India' iPhones silenced the sceptics](https://thepamphlet.in/70-billion-proof-how-made-in-india-iphones-silenced-the-sceptics/): Apple Inc's iPhone production in India crossed $70 billion in FOB value over FY22–FY26, with exports alone touching $50 billion — a resounding vindication of India's PLI scheme and a direct answer to those who question the country's manufacturing capabilities.
- [Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict keeps brewing: 4 Pakistanis injured in Afghan drone attack](https://thepamphlet.in/4-pakistanis-injured-in-afghan-drone-attack/): The recent escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been followed by a 48-hour ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of initiating the violence. The Taliban claims Pakistan’s artillery fire killed 12 civilians in Spin Boldak, while Pakistan says it targeted Taliban positions, killing at least 25 militants. The Pakistan Army says drone attacks by
- [CPSE capex push continues to power India’s growth: fourth consecutive year of target exceedance](https://thepamphlet.in/cpse-capex-push-continues-to-power-indias-growth-fourth-consecutive-year-of-target-exceedance/): India’s central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and key infrastructure bodies are set to exceed their FY26 capital expenditure targets for the fourth year in a row, reinforcing the government’s public capex-led growth model amid global headwinds.
- [FSSAI’s new food safety reforms: Easing business, tightening oversight ](https://thepamphlet.in/easing-business-tightening-oversight-fssai-reforms-2026/): The Indian government has approved sweeping reforms in FSSAI’s licensing and registration framework, including perpetual validity of licences, higher turnover thresholds and a risk-based inspection system, aimed at easing compliance while tackling food adulteration more effectively.  
- [A big win for PM Modi's diplomacy: While world is in turmoil over closure of Strait of Hormuz, Indian LPG ships move safely through it](https://thepamphlet.in/a-big-win-for-pm-modis-diplomacy-while-world-is-in-turmoil-over-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-indian-lpg-ships-move-safely-through-it/): In a diplomatic win, Iran allows Indian LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi to cross the blockaded Strait of Hormuz under Navy escort, crediting PM Modi's leadership. 
- [Who is Maulana Fazlur Rehman Khalil, the Pakistani terrorist mainstreamed by their establishment](https://thepamphlet.in/who-is-maulana-fazlur-rehman-khalil-the-terrorist-mainstreamed-by-pakistan/): After the fall of Kabul, Khalil also came to Khost with his Punjabi group, but when internal conflicts began in Afghanistan, he returned to Pakistan and formed a group called Harakat-ul-Mujahideen, which was spreading terror in Kashmir.
- [Jihadi Diplomacy: Can individuals with ties to militant groups ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions?](https://thepamphlet.in/can-individuals-with-ties-to-militant-groups-ease-pakistan-afghanistan-tensions/): Reports have emerged on Pakistan's social media that three individuals from Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, previously associated with militant groups, have traveled to Kabul as a delegation.
- [Manufactured LPG crisis: What the Indian government is doing to safeguard Indians — and why all these rumors have no base](https://thepamphlet.in/manufactured-lpg-crisis-what-the-indian-government-is-doing-to-safeguard-indians-and-why-all-these-rumors-have-no-base/): India's cooking gas supply is under pressure after the West Asia conflict blocked imports through the Strait of Hormuz. The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, boosted domestic production by 25%, and urges households not to panic-buy LPG cylinders.
- [India's electric dream keeps accelerating as electric passenger vehicle registrations across India touches 13,733 units](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-electric-dream-keeps-accelerating-as-electric-passenger-vehicle-registrations-across-india-touches-13733-units/):  India's electric vehicle market posted a stunning 44% year-on-year surge in February 2026, with passenger EVs hitting 13,733 units.
- [India exporting Diesel to Bangladesh: The misplaced outrage and how it ignores the geopolitical reality](https://thepamphlet.in/the-misplaced-outrage-over-indian-diesel-export-to-bangladesh-and-how-it-ignores-the-geopolitical-reality/): Now the latest claim is that India is undermining its own energy security by exporting 5,000 tonnes of Diesel to Bangladesh during global energy crunch, which is again, to be honest, laughable.
- [Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict: Afghan Defense Minister Yaqub Mujahid shares Durand Line among issues that led to failure of talks with Pakistan](https://thepamphlet.in/afghan-defense-minister-yaqub-mujahid-says-durand-line-and-other-issues-led-to-the-failure-of-talks-with-pakistan/): Afghanistan and Pakistan have been at loggerheads of late, with clashes erupting across the Durand Line resulting in several deaths across both sides of the Line. Even the peace talks between the two sides failed.
- [Nepal: Will the historic election results produce sustained institutional reform or merely another cycle of political volatility](https://thepamphlet.in/will-the-historic-nepal-election-results-produce-sustained-institutional-reform-or-merely-another-cycle-of-political-volatility/): Ultimately, the 2026 election marks both rupture and renewal in Nepal’s political evolution. The erosion of traditional party dominance signals a fundamental transformation in public expectations from democratic governance. 
- [Pakistan: Thousands killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in terror attacks in last 5 years as Pakistani Army continues to struggle with internal security](https://thepamphlet.in/thousands-killed-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-in-last-5-years-as-pakistan-army-continues-to-struggle-with-internal-security-situation/): The surge over the past years, in terrorism-related violence in the province can be attributed to three principal factors. First, the United States (US)-Western withdrawal from neighbouring Afghanistan. Second, the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on August 14, 2021. And finally, the collapse of ‘official talks’ between the Pakistan Government and the TTP on November 28, 2022.
- [Nepal: Communist parties decimated in elections, an end to Left domination in the country's politics or just a temporary blip](https://thepamphlet.in/nepal-communist-parties-decimated-in-elections-a-permanent-shift-in-voter-preferences-in-the-country-or-will-left-stage-a-comeback-soon/): Communist parties have a strong network in the country across rural Nepal, trade unions, and student bodies, but without the support of these youngsters, they got totally decimated in the elections.
- [West Asia war impacting Indian exporters- 45,000 containers stranded, export cost rises from 3 to 5 times](https://thepamphlet.in/west-asia-war-impacting-indian-exporters-45000-containers-stranded-export-cost-rises-from-3-to-5-times/): War-risk surcharges, route diversions and port congestion threaten India’s export margins, especially for basmati and perishables.
- [Crude oil prices cross $100 as Iran war disrupts Gulf production](https://thepamphlet.in/crude-oil-prices-cross-100-as-iran-war-disrupts-gulf-production/): Global oil prices breach $100 per barrel for the first time in over three years as the Iran war disrupts production and shipping routes in West Asia, raising fears of inflation and global economic slowdown.
- [4 lakh tonnes of Indian basmati rice stuck at ports as West Asian conflict widens](https://thepamphlet.in/4-lakh-tonnes-of-indian-basmati-rice-stuck-at-ports-as-west-asian-conflict-widens/): Nearly 4 lakh metric tonnes of Indian basmati rice is stranded at ports and in transit amid escalating West Asian conflict. 
- [Sonia Gandhi and the Indian National Congress rediscover morality following Khamenei’s death](https://thepamphlet.in/sonia-gandhi-and-the-indian-national-congress-rediscover-morality-following-khameneis-death/): This time, the trigger is an op-ed by Sonia Gandhi criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s restrained response following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei. 
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: How the clashes are affecting local population living around the border, a local resident shares](https://thepamphlet.in/how-the-clashes-on-pakistan-afghanistan-border-are-affecting-local-population-living-around-the-border-a-local-resident-shares/): It was evening when clashes broke out between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani forces. We civilians ran from the area of fighting and arrived here. It was a very strange and frightening atmosphere.
- [India, Canada relaunch FTA talks after years of diplomatic freeze](https://thepamphlet.in/india-canada-relaunch-fta-talks-after-years-of-diplomatic-freeze/): India and Canada have signed fresh Terms of Reference to restart Free Trade Agreement negotiations, signalling a reset in bilateral ties strained since 2023. 
- [Tensions escalating between Afghanistan and Pakistan as Afghans get fed up of Pakistan interference](https://thepamphlet.in/tensions-escalating-between-afghanistan-and-pakistan-as-afghans-get-fed-up-of-pakistan-interference/): Taliban deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat says the casualties occurred in Nangarhar, Paktika, Khost, Kunar, and Kandahar provinces due to Pakistan's air and ground attacks.
- [After multiple protesters killed, the US Embassy says it is monitoring ongoing protests in Pakistan after Khamenei's death](https://thepamphlet.in/amidst-pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-the-us-embassy-is-monitoring-ongoing-protests-in-pakistan-after-khameneis-death/): Thousands have also protested in Gilgit-Baltistan after Iran's state media reported the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- [Taliban government forces' retaliatory attacks on Pakistani army posts, when and what happened](https://thepamphlet.in/taliban-government-forces-retaliatory-attacks-on-pakistani-army-posts-when-and-what-happened/): Taliban government forces' retaliatory attacks on Pakistani army posts, When and what happened
- [India will rescue all its citizens stranded in war-torn countries, but maybe citizens should also observe caution and listen to embassy warnings](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-citizens-should-observe-caution-and-listen-to-embassy-warnings-while-living-abroad/): But the question is, should the Indian citizens living abroad leave it all up to the government when they have been told several times by embassies to leave the country?
- [India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q3 FY26: What the new base year means for you and the economy](https://thepamphlet.in/india-gdp-grow-third-quarter-new-base-year-economy/): MoSPI's revised GDP series with 2022-23 as base year puts India's full-year FY26 growth at 7.6%, beating earlier estimates — here's the full picture
- [India’s GDP gets a makeover: What the new 2022-23 base year means for growth calculation ](https://thepamphlet.in/india-new-gdp-base-year-growth-calculation/): India’s new GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year introduces double deflation, 600-item level data, and expanded use of digital and survey sources to present a more precise picture of the economy.   
- [Ex-Muslim Saleem Wastik stabbed critically](https://thepamphlet.in/saleem-wastik-stabbed-loni-ghaziabad/): Wastik has often been publicly critical of Islam and the holy Quran. 
- [From Gunfire to Glory: How Bastar Olympics is redrawing the map of peace in India's 'Red Corridor'](https://thepamphlet.in/from-gunfire-to-glory-how-bastar-olympics-is-redrawing-the-map-of-peace-in-indias-red-corridor/): Nestled away within the forests of Chhattisgarh's near the regions of Bastar, are some villages that were previously used as ambush sites by the Maoist Naxalites.
- [PM Modi conferred with Israel's highest parliamentary honour during historic knesset address](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-conferred-with-israels-highest-parliamentary-honour-during-historic-knesset-address/): PM Narendra Modi conferred Speaker of the Knesset Medal, Israel's top parliamentary award, during his 2026 visit. First Indian PM to address Knesset, boosting defence, trade, and tech cooperation amid shared anti-terror stance.
- [India's National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0: How the government plans to fund the future without selling what it owns](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-national-monetisation-pipeline-2-0-how-the-government-plans-to-fund-the-future-without-selling-what-it-owns/): India's National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, targets ₹16.72 lakh crore in asset recycling between FY26 and FY30. 
- [ED attaches Anil Ambani’s ₹3,716 crore Mumbai home ‘Abode’ under PMLA](https://thepamphlet.in/ed-attaches-anil-ambanis-%e2%82%b93716-crore-mumbai-home-abode-under-pmla/): ED attaches Anil Ambani’s ₹3,716 crore Mumbai house ‘Abode’ under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with alleged ₹40,000 crore bank fraud linked to Reliance Communications.  
- [The harmonium and the flag: How the 'Double-Engine' strategy silenced the guns of naxalism](https://thepamphlet.in/the-harmonium-and-the-flag-how-the-double-engine-strategy-silenced-the-guns-of-naxalism/): The legacy of this era will be defined by the image of a teacher with a harmonium and a tribal mother watching her children learn in the light of a solar-powered classroom. The guns have been silenced, not just by superior firepower, but by the overwhelming roar of progress.
- [PM Modi's historic state visit to Israel: A new chapter in strategic partnership](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modis-historic-state-visit-to-israel-a-new-chapter-in-strategic-partnership/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a landmark two-day State visit to Israel on February 25–26, 2026, with talks on defence, trade, agriculture, technology, and the first round of India–Israel Free Trade Agreement negotiations on the agenda.
- [India and Israel: Cultural ties, shared civilisational resilience and historical memory](https://thepamphlet.in/cultural-ties-shared-civilisational-resilience-and-historical-memory-between-india-and-israel/): Both India and Israel trace their civilisational origins back several millennia. India’s ancient civilisation took shape along the Indus Valley and later flourished across the Gangetic plains, while Israel’s historical consciousness is inseparably linked to ancient Judea and Jerusalem.
- [Dharma in the age of algorithms: Why India's civilisational intelligence will outpace Silicon Valley's vision in the long run](https://thepamphlet.in/why-indias-civilisational-intelligence-will-outpace-silicon-valleys-vision-in-the-long-run/): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed leaders from over fifty nations with words that cut through a decade of Silicon Valley supremacism, “Some people see fear in AI, but India sees fortune and future in it."
- [From South to East: How Jihadi networks are spreading all across India](https://thepamphlet.in/how-jihadi-networks-are-spreading-all-across-india-north-east/): India's southern and eastern states, once considered relatively insulated from Islamist extremism compared to regions like Kashmir, have emerged as focal points for counter-terrorism operations. 
- [India-US trade talks hit pause amid US Supreme Court ruling on 'Trump tariffs'](https://thepamphlet.in/india-us-trade-talks-hit-pause-amid-us-supreme-court-ruling-on-trump-tariffs/): India-US trade deal talks have been rescheduled after the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariff authority under the IEEPA.
- [India joins pax silica: A new step in India-U.S. tech alliance](https://thepamphlet.in/india-joins-pax-silica-a-new-step-in-india-u-s-tech-alliance/): India joins the US-led Pax Silica initiative to strengthen ties in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical minerals, signaling a major step in tech diplomacy and supply chain resilience.  
- [AI Summit 2026: The moment the world recalibrated India](https://thepamphlet.in/the-moment-the-world-recalibrated-india-ai-summit-2026/): Commentaries during the UPA years frequently invoked policy paralysis, inflationary pressures, corruption scandals and slowing growth. India was seen as promising but hesitant, large but unwieldy, ambitious yet constrained by administrative indecision.
- [India’s mega AI push: Global tech giants bet big on data centers, sub-sea cables and AI factories ](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-mega-ai-push-global-tech-giants-bet-big-on-data-centers-sub-sea-cables-and-ai-factories/): At the AI Impact Summit, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia and L&T unveiled billion-dollar plans to build India’s AI infrastructure ecosystem.  
- [AI-powered Bharat-VISTAAR: India’s new digital revolution in farming begins](https://thepamphlet.in/ai-powered-bharat-vistaar-indias-new-digital-revolution-in-farming-begins/): Bharat-VISTAAR, India’s new AI-powered digital agriculture expert, launches today to empower farmers with 24x7 guidance and support in their own language.
- [Assam's bamboo ethanol project: A plant set to support 30,000 farmers](https://thepamphlet.in/assams-bamboo-ethanol-project-a-plant-set-to-support-30000-farmers/): Assam Bio Ethanol Pvt Ltd’s bamboo-based ethanol plant in Numaligarh targets 30,000 farmers for sourcing bamboo, marking a major step in India’s green energy transition.  
- [NGT greenlights ₹81,000 Crore Great Nicobar mega-project: India's strategic leap in Indo-Pacific maritime power](https://thepamphlet.in/ngt-greenlights-%e2%82%b981000-crore-great-nicobar-mega-project-indias-strategic-leap-in-indo-pacific-maritime-power/): NGT clears ₹81,000-cr Great Nicobar project despite opposition, paving way for transshipment port, airport & township. Boosts India's trade independence, strategic edge in Indo-Pacific amid export surge.
- [From 'Mafia state' to 'Semiconductor hub': The upwards journey of Uttar Pradesh under Modi-Yogi Governance](https://thepamphlet.in/the-upwards-journey-of-uttar-pradesh-under-modi-yogi-governance-as-it-becomes-a-semiconductor-hub/): As the semiconductor unit takes shape, it will stand as evidence that structural transformation is achievable when governance, policy clarity, and infrastructure converge.
- [India’s great railway leap: Why local tech is the only track to success](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-great-railway-leap-why-local-tech-is-the-only-track-to-success/): India's rail buildout is massive, but import dependence for high-tech parts like bogies and signaling remains a hurdle. Discover why a domestic supply chain is vital for India's infrastructure.
- [India achieves record power capacity addition of over 52 GW in FY26](https://thepamphlet.in/india-achieves-record-power-capacity-addition-of-over-52-gw-in-fy26/): India has added a record 52,537 MW of power capacity in FY26 till January, led by 39,657 MW of renewables, taking total installed capacity to 520.5 GW and pushing non-fossil sources above fossil fuels.
- [India’s AI moment: How the government's smart spending can help the country capitalise on it](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-ai-moment-how-the-governments-smart-spending-can-help-the-country-capitalise-on-it/): Governments should fund public AI like infrastructure: Prioritize datasets, language layers, and evaluation, then back targeted public-interest tools where markets fall short.  
- [Dark and scary side of online gaming: Why India needs to crack down on toxic foreign entertainment targeting young Indian minds](https://thepamphlet.in/take-back-the-remote-control-why-indians-need-a-grip-on-entertainment-children-consume/): The cyber safety of children and youth against toxic foreign soft power is everyone's responsibility – of policymakers, the government, society, law and order agencies, and, above all, families.
- [Strategic reciprocity: The 2026 India–US trade pivot and the new South Asian export hierarchy](https://thepamphlet.in/strategic-reciprocity-the-2026-india-us-trade-pivot-and-the-new-south-asian-export-hierarchy/): In a world where globalisation is no longer the dominant economic philosophy, the India–United States Interim Trade Agreement of 2026 signals something far more significant than tariff adjustments.
- [Research or repackaging: The academic war on Hindu civilisational symbols](https://thepamphlet.in/the-academic-war-on-hindu-civilisational-symbols/): This sacred understanding of Shakti has survived centuries of invasion, colonialism, and social change. It has guided families, shaped ethics, and given generations of women a spiritual language of strength.
- [India’s inflation rebased: Retail inflation eases to 2.75% in January under new CPI 2024 series](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-inflation-rebased-retail-inflation-eases-to-2-75-in-january-under-new-cpi-2024-series/): The retail inflation number of 2.75% in January 2026, according to the MoSPI, has set the tone for a brand-new CPI 2024 series in India. 
- [After boycott drama, Pakistan Cricket Board says they will play even Bangladesh's matches in the World Cup if they get some more money](https://thepamphlet.in/after-boycott-drama-pakistan-cricket-board-says-they-will-play-even-bangladeshs-matches-in-the-world-cup-if-they-get-some-more-money/):  PCB has told ICC that if they can get some more money from the tournament, Pakistan will be willing to play even the Bangladesh matches of the World Cup.
- [India’s big AI moment: From Davos doubts to Delhi’s global summit ](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-big-ai-moment-from-davos-doubts-to-delhis-global-summit/): India moves from defending its AI credentials at Davos to pitching itself as a global AI hub at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi.  
- [How GST cuts turned India’s auto market into a demand engine ](https://thepamphlet.in/how-gst-cuts-turned-indias-auto-market-into-a-demand-engine/): GST rate cuts on mass‑market vehicles, combined with rising rural incomes, are powering a broad‑based surge in India’s two‑wheeler and small‑car sales.  
- [The tax revolution of 2026: How new rules will impact our everyday life](https://thepamphlet.in/the-tax-revolution-of-2026-how-new-rules-will-impact-our-everyday-life/): CBDT's Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 raise PAN thresholds for cash, hotels, property from old limits like Rs 50k daily deposits to Rs 10L yearly; adds CBDC as non-cash, crypto reporting.
- [Supreme Court’s verdict on Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam actually strengthens Indian democracy](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-courts-decision-on-umar-khalid-and-sharjeel-imam-strengthens-indian-democracy/): The story of the Delhi riots did not begin with police action or arrests. It began with a nationwide mobilisation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
- [Maulana Fazlur Rehman (JUI Chief) calls out Pakistan establishment: Strange that not even a pomegranate can cross the border, but militants can](https://thepamphlet.in/maulana-fazlur-rehman-jui_chief-calls-out-pakistan-establishment-strange-that-not-even-a-pomegranate-can-cross-the-border-but-militants-can/): The Pakistani federal government and military blame insecurity in the country on militants who, they claim, plan terrorist activities from Afghanistan.
- [India's new tax gambit under Modi government: How a 0.7% rate could pull manufacturing giants towards India](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-new-tax-gambit-under-modi-government-how-a-0-7-rate-could-pull-manufacturing-giants-towards-india/): India introduces revolutionary 2% safe harbour for component warehousing with 0.7% effective tax rate, undercutting Vietnam's 1% to attract global manufacturers relocating from China in massive supply chain shift.
- [Attacks on Shias in Pakistan - Carried out by terrorists or false flag operations?](https://thepamphlet.in/are-attacks-on-shias-in-pakistan-false-flag-operations/): According to available information, the attack was carried out by a jihadist organization affiliated with Pakistan’s ISI, known as Harakat-ul-Mujahideen
- [Pakistan: Strategic escalation of violence by Baloch fighters in disputed Balochistan region](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-strategic-escalation-of-violence-by-baloch-fighters-in-disputed-balochistan-region-of-pakistan/): Earlier, in a statement issued on February 3, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch declared that its cadres continue to hold strong positions in Nushki city and multiple other locations, describing the situation on the ground as fluid but firmly under the group’s control. 
- [Rohingya Presence: A security concern ahead of the elections in Bangladesh](https://thepamphlet.in/how-rohingya-refugees-are-a-security-concern-ahead-of-the-elections-in-bangladesh/): Bangladesh's Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain acknowledged longstanding administrative lapses that allowed Rohingyas to travel abroad using Bangladeshi passports, while stressing that holding a passport does not make them citizens. 
- [Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and India's Northeast: Stabilising a fragile frontier](https://thepamphlet.in/fnta-and-indias-northeast-stabilising-a-fragile-frontier-nagaland/): The agreement marks a significant recalibration of India's conflict-management strategy in Nagaland, shifting from securitised containment toward administrative accommodation.
