In a decision of historic magnitude, the United Kingdom and France have formally announced their recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state. Though long anticipated and demanded by various quarters of the global community, the move by two of the world’s oldest democracies and permanent members of the UN Security Council signals a tectonic shift…
When history books are written on India’s 21st-century technological ascendancy, ISRO’s collaboration with NASA on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite will undoubtedly occupy a place of pride. Being launched today from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, NISAR is not just another scientific satellite—it marks a quantum leap in Earth…
It took 24 civilian deaths, three weeks of obstruction, and global recognition of India’s surgical precision for the Congress-led Opposition to finally dismount their moral high horse and agree to a debate on Operation Sindoor. But what unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Monday was nothing short of a textbook display of political hypocrisy, intellectual…
It has taken the Indian Opposition over three weeks, 24 civilian deaths, and one globally lauded military operation to finally agree to a debate on Operation Sindoor, after repeatedly disrupting the Monsoon Session in both Houses of Parliament. Better late than never, perhaps—but don’t mistake this for magnanimity. The Congress-led Opposition has relented not out…
By now, it should be abundantly clear to every thinking Indian that our rogue neighbour, Pakistan, is incapable of change. For over seven decades, it has pursued relentlessly and unapologetically a doctrine of bleeding India with a thousand cuts. From sponsoring cross-border terrorism to glorifying jihad and shielding its foot soldiers, Pakistan has consistently reaffirmed…
In a landmark moment for bilateral economic ties, India and the United Kingdom have inked a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) that promises to reshape the contours of trade, talent exchange, and industrial collaboration between the two nations. Pegged to boost bilateral trade by a substantial $34 billion annually, the deal slashes tariffs, expands market…
In what can only be described as a smart, forward-looking move, India has decided to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals—ending a four-year-long freeze triggered by both pandemic concerns and heightened border tensions. At first glance, this might seem like a routine diplomatic decision. But look deeper, and it reveals India’s deft use of…
In a region riddled with unpredictable adversaries and perpetual security threats, India’s defence posture cannot afford delay or complacency. The arrival of the first batch of U.S.-made Apache attack helicopters at Hindon Airbase marks a critical inflection point in India’s military evolution—particularly for the Army’s combat aviation capability. These warbirds are not just hardware; they…
Parliament is in session—and once again, the Congress-led Opposition has chosen noise over nuance, drama over debate, and street-level sloganeering over statesmanship. What unfolded on the opening day of the monsoon session wasn’t just disappointing. It was disgraceful. Let’s start with facts. As is customary, the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) met before the session. The…
The buzz around restoring statehood to Jammu & Kashmir is growing louder. Union Home Ministry officials have hinted at a “concrete announcement” by the end of this year—perhaps around Independence Day or in the run-up to other key state elections. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who returned to power on the back of a strong mandate,…
