INDIA
Jayant Chaudhary backs caste census, calls it core to PM's vision; questions Congress for not publishing data
Jayant Chaudhary said the Centre's decision to conduct caste census is not a rushed political gimmick but a carefully planned and phased exercise.
INDIA
RLD to strengthen NDA, but will chart its own course in Punjab to champion farmers' issues: Jayant Chaudhary
Chaudhary praised the National Oilseed Mission as a “progressive step” and called for greater state-level procurement of alternative crops to support minimum support prices.
INDIA
Free courses, teacher training, tinkering labs: Jayant Chaudhary outlines Centre's AI literacy push
The upcoming pilot phase of the Skilling for AI Readiness Program will begin with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) – residential schools that cater to students from economically weaker backgrounds.
WORLD
UN hands Pakistan keys to terror oversight: Should India worry about a fox guarding the henhouse?
India previously chaired the very same Taliban Sanctions Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee during its UNSC stint. It played a leading role in shaping the debate on cross-border terrorism, maritime security, and Afghanistan’s future.
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Bailouts for bullets: Pakistan's defence budget soars by over 20% while economy gasps in ICU
This consistent, aggressive increase in military expenditure, starkly contrasting with the nation's dire economic state, lays bare Pakistan's deeply skewed priorities.
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'Bleed India with thousand cuts': How Hindu hatred is taught in Pakistan's military classrooms, not just terror camps
At its core, this doctrine is not simply about military rivalry; it is ideological warfare aimed specifically at Hindus, the Indian state and the idea of secular democracy.
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Denials, deflections and delusions: How Yunus is fighting headlines on X while Bangladesh burns
Yunus has turned his social media feed into the de facto seat of government – dismissing allegations, tagging journalists, and issuing denials with the fervour of an activist, not a head of state.
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Bailouts, bombs and blunders: Why Pakistan begs and borrows while India builds
India, once clubbed with Pakistan in every Western strategic document, has decisively broken free of the comparison. It is now mentioned alongside global powers. Pakistan, meanwhile, is compared with failed states.
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Bombs over bread: How Pakistan's military obsession is bleeding the nation dry
Pakistan's obsession with military might, deeply rooted in Bhutto’s “we shall eat grass” doctrine, continues to override logic, economic prudence, and basic human needs.
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China, Pakistan rope in Afghanistan into CPEC: A clear provocation at India’s doorstep?
The expansion of CPEC into Afghanistan represents a strategic challenge for India, as it could alter the regional balance of power and affect India's security and economic interests.
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Ayub Khan and Asim Munir: A tale of two war-mongering Pakistani field marshals
General Asim Munir’s sudden elevation to Field Marshal, Pakistan’s highest military rank, comes not in a moment of triumph but in the shadow of defeat.
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Explained: Why Balochistan’s calls for Indian support against Pakistan deserve skepticism, not action
Experts have opined that despite the rhetoric, romantic comparisons to Bangladesh, and India’s own historical discomfort with Pakistan’s handling of Balochistan, New Delhi has every reason to approach these overtures with extreme caution.
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Forced conversions, rapes, mob lynchings: US report exposes how Pakistan targets Hindus, other minorities | 20 key findings
The US report tears through Pakistan’s claims of protecting minorities, revealing a state that has institutionalized discrimination, allowed radicalism to fester, and weaponized religion for political control.
INDIA
India acts, Pakistan imitates: How Islamabad is copying every Indian move post-Pahalgam
While India’s actions were swift and strategic, what followed in Pakistan was a curious and telling pattern of imitation.
WORLD
India turns off the tap: How Indus treaty freeze is making Pakistan feel the choke | The bigger picture
India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is a strategic and symbolic masterstroke, capitalizing on a broken bilateral relationship and Pakistan’s internal weaknesses.
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Turkey, Azerbaijan feel the heat: Tourism and trade hit as India ups ante over support to Pakistan
Turkey and Azerbaijan—until recently among the fastest-growing tourist destinations for Indian travellers and emerging trade partners—find themselves facing an unexpected economic squeeze.
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Another Area 51? Why Kirana Hills remains one of Pakistan's most closely guarded sites
Long suspected to be central to Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program, the site remains a closely guarded location under the control of the Pakistan Air Force.
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Pakistan finds few takers as its 'Islamic bloc' narrative crumbles, India’s diplomatic outreach pays off
As India launched a series of retaliatory strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack, Islamabad turned to its usual allies in the Muslim world, expecting a chorus of support. What followed instead was a sobering reality check:
INDIA
Game of Drones: How UAVs became the real game-changers in India-Pakistan conflict
In an era where conventional warfare is rapidly giving way to precision-based, technology-led engagements, drones have emerged as the vanguard of military strategy — and the recent India-Pakistan conflict was a testament to that shift.
INDIA
Trump says he brokered India-Pak truce: How Clinton silently ended Musharraf's misadventure in Kargil
Unlike the public posturing seen today, Clinton’s intervention was marked by quiet but firm diplomacy that ultimately forced Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif into a humiliating climbdown.
INDIA
'Act of War' warning to Pakistan: India’s new red line on terror and what UN Charter says
This escalatory shift in rhetoric signals a critical turning point in India's strategic posture and raises important questions about what constitutes an "Act of War" under Indian legal framework, international law and the United Nations Charter.
INDIA
IMF clears $1 billion loan for Pakistan: Understanding voting mechanics and why India abstained
India’s abstention was not an act of neutrality—it was a diplomatic rebuke couched in IMF protocol. Here’s what drove New Delhi’s decision:
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Diplomatic fault lines: As tensions rise, who's supporting India and who's backing Pakistan, and why?
India’s global stature—driven by its economy, military modernization, and diplomatic assertiveness—has altered the traditional India-Pakistan equation.
INDIA
Rafale vs F-16: Why India holds decisive edge over Pakistan in the skies after Operation Sindoor
While both Rafale and F-16 are formidable in their own right, a closer look reveals that India holds a significant technological and tactical advantage in any potential aerial confrontation — one that could prove decisive in sustained hostilities.
