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SB 403 veto shows US needs to be cautious about Indian influence on its domestic policies

Joe Biden has to ensure that diplomatic ties with India don’t grant leeway for foreign ideologies like that of the RSS to seep into the American legislative framework.

California’s Trojan Horse Caste Bill damages reputations of Indian Americans on unfounded grounds

Indian Americans heavily lean Democrat and were disenchanted with their lawmakers’ declaring caste as a real problem, without evidence. Caste narratives and rumours have mainstreamed this rogue issue.

American guns on caste trained only at Hindus from India. What about Japan, Somalia

SB 403 is malicious and will harm South Asian communities in California.

California anti-caste bill a milestone in equality. It’s a role model for others to follow

In addition to California’s senate passing the Bill 403 with a near-majority, the Seattle City Council has also passed an ordinance banning caste discrimination.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?