As the calendar turns and we step into New Year 2026, bidding farewell to a turbulent yet defining 2025, Orangenews9 pauses—not to pat itself on the back, but to reaffirm why it exists and whom it serves. In an era where media credibility is shrinking and editorial courage is often auctioned to the highest bidder; survival itself becomes a statement. Growth, then, becomes a responsibility. Over the past year, Orangenews9 has grown slowly but steadily—organically, without corporate crutches or ideological compromises. Our readers, patrons, columnists, and contributors have sustained this journey in their own humble but meaningful ways. Encouraging traffic numbers are not merely analytics; they are validation that serious, thought-provoking content still matters. That independent voices still have an audience. That truth, when spoken without fear or favour, still finds resonance. As we enter 2026, our commitment remains unchanged—national interest above all else. From poultry to poetry, from grassroots issues to geopolitics, Orangenews9 will continue to promote engaging, diverse, and impactful content. But diversity does not mean dilution. Pluralism does not mean appeasement. And coexistence does not mean silence in the face of subversion. We are among the very few media platforms in India that consciously strive to protect national interests while upholding the rights of every community—in letter and spirit. True coexistence is not built by selective outrage or manufactured victimhood. It is built on mutual respect, constitutional morality, and a shared civilisational ethos. When any section—whether in the name of religion, region, caste, sub-caste, or sect—attempts to divide the nation, Orangenews9 will call it out without hesitation. The same standard applies to external forces that seek to destabilise India from across its borders or through narrative warfare. New Bharat stands at a critical inflection point. Its economic ascent and military assertiveness are no longer negotiable talking points; they are lived realities. In such times, neutrality that masquerades as journalism but actively undermines national interest is not journalism—it is complicity.
Orangenews9 will not shy away from naming and shaming rogue elements within the media ecosystem who, for a few dollars or foreign validation, peddle anti-India narratives and plant objectionable content aimed at weakening national morale. Let it be stated clearly: Orangenews9 is not aligned to any political party or ideological camp. But we make no apology for supporting responsible political leadership that places the nation above narrow power politics. If that invites lazy labels— “rightist”, “nationalist”, or worse—we wear them lightly. Labels do not scare us; silence does. The year 2025 also exposed a disturbing reality—the sheer irresponsibility of India’s Opposition. Instead of standing united with the government after the brutal terrorist killing of innocent tourists at Pahalgam, large sections of the Opposition chose petty politics over national solidarity. Even after the success of Operation Sindhoor, voices—particularly from the discredited Congress—appeared more eager to provide rhetorical fire cover to Pakistan than to back India’s legitimate punitive response to cross-border terrorism. What the so-called “grand old party” failed to decisively do during its six decades in power—whether after the Parliament attack or 26/11—it now seems unwilling to accept under a New Bharat led by Narendra Modi. Strong action against rogue neighbours is not adventurism; it is overdue course correction. Opposition exists to question policy, not to undermine the nation. As we move into 2026, Orangenews9 promises more clarity, more courage, and more conviction. We will praise when praise is due. We will criticise when criticism is necessary. Above all, we will remain steadfast, unapologetic, and national. To our readers—friends, patrons, and even critics—thank you for walking this journey with us. The new year will bring sharper debates, deeper investigations, and an even stronger editorial spine. India deserves nothing less.
