In 2026, as shadow of a wider conflict between Israel, United States, and Iran looms over West Asia. While India has historically balanced its ties between Arab world, Iran, and Israel, current year has seen a visible tilt toward Jerusalem. Here is an analysis of why India is standing with Israel in 2026 and how … Read more
Early Schooling in Vadnagar Narendra Modi was born and raised in Vadnagar, in Mehsana district of Gujarat. He attended a local school for his primary and secondary education. He finished his higher secondary education (SSC) in 1967 from Gujarat State Board. Teachers from his youth have described him as an average student but a debater … Read more
Operation Ganga was a strategic evacuation mission launched by Government of India in February 2022. Its primary objective was to rescue Indian nationals—predominantly medical students—who were stuck in Ukraine following Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. Overview of Mission When the conflict began, Ukrainian airspace was immediately closed to civilian aircraft, leaving approximately 20,000 Indian … Read more
Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) was a massive repatriation operation launched by Government of India on May 7, 2020, to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad due to global travel restrictions and lockdowns caused by COVID-19 pandemic. It is widely regarded as one of largest civilian evacuation exercises in history, surpassing scale of 1990 Gulf War … Read more
The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, is powerful lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament. It serves as primary representative body where will of ]Indian citizens is directly voiced through their elected representatives. What is Lok Sabha? The Lok Sabha is composed of representatives elected by direct election on the basis of adult voting. … Read more
In 18th Lok Sabha of India, women represent a critical but slowly growing segment of nation’s legislative body. As of the 2024 general elections, which established current house, representation of women saw a statistical dip compared to previous term, despite an overall increase in number of women contesting polls. Statistics of 18th Lok Sabha Current … Read more
The Lok Sabha, or the “House of the People,” serves as lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament. As primary legislative body where members are directly elected by citizens, its composition is a vital aspect of Indian democracy. Current Strength and Composition As of February 2026, Lok Sabha consists of 543 elected members. These members represent … Read more
India, world’s largest democracy, operates on multi-tiered electoral system to ensure representation from grassroots to national level. Elections are primarily categorized based on level of government and method of voting (direct or indirect). The following article outlines various types of elections conducted in Republic of India. 1. General Elections (Lok Sabha) General Elections are held … Read more
Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister tenure lasting until 1964, was defined by a monumental task: nation-building. While history often debates his specific policies, his role as the “Architect of Modern India” rests on several foundational pillars. 1. Establishing a Secular Democracy In a region reeling from communal violence of Partition, Nehru was primary guardian … Read more