Akhilesh Sinha

India's diplomacy reflects its rise as an independent global power, balancing strategic partnerships, and resisting external pressure. The meeting of the foreign ministers of the QUAD nations at Hyderabad House in Delhi was far more than a routine diplomatic gathering. It marked a public declaration of the shifting global power structure and the emergence of India's new foreign policy doctrine. When External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated before US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that,...

AI generated image New Delhi: The Assam government's decision to introduce the UCC Bill in the state assembly on Monday marks a significant shift in the political landscape. After Uttarakhand and Gujarat, Assam has become the third BJP-ruled state to move decisively toward giving legal shape to the Uniform Civil Code. Indications also suggest that the issue may soon emerge at the center of political discourse in West Bengal. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora introduced the "Assam...

From Raja Bhoj’s famed seat of learning to a modern legal flashpoint, the Bhojshala dispute reflects India’s enduring struggle over its heritage and cultural identity. AI generated image The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s recent ruling declaring the Bhojshala to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati has brought the millennium-old heritage site back in focus. Located in Dhar, often described as the cultural capital of the ancient and medieval province of Malwa, the Bhojshala today stands...