The Silchar-Saurashtra East-West Corridor, a vital infrastructure project, is nearing completion with a revised deadline of June 2027. Despite delays in Assam and West Bengal, the government is taking measures to expedite progress. This corridor will enhance connectivity for North Eastern states and strengthen links to international borders.
Punjab gangster-cum-drug lord Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has been transferred from Bathinda Central Jail to Silchar Central Jail, Assam under the PIT NDPS Act, 1988. Accused in 128 criminal cases, including drug trafficking, extortion, and arms smuggling, Bhagwanpuria is also linked to the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala. Authorities believe his transnational network spans Pakistan, Canada, and the US, orchestrating narcotics trade from behind bars. This high-security transfer, executed by the NCB and Punjab Police, aims to break his criminal syndicate and curb his influence over organized crime in Punjab and beyond.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, effective March 12, 2025, in response to Ontario’s high electricity tariffs on the U.S. Trump also issued an ultimatum to Canada: either drop its “outrageous” tariffs on U.S. dairy and prepare for additional auto tariffs, or face the prospect of becoming the United States’ 51st state. This bold move has sparked outrage from Canadian leaders, who see it as a direct threat to their sovereignty, while markets react with significant declines. The situation is rapidly escalating, signaling the potential for one of the most intense trade confrontations in U.S.-Canada history.
As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, we must ask ourselves: Have we truly achieved independence, or was it merely a transfer of power? Despite decades of freedom, India’s legal systems, linguistic dominance, and communal divides still bear the imprint of British colonial rule. This article delves into the dark legacy of Partition, the persistence of colonial influence, and the unspoken tragedies that continue to challenge the notion of true independence.
Barak Bolchhe!