- [India–EU Free Trade Agreement: How India is repositioning itself in an age of trade wars](https://thepamphlet.in/india-eu-free-trade-agreement-how-india-is-repositioning-itself-in-an-age-of-trade-wars/): Together, India and the EU represent nearly two billion consumers and close to a quarter of global GDP
- [Attack on Shia Muslims in Pakistan: Dozens killed in Islamabad during suicide attack, over 100 injured](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-dozens-of-shias-killed-in-islamabad-during-suicide-attack-over-100-injured/): The number of people killed in the explosion near the Imam Bargah in Islamabad has risen to 31. The suicide attack that took place at a Shia mosque (Imam Bargah) near Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, is expected to claim more lives.
- [The much talked about India–US trade deal: Joint statement expected within days](https://thepamphlet.in/the-much-talked-about-india-us-trade-deal-joint-statement-expected-within-days/): India and US may sign a joint statement on the first tranche of their trade agreement in 4–5 days, Piyush Goyal says, with a legal agreement targeted by mid-March and a proposed US executive order to cut tariffs to 18%. 
- [India’s Tech decade begins: How 2026-2027 Budget has given it wings](https://thepamphlet.in/how-2026-2027-budget-has-given-indian-tech-industry-wings/): Budget 2026 backs India’s deep tech with Semiconductor Mission 2.0, AI data centre tax holidays, and Corporate Mitras for affordable compliance support.
- [Union Budget 2026–27: The Middle Class reset no one is talking about](https://thepamphlet.in/the-middle-class-reset-in-budget-2026-27-that-no-one-is-talking-about/): Budgets that repeatedly invoke the middle class often do so to compensate for thin outcomes. This one does the opposite. It speaks through structure rather than slogans, through fiscal architecture rather than feel-good phrasing.
- [CCI’s probe into IndiGo: A push for fair competition in India’s skies](https://thepamphlet.in/ccis-probe-into-indigo-a-push-for-fair-competition-in-indias-skies/): The Competition Commission of India’s probe into IndiGo marks a critical push to balance competition in India’s aviation sector.
- [Baloch rebels have rifles and night vision goggles so we can't defeat them: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-blames-night-vision-goggles-for-failure-to-defeat-baloch-rebels/): Khawaja Asif also said that Balochs have rifles, now, how can an Army fight against people with Rifles? Balochs should have come with sticks and branches of a tree to fight with the Pakistan Army
- [Operation Herof Phase Two enters fourth day:  Baluchistan rebels control maintained on multiple fronts against Pakistan Army](https://thepamphlet.in/operation-herof-phase-two-enters-fourth-day-as-balochistan-rebels-continue-to-fight-pakistani-army/): BLA's Operation Herof Phase Two has entered its fourth day and is continuing with full intensity in various parts of Baluchistan.
- [Strategic steps towards ending Naxalism: How India is eradicating left-wing terrorism](https://thepamphlet.in/how-india-is-eradicating-left-wing-terrorism-and-bringing-an-end-to-naxalism/): On January 22, 2026, at least 15 CPI-Maoist cadres, including senior leader Patiram Manjhi aka Patiram Marandi aka Anal Da aka Tufan aka Ramesh, a Central Committee Member (CCM) who served as the ‘Secretary’ of the Bihar–Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC) and carried a bounty of INR 10 million, were killed
- [How Sri Lanka is managing to keep the country stable among ethnic conflicts and unresolved structural vulnerabilities](https://thepamphlet.in/sri-lanka-is-keeping-the-country-stable-among-ethnic-conflicts-we-try-to-understand-how/): Sri Lanka entered 2026 with a security environment that remained broadly stable but layered with unresolved structural vulnerabilities rooted in post-war reconciliation failures, persistent diaspora activism, narcotics trafficking, and evolving regional security dynamics. 
- [From tariff shock to trade hope: How the US-India deal can reshape India's economic future](https://thepamphlet.in/how-the-us-india-trade-deal-could-reshape-indias-economic-future/): The US-India trade deal slashes tariffs from 50% to 18%, potentially boosting Indian manufacturing and exports.
- [World Cup 2026: The only real loser of the boycott of India match is the Pakistan Cricket Board](https://thepamphlet.in/the-only-real-loser-of-the-boycott-of-india-match-in-t20-world-cup-is-the-pakistan-cricket-board/): The reason is that Pakistan doesn't want to play against India during the World Cup because ICC refused to shift Bangladesh's matches from India and schedule them in another country.
- [On World Wetlands Day, a look at India's quiet but transformational journey to conserve them](https://thepamphlet.in/a-quiet-but-transformational-journey-of-indian-wetlands-conservation/): ndia’s recent environmental approach has focused less on protest and more on performance. Conservation today is being driven through policies, institutions, and measurable outcomes. This shift is most clearly visible in India’s growing commitment to wetland protection.
- [Reviving 200 legacy industrial clusters: India’s manufacturing sector gets “second wind” in union budget 2026](https://thepamphlet.in/reviving-200-legacy-industrial-clusters-indias-manufacturing-sector-gets-second-wind-in-union-budget-2026/): India’s manufacturing dreams are being rewritten in Parliament, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026 announcement to revive 200 legacy industrial clusters.
- [The 2 weeks ceasefire between US and Iran to expire tomorrow, still no clarity on the future of peace talks](https://thepamphlet.in/the-2-weeks-ceasefire-between-us-and-iran-to-expire-tomorrow-still-no-clarity-on-the-future-of-peace-talks/): After weeks of fighting, US and Iran reached a fragile ceasefire in Pakistan 2 weeks back. The bombs may have stopped raining down during this period but the tensions in the region remain high. The war of words continued, and the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
- [Indian companies' CSR spending jumps 23% in FY25- A tide of profits transforms the landscape](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-companies-csr-spending-jumps-23-in-fy25-a-tide-of-profits-transforms-the-landscape/): CSR spending by listed Indian companies surged 23% to Rs 22,212 crore in FY25, powered by a 22% rise in average net profits. Here's what the numbers reveal about corporate India's social commitment.
- [Odisha's silicon leap: India's first 3D chip packaging plant is more than just a factory](https://thepamphlet.in/odishas-silicon-leap-indias-first-3d-chip-packaging-plant-is-more-than-just-a-factory/): Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the foundation stone for India's first 3D chip packaging plant in Bhubaneswar, backed by US-based 3D Glass Solutions Inc and funded by Intel. 
- [Attacks in Punjab orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI- How the state has been locked in a hybrid war and how Pakistan is being thwarted by local Police](https://thepamphlet.in/attacks-in-punjab-orchestrated-by-pakistans-isi-how-the-state-has-been-locked-in-a-hybrid-war/): Prior to the series of grenade attacks, Punjab witnessed a campaign of intimidation, most notably the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack on the State Intelligence Headquarters in Mohali in May 2022, followed by a similar RPG strike on the Sarhali Police Station in Tarn Taran in December 2022.
- [Bangladesh: Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, gets passed in Jatiya Sangsad, why this is significant](https://thepamphlet.in/jatiya-muktijoddha-council-amendment-bill-2026-gets-passed-in-jatiya-sangsad-in-bangladesh/): A controversy has arisen over the JAMUKA Amendment Bill, over the retention of references to the then Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami, Nezam-e-Islam, and wartime collaborators, in the statutory definition linked to the Liberation War.
- [Zero attention of international community towards Kabul attack: Do Afghan lives don't matter](https://thepamphlet.in/zero-attention-of-international-community-towards-kabul-attack/): But beyond that attack, civilians have also been killed and wounded in airstrikes in other parts of Afghanistan, including Kabul, and families whose homes were destroyed say their lives have been completely shattered.
- [Opposition will face consequences for opposing women's reservation bill: PM Modi](https://thepamphlet.in/opposition-will-face-consequences-for-opposing-womens-reservation-bill-pm-modi/):  "They have let down the women of the country. This message must be taken to every single person, to every single village," PM Modi reportedly said during a private meeting with his cabinet colleagues.
- [Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again, so much for the Pakistan brokered ceasefire](https://thepamphlet.in/iran-says-it-has-closed-strait-of-hormuz-again/): Since the ceasefire announcement, there have been a lot of confusing reports about the crucial trade route. With US imposing a blockade on Iranian ports around the strait, the situation has become even more complicated.
- [Mamata Banerjee's Bengal : A bequest of betrayal](https://thepamphlet.in/how-mamata-banerjee-betrayed-the-women-of-bengal-during-her-tenure-as-cm/): Each acquittal the system produces is a lesson, delivered publicly, by a court, on the record, to every man in the state paying attention. Zero tolerance does not look like this, zero accountability does.
- [India Bets Big on Brazil: Why BPCL's $2.8 Billion oil move is about more than just barrels](https://thepamphlet.in/why-bpcls-2-8-billion-oil-move-in-brazil-is-about-more-than-just-barrels/): South America, once barely a footnote in India's energy story, is fast becoming one of its most important chapters.
- [Shreyas Iyer is leading teams languishing at the bottom of IPL to finals, is batting and fielding like the greatest, yet can't get into Indian side](https://thepamphlet.in/shreyas-iyer-is-batting-and-fielding-like-prime-abd-yet-cant-get-into-indian-side/): He has been batting like a champion, is fielding like a champion, his captaincy is peerless, yet, Shreyas Iyer can't make it to the Indian side.
- [India in a time of global energy uncertainty: Confidence, caution, and course correction](https://thepamphlet.in/india-in-a-time-of-global-energy-uncertainty-confidence-caution-and-course-correction/): India, as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and the third-largest oil importer globally, finds itself at the centre of this unfolding global energy crisis. 
- [After 34 years, Israel and Lebanon return to the negotiating table](https://thepamphlet.in/after-34-years-israel-and-lebanon-return-to-the-negotiating-table/): At the heart of this development lies a convergence of geopolitical pressures. The aftermath of repeated border tensions, particularly involving Hezbollah and the Israel Defense Forces
- [Dissent without Destruction: Why Parliament must enact a comprehensive protest liability act](https://thepamphlet.in/why-parliament-must-enact-a-comprehensive-protest-liability-act/): True democracy cannot exist unless all citizens have a right to participate in the affairs of the polity, ensuring that the change desired by the people is brought about peacefully.
- [Laskhar Co-Founder Hamza, behind several terror attacks in India, shot in Lahore by unknown gunmen](https://thepamphlet.in/laskhar-co-founder-hamza-shot-in-lahore-by-unknown-gunmen/): The shooting of Amir Hamza is more than just an assassination attempt, it is a window into the volatile and opaque world of militant politics in Pakistan.
- [US eyeing the Malacca Strait? An attempt to put pressure on China? Read why this strait is strategically important](https://thepamphlet.in/us-eyeing-the-malacca-strait-an-attempt-to-put-pressure-on-china/): The agreement with Indonesia gives US military aircraft expanded operational access to Indonesia's airspace. By getting access to the Indonesian airspace, US will have greater surveillance and operational capabilities in the Malacca Strait..
- [West Asia war clouds global economy: IMF cuts growth forecast for global economy, India’s outlook shines brighter at 6.5% ](https://thepamphlet.in/imf-cuts-growth-forecast-for-global-economy-indias-outlook-shines-brighter-at-6-5/): The IMF has trimmed its global growth projection for 2026 to 3.1% citing war-driven oil disruptions in West Asia, but India’s economy is expected to grow 6.5% on the back of strong domestic performance and reduced US tariffs.  
- [Bengal’s economic collapse: A reality the TMC cannot hide](https://thepamphlet.in/how-tmc-cant-hide-the-reality-of-bengals-economic-collapse/): When the Trinamool Congress came to power in 2011, it promised a new dawn for Bengal’s economy. After fifteen years in office, evidence suggests that the promise has not translated into structural revival. 
- [Supreme Court stays transit bail granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera by Telangana High Court in the case filed by Assam Police](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-stays-transit-bail-granted-to-congress-leader-pawan-khera-by-telangana-high-court/): Supreme Court of India stayed the anticipatory transit bail granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera by Telangana High Court. 
- [How government is shielding Indian common man from a global energy shock](https://thepamphlet.in/how-government-is-shielding-indian-common-man-from-a-global-energy-shock/): India's headline inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.4% in March, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). 
- [How India’s services export rise is redefining Indian trade power](https://thepamphlet.in/how-indias-services-export-rise-is-redefining-indian-trade-power/): India’s services exports have surged to a record US$387.5 billion in FY25, making the country a major global exporter and a key driver of total export growth.
- [India’s fisheries exports surge 25% to ₹68,000 crore post-US tariffs: Read details](https://thepamphlet.in/fisheries-exports-surge-india/): India’s fisheries exports have jumped from ₹60,000 crore to ₹68,000 crore, a 25% growth following US tariff measures, said Union Minister Satya Pal Singh Baghel in Nagpur. With new global markets and rising shrimp demand, stocks like Avanti Feeds reflect sector optimism. 
- [PLI Scheme's third round boosts India's textile ambitions amid global opportunities](https://thepamphlet.in/pli-schemes-third-round-boosts-indias-textile-ambitions-amid-global-opportunities/): Government approves 52 PLI textile applications with Rs 6,708 crore investment, targeting MMF and technical textiles to capture EU markets post-FTA, alongside PM MITRA parks and proven PLI success in electronics—key for employment and exports.
- [Andhra Pradesh declares victory over Maoism after decades of conflict](https://thepamphlet.in/andhra-pradesh-maoist-free-decades-conflict/): After decades of insurgency, Andhra Pradesh has declared itself free of Maoist influence. Backed by sustained security operations, rising surrenders, and collapsing violence metrics, the state’s counter-insurgency model now stands as a benchmark - though challenges of consolidation remain.
- [Pope Leo is weak and terrible for foreign policy: US President Donald Trump's bizarre attack on Pope Leo XIV](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trumps-bizarre-attack-on-pope-leo-xiv/): While it is not uncommon for US Presidents and the head of the Catholic Church to disagree on issues, this is a rare occasion when a US President (Trump) has called out the Pope so openly.
- [Ceasefire in West Asia: US Navy moves to blockade Iranian ports around Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks in Pakistan](https://thepamphlet.in/us-navy-moves-to-block-iranian-ports-around-strait-of-hormuz-after-ceasefire-talks-in-pakistan/): If US Navy really enforce this blockade, one can be sure to say that the global oil crisis is going to get worse, so much for the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire which got praised by leftists around the world, what ceasefire?
- [What happened during the seven-day negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan in China](https://thepamphlet.in/seven-day-negotiations-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan-in-china-an-exercise-in-futility/): Pakistan's key demand is that Afghan Taliban officially declare TTP a terrorist group and shut its centers. Afghanistan's Taliban government insists TTP is Pakistan's internal issue, and they'll define terrorism based on national interests, "not Pakistan's demands to label someone a terrorist."
- [Israel responds to Pakistan's Defense Minister's remarks: Israel will defend itself against terrorists](https://thepamphlet.in/israel-responds-to-pakistans-defense-ministers-remarks/): The Israeli Prime Minister's office has condemned Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's remarks, in which he called Israel a "cancer-stricken country".
- [While ceasefire talks are going on in Pakistan, Trump says ahead of the talks that US forces will remain around Iran](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-says-ahead-of-the-ceasefire-talks-that-us-forces-will-remain-around-iran/): For a lasting agreement, Pakistan will need to navigate both sides through tough differences, particularly on opening the strategic Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
- [US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad to lead US negotiating team for ceasefire in Iran](https://thepamphlet.in/us-vice-president-jd-vance-in-islamabad-to-lead-us-negotiating-team-for-ceasefire/): Trump says the US has received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he considers a "workable basis" for negotiations. The proposal includes Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, acceptance of uranium enrichment, lifting of sanctions, and withdrawal of US forces from the region
- [India-Qatar Energy Pact: Doha reaffirms reliable gas supplies despite Ras Laffan setbacks](https://thepamphlet.in/qatar-reaffirms-reliable-gas-supplies-to-india-despite-ras-laffan-setbacks/): The assurance came during Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s visit to Doha on April 9–10, 2026, where he held wide-ranging discussions with QatarEnergy CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi following the U.S.–Iran ceasefire announcement. 
- [UPI at 10: From skepticism to billion-user dominance](https://thepamphlet.in/upi-at-10-from-skepticism-to-billion-user-dominance/): India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has become the largest real-time payments system across the globe. 
- [US President Donald Trump wants immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz, but can Iran even do it with sea mines all over the place?](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-wants-immediate-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-but-can-iran-even-do-it/): The mines Iran dropped in the narrow waterway through the Persian Gulf can't even be located by Iran as they drifted with the currents of the sea. With those sea mines still around, in locations nobody knows, passing through the strait is perilous. 
- [India's solar milestone: Capacity surpasses 150 GW in FY 2025-26](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-solar-capacity-surpasses-150-gw-in-fy-2025-26/): India's solar energy capacity crosses 150 GW mark in FY 2025-26, driven by record 44.61 GW installations including 16.3 GW from DRE; total RE hits 223.27 GW excluding large hydro as Minister Pralhad Joshi announces third global rank. 
- [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: The ball is in the opposition's court and there is no room for an angry shot](https://thepamphlet.in/why-pm-modis-opposition-should-give-its-100-for-33-nari-shakti/): India has recently moved closer to milestones of national importance. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is one such milestone. For PM Modi, it is a civilisational commitment. 
- [India’s Quantum leap: 1,000-km secure communication achieved as nation eyes cybersecurity preparedness](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-quantum-leap-1000-km-secure-communication-achieved-as-nation-eyes-cybersecurity-preparedness/): India achieves a 1,000-km secure quantum communication network under the National Quantum Mission, marking a landmark scientific milestone. As deep-tech startups thrive, experts emphasize the urgent need for a national cybersecurity framework to safeguard India's innovations.
- [The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan is as broken as Pakistan, now America's $200-Million drone disappears over Strait Of Hormuz](https://thepamphlet.in/the-ceasefire-brokered-by-pakistan-is-as-broken-as-pakistan-now-americas-200-million-drone-disappears-over-strait-of-hormuz/): Pakistan’s role in this unfolding drama, meanwhile, appears increasingly peripheral. Far from being a decisive broker of peace, it risks being seen as a bystander whose proclamations carry little weight on the ground.
- [From doubt to dominance: How UPI proved every skeptic wrong](https://thepamphlet.in/from-doubt-to-dominance-how-upi-proved-every-skeptic-wrong/): UPI QRs grew 15% in 2025 to 731.38 million, driving India’s digital payment revolution. Despite early skepticism from leaders like P. Chidambaram, UPI’s massive adoption and ₹1,314 average ticket size show a clear shift in consumer behaviour and merchant trust.   
- [India’s big maritime push: 20 reforms, a new fund, and a plan to cut shipping costs](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-big-maritime-push-20-reforms-a-new-fund-and-a-plan-to-cut-shipping-costs/): India is set to introduce around 20 maritime reforms in the first 90 days of FY27, including a ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund, as it aims to lower logistics costs, raise coastal shipping, and reduce the huge freight outflow to foreign ships.
- [India should learn geopolitics from Pakistan, learn how to make a pig's breakfast of an already bad situation](https://thepamphlet.in/india-should-learn-geopolitics-from-pakistan-learn-how-to-make-a-pigs-breakfast-of-an-already-bad-situation/): Pakistan acted as an intermediary between Iran and the US. Now US thinks they agreed to one peace plan, Iran thinks they agreed to another peace plan. Iran thinks Lebanon was included in the peace plan, US thinks it wasn't. Iran thinks Nuclear enrichment in the country was part of the peace plan, US thinks it wasn't. Nobody knows what they actually agreed to, great mediation by Pakistan.
- [RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, projects GDP growth of 6.9% in FY27](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-holds-repo-rate-at-5-25-projects-gdp-growth-of-6-9-in-fy27/): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, projecting India’s GDP growth to slow to 6.9% in FY27 amid rising oil prices, rupee volatility, and global uncertainty caused by the West Asia conflict.  
- [India’s PNG drive 2.0 gains momentum amid west Asia tensions ](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-png-drive-2-0-gains-momentum-amid-west-asia-tensions/): Amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia, India accelerates PNG expansion with over 3 lakh new piped gas connections in March 2026 and extends PNG Drive 2.0 till June 2026 to reduce LPG import dependence. 
- [Ceasefire, what ceasefire? UAE reportedly facing an Iranian missile and drone barrage even after a ceasefire was declared](https://thepamphlet.in/uae-reportedly-facing-an-iranian-missile-barrage-even-after-a-ceasefire-was-declared/): Since the announcement of the ceasefire, Israel has continued its strikes on Lebanon, and now UAE and Kuwait are being reportedly targeted by a barrage of missiles from Iran. 
- [India issues fresh advisory to its citizens in Iran, asks them to expeditiously exit the country](https://thepamphlet.in/hours-after-ceasefire-india-issues-fresh-advisory-to-its-citizens-in-iran-asking-them-to-expeditiously-exit-the-country/): India had earlier also advised its citizens to leave the country at the earliest, but now, with the ceasefire in place, even if temporarily, India is looking to ensure all its citizens leave the war torn region safely. 
- [Ceasefire in West Asia: End to the hostilities or just a temporary pause?](https://thepamphlet.in/end-to-the-hostilities-in-west-asia-after-ceasefire-or-just-a-temporary-pause/): With Iran-Israel historic rivalry, Israel still carrying on attacks, and Donald Trump's unpredictable nature, this peace deal is very very fragile at best.
- [Chiraiya web series puts the focus on marital rape- Is it about time we need a law on it?](https://thepamphlet.in/is-it-about-time-we-need-a-law-on-marital-rape/): I don't know if a separate law should me made on this or not, but at least an honest discussion should happen because I don't want to see any more Poojas in India.
- [Bahrain-Saudi Arabia causeway, the lifeline of Bahrain, closed over threats from Iran](https://thepamphlet.in/bahrain-saudi-arabia-causeway-closed-over-threats-from-iran/): Bahrain is an island country in the Persian Gulf, or Arabian Gulf, depends on which side you swing, its only connection via land is through the King Fahd Causeway that connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, and now that is under threat. After US blew up Iran’s tallest bridge, Iran had issued a threat that they
- [Former Congress leader Ajit Jogi's son gets life sentence in 2003 murder case](https://thepamphlet.in/congress-leader-ajit-jogis-son-gets-life-sentence-in-2003-murder-case/): The High Court convicted Amit Jogi of criminal conspiracy and murder, overturning his earlier acquittal by a trial court in 2007. 
