A trial on a distant island: The Oude charge and the spectacle of British Justice (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | October 19, 2025 11:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) From a distant island, the members of the British Parliament gathered in the summer of 1806 to deliberate the fate of Oude (Awadh), a kingdom whose very existence and sovereignty were subjects of their heated discussion. These were not the voices of our people or our princes; they were the pronouncements of foreign rulers, wielding increasing and unaccountable power over our destinies.

Every poll make and break Opposition alliance

IANS | October 19, 2025 10:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Mahagathbandhan, an alliance of Bihar's opposition parties, is all set to witness political contests among its own candidates if the constituents continue to remain obdurate.

State of despair in Chittagong hills (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 19, 2025 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Chittagong Hill Tracts or Parbotto Chattogram, comprising three districts — Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban — is home to Bangladesh’s indigenous population comprising 11 tribes, collectively known as the Jumma. 99 per cent of this indigenous population belongs to minority identities—both religious as well as ethnic, thus, a significant contributor to Bangladesh’s diverse population.

India's rise at UN is about shaping outcomes that blend pragmatism with inclusivity: Report

IANS | October 19, 2025 6:06 PM

Dubai, Oct 19 (IANS) India's rise at the United Nations has not been about headline-grabbing rhetoric but about shaping outcomes in a manner that blends pragmatism with inclusivity, a report has stated. At a time when multilateralism is under strain, India has emerged as a credible, pragmatic and inclusive actor - one that reduces gaps and amplifies the aspirations of the Global South.