🖋️ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane* People say once bitten, twice shy—but Uddhav Thackeray seems untouched by that logic. Even after losing party, name, and symbol, he appears unbothered, almost careless. But then, he is a tiger, not someone sipping milk or buttermilk with caution. His silence is deceptive; when the tiger strikes, his roar will shake the ground. Closed-room promises, whispers of betrayal, defections, and accusations will all resurface when he unleashes his f

🖋️ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane* At the G7 summit, Prime Minister Modi broke the usual script of diplomatic pleasantries by directly confronting President Trump over the June 11 Amman strike that killed three Indians. Sitting beside Trump, Modi’s words carried the weight of anger and urgency: trust between nations is eroding, and the future of global partnerships depends on rebuilding it. He declared that the world is not suffering from a shortage of resources but from a

🖋️ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane* Since World War II, two global blocs have shaped power. The first, led by America and Western allies, dominated the world order—whoever the U.S. elevated became strong, whoever it sidelined became weak. Opposite stood Russia, China, and Central Asia, heirs of the Soviet legacy, still uniting to challenge Western dominance. In the Gulf, divisions ran deep: Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan aligned with the U.S., while Iran led its o

🖋️ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane* Maruti’s decision to launch an E85-powered WagonR with an ₹85,000 premium over the regular E20 version is baffling. Buyers usually pay extra for EVs or CNG cars because cheaper fuel offsets the upfront cost. But E85 flips this logic. Though ethanol-blended fuel is about ₹20 cheaper per litre, its lower energy density slashes mileage by 30–40%. That means you burn far more fuel to cover the same distance, erasing any pump-side savings and l

🖋️ *अभिजीत राणे लिहितात* १० जून २०२६ रोजी नरेंद्र मोदी यांनी सलग कार्यकाळाच्या बाबतीत नेहरूंचा विक्रम मोडला, हा भारतीय लोकशाहीतील ऐतिहासिक क्षण आहे. मात्र “मोदी विरुद्ध नेहरू” तुलना पूर्णपणे न्याय्य नाही. नेहरूंना फाळणीच्या जखमा, अन्नटंचाई, औद्योगिक मागासलेपणा अशा संकटांचा सामना करावा लागला; त्यांनी पंचवार्षिक योजना, सार्वजनिक उद्योग, आयआयटी-एम्स, अंतराळ व अणुऊर्जा कार्यक्रम यांसारख्या पायाभूत संस्था उभारल्या. मोदींना मजबूत लोकशाही व विकसित अर्थव्यवस्था लाभली; त्यांनी डिजिटल

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane The Waqf Board debate reflects a deeper national conversation about governance, equality, and institutional accountability in modern India. Concerns about transparency, prolonged property disputes, and their impact on ordinary citizens, farmers, and infrastructure projects are legitimate and deserve serious attention. A secular democracy indeed demands uniform legal frameworks that treat all citizens equally, regardless of religious affiliat

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Trump’s Iran war strategy reads like a tragicomedy of contradictions. He marched in declaring he’d “open” the Strait of Hormuz—never mind it was already open. After burning billions and rattling allies, he now boasts of “blocking” Hormuz—though it’s already blocked by the very chaos his policies unleashed. It’s a masterclass in fighting shadows: waging war on doors that were never closed, then locking gates that were already jammed. The resu

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane The decision to regularize pre-2011 encroachments has sparked sharp criticism. Citizens once applauded Devendra Fadnavis for removing illegal structures in Mumbai, seeing it as a bold stand for public interest. But now, legitimizing encroachments is viewed as rewarding trespassers at the expense of taxpayers. Public land is meant for collective projects funded by citizens, not for squatters who later receive utilities and housing schemes. Su

🖋️ अभिजीत राणे लिहितात भारत एलपीजीसाठी आयातीवर अवलंबून आहे. युद्ध किंवा जागतिक तणाव निर्माण झाला तर पुरवठा खंडित होणे ही स्वाभाविक बाब आहे. अशा वेळी सामान्य नागरिक पर्याय शोधतो—लाकूड, कोळसा, बायो-ब्रिकेट्स किंवा विजेच्या शेगड्या. खर्च वाढतो, सोय कमी होते, पण उपाशी राहणे हा पर्याय नसतो.सामान्य माणूस परिस्थिती समजतो, थोडा राग व्यक्त करतो, सरकारला दोष देतो, पण शेवटी तडजोड करतो. मात्र विरोधक आणि काही माध्यमे वास्तव न समजता केवळ किळसवाणी टीका करतात. उपाय सुचवण्याऐवजी "below the b

🖋️ अभिजीत राणे लिहितात ईरानी प्रतिनिधींनी स्पष्ट केले की भारताला दिलेली रियायत ही सरकारसाठी नव्हे तर थेट भारतीय जनतेसाठी आहे. अमेरिकेच्या युद्धाचा निषेध करणाऱ्या आणि निरपराध मुलांवरील हल्ल्यांविरोधात आवाज उठवणाऱ्या भारतीय नागरिकांच्या सहानुभूतीमुळेच ईरानने हॉर्मुज स्ट्रेटमधून भारतीय जहाजांना मार्ग दिला. या निर्णयात न BJPचा उल्लेख होता, न भारत सरकारच्या धोरणांचा, न कूटनीतीचा—फक्त "भारतीय जनता" आणि तिच्या भावनांना मान्यता देण्यात आली. यामुळे स्पष्ट होते की लोकशाहीत खरी ताकद जन