- [Colonial strategies and social classes: How colonialism created social divisions in the colonised countries](https://thepamphlet.in/how-colonialism-created-social-divisions-in-the-colonised-countries/): Colonial strategies in the 19th and 20th centuries involved creating social divisions in colonized countries, dividing people along identity lines. This approach has left lasting impacts, with old divisions still influencing internal conflicts in some countries.
- [Giving in to public pressure, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces a reduction of Rs 80 in petrol prices](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistans-prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-announces-a-reduction-of-rs-80-in-petrol-prices/): The price of petrol in Pakistan has increased by 77 percent (i.e., Rs 192.23) and diesel by 87 percent (i.e., Rs 239.49) in the last one month.
- [13.5 years old party, 13,500 internal rifts and controversies: What is wrong with Aam Aadmi Party](https://thepamphlet.in/what-is-wrong-with-aam-aadmi-party-so-many-internal-rifts-in-a-newly-born-party/): The story of AAP today is one of extraordinary rise and persistent turmoil, and at the head of it has been Arvind Kejriwal throughout, the one time 'Aam Aadmi' who has been at the centre of all such controversies. 
- [Tu kaun, main khamakha: Pakistan negotiating peace deal in West Asia with none of the active participants present](https://thepamphlet.in/tu-kaun-main-khamakha-pakistan-negotiating-peace-deal-in-west-asia-with-none-of-the-active-participants-present/): About time Pakistan realises that these stunts have no meaning, nobody cares about your so called ceasefire efforts, and you will never be a major player in these global conflicts. Rest, there is no penalty on having disillusions.
- [Indian defense exports reach 38,424 Crore in 2025-26, a new record ](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-defense-exports-reach-38424-crore-in-2025-26-a-new-record/): India’s defence exports hit a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, marking a 62.66% growth from last year. DPSUs led with 151% growth, private firms contributed 45.16%, reflecting India’s rise as a global defence exporter under Make in India.  
- [Nuclear rhetoric, hollow claims: The truth behind Pakistan's 'Ummah' politics](https://thepamphlet.in/nuclear-rhetoric-hollow-claims-the-truth-behind-pakistans-ummah-politics/): Mumbai is home to nearly 3 million Muslims. New Delhi to over 2 million. When a former Pakistani High Commissioner floats the idea of striking these cities, the question isn't just about escalation,  it's about what becomes of Pakistan's self-appointed role as guardian of the Ummah. 
- [Indian railways achieves record freight loading in FY26, eyes 3,000 MT target by 2030 ](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-railways-achieves-record-freight-loading-in-fy26-eyes-3000-mt-target-by-2030/): Indian Railways sets a new record in freight loading with 1,670 MT in FY26, marking 3.25% annual growth. Backed by higher movement of fertilizer, cement, and iron ore, the railways now targets 3,000 MT freight capacity by 2030 under its long-term plan.  
- [India’s favorite payment system UPI clocks 218 billion transactions this financial year](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-favorite-payment-system-upi-clocks-218-billion-transactions-this-year/): UPI processed 218.6 billion transactions worth ₹285 lakh crore till February FY26. Growth remains strong but shows signs of slowing, with January recording record highs.  
- [Indian government’s big bet on energy security with Open Acreage Licensing Policy](https://thepamphlet.in/governments-big-bet-on-energy-security-oalp-xi/): Government has launched OALP-XI, offering 21 oil and gas blocks across 80,228 sq km as part of a wider effort to improve energy security, expand exploration, and cut import vulnerability. 
- [Government ensures fertilizer availability ahead of Kharif season, but rise in LNG prices highlights need for strategic raw material reserves](https://thepamphlet.in/government-ensures-fertilizer-availability-ahead-of-kharif-season-but-rise-in-lng-prices-highlights-need-for-strategic-raw-material-reserves/): Ahead of the Kharif season, India has adequate fertilizer stocks despite rising global LNG prices. Experts, including CEA Nageswaran, suggest India should build strategic reserves of raw materials alongside energy to ensure long-term supply security.  
- [Jammu & Kashmir: Lingering threat from Pakistan-backed terrorists as Indian security forces continue to neutralise the threat](https://thepamphlet.in/lingering-threat-from-pakistan-backed-terrorists-in-jammu-kashmir-as-indian-security-forces-continue-to-neutralise-the-threat/): On the intervening night of March 14–15, 2026, Security Forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Buchhar area of the Uri Sector in Baramulla District, killing one Pakistani terrorist.
- [Easing panic at pumps through calm and measured policy: India’s Strait of Hormuz response](https://thepamphlet.in/easing-panic-at-pumps-through-calm-and-measured-policy-indias-strait-of-hormuz-response/): The Indian government steps up measures to ensure steady fuel and LPG supplies amid the Strait of Hormuz disruption, urging the public to avoid panic buying while refineries operate at full capacity and additional LNG cargoes are being sourced.
- [Government raises commercial LPG supply to 70% of pre‑Iran war levels, provides much needed breathing space to Indian industry](https://thepamphlet.in/government-raises-commercial-lpg-supply-to-70-of-pre-iran-war-levels-provides-much-needed-breathing-space-to-indian-industry/): The government has increased commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre‑crisis levels, giving priority to steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries as domestic production rises and new imports arrive from non‑West Asian countries.
- [Naxal-free Bharat: India gets free from left wing terrorism before the promised deadline of March 31, how things turned around after 2014](https://thepamphlet.in/what-amit-shah-promised-he-delivered-as-india-gets-free-from-left-wing-terrorism-and-the-plague-of-naxalism/): Between 2004 and 2014, the counter-insurgency response was marked by doctrinal fragmentation. The administration oscillated between kinetic engagement and socio-economic appeasement without a unified command structure, resulting in strategic incoherence.
- [Pakistan: ISIS bases being established in areas of Khyber and Tirah as Pakistani Army vacate those places and leave them unguarded](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-isis-bases-being-established-in-areas-of-khyber-and-tirah-as-pakistani-army-vacate-those-places-and-leave-them-unguarded/): The relationship between Pakistan’s intelligence agencies and ISIS has effectively become an open secret, with mounting evidence steadily exposing these covert ties.
- [Why rehabilitation has been the key to ending Left Wing Extremism in India](https://thepamphlet.in/why-rehabilitation-has-been-the-key-to-ending-left-wing-extremism-in-india/): India’s fight against Maoism is no longer just about security operations. As insurgency weakens, rehabilitation of surrendered cadres is emerging as a decisive tool - offering a path back to society while weakening the very foundations of armed rebellion.
- [Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt come together to discuss the way to end the Iran war](https://thepamphlet.in/foreign-ministers-of-pakistan-turkey-saudi-arabia-and-egypt-come-together-to-discuss-the-way-to-end-the-iran-war/): The US and Israel have been attacking Iran since Feb 28, and Tehran has responded with missile and drone strikes on Israel and US bases in Gulf countries. Israel has also targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- [Congress's 25 years long attempt to try and 'destroy' PM Narendra Modi's image with personal attacks, and how it has been an exercise in futility](https://thepamphlet.in/congresss-25-years-long-attempt-to-try-and-destroy-pm-narendra-modis-image/): Congress, led by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, has been targeting Narendra Modi for the last quarter of a century. Personal attacks, false allegations have been launched against Modi by the Congress party under the leadership of the mother-son duo.
- [US President Donald Trump hints at seizing Kharg Island from Iran, read why this island in Persian Gulf is critical for Iran](https://thepamphlet.in/read-why-kharg-island-in-persian-gulf-is-critical-for-iran-and-why-donald-trump-is-eyeing-it/): The US President suggested that the US may take over the Kharg Island in Persian Gulf from Iran, a vitally important island for the Persian country. Notably, most of Iranian oil pass through Kharg Island. 
- [Roads to peace: How infrastructure connectivity is rewriting India's anti-Maoist strategy](https://thepamphlet.in/roads-to-peace-how-infrastructure-connectivity-is-rewriting-indias-anti-maoist-strategy/): In Maoist-affected regions, roads and connectivity are not merely development projects but instruments of state formation. By reducing isolation and expanding access, they are steadily dismantling the structural advantages that once sustained insurgency.
- [From insurgency to integration: How rehabilitation is rewriting India’s Left Wing Extremism story](https://thepamphlet.in/how-rehabilitation-is-rewriting-indias-left-wing-extremism-story/):  At its peak, Left Wing Extremism affected over 90 districts across central and eastern India. Today, its presence is largely confined to fewer than a dozen districts. 
- [Operation Kagar and the two fronts of India's war on Left Wing Extremism](https://thepamphlet.in/operation-kagaar-amit-shah-left-wing-extremism/): As India approaches its 2026 deadline to end Left-Wing Extremism, Operation Kagar reflects a decisive shift in both strategy and state capacity.
- [India’s forex reserves strong enough to withstand global shocks: RBI ](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-forex-reserves-strong-enough-to-withstand-global-shocks-rbi/):  The Reserve Bank of India’s “State of the Economy” article highlights India’s strong forex reserves of $709.75 billion as of March 13, 2026, providing a cushion against global shocks and ensuring macroeconomic stability amid rising geopolitical tensions.  
- [Pakistan reportedly halts attacks on Afghanistan following consultations with 'friendly countries'](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-reportedly-halts-attacks-on-afghanistan-following-advice-from-friendly-countries/): The UN Office for Human Rights also reports that before the Kabul hospital attack, at least 289 Afghan civilians, including 104 children and 59 women, were killed or injured in clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since late February
- [Is Pakistan a genuine mediator in US-Iran talks or just being an opportunist to try and boost its international image](https://thepamphlet.in/is-pakistan-a-genuine-mediator-in-us-iran-talks/): The bigger challenge for Pakistan is navigating the Middle East crisis, if the conflict escalates, it'll have to honor commitments to Arab allies like Saudi Arabia, risking military deals and loans if it doesn't.
- [Canada court stays gun charges against Khalistani terrorist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, he vows to continue his Khalistani activities after the verdict](https://thepamphlet.in/canada-court-stays-gun-charges-against-khalistani-terrorist-inderjeet-singh-gosal/): Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who has been leading Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organisation in Canada following the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has had gun possession charges against him stayed by an Ontario court. 
- [The undersea shield: How India decoupled its digital future from West Asian volatility](https://thepamphlet.in/how-india-decoupled-its-digital-future-from-west-asian-volatility/): In the West Asian war of 2026, these undersea cables have shifted from being invisible infrastructure to becoming primary strategic targets. For India, the threat is not merely a "slow internet day"; it is a direct challenge to the $1 trillion digital economy goal.
- [Iran hints at closing Bab al-Mandeb strait after Strait of Hormuz: Read why it is critical for global trade](https://thepamphlet.in/iran-hints-at-closing-bab-al-mandeb-strait-after-strait-of-hormuz-read-why-it-is-critical-for-global-trade/): Bab al-Mandeb is a narrow corridor that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. About 12 per cent of global seaborne oil passes through this narrow passageway making it the world's fourth-largest shipping route.
- [Rumours of lockdown in India are completely false: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri](https://thepamphlet.in/union-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-rubbishes-rumours-of-lockdown-in-india/): Addressing the rumours of lockdown in India due to the fuel crisis triggered by war in West Asia, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri took to social media platform X to call out the fake news.
- [Cabinet approves ₹28,840-crore modified UDAN scheme to develop 100 airports and boost regional connectivity](https://thepamphlet.in/cabinet-approves-%e2%82%b928840-crore-modified-udan-scheme-to-develop-100-airports-and-boost-regional-connectivity/): The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹28,840-crore Modified UDAN scheme under the Regional Connectivity Program to develop 100 new airports, 200 modern helipads, and expand air links in underserved regions over the next decade.   
- [How the West Asia war is disrupting India’s manufacturing and energy supply chain ](https://thepamphlet.in/how-the-west-asia-war-is-disrupting-indias-manufacturing-and-energy-supply-chain/): The West Asia war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted India’s supply chains, hitting industries like chemicals, aluminium, textiles, steel, and breweries with rising costs, gas shortages, and stuck cargo.  
- [Iranian Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was overseeing blockade of Strait of Hormuz, killed](https://thepamphlet.in/iranian-naval-commander-alireza-tangsiri-who-was-overseeing-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-killed-israel-says/): Aliraza Tangsiri had been very bullish in recent days about Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He had also threatened America's oil facilities in the region.
- [Mega deals for Rajasthan Royals and RCB: How and why the value of IPL franchises has skyrocketed since 2008](https://thepamphlet.in/mega-deals-for-rajasthan-royals-and-rcb-how-and-why-value-of-ipl-franchises-has-skyrocketed-since-2008/): During the auction for the IPL franchises before the league started in 2008, RCB was bought by Vijay Mallya's United Spirits for $111.6 Million while Rajasthan Royals was bought by Emerging Media consortium for $67 Million.
- [Remembering Genocide Day: Lessons from 1971 and the myth of Pakistan’s ‘Muslim Brotherhood’](https://thepamphlet.in/lessons-from-1971-bangladesh-genocide-and-the-myth-of-pakistans-muslim-brotherhood/): From Kashmir to other international issues, Islamabad has frequently invoked the language of religious solidarity. Yet, the events of 1971 expose a clear gap between rhetoric and reality.
- [Donald Trump: Iran wanted to make me their new supreme leader, I refused](https://thepamphlet.in/iran-wanted-to-make-me-their-new-supreme-leader-i-refused-donald-trump/): The American President said that Iran said they would like to make him the next Supreme Leader but Trump said, "No Thank You, I don't want it!"
- [Amid global oil crisis, India buys 60 Million barrels of Russian oil for April delivery](https://thepamphlet.in/india-buys-60-million-barrels-of-russian-oil-for-april-delivery/): Now, India has bought 60 Million barrels of Russian Oil for delivery in April. This again shows Indian government's foresight as they are preparing for a scenario where this conflict stretches longer.
- [No changes to LPG Cylinder booking gaps: Ministry of Petroleum busts the fake news about increase of booking gap to 35 days](https://thepamphlet.in/ministry-of-petroleum-busts-the-fake-news-debunks-fake-news-that-lpg-cylinder-booking-gap-has-been-increased-to-35-days/): A news started circulating in Indian media that the government of India has increased the LPG cylinder booking gap to 35 days from the existing 25 due to the situation in West Asia. 
- [West Asia war: US and Iran make impossible demands of each other ahead of any peace talks](https://thepamphlet.in/west-asia-war-us-and-iran-make-impossible-demands-of-each-other-ahead-of-any-peace-talks/): Nearly a month into the war in West Asia between US-Israel alliance and Iran, idea of peace talks between US and Iran is being floated. 
- [Non-hostile ships can pass through Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with Iranian authorities: Iran to UN](https://thepamphlet.in/iran-tells-un-it-will-allow-non-hostile-vessels-to-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz/): It further added, “Iran has taken necessary and proportionate measures to prevent ​the aggressors and ​their supporters from ⁠exploiting the Strait of Hormuz to advance hostile operations against Iran.”
- [US President Trump dials PM Modi amid Middle East war: Read details](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-trump-dials-pm-modi-amid-middle-east-war-read-details/): Amid rising tensions in West Asia and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic outreach reflects a more measured and stable approach compared to US President Donald Trump’s fluctuating strategy.
- [For years it was shown Indian spies are incapable of falling in love with anyone other than an ISI agent, Pakistan is missing that love these days](https://thepamphlet.in/yrf-spyverse-has-romanticised-isi-for-years-will-we-continue-to-patronise-them/): At the beating heart of the YRF Spy Universe lives one spectacular, unshakeable, borderline clinical romantic conviction: That India's finest intelligence operatives are constitutionally incapable of falling for anyone except Pakistani ISI agents.
- [Dhurandhar: The Revenge rekindles debate on Samajwadi Party's tryst with gangster politics](https://thepamphlet.in/dhurandhar-the-revenge-atiq-ahmed-mushtaq-ansari-samajwadi-party-uttar-pradesh/): The Samajwadi Party’s objection to the portrayal of Atiq Ahmed in Dhurandhar has reopened a deeper debate on the party’s past association with gangster-politicians. 
- [Supreme Court: Only Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists can claim Scheduled Castes status](https://thepamphlet.in/only-hindus-sikhs-and-buddhists-can-claim-scheduled-castes-status-supreme-court/): A bench of Supreme Court Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court’s ruling that a person who converts to Christianity and actively follows the faith cannot continue to be recognised as a member of the SC community.
- [West Bengal elections and political violence: Crucial test for India's democracy](https://thepamphlet.in/west-bengal-elections-and-political-violence-crucial-test-for-indias-democracy/): West Bengal’s elections highlight a deeper challenge for Indian democracy—can voting truly be free from fear? With CAPF deployment and strict measures, the focus is on ensuring that democracy is not just procedural, but genuinely safe and credible.
- [Donald Trump throwing Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth under the bus for the disastrous Iran war?](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-trump-throwing-pentagon-chief-pete-hegseth-under-the-bus-for-the-disastrous-iran-war/): Trump openly saying Hegseth was the first one to suggest taking the option of a military operation seems to be a ploy to divert at least part of the blame towards the Pentagon Chief. 
- [LeT commander shot dead by his colleague in Pakistan's Muridke](https://thepamphlet.in/let-commander-shot-dead-by-his-colleague-in-pakistans-muridke/): A Lashkar-e-Taiba commander was killed by his own colleague in Pakistan, pointing to internal conflicts within the terror group. The incident highlights deeper fractures and instability within terror networks.
- [Jewish charity ambulances set ablaze in London, police suspect hate crime](https://thepamphlet.in/jewish-ambulances-set-ablaze-in-london-police-suspect-hate-crime/): A shocking arson attack in London saw ambulances of a Jewish charity set on fire, raising serious concerns over rising antisemitism. Authorities have launched an investigation as leaders condemn the incident.
- [Systematic disappearances in Balochistan: Amnesty International asks Pakistan to release Mahrang Baloch who has been in prison for a year](https://thepamphlet.in/amnesty-international-asks-pakistan-to-release-mahrang-baloch-who-has-been-in-prison-for-a-year/): Mahrang Baloch is known for criticizing Pakistan's security and intelligence agencies, accusing them of enforced disappearances, illegal detentions, and extrajudicial killings of Baloch people.
- [Two more India-flagged LPG vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz](https://thepamphlet.in/jag-vasant-pine-gas-pass-strait-of-hormuz-carry-lpg/): Two more India-flagged LPG vessels, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and are headed toward Gujarat ports. This comes as a strong reassurance amid recent concerns over fuel supply disruptions. Their safe passage through one of the world’s most sensitive energy corridors reinforces that despite regional tensions, India’s supply
- [Selective outrage in politics: Who gets called fascist and why?](https://thepamphlet.in/selective-outrage-in-politics-who-gets-called-fascist-and-why/): In modern political discourse, labels like “fascist” are often used selectively. While popular, democratically elected leaders face constant scrutiny, others with controversial records escape similar criticism - raising questions about consistency and narrative-driven politics.
- [Gujarat govt dismisses rumours about 'fuel shortage'](https://thepamphlet.in/gujarat-govt-dismisses-rumours-about-fuel-shortage/): Rumours of a fuel shortage in parts of Gujarat have been firmly dismissed by the state government, with authorities calling them baseless and misleading. Addressing the speculation, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi made it clear that there is no shortage of fuel anywhere in the state and that supplies remain normal. Sanghavi explained that petrol pumps across Gujarat
- [Pakistan imposes an additional tax of Pakistani Rupees 200 per liter on high-octane fuel](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-imposes-an-additional-tax-of-rs-200-per-liter-on-high-octane-fuel/): This comes after the federal government increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 55 per liter, citing rising global oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- [Tractor sales surge 27% in April: Strong rural sentiment kicks off fy27 on a high note  ](https://thepamphlet.in/tractor-sales-surge-27-in-april-strong-rural-sentiment-kicks-off-fy27-on-a-high-note/): India’s tractor sales jump 27% in April 2026, crossing 1 lakh units again. Strong rural sentiment, GST cuts, and farm income drive demand, but monsoon risks remain.   
- [The government raises gold and silver import duty to 15%: Big move to protect rupee and control trade deficit  ](https://thepamphlet.in/the-government-raises-gold-and-silver-import-duty-to-15-big-move-to-protect-rupee-and-control-trade-deficit/): India hikes gold and silver import duty to 15% to reduce imports, control trade deficit, and support the rupee. Understand the reasons, impact, and future consequences.  
- [Major breakthrough in fight against Narco-terrorism: NIA arrests Hizbul Mujahideen linked Iqbal Singh after his extradition from Portugal](https://thepamphlet.in/nia-arrests-hizbul-mujahideen-linked-iqbal-singh-after-his-extradition-from-portugal/): To carry forward the anti-India narco terror conspiracy, Shera had formed a terror gang and operated a Punjab-based network of associates engaged in the trafficking of large quantities of heroin
- [Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay proves majority in the assembly, 24 AIADMK MLAs extend support](https://thepamphlet.in/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-proves-majority-in-the-assembly-24-aiadmk-mlas-extend-support/): Along with his party TVK, Vijay got the support of MLAs from IUML, VCK, CPI, CPI(M), and Congress. The tally was further boosted by support from the AIADMK's two dozen lawmakers.
- [India’s FTAs promise growth, but poor utilisation by industry raises concerns  ](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-ftas-promise-growth-but-poor-utilisation-by-industry-raises-concerns/): India’s new free trade agreements offer major investment and export opportunities, but low utilisation by industries remains a key concern, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.  
- [PM Modi downsizes convoy by 50 percent as austerity measure, BJP states follow suit](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-downsizes-convoy-by-50-percent-as-austerity-measure/): Along with the PM, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, have also decided to reduce the number of vehicles in their convoys. Other cabinet ministers have also followed suit.
