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President Unveils Bust of Rajaji at Rashtrapati Bhavan: A Historic Act of Mental Decolonisation

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 23, 2026, replacing the bust of Edwin Lutyens in a powerful act of mental decolonisation. Learn about Rajaji Utsav, the public exhibition at Amrit Udyan, and the extraordinary life and legacy of India's first and only Indian Governor General.

Why the U.S. Withdrew from UNESCO (Again)

On Tuesday, the Trump Administration officially announced its second withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The statement came from State…

🧠 Erosion of Academic Freedom Across Democracies

The erosion of academic freedom is emerging as a critical concern across global democracies in 2025. Intellectual spaces—long considered the cornerstone of civilisational advancement—are increasingly…

🌾 PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2025 Launched

The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) was launched by the Government of India as a major step to revamp agriculture in India’s underperforming regions. Unveiled…

A New Dawn for the Indus Waters Treaty

India has officially suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 that killed 26 civilians. This marks a major turning point in South Asia’s water diplomacy and bilateral relations. The Indus Waters Treaty, hailed for surviving wars and conflicts since its signing in 1960, now faces uncertainty as India reassesses its terms under the lens of national interest, climate realities, and regional development needs.