Explainers

Basavaraju Killing Deals Major Blow to Maoist Leadership After Decades

ebuddyMay 22, 2025

The elimination of Basavaraju marks the end of an era, leaving the Maoist movement leaderless and fragmented in key regions. Basavaraju, a senior Maoist leader known for decades of involvement in India’s left-wing insurgency, was recently killed in an encounter with security forces. His death represents a critical turning point for the Maoist movement, which...

Centre Rejects Karnataka’s Ramanagara Renaming Proposal: Political Clash Over “Bengaluru South”

ebuddyMay 22, 2025

Karnataka government faces Centre’s refusal to rename Ramanagara district, sparking legal and political disputes over state autonomy and administrative control. The Karnataka government’s plan to rename Ramanagara district as “Bengaluru South” (or “South Bengaluru”) has hit a roadblock after the Union government rejected the proposal. Initially approved by the Karnataka Cabinet in July 2024, the...

SC slams Enforcement Directorate for overstepping authority in TASMAC raids

ebuddyMay 22, 2025

Why Did the Supreme Court Step In on the TASMAC-ED Case? On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a sharp rebuke to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over its probe into the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih not only stayed the...

PM Modi’s Bikaner Visit: Temple Prayers, Mega Infra Push, and Bold Warning to Pakistan

ebuddyMay 22, 2025

From Deshnok Temple to Nal Airbase: How PM Modi’s Visit Blended Development with a Strong Message on National Security Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bikaner, Rajasthan, on May 22, 2025, wasn’t just a routine political engagement. It was a strategic mix of cultural reverence, infrastructure development, and bold national security assertions. From seeking blessings...

India’s Big Strike on Pakistan: Bolton Says It’s Justified!

ebuddyMay 22, 2025

Former U.S. NSA John Bolton Justifies India’s Retaliation, Warns of Chinese Military Influence in Pakistan and Nuclear Instability Risks Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has strongly defended India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He framed it as a legitimate act of self-defense against Pakistan-backed terrorism, placing...

Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead in Washington, D.C

ebuddyMay 22, 2025

Targeted Attack Outside Capital Jewish Museum Raises Alarms Over Antisemitic Violence and Diplomatic Security in the U.S. A targeted shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. claimed the lives of two Israeli Embassy staff members, a young couple on the brink of engagement. The shooter, identified as Elias Rodriguez, reportedly acted with clear...

India Expels Second Pakistani Diplomat in 8 Days

ebuddyMay 21, 2025

Diplomatic Showdown Escalates: Second Pakistani Official Expelled Amid Spy Scandal and Cross-Border Tensions In a sharp escalation of diplomatic tensions, India has expelled a second Pakistani diplomat from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi within just eight days, citing misconduct typically associated with espionage. This dramatic move is unfolding against the backdrop of Operation...

Sindh Water Crisis Explained: Why Pakistan Faces a Civil War Over Canals and Shortages

ebuddyMay 21, 2025

Mass Protests, Deadly Clashes, and Punjab-Sindh Rivalry: What’s Behind the Explosive Water Conflict Pakistan is not just battling inflation and political instability—it’s fighting over water. In Sindh province, what began as protests over severe water shortages has escalated into full-blown civil unrest. Roads are blocked, ministers’ homes attacked, and Zia-ul-Haq’s house in Sindh set ablaze...

Asim Munir: Failed Marshal to Field Marshal?

ebuddyMay 21, 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s promotion to Field Marshal raises serious questions about Pakistani military prestige In a move that has caught the attention of political analysts, defense watchers, and meme-makers alike, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has reportedly been promoted to the rank of Field Marshal—a position that hasn’t been used since General...

Yashwant Sinha Calls Pahalgam Terror Attack an “Election Gimmick”

ebuddyMay 21, 2025

What Did Yashwant Sinha Say About the Pahalgam Attack—and Why Was It So Controversial? In the aftermath of a tragic terror attack targeting Hindu civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, a remark by former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha has ignited a fierce national controversy. Sinha referred to the incident as an “election gimmick”, suggesting that...