Forthright
When a nation is in financial distress, leadership is measured not by speeches but by sacrifice. In that sense, the decision of the Parliament of Sri Lanka to abolish pensions for its lawmakers is nothing short of historic. By a decisive vote of 154 in favour out of 225 members, Sri Lanka has scrapped lifetime…
The spectacle that unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday was not merely disappointing — it was disgraceful. When elected representatives abandon debate for disruption, Parliament ceases to be a temple of democracy and risks turning into a theatre of political street-fighting. The Opposition’s conduct in storming the well of the House, shouting slogans, and…
The world, exhausted by relentless conflicts and geopolitical brinkmanship, may finally be witnessing a faint glimmer of diplomacy. Reports emerging from global television networks suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin held an hour-long telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which Moscow offered to mediate in the escalating West Asian crisis. While the White…
If reports are to be believed, India’s discredited Opposition is now preparing yet another dramatic move — a motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The alleged draft, reportedly prepared by the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee, is being circulated among Opposition parties. The question, however, is simple: what exactly is…
In the last decade, India has witnessed a quiet but decisive transformation within its defence establishment. Under the leadership of Narendra Modi, the NDA government has pushed a series of reforms that have steadily expanded the role of women across the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary services. What was once a symbolic presence has now…
Pakistan today appears trapped in a strategic storm of its own making. From its volatile western border with Afghanistan to mounting internal unrest and growing regional distrust, the country is facing simultaneous pressures that expose deep structural weaknesses in its security and political establishment. For a nation long accustomed to projecting power through its military…
For observers of international relations, the latest decision by the United States to grant India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil marks yet another diplomatic victory for New Delhi. It reflects a growing acknowledgement in Washington that India cannot be pressured into compromising its national interests merely to suit shifting geopolitical narratives. For…
Is the Gulf War now stretching its shadow into the Indian Ocean? That question is no longer rhetorical. It is strategic — and it matters deeply to New Delhi. The reported sinking of IRIS Dena by a US submarine nearly 370 nautical miles off the edge of Sri Lanka’s international waters has triggered more than…
As West Asia teeters on the brink, the world once again flirts with the unthinkable — a wider war that could spiral into a global confrontation. The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in an alleged US–Israel strike has shaken the region’s fragile balance. Tehran is in flux. Its chain of command appears unsettled….
When Sonia Gandhi demands that Parliament be convened to condemn the alleged killing of Ali Khamenei in a purported US–Israel missile strike, she is not exhibiting moral courage — she is indulging in diplomatic recklessness. At a time when West Asia is volatile, oil markets are jittery, and millions of Indians live and work in…