- [Congress struggling to decide its CM face in Kerala: A tale as old as time](https://thepamphlet.in/congress-struggling-to-decide-its-cm-face-in-kerala-a-tale-as-old-as-time/): Congress struggling to decide its CM face in Kerala: A tale as old as time
- [Tamil Nadu: CM Joseph Vijay appoints his astrologer as the OSD](https://thepamphlet.in/tamil-nadu-cm-joseph-vijay-appoints-his-astrologer-as-the-osd/): Whether the controversy fades quickly or becomes a recurring talking point will depend on how influential Vettrivel actually becomes inside the government.
- [India assures fuel security amid West Asia crisis, no rationing needed](https://thepamphlet.in/india-assures-fuel-security-amid-west-asia-crisis-no-rationing-needed/): India maintains 60-day fuel stocks and denies any plan for rationing despite West Asia tensions. Government clarifies foreign exchange concerns and boosts LPG supply efforts.
- [A modest appeal, a necessary step: PM Modi's request to the nation in light of Iran War](https://thepamphlet.in/a-modest-appeal-a-necessary-step-pm-modis-request-to-the-nation-in-light-of-iran-war/): India imports nearly 90% of its oil, and almost half of that passes through the Strait of Hormuz which has been completely shut for over two and a half months now, ever since the US and Israel went to war with Iran.
- [Pakistan: 18 police officers killed in an attack on a police post in Bannu, Pakhtunkhwa](https://thepamphlet.in/fifteen-police-officers-killed-in-an-attack-on-a-police-post-in-bannu-pakhtunkhwa/): Such armed attacks could, however, lead to a renewed outbreak of clashes and violence between Pakistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
- [New labour code rules notified: Minimum wage formula dropped, floor wage system to guide pay structure  ](https://thepamphlet.in/new-labour-code-rules-notified-minimum-wage-formula-dropped-floor-wage-system-to-guide-pay-structure/): The government notifies final rules under new labour codes, drops minimum wage formula, introduces floor wage system, and tightens norms for timely wage payments to contract workers.
- [Private sector capex surge signals turning point for India’s investment cycle  ](https://thepamphlet.in/private-sector-capex-surge-signals-turning-point-for-indias-investment-cycle/): India’s private sector capex jumps 67% to ₹7.7 lakh crore in H1 FY26, led by manufacturing. A strong signal that the investment cycle is finally reviving after years of hesitation.
- [From Conflict to Conversation: Kashmir’s literary revival begins - The significance of Kashmir Literature Festival](https://thepamphlet.in/from-conflict-to-conversation-kashmirs-literary-revival-begins-the-significance-of-kashmir-literature-festival/): The violence that engulfed the Valley did not merely take lives or destabilized politics. It fundamentally altered the social and intellectual character of the valley itself.
- [With US-Iran peace deal still looking miles away, why PM Modi's advice to Indians to conserve fuel is highly practical](https://thepamphlet.in/with-us-iran-peace-still-looking-miles-away-pm-modis-advice-to-indians-to-conserve-fuel-is-very-practical/): India imports over 80 percent of its crude oil requirements, and any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz directly affects fuel prices, inflation, logistics costs, and eventually household budgets.
- [Geometry of Growth: India’s statistical reset and the quest for economic realism](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-statistical-reset-and-the-quest-for-economic-realism/): The release of the revamped series, with 2022-23 as the new base year, is therefore far more than a routine update. It is a necessary overhaul of our data infrastructure - an effort to ensure the numbers we track truly reflect the ground reality of a changed economy
- [Great Nicobar project and the geopolitics of obstruction: Congress Party’s long war against Indian strategic ambition](https://thepamphlet.in/great-nicobar-project-and-the-geopolitics-of-obstruction-congress-partys-long-war-against-indian-strategic-ambition/): The story does not begin in 2025. It begins with a dynasty, and a pattern of alignment whose implications, read across time, are rather more troubling than any single episode allows.
- [How the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) redefined the fight against economic terror](https://thepamphlet.in/how-the-pmla-2002-redefined-the-fight-against-economic-terror/): The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) was thus enacted to combat money laundering, confiscate criminal assets, and set up enforcement mechanisms.
- [Global food prices hit 3-Year high as Iran war disrupts supply chains ](https://thepamphlet.in/global-food-prices-hit-3-year-high-as-iran-war-disrupts-supply-chains/):  Global food prices have reached a three-year high due to the Iran war disrupting supply chains. Rising oil, fertiliser costs, and reduced crop output may impact global and Indian food inflation trends.  
- [Is it the end of the road for INDI Alliance or will the fear of BJP bring them back together before 2019 elections](https://thepamphlet.in/end-of-the-road-for-indi-alliance-or-will-the-fear-of-bjp-bring-them-back-together-before-2019-elections/): For now, the question remains whether the alliance is nearing its end, or whether the fear of the BJP’s growing dominance will eventually force its constituents back together before the next Lok Sabha elections.
- [Punjab: Aam Aadmi Party's Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora arrested in money laundering case](https://thepamphlet.in/punjab-aam-aadmi-partys-cabinet-minister-sanjeev-arora-arrested-in-money-laundering-case/): Arora is one of the most influential ministers in the Bhagwant Mann Cabinet and is seen as the key link between the AAP government and the state’s industrialists.
- [Expanding Financial Security: How Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is providing a safety net for millions of families  ](https://thepamphlet.in/expanding-financial-security-how-pradhan-mantri-suraksha-bima-yojana-is-providing-a-safety-net-for-millions-of-families/): Explore how New India Assurance is driving financial inclusion through PMSBY by offering affordable insurance, seamless enrollment, and timely claim settlements to millions across India.  
- [Kerala: VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala in Delhi as Congress struggles to decide on CM name after the thumping UDF victory](https://thepamphlet.in/kerala-vd-satheesan-ramesh-chennithala-in-delhi-as-congress-struggles-to-decide-on-cm-name/): Senior Congress leaders V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala, two of the leaders in the fray, have reached Delhi on Saturday, May 9, for discussions with the party high command.
- [Tamil Nadu still awaits its new Chief Minister as Vijay scrambles to get support to reach the majority mark](https://thepamphlet.in/tamil-nadu-still-awaits-its-new-chief-minister-as-vijay-scrambles-to-get-support-to-reach-the-majority-mark/): Vijay has already met the Governor 3 times seeking invitation to form the government but the Governor is still not convinced that he has the required numbers. 
- [India’s GCC boom nears $100 Billion as the sector moves from scale to strategic value](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-gcc-boom-nears-100-billion-as-the-sector-moves-from-scale-to-strategic-value/): The ecosystem now includes 506-plus Forbes Global 2000 companies, alongside 583 mid-market GCCs and 504 PE-backed centres, reflecting just how broad-based this expansion has become. 
- [Book Review: Hitler – The proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian cause](https://thepamphlet.in/book-review-hitler-the-proclaimed-messiah-of-the-palestinian-cause/): The chapterisation of the book gives a flow to the story telling. It begins with giving a historical background of what is today the state of Israel, and delves into details of the exodus of Jews from their holy land 
- [Fresh tensions between US and Iran in Strait of Hormuz, puts global energy markets at further risk](https://thepamphlet.in/fresh-tensions-between-us-and-iran-in-strait-of-hormuz-jeopardises-global-energy-markets/): In recent months, tensions had already been building after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and US increased naval deployments in the Gulf and launched what it called “Project Freedom".
- [Tamil Nadu: After all the drama, Vijay set to be the CM of the state with the help of left parties](https://thepamphlet.in/tamil-nadu-after-all-the-drama-vijay-set-to-be-the-cm-of-the-state/):  Vijay’s rise reflects a broader churn in Tamil Nadu politics, where younger voters appear increasingly willing to look beyond the traditional Dravidian binary.
- [Smashing victory, but still struggling to form government: The story of Vijay and TVK in Tamil Nadu](https://thepamphlet.in/smashing-victory-but-still-struggling-to-form-government-the-story-of-vijay-and-tvk-in-tamil-nadu/): For decades, Tamil Nadu politics has been dominated by the two Dravidian giants — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
- [West Bengal elections: After losing the assembly polls to BJP, what next for Didi](https://thepamphlet.in/after-losing-the-west-bengal-polls-to-bjp-what-next-for-mamata-didi/): So the real question is: How will Mamata Banerjee spend her days now? It is probably a question troubling her own mind as well. Fortunately, there is no shortage of alternative career ideas for her.
- [Tamil Nadu elections: Vijay and his party TVK stormed state polls with 108 seats, but will they still fail to form the government](https://thepamphlet.in/vijay-and-his-party-tvk-stormed-tamil-nadu-polls-with-108-seats-but-will-they-still-fail-to-form-the-government/): To secure a majority in the Assembly, a party or coalition needs 118 MLAs. TVK remains 10 seats short on its own, turning what looked like a political coronation into a tense post-poll power struggle.
- [From decades long denial to finally acknowledging the danger: Canada and the Khalistani threat](https://thepamphlet.in/from-decades-long-denial-to-finally-acknowledging-the-danger-canada-and-the-khalistani-threat/): The report categorizes such activity under Politically Motivated Violent Extremism (PMVE) and explicitly states that “ongoing involvement in violent extremist activities by Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) continues to pose a national security threat to Canada and to Canadian interests.” 
- [How BJP turned things around and won tribal reserved seats across Bengal, Assam & Tamil Nadu](https://thepamphlet.in/how-bjp-won-tribal-reserved-seats-across-bengal-assam-tamil-nadu/): The 2026 results have not merely challenged that narrative. They have dismantled it from within, not through counter-argument, but through the choices of the communities the narrative claimed to represent.
- [Indian government unveils ₹2.55 trillion credit lifeline for MSMEs and airlines amid West Asia crisis ](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-government-unveils-%e2%82%b92-55-trillion-credit-lifeline-for-msmes-and-airlines-amid-west-asia-crisis/): The Union Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0 with ₹18,100 crore outlay to unlock ₹2.55 trillion credit support for MSMEs and airlines amid West Asia crisis and rising ATF costs.  
- [India’s EV market shifts gears: Premium segment takes the lead](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-ev-market-shifts-gears-premium-segment-takes-the-lead/): In FY26, India’s electric passenger vehicle market recorded an impressive growth of 87.4%, with total sales reaching 2.33 lakh units. 
- [From where Pakistan is standing in Kashmir, India hasn't even begun the counterattack](https://thepamphlet.in/from-where-pakistan-is-standing-in-kashmir-india-hasnt-even-begun-the-counterattack/): The genesis of this cognitive dominion capitalised on geographical isolation and infrastructural vulnerability to plant the very first seeds of alienation in the Kashmiri consciousness
- [The violence orchestrated over Jammu & Kashmir by Pakistan is more about water than anything else](https://thepamphlet.in/the-struggle-over-jammu-kashmir-by-pakistan-is-more-about-water-than-anything-else/): The operational execution of this hydropolitical strategy relies heavily on the seamless integration of state military objectives with the kinetic capabilities of non-state actors.
- [Peace in Mizoram: State's last militant group lays down arms](https://thepamphlet.in/mizorams-last-militant-group-lays-down-arms-peace-in-state/): Chief Minister Lalduhoma's characterization of the development as a "landmark" reflects the broader significance of the event, not merely as a symbolic closure of insurgency, but as a substantive achievement of sustained political negotiation,
- [Maoist eclipse: How left wing terrorism has been eradicated by India from Kerala](https://thepamphlet.in/maoist-eclipse-how-left-wing-terrorism-has-been-eradicated-by-india-from-kerala/): However, no credible reports have emerged of any major relocation of northern cadres to the south. Instead, recent developments suggest that the remaining Maoist cadres are increasingly focused on personal survival rather than any organised or strategic relocation.
- [India's corporate profits soar 30%, but private investment remains a mirage](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-corporate-profits-soar-30-but-private-investment-remains-a-mirage/): India's top 500 companies posted 30.8% annual profit growth post-Covid, yet private investment remains sluggish. CEA V Anantha Nageswaran has raised sharp questions about where all that money is actually going.
- [How digital reforms are boosting MSME productivity in India: IMF](https://thepamphlet.in/how-digital-reforms-are-boosting-msme-productivity-in-india-imf/): IMF working paper reveals how digitalisation of public administration in India has improved MSME productivity, reduced compliance costs, and enhanced business efficiency across reform-focused states.  
- [Kerala Election Results: If UDF wins, What happens to Congress–Communist ties? Is the INDI Alliance on its dying legs](https://thepamphlet.in/if-udf-wins-in-kerala-what-happens-to-congress-communist-ties-is-the-indi-alliance-on-its-dying-legs/): Tomorrow, May 4, marks a significant political moment, as vote counting for elections across four states and one Union Territory will take place. All political parties are closely watching the outcome.
- [If Mamata Banerjee ends up in opposition in West Bengal, how she will be a responsible opposition: A liberal's dream](https://thepamphlet.in/if-mamata-banerjee-ends-up-in-opposition-in-west-bengal-how-she-will-be-a-responsible-opposition-a-liberals-dream/): After all, Bengal, and Kolkata in particular, was the industrial hub of India at one point so Mamata Di will help to reignite that industrialism in that state in partnership with the new government.
- [Bengal Elections: Re-election in entire Falta assembly seat shows ECI's commitment to guarantee free and fair elections on every seat](https://thepamphlet.in/re-election-in-entire-falta-assembly-seat-in-bengal-shows-ecis-commitment-to-guarantee-free-and-fair-elections-on-every-seat/): The repoll was ordered after locals in the area alleged that TMC cadres threatened and intimidated them during the polls. Now, security personnel from CRPF and RAF have been deployed in the area.
- [India-UAE trade tops $100bn with the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement boosting India's export drive](https://thepamphlet.in/india-uae-trade-tops-100bn-with-the-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement-boosting-indias-export-drive/): Bilateral trade between India and the UAE has reached over $100 billion for the second consecutive year (2025-26) under the CEPA. 
- [Great Nicobar: Rahul Gandhi's rhetoric against the project and how it is harmful for Indian strategic interests](https://thepamphlet.in/rahul-gandhis-rhetoric-against-the-great-nicobar-project-and-how-it-can-be-harmful-for-india/): This rhetoric against a major development project, and a strategically critical project from the LoP is highly problematic and harmful for Indian interests. First let us see why this project is crucial for India.
- [Digitizing land rights, formalizing rural property, the digital transformation under SVAMITVA](https://thepamphlet.in/digitizing-land-rights-formalizing-rural-property-the-digital-transformation-under-svamitva/): IIM-A’s study on India's SVAMITVA scheme, featured at the World Bank, proves its success in unlocking rural prosperity and setting a model for the world.
- [Fiscal stress rises, but government bets big on capex push](https://thepamphlet.in/fiscal-stress-rises-but-government-bets-big-on-capex-push/): Expenditure Secretary has clearly stated that fiscal stress is “very much a reality,” especially in the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia conflict and disruptions in critical energy supply routes.
- [Give central government employees some credence: SC disposes TMC petition on representation of central govt employees during counting](https://thepamphlet.in/sc-dismisses-tmc-petition-on-representation-of-central-govt-employees-during-counting/): The Supreme Court also highlighted that all government employees belong to the Election Commission during elections, and if it wants, it can choose entirely from one pool, central or state. 
- [Government tests nationwide mobile-based disaster communication systems](https://thepamphlet.in/government-tests-nationwide-mobile-based-disaster-communication-systems/): Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the mobile-based disaster communication systems.
- [The opposition vacuum: The narrative of a reborn opposition after 2024 turned out to be short-lived](https://thepamphlet.in/the-opposition-vacuum-when-the-remedy-aggravates-the-disease/): The narrative of a reborn opposition was short-lived, as the West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026 have dissolved the perception of the bloc as a united force.
- [Centre slashes windfall tax on diesel and jet fuel export amid world price fluctuations](https://thepamphlet.in/centre-slashes-windfall-tax-on-diesel-and-jet-fuel-export-amid-world-price-fluctuations/): The May 2026 government decision to cut windfall tax on diesel and jet fuel exposure to global oil prices and domestic supply of fuel, in turn.
- [GST collections hit record ₹2.43 lakh crore in April 2026 amid global tensions](https://thepamphlet.in/gst-collection-april-record-high/): India records highest-ever GST collections of ₹2.43 lakh crore in April 2026, driven by strong imports and steady economic activity despite global geopolitical tensions.
- [Pakistan's Petroleum Minister highlights petrol price stability in India, points out the importance of Strategic Oil Reserves](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistans-petroleum-minister-highlights-petrol-price-stability-in-india-points-out-the-importance-of-strategic-oil-reserves/): The war in Iran has led to a spike in petrol and diesel prices across the world. With Strait of Hormuz still closed, oil supplies across the world have been affected. However, one country has kept the prices stable- India.
- [‘Exit polls rigged, stay up all night': Mamata Banerjee calls her cadre to guard EVMs after Bengal exit polls](https://thepamphlet.in/mamata-banerjee-calls-her-cadre-to-guard-evms-after-bengal-exit-polls/): West Bengal has a long history of fiercely contested elections, often accompanied by high political drama. With the stakes particularly high in this election cycle, Banerjee’s comments have added another layer of tension.
- [Oil price hits highest since 2022](https://thepamphlet.in/oil-price-hits-highest-since-2022/): Thanks to the war in the middle east and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have hit their highest level since 2022.
- [Indian Govt tightens grip on prediction markets: VPN providers asked to block access](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-govt-tightens-grip-on-prediction-markets-vpn-providers-asked-to-block-access/): The Indian government has directed VPN providers to restrict access to banned prediction markets like Polymarket, highlighting growing regulatory challenges in the digital economy.   
- [Not a hardened criminal: Congress leader Pawan Khera's lawyer argues in court during the defamation case against him](https://thepamphlet.in/not-a-hardened-criminal-congress-leader-pawan-kheras-lawyer-argues-in-court-during-the-defamation-case-against-him/): Notably, Khera,  during a press interaction in Guwahati, alleged that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma possessed multiple passports from different countries and had undisclosed international assets. Following these claims, a defamation complaint was lodged against Pawan Khera in Assam.
- [Americans belong at the bottom of Persian gulf: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei](https://thepamphlet.in/americans-belong-at-the-bottom-of-persian-gulf-ayatollah-khamenei/): Importantly, his comments also reflect a broader ideological stance that has long defined Iran’s leadership: resistance to what it perceives as Western interventionism. 
- [Chaos in Mali in Africa: Lieutenant General Sadio Camara killed by armed groups](https://thepamphlet.in/chaos-in-mali-in-africa-lieutenant-general-sadio-camara-killed-by-armed-groups/): Mali has faced jihadist insurgencies since 2012, when Tuareg rebels and Islamist groups (including JNIM precursors) overran the north amid a broader rebellion
- [Violence in Gurudwaras in the west, a concerning trend and why it is happening](https://thepamphlet.in/violence-in-gurudwaras-in-the-west-a-concerning-trend-and-why-it-is-happening/): Authorities have released limited information, maintaining strict confidentiality; however, investigators are reportedly examining the possibility of a targeted, “coldly planned execution.” Sources indicate that three Indian nationals from the Sikh community are under investigation. 
- [India’s industrial growth holds steady at 4.1% despite West Asia war disruptions](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-industrial-growth-holds-steady-at-4-1-despite-west-asia-war-disruptions/): India’s industrial output grew 4.1% in March 2026 despite global disruptions from the West Asia war. Experts warn that the real economic impact may emerge in coming months amid weak demand and supply-side pressures.  
- [After ending Naxal terrorism, drugs network next on Indian radar: Dawood's aide and drug lord Salim Dola deported to India from Turkey](https://thepamphlet.in/after-ending-naxal-terrorism-drugs-network-next-on-indian-radar-dawoods-aide-and-drug-lord-salim-dola-deported-to-india-from-turkey/): Dola, a 59-year-old alleged drug kingpin, was brought to India after being arrested in Istanbul following a coordinated global operation involving Indian agencies, Interpol, and Turkish intelligence
- [PM Modi inaugurates Ganga Expressway, a gamechanger for Uttar Pradesh](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-modi-inaugurates-ganga-expressway-a-gamechanger-for-uttar-pradesh/): Uttar Pradesh has long struggled with regional disparities, particularly between its more developed western region and the relatively underdeveloped eastern belt. The Ganga Expressway directly addresses this imbalance by connecting these regions through a high-speed corridor.
- [2 months after US started bombing Iran, President Trump warns the Persian country that he is no longer going to be a nice guy](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-trump-warns-iran-that-he-is-no-longer-going-to-be-a-nice-guy/): In his post, the US President wrote, "Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon", and signed it off with his name.
- [India opens high seas fishing: Massive opportunity for fishermen, big shift in Policy](https://thepamphlet.in/india-opens-high-seas-fishing-massive-opportunity-for-fishermen-big-shift-in-policy/):  India plans to allow companies and vessels to fish in international waters through a new permit system. Here’s what it means for fishermen, economy, and global competition.  
- [UAE delivers a bombshell, decides to leave OPEC, why they did it and what it means for the global markets](https://thepamphlet.in/uae-delivers-a-bombshell-decides-to-leave-opec/): The oil cartel that is OPEC is likely to be severely weakened by the decision of one of its key members to exit the cartel. Notably, OPEC countries produce 40% of the world's oil and decide the international prices of the oil.
- [After Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia refuses to appear before the court, why is AAP treating judiciary so flippantly](https://thepamphlet.in/after-arvind-kejriwal-manish-sisodia-refuses-to-appear-before-the-court-why-is-aap-treating-judiciary-so-flippantly/): However, critics argue that this approach dangerously blurs the line between legitimate legal recourse and institutional disrespect.
- [Iran war: What next as the Iranian regime refuses to offer an exit ramp to US President Donald Trump](https://thepamphlet.in/what-next-as-the-iranian-regime-refuses-to-offer-an-exit-ramp-to-us-president-donald-trump/): Now, Trump is looking for a graceful exit from this war but Iran is not offering him any exit. They know they have got Trump and are unwilling to make any compromises. Will there be a peaceful agreement between the two parties, lets see. 
- [7, including children, killed, 45 injured in Pakistan's drone strike in Afghanistan](https://thepamphlet.in/7-including-children-killed-45-injured-in-pakistans-drone-strike-in-afghanistan/): Reportedly, the Pakistani forces reportedly carried out drone strikes followed by artillery shelling in areas around the provincial capital.
