Pahalgam Attack Explained: Why Kashmir Remains a Target of Sectarian Violence
The 2025 Pahalgam attack took place on 22 April 2025 in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. In this massacre, five militants ambushed a …
Union and its territory
Goa Celebrates 63rd Liberation Day
Goa celebrated its 63rd Liberation Day on December 19, 2024, marking the end of 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule through Operation Vijay, a 36-hour…
Meluri as Nagaland’s 17th District
The Nagaland government recently elevated Meluri to district status, making it the state’s 17th district. This transformation aligns with the state’s trend toward creating districts,…
Kerala Assembly Seeks Renaming State to ‘Keralam’
On June 24, 2024, the Kerala Assembly passed a resolution to change the state’s name from “Kerala” to “Keralam” to align with its Malayalam name.…
Sixth Schedule Demand of Ladakh: Arguments For and Against
The demand for Sixth Schedule status in Ladakh has intensified, driven by concerns over cultural preservation, environmental protection, and political…
Article 244(A) and Autonomy Issue in Assam
Article 244(A) of the Indian Constitution, which allows for the creation of an autonomous state within Assam, has been a focal issue in the recent…
Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is a legislative measure introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha on February 5 and…
IAS Cadre Rules Amendment
What is the context? The Centre has recently proposed amendments to the IAS (Cadre) Rules, 1954 to exercise stronger control in the central deputation of IAS…
Andhra Pradesh’s 3 Capitals Plan
What is the background? The bifurcation of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh into Telangana and present day Andhra Pradesh took place in 2014. Following the bifurcation, Hyderabad…