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Dubai, once celebrated as the safest, richest, and most dazzling city, now faces mounting challenges. With a population of 5.3 million, nearly 2 million are Indians, forming a vital part of its workforce. Yet beneath the glittering skyline, cracks are emerging. Water scarcity looms as a serious threat, compounded by rising energy concerns. The city’s rapid growth, fueled by global migration and economic ambition, has stretched resources to t

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane When a journalist dismisses Vedic traditions with a mocking question, it reveals more about his ideological bias than about the rituals themselves. In Sanatan Dharma, sacred acts are performed with Agni as witness, a truth overlooked by those eager to trivialize faith. The irony deepens when progressive voices ignore another pressing question: why, in a society with abundant Muslim women, did Arif Tashe and his brothers choose Hindu brides?

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Recent tensions have shaken the Middle East. After repeated Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan remained passive, angering Riyadh. In response, Saudi Arabia has announced strict conditions on future financial aid to Pakistan, ending the era of unconditional bailouts. This economic “bombshell” has left Pakistan reeling, while Iran already views it as a traitor for allowing U.S. use of its airspace.Meanwhile, India has stepped in diploma

🖋️ अभिजीत राणे लिहितात महाराष्ट्रातील राज्यसभा निवडणुकीत सातही जागांवर बिनविरोध उमेदवार निवडले गेले. भाजपला चार, शिंदे गटाला एक, अजित पवार गटाला एक आणि शरद पवार गटाला एक जागा मिळाली. मात्र सर्वाधिक चर्चेत राहिली ती शिवसेनेच्या आक्रमक नेत्या ज्योती वाघमारे यांची उमेदवारी. अनेक ज्येष्ठ नेत्यांना डावलून एका सामान्य कार्यकर्त्याला संधी देण्यात आली. उपमुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे यांनी उलगडले की, वाघमारे यांना उमेदवारीबाबत पूर्वकल्पना नव्हती; समितीसाठी कागदपत्रे मागवून थेट अर्ज दाखल क

🖋️ अभिजीत राणे लिहितात मुख्यमंत्रीपदावरून उपमुख्यमंत्री झाल्यानंतर एकनाथ शिंदेंचा सरकारमधील रस कमी झाल्याचे स्पष्ट दिसते. विधानसभेत त्यांच्या खात्याची उत्तरे इतर मंत्र्यांकडे सोपवली जात आहेत, तर महत्त्वाच्या कॅबिनेट बैठकीत ते अनुपस्थित असतात. गृहनिर्माण सारखे महत्त्वाचे खाते असूनही शहरांतील धूळ, प्रदूषण, पाणी समस्या याकडे दुर्लक्ष होत आहे. मुख्यमंत्री असताना त्यांनी पक्षाची ताकद वाढवली, पण भाजपला आंदोलनांचा फटका बसला. निकालानंतर पुन्हा मुख्यमंत्री होण्याचा आग्रह त्यांनी धरला

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Europe’s silence on the Iran war is rooted in desperation. After cutting Russian gas in 2022, they relied on Qatar’s LNG. Now, Qatar has halted production, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, and Houthis control Bab al-Mandeb. Putin has threatened to cut remaining flows, leaving Europe without Russian gas, Gulf LNG, or Iranian oil. With every energy source blocked, Europe faces a winter it cannot afford. Already strained by funding Ukraine

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane While the world is worried about oil shortages because of the Iran War, India is blissfully unconcerned. This is because Russia is diverting significant volumes of crude to India, with about 9.5 million barrels already on vessels, ready to arrive in weeks. Ship-tracking data shows 2 tankers originally headed to East Asia rerouting to Indian ports, carrying Urals crude. These tankers, with over 1.4 million barrels of oil, are expected to disc

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Spain is standing firm & neutral amid the rising tensions in gulf & this is quite unsettling for the United States of America. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will cut off all trade with Spain after Barcelona prohibited the US form using bases in on its territory to carry out attacks on Iran, Anadolu reports. "We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain," Trump told reporters in the Oval O

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Continuity Amidst Crisis: The Search for Ajit Pawar's Successor The tragic demise of Ajit Pawar has left a profound leadership vacuum in Maharashtra’s politics. As the state mourns, the focus has swiftly shifted to the future of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Senior leaders, including Narhari Zirwal, have voiced a strong sentiment that Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's wife, should take the mantle as his political successor. While Rajya Sab

🖋️ अभिजीत राणे लिहितात दावोस करारांचा महाराष्ट्राचा विजय काल दावोस WEF मध्ये महाराष्ट्र सरकारने एका दिवसात तब्बल 19 MoU वर सही केली. भारतासह जपान, अमेरिका, युरोप आणि मध्यपूर्वेतील कंपन्यांचा सहभाग असलेल्या या करारांत रिअल इस्टेट, डेटा सेंटर्स, स्टील, ग्रीन एनर्जी, लॉजिस्टिक्स, मॅन्युफॅक्चरिंग आणि इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर अशा विविध क्षेत्रांचा समावेश आहे. एकूण ₹14.5 लाख कोटींची गुंतवणूक जाहीर झाली असून 16 ते 18 लाख रोजगारनिर्मिती अपेक्षित आहे. याआधी फडणवीस सरकारने केलेल्या MoU पैकी 7