- [India-New Zealand FTA: A strategic trade breakthrough with real economic gains](https://thepamphlet.in/india-new-zealand-fta-a-strategic-trade-breakthrough-with-real-economic-gains/): The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement marks a major shift in bilateral ties, combining tariff elimination, investment flows, and services expansion to create a long-term growth framework for both economies.
- [FDI flows in India gain momentum: Likely to Top $90 billion in FY26, indicates healthy investor sentiment ](https://thepamphlet.in/fdi-flows-in-india-gain-momentum-likely-to-top-90-billion-in-fy26-indicates-healthy-investor-sentiment/): India’s gross FDI inflows are expected to exceed $90 billion in FY26, marking a significant jump and potentially reaching 2% of GDP. 
- [Startup India 2.0: DPIIT issues operational guidelines for ₹10,000 crore startup India fund to streamline capital deployment](https://thepamphlet.in/startup-india-2-0-dpiit-issues-operational-guidelines-for-%e2%82%b910000-crore-startup-india-fund-to-streamline-capital-deployment/): DPIIT's new guidelines for ₹10,000 crore Startup India FoF 2.0 outline structured deployment through SIDBI and AIFs, mandating private capital multipliers to catalyze funding for DPIIT-recognized startups in deep tech, early-growth, and innovative manufacturing sectors.
- [AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal boycotts judge Swarna Kanta Sharma in Delhi excise case, tries to hide behind Gandhi Ji's Satyagraha](https://thepamphlet.in/aap-chief-arvind-kejriwal-boycotts-judge-who-refused-to-recuse-in-delhi-excise-case/): Kejriwal has written a letter to Justice Sharma, expressing doubts over whether he would get justice in her court and added in the letter that he would challenge her refusal to recuse herself from the case.
- [From forests to cities: Left-Wing Extremism’s urban mutation](https://thepamphlet.in/exploring-left-wing-extremisms-urban-mutation-in-india/): Urban Maoism is not improvisation. It is classical Maoist "mass line" doctrine —— the cultivation of mass support through grievance-driven mobilisation
- [I am not a rapist: US President Donald Trump after shooting during White House Correspondents' Dinner](https://thepamphlet.in/i-am-not-a-rapist-us-president-donald-trump-after-shooting-during-white-house-correspondents-dinner/): Notably, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, shots were fired as the gunman charged toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables.
- [29 Occupying Soldiers Killed in 14 Attacks, Checkpoints and Highways taken under control, weapons seized – Balochistan Liberation Army](https://thepamphlet.in/29-occupying-soldiers-killed-in-14-attacks-checkpoints-and-highways-taken-under-control-weapons-seized-balochistan-liberation-army/): Between April 3–14, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) fighters carried out 14 separate operations in various areas of Balochistan, including Surab, Kharan, Washuk, Mastung, Uthal, Jhal Magsi, and Panjgur, killing 29 personnel of the occupying Pakistani army and wounding several others.
- [RBI rate cuts trigger credit boom: Formal lending surges 38% in FY26 ](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-rate-cuts-trigger-credit-boom-formal-lending-surges-38-in-fy26/): India’s credit flow surged 38% in FY26 as RBI’s rate cuts and liquidity measures boosted borrowing demand. Here’s a detailed analysis of key drivers, trends, and implications.  
- [The West Asia crisis causes LPG shortage, and the Indian government accelerates PNG rollout throughout India to counteract that](https://thepamphlet.in/the-west-asia-crisis-causes-lpg-shortage-and-the-indian-government-accelerates-png-rollout-throughout-india-to-counteract-that/): Amid LPG shortages due to the West Asia crisis, India accelerates PNG rollout with over 5.27 lakh new connections gasified since March 2026, as the government pushes cleaner fuel adoption.  
- [Ashok Lahiri appointed NITI Aayog vice‑chairman, Gobardhan Das named member ](https://thepamphlet.in/ashok-lahiri-appointed-niti-aayog-vice-chairman-gobardhan-das-named-member/): Economist Ashok Lahiri has been appointed Vice‑Chairman of NITI Aayog, replacing Suman Bery, while immunologist Gobardhan Das joins as a full‑time Member.
- [One after another, the exodus from Aam Aadmi Party continues under Kejriwal's leadership](https://thepamphlet.in/the-exodus-from-aam-aadmi-party-continues-under-kejriwals-leadership/): I only remember this song from Kagaz ke Phool movie by Guru Dutt, "Bichhde sabhi baari baari, ab Kejriwal ke political career ko dafan karne ki taiyyari, bichhde sabhi baari baari"
- [Inflation and debt unaffected by global shock, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra says](https://thepamphlet.in/inflation-and-debt-unaffected-by-global-shock-rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra-says/): RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlights India’s stable inflation, manageable external debt, and strong economic fundamentals despite global shocks, while warning of risks from geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.  
- [Odisha hosts India’s first platinum extraction pilot plant, opening a new chapter in extraction of critical minerals](https://thepamphlet.in/odisha-hosts-indias-first-platinum-extraction-pilot-plant-opening-a-new-chapter-in-extraction-of-critical-minerals/): Odisha Mining Corporation has commissioned India’s first platinum group metals pilot plant in Bhubaneswar, aiming to extract strategic metals from chromite ore and strengthen domestic mineral security. 
- [India's Textiles: Exports reach ₹3.16 lakh crore in FY26 amid post-quota challenges](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-textiles-exports-reach-%e2%82%b93-16-lakh-crore-in-fy26-amid-post-quota-challenges/): India’s textile exports hit Rs 3.16 lakh crore in FY26, up 2.1 per cent with RMG leading. Explore post-MFA struggles, DFTP for LDCs, inverted MMF duties, and policy revival via PM MITRA.  
- [Nepal: Moral capital and the illusion of accountability](https://thepamphlet.in/nepal-moral-capital-and-the-illusion-of-accountability/): On April 22, 2026, Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigned amid mounting criticism over alleged financial links and share transactions with controversial intermediaries. 
- [US President Donald Trump again calling India a hellhole, then why is he building highest number of Trump Towers in India outside US](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-again-calling-india-a-hellhole/): On Wednesday, April 22 (local time), US President Donald Trump reposted American political commentator and radio host Michael Savage’s podcast, where he referred to India, China and other nations as “hell-holes”. In his racist rant calling for changes in the United States’ birthright citizenship law, Savage alleged that people from the two Asian nations come to
- [RBI flags rising inflation risks amid West Asia conflict and energy price surge](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-flags-rising-inflation-risks-amid-west-asia-conflict-and-energy-price-surge/): RBI MPC minutes warn of inflation risks from rising energy prices, West Asia conflict, and El Niño impact. Growth seen moderating to 6.9% while inflation may average 4.6% in FY27.  
- [Pahalgam, One Year On: Terror tested Kashmir, but strengthened its resolve](https://thepamphlet.in/terror-tested-kashmir-in-pahalgam-but-strengthened-its-resolve/): Investigations into the attack pointed towards The Resistance Front, widely understood to be a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, reinforcing concerns about Pakistan-backed terror networks operating in the region
- [Tamil Nadu polling: How Vijay has added another angle to traditional DMK-AIADMK contest](https://thepamphlet.in/vijay-throws-another-angle-in-traditional-dmk-aiadmk-contest-in-tamil-nadu/): A party formed just 2 years back is making waves in local Tamil Nadu politics and is showing the potential of carving out a significant vote share for themselves and altering the balance of power, even if it is not in the position to seize power for themselves right now.
- [How Christians, along with other minorities, have been systematically persecuted in Pakistan](https://thepamphlet.in/how-christians-along-with-other-minorities-have-been-systematically-persecuted-in-pakistan/): Christians make up only 1.3 percent of the population of Pakistan and are often among the poorest and most neglected citizens.
- [Over ₹1,000 crore seizures by Election Commission during Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal](https://thepamphlet.in/over-%e2%82%b91000-crore-seizures-by-election-commission-during-assembly-elections-in-tamil-nadu-and-west-bengal/): ECI said that since the activation of the Election Seizure Management System, West Bengal recorded seizures worth over 472 crore rupees, including cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and other freebies, while Tamil Nadu reported seizures of over 599 crore rupees.
- [Iran seizes 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz, one India bound](https://thepamphlet.in/iran-seizes-2-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/): In a statement, the IRGC Navy said it had detained two ships — MSC Francesca and Epaminondas — accusing them of “jeopardising maritime security" and operating without necessary permits, as well as allegedly tampering with navigation systems.
- [CM cannot put democracy in jeopardy by interfering with probe: Supreme Court raps Mamata Banerjee](https://thepamphlet.in/cm-cannot-put-democracy-in-jeopardy-by-interfering-with-probe-supreme-court-raps-mamata-banerjee/): On Wednesday, April 22, the Supreme Court of India slammed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her interruption of an ED raid at I-PAC's co-founder Pratik Jain's home in January.
- [India launches ISM 2.0 with Rs 1.2 lakh crore outlay, a push to build semiconductor self-reliance](https://thepamphlet.in/india-launches-ism-2-0-with-rs-1-2-lakh-crore-outlay-a-push-to-build-semiconductor-self-reliance/): India is set to roll out ISM 2.0, an expanded semiconductor mission with an outlay of up to Rs 1.2 lakh crore, targeting chip fabrication, design, raw materials, and equipment to reduce import dependence and position India among top chipmaking nations by 2035.
- [Trinamool Congress getting nervous ahead of Bengal voting? Accuses BJP of trying to influence result by arranging special trains](https://thepamphlet.in/tmc-accuses-bjp-of-trying-to-influence-bengal-result-by-arranging-special-trains/): TMC has asked the Election Commission to initiate action against the BJP and to include the entire expenditure incurred on these “special trains” in the election expense accounts of all concerned candidates.
- [Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump announced extension of ceasefire](https://thepamphlet.in/iran-fires-on-container-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz-hours-after-trump-announced-extension-of-ceasefire/): The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the attack happened around 7:55 a.m. in the strait and targeted a container ship, reported the Associated Press.
- [Women's political careers start in men's rooms: MP Pappu Yadav's shocking comment](https://thepamphlet.in/womens-political-careers-start-in-mens-rooms-mp-pappu-yadav/):  With government looking to boost women participation in politics, Yadav's comments highlight why many women are still reluctant to join politics as they have to face such misogyny. 
- [After backlash, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge issues clarification on his "terrorist" remark against PM Modi](https://thepamphlet.in/congress-president-mallikarjun-kharge-issues-clarification-on-his-terrorist-remark-against-pm-modi/): PM Modi has faced lot of personal attacks from the opposition ever since he became the CM of Gujarat back in 2002 and Kharge's latest remark is in a long line of such attacks. However, Modi's popularity has kept growing despite such attacks, and the Indian opposition refuses to learn its lesson.
- [India's core sector output contracts 0.4% in march as West Asia war disrupts key industries](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-core-sector-output-contracts-0-4-in-march-as-west-asia-war-disrupts-key-industries/): India's eight core industries contracted 0.4% in March 2026, with fertiliser output plunging a record 24.6% amid the West Asia war's impact on energy prices and supply chains. FY26 annual growth stands at a weak 2.6%.
- [Total chaos: Pakistan brokered ceasefire between US and Iran is just like the country, totally chaotic](https://thepamphlet.in/total-chaos-pakistan-brokered-ceasefire-between-us-and-iran-is-just-like-the-country-totally-chaotic/): In many ways, the ceasefire has come to resemble a stopgap improvisation rather than a structured peace initiative. It bought time—but did not use it effectively. The absence of trust, coupled with continued military brinkmanship, has turned what should have been a cooling-off period into a stage for further escalation.
- [Government's big action in CBSE portal case: Chairman and Secretary transferred, inquiry committee set up](https://thepamphlet.in/governments-big-action-in-cbse-portal-case-chairman-and-secretary-transferred-inquiry-committee-set-up/): This move from the government came after criticism of CBSE's evaluation and post-result processes. CBSE's exam process and the way it was executed has caused concerns among students, parents and teachers across the country.
- [The industrial growth picks pace in April under new IIP series ](https://thepamphlet.in/the-industrial-growth-picks-pace-in-april-under-new-iip-series/):  India’s industrial production grew 4.9% in April 2026 under the new IIP series with 2022-23 base year. Manufacturing surged 6.2%, while mining contracted 5.1%. 
- [Fiscal deficit hits the target of 4.4% of GDP despite lower-than-expected tax collections and global economic pressures](https://thepamphlet.in/fiscal-deficit-hits-the-target-of-4-4-of-gdp-despite-lower-than-expected-tax-collections-and-global-economic-pressures/):  India successfully contained its FY26 fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP, meeting the government’s target despite revenue shortfalls and global economic pressures. 
- [PM SVANidhi: From survival to self-reliance for India's street vendors](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-svanidhi-from-survival-to-self-reliance-for-indias-street-vendors/): Today, PM SVANidhi is no longer just a loan programme. It has evolved into a step-by-step credit ladder that helps vendors build financial credibility, expand their businesses, and integrate into the formal economy.
- [Raped by 600-700 men, locked in cages like dogs: British MP Robert Lowe shares shocking testimonies of victims of Pakistani grooming gangs](https://thepamphlet.in/rape-by-600-700-men-locked-in-cages-like-dogs-british-mp-robert-lowe-shares-shocking-testimonies-of-victims-of-pakistani-grooming-gangs/): The report included testimonies from survivors detailing years of abuse, institutional failures in protecting the victims and how race played a role in how victims were selected by these gangs.
- [Amidst fears of global Ebola outbreak, Ministry of Health issues travel advisory](https://thepamphlet.in/amidst-fears-of-global-ebola-outbreak-ministry-of-health-issues-travel-advisory/): As concerns grow over the outbreak of Ebola in other countries, Ministry of Health has issued an advisory to Indians traveling to and from the affected countries.
- [Trinamool Congress falling apart after the loss in Bengal Assembly elections? Party in turmoil as rumours of internal rift circulate](https://thepamphlet.in/trinamool-congress-falling-apart-after-the-loss-in-bengal-assembly-elections-party-in-turmoil-as-rumours-of-internal-rift-circulate/): Several TMC MLAs are backing Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition in the assembly over party supremo Mamata Banerjee' whose close aide and MLA,'s choice Sobhondeb Chattopadhyay.
- [You are f**king crazy: US President Donald Trump lashes out at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu](https://thepamphlet.in/you-are-fking-crazy-us-president-donald-trump-lashes-out-at-israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu/): In a heated phone call on Monday, June 1, the US President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's operation in Lebanon. 
- [From high logistics costs to global competitiveness: How India’s infrastructure push is rewriting the freight story](https://thepamphlet.in/from-high-logistics-costs-to-global-competitiveness-how-indias-infrastructure-push-is-rewriting-the-freight-story/): India’s logistics revolution, therefore, is not merely a story of trains, roads, and warehouses. It is a story about lowering the cost of doing business, strengthening manufacturing, improving export competitiveness, and building the foundation for the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
- [Despite legitimate criticism over governance, law and order, and security, Aam Aadmi Party continues to win in Punjab](https://thepamphlet.in/despite-criticism-over-governance-law-and-order-and-security-aam-aadmi-party-continues-to-rule-punjab/): While civic body elections are not always reliable predictors of Assembly outcomes, they offer important indicators of trends in organisational strength and voter sentiment. 
- [Targeted killings of policemen in Punjab, a worrying trend developing in India's border state](https://thepamphlet.in/targeted-killings-of-policemen-in-punjab-a-worrying-trend/): Shortly after the killing, social media handles linked to the little-known Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH) released posters claiming responsibility and warning of further attacks on the Police, Army, and intelligence personnel.
- [Dhurandhar and the shadow of D-Company: Finally a film that didn't portray Dawood as a glamorous don but as a terrorist](https://thepamphlet.in/dhurandhar-and-the-shadow-of-d-company-finally-a-film-that-didnt-portray-dawood-as-a-glamorous-don-but-as-a-terrorist/): If Dhurandhar ultimately succeeds in changing how mainstream audiences engage with stories around D-Company and organised crime, its contribution may not be in controversy or spectacle. 
- [GST collections rise to ₹1.94 lakh crore in May as import revenues drive growth  ](https://thepamphlet.in/gst-collections-rise-to-%e2%82%b91-94-lakh-crore-in-may-as-import-revenues-drive-growth/):  India’s GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, showing a modest year-on-year increase after adjusting for a one-time telecom payment last year.
- [Trinamool Congress keeps disintegrating after assembly election loss: MLAs Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee expelled](https://thepamphlet.in/trinamool-congress-keeps-disintegrating-after-assembly-election-loss-mlas-sandipan-saha-and-ritabrata-banerjee-expelled/): The Bengal fake signature controversy is an investigation into forged signatures of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs on official documents submitted to the West Bengal Assembly.
- [The main story was Meenakshi Goyat’s victory, but Vinesh Phogat tried to take away the spotlight during Asian Games trials](https://thepamphlet.in/the-main-story-was-meenakshi-goyats-victory-but-the-loser-vinesh-phogat-tried-to-take-away-the-spotlight-during-asian-games-trials/): From this perspective, May 30 should not primarily be remembered as the day Vinesh Phogat lost. It should be remembered as the day Meenakshi Goyat won.
- [One day Arab, one day Turk, one day descendant of Harappan civilisation: Pakistan and their citizens' identity crisis](https://thepamphlet.in/one-day-arab-one-day-turk-one-day-descendant-of-harappan-civilisation-pakistan-and-their-citizens-identity-crisis/): Pakistan emerged not as a civilisational state but as a separate country for Muslims who couldn't live with Hindus. That has been their only identity, Hindu-hatred.
- [US launching strikes against Iran, Iran launching strikes on US bases, Israel ground forces in Lebanon, yes there is ceasefire in West Asia](https://thepamphlet.in/us-launching-strikes-against-iran-iran-launching-strikes-on-us-bases-israel-ground-forces-in-lebanon-what-a-ceasefire-we-have-in-west-asia/): US President Donald Trump has continued to signal optimism about negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic efforts remain active behind the scenes. Yet the reality on the ground suggests a different picture, one where talks and strikes are happening simultaneously rather than sequentially.
- [India changes solar power rules from today, June 1, will reduce dependence on China for solar cells](https://thepamphlet.in/india-changes-solar-power-rules-from-today-june-1-will-reduce-dependence-on-china-for-solar-cells/): The Indian government wants to change that and wants to make India 'Aatmanirbhar' in this field as well so they have tweaked Indian solar policy. Now these solar projects can use only indigenously manufactured solar cells. 
- [Rightful alarm over China military buildup: Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth says, and adds that China can't impose its hegemony in the region](https://thepamphlet.in/rightful-alarm-over-china-military-buildup-pentagon-chief-pete-hegseth-says-and-adds-that-china-cant-impose-its-hegemony-in-the-region/): Hegseth’s warning reflects a broader message gaining traction across capitals: Regional leadership cannot be imposed, and long-term stability depends on rules, partnerships and restraint rather than hegemony.
- [West Bengal: Eggs, shoes hurled at TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur](https://thepamphlet.in/west-bengal-eggs-shoes-hurled-at-tmc-leader-abhishek-banerjee-in-sonarpur/): Following the incident, Banerjee predictably accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being behind the disruption. He claimed the violence was pre-planned and questioned the absence of adequate police deployment at the site.
- [Ports that perform better: The government launches the Logistics Port Performance Index](https://thepamphlet.in/ports-that-perform-better-the-government-launches-the-logistics-port-performance-index/):  India has launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY2024-25 to boost port efficiency, transparency, and global competitiveness.
- [India’s 30-day LPG reserve plan: What it means for Indian households](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-30-day-lpg-reserve-plan-what-it-means-for-indian-households/): India is asking oil companies to create at least 30 days of LPG reserves as a safeguard against supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz and the wider West Asia conflict. 
- [A masterclass in cultural piracy: Inside Sheema Kermani's attempted historical heist of Odissi dance form](https://thepamphlet.in/a-masterclass-in-cultural-piracy-inside-sheema-kermanis-attempted-historical-heist-of-odissi-dance-form/): Can a political border drawn in 1947 partition a 5,000-year-old soul? Pakistani dancer Sheema Kermani, trained on an Indian state scholarship, wants the world to believe that Odissi belongs to Islamabad. A sharp look into Pakistan's latest cultural toolkit and the ultimate contradiction of an elite that looks to Iran but claims India's heritage.
- [Major terror plot foiled: 9 with links to ISI and Dawood arrested by Delhi Police](https://thepamphlet.in/9-with-links-to-isi-and-dawood-arrested-by-delhi-police/): The terror cell was reportedly under surveillance for quite some time. The Police is now further investigating their funding and links to Pakistan.
- [Alarm bells for Pakistan: India preparing for Operation Sindoor 2.0, says Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi](https://thepamphlet.in/india-preparing-for-operation-sindoor-2-0-says-army-chief-upendra-dwivedi/): The statement by Chief of Army Staff highlights that the Indian Armed Forces are focused on modernization, developing weapons with latest technology, and enhancing the synergy between Army, Navy and Air Force as they prepare for the modern warfare.
- [From desi charkha to global fashion runways: The rise of Khadi and Village Industries Commission and India’s Khadi revolution](https://thepamphlet.in/the-rise-of-khadi-and-village-industries-commission-and-indias-khadi-revolution/): The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India. Established in 1956 and headquartered in Mumbai, its original objective was simple yet powerful — to make rural India self-reliant.
- [The Burden on citizens' pockets is lightening- The changing landscape of healthcare expenses in India under Modi Government](https://thepamphlet.in/the-changing-landscape-of-healthcare-expenses-in-india-under-modi-government/): India currently ranks 64th among 192 countries in terms of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure per capita (PPP). Experts believe OOPE must be reduced further to around 30-35% to ensure that no family is pushed into poverty because of illness.
- [RBI annual report 2026: India's economy stays strong, but short-term headwinds loom due to West Asia conflict](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-annual-report-2026-indias-economy-stays-strong-but-short-term-headwinds-loom-due-to-west-asia-conflict/): The RBI's 2025-26 annual report reveals India's economy remains resilient with 6.9% GDP growth forecast for FY27, yet short-term concerns about West Asia conflict, rising oil prices, and inflation risks could impact 2-3 quarters ahead. 
