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With the successful test-firing of a series of multi-layered missiles by scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) last week, Bharat has joined the elite club of nations possessing advanced ballistic missile defence capabilities. This landmark achievement marks a significant leap in the country’s strategic and technological prowess. Bharat is no longer merely…
For a world exhausted by war, uncertainty, and economic instability, the latest claims of an imminent peace deal between the United States and Iran should have been welcome news. Instead, they have been met with skepticism, confusion, and disbelief. The reason is simple: credibility. After once again authorizing military strikes and escalating tensions, US President…
The outrage from the Congress ecosystem over the NDA celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister is both amusing and revealing. Whether it is a former Congress spokesperson like Sanjay Jha, who now presents himself as an independent commentator, or retired bureaucrats-turned-politicians seeking relevance, the objection remains the same: “Don’t compare…
The latest assessment by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) should put to rest a persistent misconception in strategic circles—that Bharat can afford to remain complacent about its nuclear deterrent. The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 estimates that Bharat now possesses around 190 nuclear warheads, overtaking Pakistan’s stockpile of 170. While the numerical gap is modest,…
The question is no longer whether Donald Trump can survive controversy. The question is how many political, legal, diplomatic, and economic setbacks the Trump administration can absorb before even his most loyal supporters begin asking uncomfortable questions. The latest blows have come not from political opponents, but from America’s own institutions. In a significant setback,…
There was a time when the legendary Indian cricketer Mohinder Amarnath famously described the national selectors as a “pack of jokers.” The remark reflected the frustration of an era when selection often appeared inconsistent, conservative, and occasionally baffling. Decades later, that criticism has largely lost its relevance. Today’s Indian selectors may still make unpopular decisions,…
Retirement is supposed to be the reward for decades of hard work. It is meant to provide financial security, peace of mind and the freedom to enjoy life without the pressures of earning a monthly income. Yet, for thousands of retirees across India, retirement has become a period of anxiety, uncertainty and, in many cases,…
A Disaster Waiting Or Hyderabad’s Ticking Bomb The devastating fire accident in a Delhi hotel that claimed 21 lives, including a large number of foreign nationals, should not be viewed merely as another tragic headline destined to disappear from public memory after a few days of television debates and official condolences. It should serve as…
Former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has done what many public figures today hesitate to do—speak a simple truth that should not be controversial in a civilized society. His suggestion that if Friday prayers or any religious practice causes inconvenience to the public, suitable adjustments, including staggering prayer timings, should be considered, is not an…
A passing remark by the Chief Justice of India appears to have triggered a national debate that is far bigger than the word that sparked it. While commenting on the growing tendency to attack constitutional institutions through social media, the Chief Justice reportedly referred to certain elements as “cockroaches.” Predictably, outrage arrived faster than facts….
