Their role— Opportunities and responsibilities
In 2017, General Rawat stated that India faced a “2.5 Front” threat: China, Pakistan, and a 0.5 front posed by internal security challenges." In reality, this was an underestimation. In 2022, I quantified this threat...
Clashes, curfews, and civil strife: Nepal at a crossroads
Background
Tinkune-Kathmandu tear-gas, firing and fatalities labelled as a political clash of ideologies, and Birgunj stone pelting from mosques, curfew during a Hindu festival, summed up as communal violence. Are these just...
Los Angeles streets erupt over immigration crackdown
A series of unexpected immigration raids conducted in Los Angeles on Friday led to widespread protests, confrontations with police, and the arrest of dozens of individuals. The raids are part of President Donald...
Over 269 million lifted out of poverty since 2011-12
India has made significant progress in reducing extreme poverty over the past decade, with the latest World Bank data showing a drop from 27.1% in 2011-12 to just 5.3% in 2022-23....
Dmitry Novikov comments on the political rift between Musk and Trump
As tensions intensify between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump, a senior Russian lawmaker has floated the idea that Russia could offer political asylum to the tech billionaire....
Pakistani delegation embarrassed in the US
A senior US lawmaker has urged Pakistan to intensify its efforts in combating terrorism and protecting religious minorities during a meeting with a visiting Pakistani delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Congressman Brad Sherman...
Starlink becomes the latest entrant to get a satcom licence in India
Elon Musk's Starlink has received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in India, a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching...
PM Modi rips into Pakistan in first J&K visit since Pahalgam attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, accusing the neighboring country of orchestrating the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists,...
Sakshi Gupta, a former ICICI employee, steals crores from 110 accounts
A former relationship manager at ICICI Bank’s Shriram Nagar branch in Kota has been arrested for allegedly embezzling over Rs.4.58 crore from multiple customer accounts over a span of...
Public clash escalates between former allies Elon Musk and Donald Trump
A sharp fallout between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has taken center stage in US political discourse, with the tech mogul now openly advocating for Trump's impeachment. Once...