- [A decade of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code : How India finally built a system to resolve bad debt](https://thepamphlet.in/a-decade-of-insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-how-india-finally-built-a-system-to-resolve-bad-debt/): Recognizing the need for a modern and time-bound insolvency framework, the Government of India notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code on May 28, 2016. 
- [PM Narendra Modi personally supervising NEET-UG exam now- Centre tells Supreme Court](https://thepamphlet.in/pm-narendra-modi-personally-supervising-neet-ug-exam-now/): This was disclosed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta after the apex court sought a response from the government in an affidavit detailing how and in which manner the process and conclusion of the leak probe would be done.
- [Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games trials, highlights that she missed doping test in January](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-allows-vinesh-phogat-to-participate-in-asian-games-trials-highlights-that-she-missed-doping-test-in-january/): The bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe declined to stay the High Court order, paving the way for Vinesh Phogat to compete in the trials.
- [Indian media is so 'unfree' that it never stops speaking against the government - The reality of the World Press Freedom Index](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-media-is-so-unfree-that-it-never-stops-speaking-against-the-government-the-reality-of-the-world-press-freedom-index/): The deeper one examines the World Press Freedom Index, the stranger the story becomes with its opaque methodology, anonymous surveys, bizarre rankings, selective historical memory, and a framework that often struggles to understand the scale and chaos of Indian democracy itself.
- [Delhi High Court refuses to order immediate restoration of X account of Cockroach Janta Party, says content 'slightly offensive'](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-high-court-refuses-to-order-immediate-restoration-of-x-account-of-cockroach-janta-party/): On Friday, May 29, the Delhi High Court declined issuing an order to immediately restore X account of the meme account Cockroach Janta Party. The court observed that the content of the page is slightly offensive.
- [Farm land producing cash instead of any crop - The miracle taking place next to TMC leader Dipankar Bhattacharya's farmhouse](https://thepamphlet.in/farm-land-producing-cash-instead-of-any-crop-the-miracle-taking-place-near-tmc-leader-dipankar-bhattacharyas-farmhouse/): Now, a day after the arrest of TMC leader and Baduria civic chief Dipankar Bhattacharya, police is shocked with what they found on a farm linked to him and next to his farmhouse.
- [Trinamool Congress continues to suffer setbacks after electoral loss, now ex-Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen quits as party's national spokesperson](https://thepamphlet.in/former-rajya-sabha-mp-santanu-sen-quits-as-tmcs-national-spokesperson/): TMC leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santanu Sen reportedly resigned on Thursday as party national spokesperson. This is the second resignation from the party in 2 days after Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar stepped down from all party posts.
- [Siddaramaiah denying national role and staying in Karnataka, will it hamper or aid the working of the next CM?](https://thepamphlet.in/siddaramaiah-denying-national-role-and-staying-in-karnataka-will-it-hamper-or-aid-the-working-of-the-next-cm/): Siddaramaiah said that the Congress high command told him to step down. However, he said that he would remain actively involved in state politics and he has declined the Congress high command's offer of a Rajya Sabha seat.
- [Supreme court backs 28% retrospective tax on online gaming – What this means for players and companies](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-backs-28-retrospective-tax-on-online-gaming-what-this-means-for-players-and-companies/): The Supreme Court has upheld a 28% retrospective GST on online gaming, affecting over ₹1 lakh crore in tax demands.
- [US launches fresh strikes on Iran even as the two negotiate peace plan in Qatar](https://thepamphlet.in/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-even-as-the-two-negotiate-peace-plan-in-qatar/): While US is claiming that these strikes were defensive operations, Iran is going to see this as an act of aggression and a violation of the ceasefire which has been in place since early April.
- [Hydrogen train: India's step towards cleaner rail travel](https://thepamphlet.in/hydrogen-train-indias-step-towards-cleaner-rail-travel/):  India is preparing to launch its first hydrogen train on the Jind–Sonipat route. The project marks an important move toward cleaner rail transport, lower emissions, and future-ready mobility.
- [Karnataka political drama finally over: Siddaramaiah to resign paving the way for DK Shivakumar to take over the Chief Minister post](https://thepamphlet.in/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-to-resign-paving-the-way-for-dk-shivakumar-to-take-over-the-chief-minister-post/): After months of rumours, speculations, and lobbying by the two factions of Congress party in Karnataka, finally it looks like there is a resolution. As per reports, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced his resignation during a breakfast meeting with state ministers.
- [This is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's world, we are all just living in it](https://thepamphlet.in/this-is-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-world-we-are-all-just-living-in-it/): Bought for (what increasingly looks like a bargain) 1.1 Crore Rupees by Rajasthan Royals when he was just 13 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has definitely repaid the faith shown in him by Royals and then some. 
- [Cockroach Janta Party brings lot of theatrics but no plan or policies, just looking to use youth angst to get Instagram followers with memes](https://thepamphlet.in/cockroach-janta-party-movement-with-lot-of-theatrics-but-no-concrete-policies-will-they-come-up-with-them-or-happy-to-be-a-meme-page/): The dissent that followed the remarks of the Chief Justice of India was a comment on the regular democratic churning in this country. How this emotion was turned into a manipulated upsurge and alleged political movement is a case worth scrutinising.
- [3 private players in race to build AMCA, India's homegrown stealth fighter jet](https://thepamphlet.in/3-private-players-in-race-to-build-amca-indias-homegrown-stealth-fighter-jet/): The 3 parties have 2-3 months to submit their bids, with the contract awarding process expected to be completed between January-March 2027. The first prototype flight of the AMCA is expected between 2028 and 2032.
- [New Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Odeh killed by Israel shortly after he took over the role](https://thepamphlet.in/new-hamas-military-wing-chief-mohammed-odeh-killed-by-israel/): Less than 2 weeks back, his predecessor Iz al-Din al-Hadad was taken out by Israel in a targeted attack, after which Odeh became the military wing chief of the terror outfit Hamas.
- [SIR breathes life into Constitution: Supreme Court backs the exercise by Election Commission](https://thepamphlet.in/sir-breathes-life-into-constitution-supreme-court-backs-the-exercise-by-election-commission/): The Supreme Court also held that the power of ECI to decide inclusion of persons in the electoral process is limited and deletion of names does not divest the individual of their citizenship status.
- [Finally Congress resolves Karnataka CM tussle? - Speculations that CM Siddaramaiah is set to resign and DK Shivakumar to take charge](https://thepamphlet.in/finally-congress-resolves-karnataka-cm-tussle-speculations-that-cm-siddaramaiah-is-set-to-resign-and-dk-shivakumar-to-take-charge/): However, the latest rumours suggest that an agreement may have been reached upon after senior party leaders, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi met the two Karnataka stalwarts in Delhi yesterday, May 26. 
- [Centre to remove 11% cotton import duty as prices soar – A big win for Indian textiles](https://thepamphlet.in/centre-to-remove-11-cotton-import-duty-as-prices-soar-a-big-win-for-indian-textiles/): The Union government will remove the 11% cotton import duty till October 2026, giving relief to textile manufacturers hit by soaring cotton prices due to the West Asia war. 
- [Home Minister Amit Shah announces high-level committee to examine unnatural demographic changes](https://thepamphlet.in/home-minister-amit-shah-announces-high-level-committee-to-examine-unnatural-demographic-changes/): Making the announcement of the formation of the committee, Home Minister Amit Shah said that Infiltration and other reasons causing Unnatural Demographic Change pose a very significant challenge to the present and future of any nation.
- [The Industrial Production Index is changing: Updated index will match the new economy](https://thepamphlet.in/the-industrial-production-index-is-changing-updated-index-will-match-the-new-economy/):  India is set to revamp the Industrial Production Index with a new base year, expanded sector coverage, and updated weights to better reflect modern industry, energy transition, and utility services. 
- [The fresh US strikes in Iran may have further delayed reopening of Strait of Hormuz, and added to the uncertainty in global oil markets](https://thepamphlet.in/the-fresh-us-strikes-in-iran-may-have-further-delayed-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-and-added-to-the-uncertainty-in-global-oil-markets/): Oil prices, which had cooled off a little last week after positive noises around the peace talks, climbed again over worries that the peace talks will now slow further down. 
- [No interim relief for Delhi Gymkhana Club in High court, summons issued on the suits filed](https://thepamphlet.in/no-interim-relief-for-delhi-gymkhana-club-in-high-court/): Earlier, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that the Delhi Gymkhana Club had been asked to peacefully hand over the premises and that the eviction process would take place only after due notice.
- [The terrorist nexus in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh and its growing threat](https://thepamphlet.in/the-terrorist-nexus-in-rohingya-refugee-camps-in-bangladesh-and-its-growing-threat/): The recent incidents in the Rohingya refugee camps, mainly in Cox's Bazar, indicate an increasingly fragmented and militarised environment, where multiple armed Rohingya groups have been competing for territorial dominance
- [Jharkhand: The one place where remnants of Left Wing Extremism still remain and how security forces are trying to eradicate it](https://thepamphlet.in/jharkhand-where-remnants-of-left-wing-extremism-still-remain-and-how-security-forces-are-trying-to-eradicate-it/): Significantly, on April 19, 2026, the CRPF had issued a one-month ultimatum to Misir Besra to surrender or face decisive action in Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest region.
- [Trump adds new complication to Iran peace talks by linking Abraham Accords to the deal: What are these accords and why they are dear to the US President](https://thepamphlet.in/donald-trump-links-abraham-accords-to-iran-deal-what-are-these-accords-and-why-they-are-dear-to-the-us-president/): While US-Iran peace talks are already moving at a snail's pace during the fragile ceasefire agreed upon on April 8, Trump making it mandatory to sign Abraham Accords for parties involved has thrown another spanner in the works.
- [Fuel panic driven by hoarding, not shortage: Centre alerts states, asks them to keep a close watch on hoarders](https://thepamphlet.in/fuel-panic-driven-by-hoarding-not-shortage-centre-alerts-states-asks-them-to-keep-a-close-watch-on-hoarders/): The Centre has already held discussions with all states and union territories, asking them to keep a close watch on the situation and ensure there is no hoarding or mismanagement of petrol and diesel stocks.
- [Tamil Nadu: 3 AIADMK MLAs resign from assembly, join ruling TVK](https://thepamphlet.in/3-aiadmk-mlas-resign-from-tamil-nadu-assembly-join-ruling-tvk/): Even though leader of the rebel faction SP Velumani had denied having any intention to split the party last week, these latest resignations have again raised the prospect of a split in AIADMK.
- [With US-Iran peace talks progressing slowly, reopening of Strait of Hormuz and normalisation of oil prices still days, if not weeks, away](https://thepamphlet.in/with-us-iran-peace-talks-progressing-slowly-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz-still-days-if-not-weeks-away/): The talks have now once again entered a critical phase, with both sides dropping hints that some progress is being made on key issues. However officials believe that a final peace agreement is still days away.
- [BHAVYA scheme opens a new window for increasing India’s industrial growth by strengthening manufacturing base](https://thepamphlet.in/bhavya-scheme-opens-a-new-window-for-increasing-indias-industrial-growth-by-strengthening-manufacturing-base/): The Centre has opened applications from June 1 for the first phase of the BHAVYA scheme, under which states can seek approval for industrial parks designed to boost manufacturing, ease of doing business, and economic growth .
- [Delhi approves ₹860 crore cleanup plan for Najafgarh drain, how it is an important step towards cleaning Yamuna](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-approves-%e2%82%b9860-crore-cleanup-plan-for-najafgarh-drain-how-it-is-an-important-step-towards-cleaning-yamuna/): Delhi has approved an ₹860 crore plan to build 12 decentralised sewage treatment plants in the Najafgarh zone, aiming to protect the Yamuna by treating sewage before it reaches the drain.
- [No, Delhi Gymkhana Club being asked to return the land is not "truly tragic", lets not be too dramatic](https://thepamphlet.in/no-delhi-gymkhana-club-being-asked-to-return-the-land-is-not-truly-tragic-lets-not-be-too-dramatic/): Its defenders have said that the Colonial-era club is part of India's cultural heritage, institutional heritage, and even India's sporting heritage.
- [Fuel supply remains stable across India: Indian Oil shares that temporary, localised disruptions only at a few outlets](https://thepamphlet.in/fuel-supply-remains-stable-across-india-indian-oil-shares-that-temporary-localised-disruptions-only-at-a-few-outlets/): Indian Oil has stated that petrol and diesel supplies remain adequate nationwide and that any reported shortages are localised, temporary, and caused by shifting demand patterns; consumers are urged not to panic. 
- [Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah heads to Delhi to meet Congress High Command as rumours of leadership switch continue to float around](https://thepamphlet.in/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-and-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar-head-to-delhi-to-meet-congress-high-command-as-rumours-of-leadership-switch-continue-to-float-around/): Now, the rumour mill is abuzz again after CM Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi. The CM will reach Delhi on Monday, May 25, and will meet the Party High Command the next day, May 26. 
- [The weaponisation of digital spaces by terrorists and the virtual threat facing India's internal security](https://thepamphlet.in/the-weaponisation-of-digital-spaces-by-terrorists-and-the-virtual-threat-facing-indias-internal-security/): Following significant territorial defeats globally, extremist networks have pivoted toward dominating the digital spaces where young people naturally congregate.
- [Changing face of terror financing: Use of AI and other technologies by terror networks pose a new set of challenges for authorities](https://thepamphlet.in/use-of-artificial-intelligence-and-technological-advancements-by-terror-networks-pose-a-new-challenge-for-authorities/): Financial capital functions as the absolute lifeblood of any militant enterprise. Just as biological blood carries essential oxygen to vital organs, illicit capital delivers the critical resources required for ideological radicalisation, logistical coordination and the execution of kinetic operations. Because the machinery of terror inevitably collapses without this continuous circulation of wealth, extremist syndicates have
- [Disinformation campaigns, cyber operations, psychological manipulation: The threat from changing face of asymmetric warfare](https://thepamphlet.in/disinformation-campaigns-cyber-operations-psychological-manipulation-the-threat-from-changing-face-of-asymmetric-warfare/): As a vibrant and open democracy, India is naturally characterised by diverse linguistic, regional, agrarian and social identities. While these diversities are historically the strength of this republic, they also serve as inherent fault lines that adversaries actively seek to exploit. 
- [British-era Delhi Gymkhana Club told to vacate premises by the government](https://thepamphlet.in/british-era-delhi-gymkhana-club-told-to-vacate-premises-by-the-government/): The order by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said the land was required to meet urgent institutional needs, governance infrastructure and public-interest projects in the national capital.
- [RBI’s state of economy report: Clouds gather over India’s near‑term growth](https://thepamphlet.in/rbis-state-of-economy-report-clouds-gather-over-indias-near-term-growth/): RBI’s latest State of the Economy report warns that India’s near‑term growth is “somewhat clouded” by supply‑side pressures from the West Asia conflict, higher crude oil prices and weather risks.
- [India’s gross FDI hits $95 billion in FY26, net FDI highest in 42 months](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-gross-fdi-hits-95-billion-in-fy26-net-fdi-highest-in-42-months/): India’s gross FDI inflows hit a record $94.5 billion in FY26, yet net inflows were just about $7.7 billion.
- [US Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to meet PM Narendra Modi: Energy, economics and more on the agenda](https://thepamphlet.in/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-set-to-meet-pm-narendra-modi-energy-economics-and-more-on-the-agenda/): As India continues to strengthen its position on the global stage, the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being closely watched by strategic and economic observers alike.
- [Cyber scammers get new opportunity with Cockroach Janta Party? Ludhiana Police warns about phishing scams in party's name](https://thepamphlet.in/cyber-scammers-get-new-opportunity-with-cockroach-janta-party-ludhiana-police-warns-about-phishing-scams-in-partys-name/): In its post, Ludhiana Police said that these days there are several links being circulated to join Cockroach Janta Party, this is not a joke but a way to hack your phones and rob you of your money. Don't click such links. Stay alert.
- [RBI's big dividend: How India's central Bank has been quietly funding the government, and why FY26 could break all records](https://thepamphlet.in/rbis-big-dividend-how-indias-central-bank-has-been-quietly-funding-the-government-and-why-fy26-could-break-all-records/): Every year, the Reserve Bank of India transfers its surplus profits to the central government as dividend. From ₹30,659 crore in FY17 to a potential ₹3.3 lakh crore in FY26.
- [India-Nordic summit 2026: $100 billion investment plan signals new growth partnership  ](https://thepamphlet.in/india-nordic-summit-2026-100-billion-investment-plan-signals-new-growth-partnership/): India and Nordic countries commit $100 billion investment over 15 years at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, focusing on green tech, defence, trade, and innovation partnerships.   
- [Gold loan boom in India: Why south states dominate while others lag behind  ](https://thepamphlet.in/gold-loan-boom-in-india-why-south-states-dominate-while-others-lag-behind/): The gold loan market has surged over 50% in FY26, with South Indian states contributing nearly 75% of total outstanding loans. Explore the reasons behind this growth, regional imbalance, and shifting lending trends.   
- [India’s power demand hits record 260 GW this summer amid rising heatwave](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-power-demand-hits-record-260-gw-this-summer-amid-rising-heatwave/):  India records an all-time high power demand of 260 GW as heatwaves intensify. Here’s what’s driving the surge, how the grid is coping, and what it means for the future.
- [Oman emerges as India’s new trade gateway amid gulf crisis  ](https://thepamphlet.in/oman-emerges-as-indias-new-trade-gateway-amid-gulf-crisis/): India plans to operationalize its Oman FTA from June 1, aiming to bypass Strait of Hormuz disruptions and boost exports through strategic ports like Salalah and Duqm.  
- [From gaming chats to radical networks: The dark side of online gaming](https://thepamphlet.in/online-gaming-chats-extremist-organisations-terror-recruitment/): Recent investigations by Indian agencies into terror financing, online radicalisation, and Pakistan-linked influence operations have exposed the growing misuse of gaming platforms by extremist and criminal networks.
- [Pakistan's expanding war within: Terror, insurgency and the collapse of internal security](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistans-expanding-war-within-terror-insurgency-and-the-collapse-of-internal-security/): Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented surge in terrorism and insurgent violence, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan emerging as the epicentres of escalating instability. From deadly TTP assaults on security installations to coordinated Baloch insurgent ambushes targeting military convoys, the scale and frequency of attacks reveal a rapidly deteriorating security landscape.
- [Punjab's shadow war: ISI, Khalistan networks and the rise of hybrid terror](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-punjab-khalistan-isi-hybrid-terror/): While Punjab is far from returning to the insurgency era of the 1980s, the persistence of low-intensity attacks reveals an adaptive destabilisation strategy aimed at sustaining fear, disrupting public confidence, and keeping the border state strategically unsettled.
- [Tata electronics–ASML deal: A big leap for India’s semiconductor dream in Dholera  ](https://thepamphlet.in/tata-electronics-asml-deal-a-big-leap-for-indias-semiconductor-dream-in-dholera/): Tata Electronics signs MoU with ASML to power India’s first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat. Here’s why this partnership is a game-changer for India’s chip ambitions, jobs, and global supply chains.  
- [India’s first Bullet Train takes shape: A glimpse into the future of high-speed travel within India](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-first-bullet-train-takes-shape-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-high-speed-travel-within-india/): India unveils the first official glimpse of its Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train. Explore route details, speed, timeline, and how this ₹1 lakh crore project will transform intercity travel.
- [Railways’ cement logistics reform sparks 170% surge, fly ash next big target](https://thepamphlet.in/railways-cement-logistics-reform-sparks-170-surge-fly-ash-next-big-target/): Indian Railways records a 170% rise in cement transport after major logistics reforms. Bulk containers and multimodal systems are reducing costs, boosting efficiency, and now the focus shifts to fly ash as a “waste to wealth” opportunity.
- [India-UAE pact during PM Modi's visit deepens energy and defence ties](https://thepamphlet.in/india-uae-pact-during-pm-modis-visit-deepens-energy-and-defence-ties/):  India and the UAE signed six agreements covering strategic oil reserves, LPG supply, defence cooperation, shipping, and digital trade, while UAE entities announced $5 billion in investments.
- [Rajasthan enters India’s semiconductor map: First chip packaging facility in the state inaugurated in Bhiwadi](https://thepamphlet.in/rajasthan-enters-indias-semiconductor-map-first-chip-packaging-facility-in-the-state-inaugurated-in-bhiwadi/): In a major step on that path, now Rajasthan has got its first chip packaging facility in Bhiwadi in Rajasthan, which opened yesterday, May 15.
- [NEET Paper Leak Protest: Students’ fight for justice or another opportunity for politics for the Left](https://thepamphlet.in/neet-paper-leak-protest-students-fight-for-justice-or-another-opportunity-for-politics-for-the-left/): But while ordinary students are demanding stronger safeguards against paper leaks and corruption in the examination system, certain opposition-backed student groups are attempting to turn the protests into a platform for ideological and political messaging rather than focusing on the core issue.
- [Supreme Court joins austerity push after PM Modi's call: Virtual hearings, 2-day Work From Home, carpool for judges](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-joins-austerity-push-virtual-hearings-2-day-work-from-home-carpool-for-judges/): According to a circular issued by Supreme Court Secretary General Bharat Parashar, the new measures have come into immediate effect following an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
- [Donald Trump's China visit did little to further US interests but enhanced China's reputation as the major player in geopolitics](https://thepamphlet.in/donald-trumps-china-visit-did-little-to-further-us-interests-and-enhanced-chinas-reputation-as-the-major-player-in-geopolitics/): The China visit was meant to project strength, revive trade negotiations, and reassure US allies that the United States remained firmly in command of the global order. Instead, the visit increasingly appeared to underline the exact opposite
- [Dhar Bhojshala is a Temple: Madhya Pradesh High Court](https://thepamphlet.in/dhar-bhojshala-is-a-temple-madhya-pradesh-high-court/): Looking at the evidence, the court observed that archaeology is a science and findings emerging from scientific studies could be relied upon while deciding the dispute. The sheer weight of the evidence convinced the court that the Bhojshala was a temple.
