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In an increasingly fractious world order, the United States has fired another salvo in its protectionist trade war, this time targeting India with a hefty 25% tariff on select exports, effective August 1. The intent is obvious — to coerce, to corner, and to compel India into making market concessions. But Washington is in for…
The crocodile tears are flowing. Statements are being issued. Hushed tones of sympathy are being spun into “grave concern for democracy.” But let’s not be fooled. The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar—citing health reasons—has sent the usual suspects into performative overdrive. The same Opposition leaders who mocked, vilified, and tried their best to…
In a move that defies logic, mocks national sentiment, and exposes dangerous double standards, the Indian government—through its Home Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs—has shockingly granted clearance to Pakistan’s national hockey team to participate in two major tournaments in India. The Asia Cup in Rajgir this August-September and the Junior Hockey World Cup…
In what increasingly resembles a tragicomic farce, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have stumbled into yet another international embarrassment—this time over a so-called ceasefire between Israel and Iran that exists only in his imagination. Trump’s announcement that both Israel and Iran had approached him to broker peace was met with incredulous silence from one…
In a stunning escalation that could redefine the geopolitical balance in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that American forces have joined Israel in launching coordinated strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. In a televised address, Trump praised the precision and success of the operation, hailing U.S. military leadership for executing what…
The devastating Air India crash that claimed the lives of 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, has left the nation reeling. But amid the sorrow, hard questions must be asked. One such question, raised boldly by Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami, points to a deeply unsettling possibility: was a Turkish connection…
Today, June 9, 2025, marks 11 years since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister of India—a milestone that reflects not just political longevity but transformational leadership that has reshaped the nation’s trajectory. Over these 11 years, India has experienced more than governance; it has witnessed purposeful, determined statesmanship. Yet, a dysfunctional Opposition remains fixated on him…
The tragic death of a nine-year-old Dalit girl in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, following her alleged rape and reported delay in medical treatment, has jolted the conscience of many—and rightly so. Beyond the horror of the crime itself, the sequence of institutional failures that followed raises serious questions for the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U)-BJP government, which continues to…
In the absurd theatre of Pakistan’s military establishment, self-delusion now comes with an extra star. General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, is reportedly projecting himself as a de facto Field Marshal—a title historically earned through decisive battlefield victories. What exactly is Munir being celebrated for? For standing by helplessly while India’s “Operation Sindoor”…
In just under 15 minutes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a masterclass in leadership, clarity, and resolve. It wasn’t just a speech—it was a strategic declaration to both friend and foe that India is no longer in the mood to tolerate perfidy, provocation, or platitudes. The world wanted to know where India stands. Modi answered…