- [A long-term partnership gaining strength: India and UAE sign important pacts on LPG, strategic oil reserves during PM Modi's visit](https://thepamphlet.in/during-pm-narendra-modis-short-stop-in-abu-dhabi-india-and-uae-sign-important-pacts-on-lpg-strategic-oil-reserves/): UAE has been a long standing trade partner of India and now these latest deals are only expected to boost the partnership further.
- [UDF finally gets it CM in Kerala, but will it be smooth sailing for VD Satheesan or will his tenure be characterised by internal turmoil](https://thepamphlet.in/udf-finally-gets-it-cm-in-kerala-but-will-it-be-smooth-sailing-for-vd-satheesan-or-will-his-tenure-be-characterised-by-internal-turmoil/): We have to wait and watch to see if Kerala witnesses the same pattern of internal turbulence that has repeatedly troubled Congress governments elsewhere in India.
- [When a government asks you not to buy Gold: Contrasting two very different Indias and the often ignored history](https://thepamphlet.in/when-a-government-asks-you-not-to-buy-gold-contrasting-two-very-different-indias-and-the-often-ignored-history/): The current administration’s approach is characterized by transparency and the absence of coercion. The government has simply framed conservation as a participatory act of national interest.
- [Noida protest accused got Rs 1 Crore in foreign currency in his bank account, NSA invoked](https://thepamphlet.in/noida-protest-accused-got-rs-1-crore-in-foreign-currency-in-his-bank-account/): These protests and allegations of foreign currency being transferred to the accused once again highlights how some elements sitting in foreign countries try to disrupt peace in India and derail it from the path of progress.
- [New West Bengal government makes Vande Mataram compulsory in schools](https://thepamphlet.in/new-west-bengal-government-makes-vande-mataram-compulsory-in-schools/): Earlier this year, a grand event was organised by the centre government to mark the 150th anniversary of the song being written by Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
- [Delhi government announces 2 days of Work From Home for its employees as part of PM Modi's austerity push](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-government-announces-2-days-of-work-from-home-for-its-employees/): Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity, the Delhi government on Thursday announced a mandatory two-day work from home for its employees, among other measures to cut fuel and energy consumption.
- [Government bans sugar exports till September 2026: Why they did it and what it means for prices, farmers and global markets  ](https://thepamphlet.in/govt-bans-sugar-exports-till-september-2026-why-they-did-it-and-what-it-means-for-prices-farmers-and-global-markets/): India has banned exports of raw, white and refined sugar until September 2026 to control domestic prices and ensure supply.
- [Bharat maritime insurance pool: Shipping costs likely to drop by 25%, but real impact is even bigger  ](https://thepamphlet.in/bharat-maritime-insurance-pool-shipping-costs-likely-to-drop-by-25-but-real-impact-is-even-bigger/): India’s Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool could cut shipping insurance costs by up to 25% while ensuring trade stability amid geopolitical tensions.
- [US President Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as the 'Taiwan question' hangs in the air](https://thepamphlet.in/us-president-donald-trump-meets-xi-jinping-in-beijing-as-the-taiwan-question-hangs-in-the-air/): For both Washington and Beijing, Taiwan is no longer just a regional dispute. It has become the symbolic centre of the larger contest between a rising China and an America determined to preserve its influence in Asia.
- [The Wire's Founding Editor Siddharth Varadarajan suppressed material facts in his case: Delhi High Court](https://thepamphlet.in/the-wires-founding-editor-siddharth-varadarajan-suppressed-material-facts-in-his-case-delhi-high-court/): Varadarajan's counsel apologised for the mistake but the Court came down hard on them for suppressing the conditions in his bail order by Allahabad High Court.
- [India and Bangladesh: A partnership built to last](https://thepamphlet.in/india-and-bangladesh-a-partnership-built-to-last/): The structural logic of this partnership is what makes the patient approach correct. India shares its longest land border, 4,096 kilometres, with Bangladesh. 
- [West Bengal: Newly elected BJP government orders closure of all illegal toll booths running in the state during TMC rule](https://thepamphlet.in/newly-elected-bjp-government-in-bengal-orders-closure-of-all-illegal-toll-booths-running-in-the-state-during-tmc-rule/): The BJP government has ordered the immediate closure of unauthorised toll or drop gates or barricades that were running on district, urban and rural roads illegally during the tenure of the Mamata Banerjee government.
- [Acting as a mediator but hiding Iranian jets in the backyard: The double game of Pakistan during Iran war](https://thepamphlet.in/acting-as-a-mediator-but-hiding-iranian-jets-in-the-backyard-the-double-game-of-pakistan-during-iran-war/): Pakistan wanted the prestige of being seen as a peacemaker. Instead, it now finds itself accused of playing host to one side’s military assets while speaking the language of neutrality.
- [Defense production reaches record high in 2025-26, 15.6% increase from previous year](https://thepamphlet.in/defense-production-reaches-record-high-in-2025-26-15-6-increase-from-previous-year/): Defence production has touched a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, showing steady growth, stronger local manufacturing, rising private sector participation, and record exports. [1]
- [India and UK seal historic trade pact: The Free Trade Agreement takes effect from July 15](https://thepamphlet.in/india-and-uk-seal-historic-trade-pact-the-free-trade-agreement-takes-effect-from-july-15/): The agreement between India-UK was signed in July 2025, after years of discussion, and it has now reached the stage where both countries are preparing to apply its terms in daily trade. 
- [A quiet power revolution: How the nation's energy storage story is changing the game](https://thepamphlet.in/a-quiet-power-revolution-how-the-nations-energy-storage-story-is-changing-the-game/):  In just three months of 2026, the nation added 4.6 GWh of battery energy storage capacity a 941% jump from the previous quarter.
- [YSR Congress Party leader Gudivada Amarnath mocks Andhra Pradesh's Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha for putting on make-up](https://thepamphlet.in/ysr-congress-party-leader-gudivada-amarnath-mocks-andhra-pradeshs-home-minister-vangalapudi-anitha-for-putting-on-make-up/): The controversy has reignited a familiar debate in Indian politics, should public representatives be commenting on the appearance of their political rivals instead of focusing on governance and policy issues?
- [Road ministry brings annual toll pass for people living near national highway toll plazas](https://thepamphlet.in/road-ministry-brings-annual-toll-pass-for-people-living-near-national-highway-toll-plazas/): People living within 20 km of a toll plaza on national highways can now purchase an annual pass costing ₹3,000 for 200 crossings, providing relief from repeated toll payments and reducing congestion at fee plazas.   
- [After 'naughty' episode, now Sanjay Raut openly abuses rebel Shiv Sena UBT MPs: Shouldn't politicians maintain some decorum in public life](https://thepamphlet.in/after-naughty-episode-few-years-ago-now-sanjay-raut-abuses-rebel-shiv-sena-ubt-mps-shouldnt-politicians-maintain-some-decorum-in-public-life/): Political disagreements are hardly new in a democracy. In fact, robust debate and ideological clashes are essential components of a healthy democratic system. However, there is a significant difference between strong criticism and personal abuse. 
- [Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues, throws a spanner in the works when it comes to US-Iran peace deal](https://thepamphlet.in/israel-hezbollah-conflict-continues-throws-a-spanner-in-the-works-when-it-comes-to-us-iran-deal/): Israel maintains that its operations are directed against Hezbollah positions and infrastructure, arguing that it must continue acting against security threats regardless of diplomatic developments elsewhere.
- [FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi lights up the 2026 edition with a stunning hattrick against Algeria](https://thepamphlet.in/lionel-messi-lights-up-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-with-a-stunning-hattrick-against-algeria/): Messi, who turns 39 on June 24, started his scoring with a goal that has become so typical of the great man over the years. He picked the ball up, ran at Algerian defense, and then unleashed a trademark left footed curler, which was too much for Algeria keeper Luca Zidane, son of French legend Zinedine Zidane.
- [Cape Verde’s meteoric rise in world football: From obscure tiny footballing nation to World Cup giant killers](https://thepamphlet.in/cape-verdes-meteoric-rise-in-world-football-from-tiny-island-nation-to-world-cup-giant-killers/): The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have produced one of the greatest underdog stories by holding the European Champions and one of the favourites for the World Cup to a 0-0 draw. 
- [May trade report shows strong export growth as goods exports surge nearly 18 percent due to global demand](https://thepamphlet.in/may-trade-report-shows-strong-export-growth-as-goods-exports-surge-nearly-18-percent-due-to-global-demand/):  May trade data reveals 18% export jump to $45B but a wider $28B trade deficit driven by soaring crude oil prices and elevated import expenses explained simply for everyone.  
- [US-Iran peace deal has been announced, but what did Donald Trump gain during the months' long war except getting a bill of $300 Billion](https://thepamphlet.in/us-iran-peace-deal-has-been-announced-but-what-did-donald-trump-gain-during-the-months-long-war-except-getting-a-bill-of-300-billion/): The biggest source of controversy is the reported $300 billion reconstruction and development package linked to Iran's post-war recovery.
- [New price index move marks a big shift in inflation tracking in India](https://thepamphlet.in/new-price-index-move-marks-a-big-shift-in-inflation-tracking-in-india/):  A new Producer Price Index is being introduced to replace the old wholesale-based system over time. The change will give a wider and more practical view of price trends in the economy.
- [Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict flares yet again: Pakistan’s June 10 airstrikes kill several Afghan civilians, including 11 children](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-flares-yet-again-pakistans-june-10-airstrikes-kill-several-afghan-civilians-including-11-children/): This flare-up continues an escalation cycle that began with Pakistani strikes on February 22 across eastern and southeastern Afghanistan.
- [US-Iran peace deal reopens Hormuz: Indian LNG tanker Disha, carrying over 62,000 metric tonnes of LNG, passes safely through the strait](https://thepamphlet.in/us-iran-peace-deal-reopens-hormuz-indian-lng-tanker-disha-carrying-over-62000-metric-tonnes-of-lng-passes-safely-through-the-strait/): The LNG tanker Disha, chartered by India’s Petronet LNG, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on June 14, becoming the first Indian ship to exit the Persian Gulf in over three months following a US-Iran peace deal announced by President Donald Trump. 
- [Pakistan: How terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have repeatedly targeted education](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-how-terrorists-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-have-repeatedly-targeted-education/): According to partial data compiled by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan has recorded at least 11 incidents of attacks on educational institutes, in which 10 terrorists were killed and three civilians injured
- [Lawrence Bishnoi gang- The criminal syndicate at the epicenter of transnational gang conflict and a headache for security agencies in many countries](https://thepamphlet.in/lawrence-bishnoi-gang-the-criminal-syndicate-at-the-epicenter-of-transnational-gang-conflict-and-a-headache-for-security-agencies-in-many-countries/): The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal organisation with its core operations in India and an expansive global network in Canada, the U.S., Portugal, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Philippines, Turkey, Austria, Italy, Dubai, and Pakistan. 
- [Transit through Hormuz will be free or will there be toll or will there be service fees: Confusion reigns supreme after US-Iran peace deal](https://thepamphlet.in/transit-through-hormuz-will-be-free-or-will-there-be-toll-or-will-there-be-service-fees-confusion-reigns-supreme-after-us-iran-peace-deal/): Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said, “We have always maintained that we do not seek to collect transit tolls, but fees for navigation services, environmental protection, ship insurance and other necessary services will be charged."
- [Akal Takht declares Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Guru' and asks the Sikh community to have nothing to do with him](https://thepamphlet.in/akal-takht-declares-punjab-chief-minister-bhagwant-mann-anti-guru-and-asks-the-sikh-community-to-have-nothing-to-do-with-him/): This step was taken by Akal Takht after a video featuring Bhagwant Mann went viral, which the supreme temporal body said hurts the sentiments of the panth (the Sikh community).
- [Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped during Jaipur protests, we have seen this before in Indian Politics](https://thepamphlet.in/cockroach-janta-party-founder-abhijeet-dipke-slapped-during-jaipur-protests-we-have-seen-this-play-out-before/): After all, politicians from every party conduct these road shows, there is no party with which every Indian is happy, and yet, these slaps happen to leaders of a select few parties. What could be the reason?
- [US-Iran peace deal announced but doubts remain whether it heralds the dawn of lasting peace or just a temporary pause in hostilities](https://thepamphlet.in/us-iran-peace-deal-announced-but-doubts-remain-whether-it-heralds-the-dawn-of-lasting-peace-or-just-a-temporary-pause-in-hostilities/): The framework agreement reportedly includes a permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a commitment by both sides to continue negotiations over a final settlement.
- [From record national production to Sikkim’s orchid success: How government support and export dreams are driving floriculture growth  ](https://thepamphlet.in/from-record-national-production-to-sikkims-orchid-success-how-government-support-and-export-dreams-are-driving-floriculture-growth/): Floriculture’s share in overall horticulture output climbed from 0.76 percent in 2014-15 to 12 percent in 2025-26, with horticulture production reaching 377.78 million tonnes now, surpassing food grain output
- [Ashok Gehlot says Indira Gandhi would have banned BJP, hard to disagree for anyone who remembers how opposition was targeted during Emergency](https://thepamphlet.in/ashok-gehlot-says-indira-gandhi-would-have-banned-bjp-hard-to-disagree-for-anyone-who-remembers-how-opposition-was-targeted-during-emergency/): Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has stirred a controversy by saying that if late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi were alive today, she would have banned the Bharatiya Janta Party.
- [Nationalist Citizens Party of India: From a fringe regional outfit to overnight becoming the centre of Indian politics](https://thepamphlet.in/nationalist-citizens-party-of-india-from-a-fringe-regional-outfit-to-overnight-becoming-the-centre-of-indian-politics/): 20 rebel MPs of Trinamool Congress (TMC) announced their merger with NCPI on Sunday, June 14. They also announced their support for ruling NDA in the Parliament.
- [Home Minister Amit Shah sends recently constituted panel on unnatural demographic change to border areas to check illegal immigration](https://thepamphlet.in/home-minister-amit-shah-sends-recently-constituted-panel-on-unnatural-demographic-change-to-border-areas/): Now, Amit Shah has directed that committee to undertake a detailed study of population shifts in India’s border districts and assess their implications.
- [Assam government's crackdown on illegal immigrants: No Aadhar card for people above 18 without additional verification](https://thepamphlet.in/assam-governments-crackdown-on-illegal-immigrants-no-aadhar-card-for-people-above-18-without-additional-verification/): CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X, "In national interest, Assam has decided to ban issuance of Aadhar cards to all adults above 18 years so that no illegal can legitimise themselves."
- [District-level GDP estimates, affordable energy, inclusive Human Development: Key takeaways from historic NITI Aayog meeting](https://thepamphlet.in/district-level-gdp-estimates-affordable-energy-inclusive-human-development-key-takeaways-from-historic-niti-aayog-meeting/): The 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting brought all 28 Chief Ministers together for the first time, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced district-level GDP estimates while leaders emphasized affordable energy access for households and industries supporting Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.
- [Inflation numbers lower than estimated in May, but rate hikes loom amid food and fuel supply concerns due to global issues](https://thepamphlet.in/inflation-numbers-lower-than-estimated-in-may-but-rate-hikes-loom-amid-food-and-fuel-supply-concerns-due-to-global-issues/): The latest consumer price index data for May shows inflation at 3.93% year-on-year, which is slightly higher than the previous month’s 3.48%. However, this figure is still below the estimates as predicted by experts. 
- [Twelve years of PM Modi's tenure: What has changed for Indian Muslims during this time](https://thepamphlet.in/twelve-years-of-pm-modis-rule-what-has-changed-for-indian-muslims-during-his-tenure/): The BJP, despite being the world's largest political party and governing a nation that is home to one of the world's largest Muslim populations, continues to have only a marginal Muslim presence within its elected ranks.
- [AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashes during landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam, IAF orders court of inquiry](https://thepamphlet.in/an-32-transport-aircraft-of-the-indian-air-force-crashes-during-landing-at-jorhat-air-force-station-in-assam/): Reporting about the incident, the Indian Air Force said, "An IAF An-32 aircraft met with an accident today while landing at Jorhat. A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident."
- [NO, Elon Musk's net worth isn't enough to solve world hunger, can we stop eyeing fortunes of wealth creators while Govts waste trillions of tax dollars](https://thepamphlet.in/elon-musks-net-worth-isnt-enough-to-solve-world-hunger-can-we-stop-eyeing-fortunes-of-wealth-creators-while-govts-waste-trillions-of-tax-dollars/): The target during last few years is often Elon Musk, richest person in the world, whose net worth has crossed a Trillion Dollars after the SpaceX IPO. 
- [FIFA World Cup 2026: Rape accused Ghanian footballer Thomas Partey denied Canadian Visa, will miss Ghana's 1st match, but will play matches in USA](https://thepamphlet.in/rape-accused-ghanian-footballer-thomas-partey-denied-canadian-visa-during-the-world-cup-will-miss-ghanas-1st-match-but-will-play-matches-in-usa/): Thomas Partey is under investigation for seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022.
- [More trouble for Mamata Banerjee: FIR registered against her for inflammatory speech ahead of Bengal assembly elections](https://thepamphlet.in/fir-filed-against-mamata-banerjee-for-inflammatory-speech-ahead-of-bengal-assembly-elections/): While the former Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is busy fighting the political battle of her life to save her party, it seems she has to gear up for some legal battles as well. 
- [Lost CM chair, deserted by most party MLAs and MPs, and now will Mamata Banerjee lose even the party symbol of TMC](https://thepamphlet.in/lost-cm-chair-deserted-by-most-party-mlas-and-mps-and-now-will-mamata-banerjee-lose-even-the-party-symbol-of-tmc/): The rebel TMC MPs will now meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and formally press their claim for the TMC symbol, and to be recognised formally as TMC.
- [Bank credit surges 17.44% in May as loan demand keeps rising for nine straight months](https://thepamphlet.in/bank-credit-surges-17-44-in-may-as-loan-demand-keeps-rising-for-nine-straight-months/): Bank credit grew 17.44 percent in May, marking the ninth consecutive month of double-digit expansion. Retail and corporate loan demand remains strong as lending stays above 13 percent since January.
- [External Affairs Ministry summons top US diplomat for second time over attacks on ships with Indian crew](https://thepamphlet.in/india-summons-top-us-diplomat-for-second-time-over-attacks-on-ships-with-indian-crew/): On Friday, June 12, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks for the second time to lodge a formal protest after an American strike on Guinea-Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer.
- [Nation's horticulture output reaches new peak, touches 378 million tonnes in 2025-26](https://thepamphlet.in/nations-horticulture-output-reaches-new-peak-touches-378-million-tonnes-in-2025-26/): A comprehensive look at how horticulture production in the nation climbed to 378 million tonnes in 2025-26, reflecting stronger farming systems and greater access to fresh food for households.
- [Supreme Court dismisses Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea against rejection of Rajya Sabha candidature](https://thepamphlet.in/supreme-court-dismisses-congress-leader-meenakshi-natarajans-plea-against-rejection-of-rajya-sabha-candidature/): The Supreme Court refused to interfere in the process and said that once nomination of a candidate is rejected by the returning officer, the only remedy is to approach the Election Commission.
- [RBI's bold move: How new rules can bring $60-70 billion to India and stabilize the currency](https://thepamphlet.in/rbis-bold-move-how-new-rules-can-bring-60-70-billion-to-india-and-stabilize-the-currency/): The central bank offered a special facility called a forex swap for banks that collect dollar deposits from non-residents through FCNR B accounts. 
- [Jaspal Rana: The pioneer who put Indian shooting on the global map; remembering India's champion shooter](https://thepamphlet.in/jaspal-rana-the-pioneer-who-put-indian-shooting-on-the-global-map-passes-away-at-49/): Long before shooting became a regular source of medals for India at the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, Jaspal Rana was one of the athletes carrying the nation's hopes on his shoulders.
- [Indian weapons never harmed Europe, can't say the same for European weapons when it comes to India: EAM S Jaishankar calls out western hypocrisy](https://thepamphlet.in/indian-weapons-never-harmed-europe-cant-say-the-same-for-european-weapons-when-it-comes-to-india-eam-s-jaishankar/): Further, pointing out the hypocrisy of Europe, the EAM said, "No European country has been attacked with Indian weapons. I wish I could say that for Europe weapons vis-a-vis India."
- [India and UAE expand strategic crude oil reserves to 30 million barrels  ](https://thepamphlet.in/india-and-uae-expand-strategic-crude-oil-reserves-to-30-million-barrels/):  India and the UAE are set to expand strategic crude oil reserves, increasing UAE-linked oil storage in India from 5.8 million to 30 million barrels, strengthening energy security for both nations.  
- [Choose us or Abhishek: Veteran TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata](https://thepamphlet.in/choose-us-or-abhishek-veteran-tmc-leader-kalyan-banerjees-ultimatum-to-mamata/): Now, senior TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee has issued an ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee- Either choose her nephew Abhishek or the rest of the party leaders.
- [No big results from spending on Artificial Intelligence, says survey](https://thepamphlet.in/no-big-results-from-spending-on-artificial-intelligence-says-survey/): A new survey shows that many companies are spending heavily on AI, but only a small share is seeing clear business results. The report points to weak use cases, poor data readiness, and a gap between AI training and real workplace needs.
- [Electric vehicles' sales surge in India: Month of May sees 81.20% jump to 26,682 Units](https://thepamphlet.in/electric-vehicles-sales-surge-in-india-month-of-may-sees-81-20-jump-to-26682-units/): Electric passenger vehicle retail sales in India surged 81.20 percent year-on-year in May 2026, reaching 26,682 units. Tata Motors crossed 10,000 units monthly for the first time, marking a landmark moment for India's electric vehicle transition as EV penetration reaches 6.6 percent in passenger cars.
- [Sri Lanka says ex-spy chief orchestrated Easter bombings in 2019 that killed 279](https://thepamphlet.in/sri-lanka-says-ex-spy-chief-orchestrated-easter-bombings-in-2019-that-killed-279/): The accusation marks the first time a senior state official has been publicly linked by the government to the devastating Easter bombings that shocked Sri Lanka.
- [Fertilizer subsidy may rise sharply in FY27 as government gets ready to spend ₹3.4 trillion on making fertilizers affordable for farmers](https://thepamphlet.in/fertilizer-subsidy-may-rise-sharply-in-fy27-as-government-gets-ready-to-spend-%e2%82%b93-4-trillion-on-making-fertilizers-affordable-for-farmers/): Fertilizers subsidy may nearly double in FY27 as global prices stay high and the government works to protect farmers from rising costs.
- [Another day, another incident of Pakistan killing innocents: Death toll In Pakistani air strike on Afghanistan rises to 19, 11 Children among victims](https://thepamphlet.in/another-day-another-incident-of-pakistan-killing-innocents-death-toll-in-pakistani-air-strike-on-afghanistan-rises-to-19-11-children-among-victims/): Pakistan keeps claiming that it is launching strikes against terror hideouts in Afghanistan, but almost always kills Afghan civilians while conducting these operations across the border.
- [Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal's visit to India- A pragmatic reset of relationship between the two closely connected neighbours](https://thepamphlet.in/nepals-foreign-minister-shisir-khanals-visit-to-india-a-pragmatic-reset-of-relationship-between-the-two-closely-connected-neighbours/): The visit of Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal to India, the first ministerial-level visit from Prime Minister Balen Shah's government, since it assumed office in March 2026, marked an important moment in India-Nepal relations. 
- [Will Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee be the only ones left in Trinamool Congress? Now Sushmita Dev resigns from the party](https://thepamphlet.in/will-mamata-banerjee-and-abhishek-banerjee-be-the-only-ones-left-in-trinamool-congress-now-sushmita-dev-resigns-from-the-party/): Sushmita Dev's resignation may not be the last. If the current trend continues, the Trinamool Congress risks becoming a party with a famous name, a famous family, and very few people left willing to carry its flag.
- [12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi: How his decisions and policy implementation quietly changed an average Indian's life](https://thepamphlet.in/12-years-of-prime-minister-narendra-modi-how-his-decisions-and-policy-implementation-quietly-changed-your-life/): History doesn’t live in the grand proclamations of the capital, it lives in your house. To mark an unprecedented milestone of continuous elected governance, we look past the political rallies and search snippets. Instead, we trace the profound transformation of modern India through twelve ordinary objects, from the CoWIN app to a laminated UPI QR code, that quietly moved into our homes and permanently altered the rhythm of daily life.
- [FIFA World Cup: Will Messi go back to back, will Cristiano finally shine at a World Cup, will favourites France give Deschamps a fitting farewell](https://thepamphlet.in/fifa-world-cup-will-messi-go-back-to-back-will-cristiano-finally-shine-at-a-world-cup-will-favourites-france-give-deschamps-a-fitting-farewell/): Tomorrow, the road to immortality begins. Whether it ends with Messi making history again, Ronaldo finally conquering his greatest challenge, or France giving Deschamps the perfect send-off, one thing is certain—the world will be watching.
- [Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir on the boil after locals revolt against Pakistani establishment](https://thepamphlet.in/pakistan-occupied-jammu-kashmir-on-the-boil-after-locals-revolt-against-pakistani-establishment/): Although authorities later claimed that 36 of JAAC’s 38 demands had been accepted, the organisation rejected those assertions and, on May 31, 2026, announced an indefinite strike beginning June 9, 2026.
- [Dismantling extremist organisation Jamaat-e-Islami in Jammu and Kashmir, piece by piece](https://thepamphlet.in/dismantling-extremist-organisation-jamaat-e-islami-in-jammu-and-kashmir-piece-by-piece/): Since the ban on JeI-J&K was extended in February 2024, security agencies have intensified action to curb its suspected separatist and militant links, including accusations of terrorist funding, radicalisation, and support to groups like Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)
- [The Indian economy keeps growing strongly even amidst global pressures and high energy prices](https://thepamphlet.in/the-indian-economy-keeps-growing-strongly-even-amidst-global-pressures-and-high-energy-prices/): India's government remains confident about high economic growth in Q1 2026 despite elevated energy prices from the West Asia war, with GDP expected to stay strong thanks to robust services, manufacturing, and domestic demand that offset oil price risks.
- [Strength of Indian Economy in the face of external headwinds](https://thepamphlet.in/strength-of-indian-economy-despite-external-headwinds/): India’s economy shows resilient first quarter growth despite global energy concerns and geopolitical tensions. However, the impact of the West Asia crisis may unfold in the second quarter depending on how quickly supply chains stabilise.  
- [Sri Lanka-Maldives relations: How the partnership between the two Indian Ocean neighbours is strengthening](https://thepamphlet.in/sri-lanka-maldives-relations-how-the-partnership-between-the-two-indian-ocean-neighbours-is-strengthening/): The recent flurry of agreements between Sri Lanka and the Maldives reflects a significant deepening of bilateral relations that extends beyond traditional diplomatic engagement into the domains of security, law enforcement, economic cooperation, and regional stability. 
- [How PM Modi outpaced the shadows of the past as he becomes the longest serving elected Prime Minister of India by uninterrupted tenure](https://thepamphlet.in/how-pm-modi-reshaped-indian-politics-during-his-historic-run-as-first-the-cm-of-gujarat-and-then-as-pm-of-india/): With an undefeated electoral streak spanning from Gandhinagar to New Delhi, PM Modi has crossed a historic milestone. Discover how his dual architecture of leadership, balancing deep public empathy with a fierce, formidable political machinery, fundamentally scaled state-level experiments to rewrite the rules of modern Indian governance.
- [Womb to Welfare: How good governance met the citizen at every milestone during PM Modi's tenure](https://thepamphlet.in/womb-to-welfare-india-digital-governance-pm-modi/): Rooted in the timeless Sanatan philosophy that sustenance precedes birth, India’s governance model over the last 12 years has undergone a radical structural re-engineering. Moving away from arbitrary, paper-heavy political handouts, the state has built a self-executing, milestone-driven digital grid. This deep-dive examines the precise algorithmic triggers, biometric tools, and policy code that track and protect an Indian citizen’s journey from the womb to the last rites.
- [Donald Trump's immigration policies now hurting the FIFA World Cup: Somalian referee Omar Artan barred from entering the US](https://thepamphlet.in/donald-trumps-immigration-policies-now-hurting-the-fifa-world-cup-somalian-referee-omar-artan-barred-from-entering-the-us/):  Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States. 
- [Parties built around a personality cult are always likely to collapse once they lose power, but Trinamool Congress is collapsing at rocket speed](https://thepamphlet.in/parties-built-around-a-personality-cult-are-always-likely-to-collapse-once-they-lose-power-but-trinamool-congress-is-collapsing-at-rocket-speed/): Whether the Trinamool Congress can arrest this decline remains to be seen. However, its current troubles serve as a reminder that parties built around one personality often begin to weaken after defeat.
- ['Taash ke patton ka mahal tha, thodi hawa aayi to dhah gaya': Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress collapsing after one loss in Assembly elections](https://thepamphlet.in/mamata-banerjees-trinamool-congress-collapsing-after-one-loss-in-assembly-elections/): As if the disastrous loss wasn't enough, Mamata Banerjee-led TMC is dealing with defections and dissent on a daily basis since then. 
- [West Asia conflict drives Indian power plants to spot gas market, it sees 336% surge in purchases](https://thepamphlet.in/west-asia-conflict-drives-indian-power-plants-to-spot-gas-market-it-sees-336-surge-in-purchases/): Conflict in West Asia has disrupted India’s long-term natural gas contracts from Iran, forcing power plants to buy over 336% more gas from the spot market this summer, despite prices rising nearly 80% in May.
- [Trinamool Congress disintegrating: 20 dissident TMC MPs submit letter to Speaker Om Birla, seek to join NDA](https://thepamphlet.in/20-dissident-tmc-mps-submit-letter-to-speaker-om-birla-seek-to-join-nda/): 20 dissident Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla seeking to join the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Notably, TMC have 28 MPs in the Lok Sabha. 
- [West Asia again on the boil as Israel attacks Beirut and Iran launches missiles on Israel in response](https://thepamphlet.in/west-asia-again-on-the-boil-as-israel-attacks-beirut-and-iran-launches-missiles-on-israel-in-response/): The latest escalation has raised fears that the region could be heading towards another prolonged and destructive confrontation.
- [TMC leader 'Pushpa' Jahangir Khan, who contested from high profile Falta constituency, arrested from India-Nepal border](https://thepamphlet.in/tmc-leader-pushpa-jahangir-khan-who-contested-from-high-profile-falta-constituency-arrested-from-india-nepal-border/): Jahangir Khan was arrested near the India-Nepal border on Monday, June 8, in connection with an extortion case. Law enforcement agencies were searching for him in several cases for a number of days.
- [Another blow for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress: Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy quits the party](https://thepamphlet.in/tmc-rajya-sabha-mp-sukhendu-sekhar-roy-quits-party-another-blow-to-mamata-banerjee/): Now, a latest blow has hit TMC as Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has resigned from the party and his Rajya Sabha seat.
- [Hyderabad anti-encroachment drive's name inspired by Hitler or by Marvel comics: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's bizarre remark sparks controversy](https://thepamphlet.in/telangana-cm-revanth-reddys-bizarre-remark-about-hitler-and-hydra-sparks-controversy/): Notably, HYDRAA was established by the Telangana government to tackle illegal encroachments, particularly around lakes, parks, and government lands in the Hyderabad metropolitan region.
- [After all the hype, Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi turns out to be damp squib](https://thepamphlet.in/after-all-the-hype-cockroach-janta-partys-protest-in-delhi-turns-out-to-be-damp-squib/): As the protest concluded quietly without any significant developments, questions emerged about the party's actual support base and its ability to translate online enthusiasm into real-world participation.
- [RBI maintains status quo: Keeps Repo rate at 5.25%, neutral stance kept as economy faces West Asia and monsoon risks](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-maintains-status-quo-keeps-repo-rate-at-5-25-neutral-stance-kept-as-economy-faces-west-asia-and-monsoon-risks/):  The Reserve Bank of India retained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance in June 2026, while cutting FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.9% due to geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices, and weather risks. 
- [India's economy beats expectations: GDP growth reaches 7.7% in FY25-26 despite global headwinds](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-economy-beats-expectations-gdp-growth-reaches-7-7-in-fy25-26-despite-global-headwinds/):  India's GDP grew 7.7% in FY2025-26, exceeding government estimates. MoSPI releases provisional figures while RBI cuts FY27 forecast to 6.6% due to West Asia conflict, oil prices, and monsoon concerns.
- [The government bonds become tax-free for foreign investors, aims to enhance the attractiveness of these bonds](https://thepamphlet.in/the-government-bonds-become-tax-free-for-foreign-investors-aims-to-enhance-the-attractiveness-of-these-bonds/): The Indian government has removed all taxes on interest income and capital gains for foreign investors in government bonds.
- [Azaadi from education? Cockroach Janta Party's supposed protest for students sees random Azaadi slogans](https://thepamphlet.in/cockroach-janta-partys-supposed-protest-for-students-sees-random-azaadi-slogans-one-hears-at-every-leftist-protest/): The protest was held after this party's founder Abhijeet Dipke landed in Delhi from United States. However, more reporters arrived at the protest site than students.
- [The era of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi begins: Teen sensation included in Indian T20 team for the tour of Ireland and England, and the Asian Games](https://thepamphlet.in/the-era-of-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-begins-teen-sensation-included-in-indian-t20-team-for-the-tour-of-ireland-and-england-and-the-asian-games/): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the Indian T20 side for the tours of Ireland and England. He has also been included in the team for the Asian Games 2026.
- [TMC leader and ex-MLA Saokat Molla, absconding in Bhangar bomb blast case, arrested by NIA from South 24 Parganas district](https://thepamphlet.in/ex-tmc-mla-saokat-molla-absconding-in-bhangar-bomb-blast-case-nabbed-by-nia-from-south-24-parganas-district/): Molla, who had been on the run, was picked up from the state’s South 24 Parganas district following continued searches by NIA as part of its investigation in the case
- ['Cockroaches' disrupt Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's lecture in London, heckle CJI](https://thepamphlet.in/cockroaches-disrupt-chief-justice-of-india-surya-kants-lecture-in-london-heckle-cji/): Now, the Indian High Commission to the UK has called the heckling of the CJI indecorous audience behaviour that was unacceptable and inconsistent with respectful engagement.
- [Twist in Bihar coaching centre firing case: Educator Khan Sir booked over the shooting outside his institute](https://thepamphlet.in/twist-in-bihar-coaching-centre-firing-case-educator-khan-sir-booked-over-the-shooting-outside-his-institute/): Popular educator and YouTuber Khan Sir, whose real name is Faisal Khan, has been booked by Patna Police under multiple charges, including attempted murder and provisions of the Arms Act
- [Pakistan: 18-year-old Aisha gets raped repeatedly, becomes pregnant, dies after botched operation to abort her child](https://thepamphlet.in/18-year-old-girl-in-pakistan-aisha-gets-raped-repeatedly-becomes-pregnant-dies-after-botched-operation-to-abort-her-child/): According to Lahore police information, Aisha became pregnant after the rape and, due to an abortion on May 26th of last month, faced some health complications and later died.
- [India's 2025-2026 Q4 GDP grows by 7.8%, taking full-year growth to 7.7%  ](https://thepamphlet.in/indias-2025-2026-q4-gdp-grows-by-7-8-taking-full-year-growth-to-7-7/): The upward revision of the growth estimate follows the incorporation of economic data for the fourth quarter of the financial year, which was unavailable when the Second Advance Estimates were released in February.
- [Kolkata joins National Water Metro program as West Bengal announces Rs 22,700 crore ports and coastal infrastructure push](https://thepamphlet.in/kolkata-joins-national-water-metro-program-as-west-bengal-announces-rs-22700-crore-ports-and-coastal-infrastructure-push/): West Bengal Government officially announces Kolkata's entry into the National Water Metro Programme with Rs 22,700 crore investment for ports, 44 new jetties, and coastal infrastructure development under Sagarmala 2.
- [Delhi fire: Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested in 2025 over charges of helping illegal Bangladeshis get Indian documents](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-fire-hotel-owner-lavkesh-bajaj-was-arrested-in-2025-over-charges-of-helping-illegal-bangladeshis-get-indian-documents/): Police alleged that Bajaj knowingly allowed Bangladeshi nationals to use his residential address for obtaining Indian identity documents in exchange for money.
- [Hey Delhi brace yourself, new circus in town coming tomorrow as Cockroach Janta Party begins its protest](https://thepamphlet.in/hey-delhi-brace-yourself-new-circus-in-town-coming-tomorrow-as-cockroach-janta-party-begins-its-protest/): According to Cockroach Janta Party leaders, the Delhi protest will highlight a wide range of issues. The issue of paper leaks remains prominent among them, though they are not protesting against the Supreme Court. 
- [Russian President Vladimir Putin praises India and PM Modi, says pressure to limit India-Russia ties harms global relations](https://thepamphlet.in/russian-president-vladimir-putin-praises-india-pm-modi-says-pressure-to-limit-india-russia-ties-harms-global-relations/): Putin praised PM Modi's leadership, saying India has consistently pursued policies that prioritize its national interests while maintaining constructive relations with multiple global powers.
- [Headache for DK Shivakumar right after becoming Karnataka CM: Minister Ramalinga Reddy steps down over portfolio allocation](https://thepamphlet.in/headache-for-dk-shivakumar-right-after-becoming-karnataka-cm-minister-ramalinga-reddy-steps-down-over-portfolio-allocation/): Ramalinga Reddy claimed he was guaranteed the Bengaluru Urban Development (GBA) department when Siddaramaiah became the chief minister.
- [Publish fake news about Indian economy, let it spread everywhere, then delete the report: Bloomberg's Modus Operandi](https://thepamphlet.in/spread-fake-news-about-indian-economy-let-it-spread-everywhere-then-delete-the-report-bloombergs-modus-operandi/): For Bloomberg, the incident serves as a reminder that even the most respected financial news organizations are not immune from errors. For the RBI, the swift rebuttal helped prevent misinformation from shaping narratives about India’s economic health and reserve management policies.
- [Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar takes a dig at Tamil Nadu politicians over Mekedatu dam project; all about the dispute between the two neighbours](https://thepamphlet.in/karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-takes-a-dig-at-tamil-nadu-politicians-over-mekedatu-dam-project/): CM Vijay alleged that Karnataka going ahead with the project violates the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) and the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment on the interstate river water dispute. 
- [Hurt over Congress betrayal in Tamil Nadu, DMK to skip INDI Alliance meeting on June 8](https://thepamphlet.in/hurt-over-congress-betrayal-in-tamil-nadu-dmk-to-skip-indi-alliance-meeting-on-june-8/): MK Stalin led DMK took this decision over what it perceives as the betrayal by Congress party in Tamil Nadu. 
- [₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel price stabilisation fund: A shield for India’s airlines  ](https://thepamphlet.in/%e2%82%b910000-crore-aviation-turbine-fuel-price-stabilisation-fund-a-shield-for-indias-airlines/): The Union Cabinet approved a ₹10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund to cushion Indian airlines from jet fuel price spikes caused by the West Asia conflict, ensuring fare stability and continued air connectivity.  
- [From Crisis to Growth: India Air Cargo sector bounces back, Chennai airport leads the charge](https://thepamphlet.in/from-crisis-to-growth-india-air-cargo-sector-bounces-back-chennai-airport-leads-the-charge/): India’s air cargo grew 10% in April 2026 despite West Asia disruptions, with Chennai leading all major airports at 16.4% growth driven by electronics exports and strong demand.
- [Vizhinjam port scales new heights, breaks its own record in May 2026 with record cargo volume](https://thepamphlet.in/vizhinjam-port-scales-new-heights-breaks-its-own-record-in-may-2026-with-record-cargo-volume/): Vizhinjam Port has hit a new monthly cargo record while preparing for a major expansion that will boost berth length, breakwater size, cranes, and overall container capacity by 2028. 
- [Hamid Karzai: The current situation in Pakistan and its security problems are the result of their own policies which support terrorism](https://thepamphlet.in/hamid-karzai-the-current-situation-in-pakistan-and-its-security-problems-are-the-result-of-their-own-policies-which-support-terrorism/): Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan increased in February this year when both sides resorted to extensive clashes along the Durand Line.
- [Italy: 2 Pakistanis arrested for burning 4 migrant workers alive after locking them in a minivan; over a dozen such arson incidents in the region](https://thepamphlet.in/2-pakistanis-arrested-in-italy-for-burning-4-migrant-workers-alive-after-locking-them-in-a-minivan/): Earlier it was reported that all the burned people were Pakistani nationals, but now it has been found that among the dead were three Afghans and one Pakistani, all of whom worked in agriculture.
- [US: House of representatives votes to end Iran war, 4 Republicans cross party lines and join Democrats in support](https://thepamphlet.in/us-house-of-representatives-votes-to-end-iran-war-4-republicans-cross-party-lines-and-join-democrats-in-support/): The resolution passed by a narrow 215-208 margin, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support of limiting the president’s ability to continue military operations without explicit congressional authorization.
- [Rivalry between coaching centres getting out of hand: Rival coaching director among 3 held for attack on Khan Sir's Patna institute](https://thepamphlet.in/rival-coaching-director-among-3-held-for-attack-on-khan-sirs-patna-institute/): Even though Khan Sir claimed that 8-10 rounds were fired at his institute, police has so far not confirmed it, and hasn't found any evidence of such firing.
- [Expelled from Trinamool Congress, Ritabrata Banerjee still becomes Leader of Opposition: Game of Thrones in Bengal](https://thepamphlet.in/expelled-from-trinamool-congress-ritabrata-banerjee-still-becomes-leader-of-opposition/): Ritabrata Banerjee said that the TMC legislature party is a team of 58 MLAs who won on party symbol and two other MLAs are likely to join them. 
- [On-Screen Marking: A futuristic initiative by Ministry of Education let down by poor execution at the ground level](https://thepamphlet.in/on-screen-marking-a-futuristic-cbse-initiative-let-down-by-poor-execution-at-the-ground-level/): In theory, OSM represented the future of educational assessment. However, when it came to putting it into practice, it ran into many operational hurdles, and many students and teachers were left dissatisfied. 
- [Banks sanction Rs 35,000 Cr loans under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to MSMEs to deal with West Asia crisis](https://thepamphlet.in/banks-sanction-rs-35000-cr-loans-under-emergency-credit-line-guarantee-scheme-eclgs-to-msmes-to-deal-with-west-asia-crisis/): Banks have sanctioned Rs 35,000 crore in loans under ECLGS 5.0 to support MSMEs and airlines affected by the West Asia conflict, with 80,000 applications cleared and fully digital processing completed in 5-7 days.
- [Government updates its price measurement system: WPI base year changed to 2022-23 and new producer price indices launched](https://thepamphlet.in/government-updates-its-price-measurement-system-wpi-base-year-changed-to-2022-23-and-new-producer-price-indices-launched/): India revises WPI base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and introduces new Producer Price Indices including Output PPI, Input PPI, and Service PPI for seven sectors, offering more accurate inflation measurement aligned with global standards.
- [Delhi: 21 dead, several others injured as fire engulfs restaurant in Malviya Nagar](https://thepamphlet.in/delhi-20-dead-several-others-injured-as-fire-engulfs-restaurant-in-malviya-nagar/): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed grief over the tragedy and said the administration is closely monitoring the rescue and relief efforts.
- [RBI dismisses Bloomberg report claiming $12 Billion worth of Gold was sold by the central bank; When will western media stop spreading lies about India](https://thepamphlet.in/rbi-dismisses-bloomberg-report-claiming-12-billion-worth-of-gold-was-sold-by-the-central-ban-when-will-western-media-stop-spreading-lies-about-india/): In an official statement issued on June 3, the Reserve Bank of India stated that reports suggesting it had sold gold reserves were "not correct."
- [Donald Trump gets angry at Netanyahu for bombing Lebanon and risking derailment of peace deal with Iran, and then US bombs Iran's Qeshm](https://thepamphlet.in/donald-trump-gets-angry-at-netanyahu-for-bombing-lebanon-and-risking-derailment-of-peace-deal-with-iran-and-then-us-bombs-irans-qeshm/): Iran's Revolutionary Guard called the confrontation a retaliation for U.S. actions against vessels linked to Iran and accused Washington of escalating the conflict.

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