BUSINESS
Indo-Pak Conflict: Time to build an indigenous economic defence strategy
Sanghnomics: The border conflict with Pakistan highlights the need for Swadeshi Economics as India’s indigenous economic model. India must build a self-reliant framework amidst global instability and conflict
INDIA
Payback Time: Turkey’s support for Pakistan sparks backlash among swadeshi activists
RSSFACTS: India’s Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) has launched a nationwide boycott of Turkish goods and tourism in response to Turkey’s support for Pakistan. The campaign includes protests, economic sanctions, and calls to suspend aviation links, impacting trade and tourism
POLITICS
Operation Sindoor: Why Pak Army is deliberately targeting Sikhs?
RSSFACTS: Pakistan’s recent targeting of Sikh sites echoes past Muslim League-led violence against Sikhs. Historical context reveals deep-rooted hostility, with Sikhs repeatedly defending their faith and homeland alongside Hindus
WORLD
How Pakistan’s terror network gets funded
Pakistan hosts numerous terrorist groups with diverse funding sources including extortion, smuggling, Zakat collections, and foreign aid misuse. Despite international scrutiny, these networks thrive through state support, charity fronts, and a weak digital financial system
POLITICS
Sardar Patel’s vision could have spurred faster growth than Nehruvian model
Sanghnomics: Had Sardar Patel led India, economic policies may have focused on production, fiscal discipline, and minimal state control, avoiding Nehruvian socialism. This could have accelerated India's transition to an open economy by two decades
POLITICS
The Hindu Manifesto: Rethinking caste and Hindu identity
RSSFACTS: Swami Vigyananand’s ‘The Hindu Manifesto’ outlines eight civilisational pillars for a Hindu renaissance, challenges colonial and Western misconceptions about caste, and promotes a non-discriminatory, culturally rooted vision of Hindu society and national identity
TRENDS
National Security: Time to unite against terror and strengthen border security
RSSFACTS: The Pahalgam terror attack reignites national focus on radical Islamism, Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, and the crucial role of border communities and civil society, with RSS advocating unity, vigilance, and proactive national defence measures
WORLD
Yunus regime is doing irreparable damage to Bangladesh’s economy
Sanghnomics: India's cancellation of transshipment facilities to Bangladesh, following anti-India rhetoric from the Yunus regime, threatens Bangladesh’s economy, worsens regional ties, and disrupts South Asian trade and connectivity initiatives
POLITICS
Who is the true heir of Ambedkar’s legacy?
RSSFACTS: On Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, RSS leaders praised his legacy, highlighting efforts towards social harmony and constitutional values. Through initiatives like Seva Bharati, RSS advances Ambedkar’s vision, especially among marginalised communities and Scheduled Castes
POLITICS
Jawahar Lal Nehru and Sardar Patel: A complex legacy of disagreements and differences
RSSFACTS: The Congress Party’s claim to Sardar Patel’s legacy is ironic, given Nehru’s policy differences, dismissive actions after the latter’s death, and efforts to undermine his contributions to India’s unity
BUSINESS
Indian policy makers need to look beyond the erroneous World Happiness Index
Sanghnomics: India ranked 118th in the World Happiness Index, raising concerns over the unrepresentative data. The India Policy Foundation advocates prioritising happiness over GDP with a focus on health, education, poverty, and governance
POLITICS
Why a new Waqf law was needed to protect India’s Scheduled Tribes
RSSFACTS: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, addresses tribal land rights, with ABVKA highlighting misuse of the 1995 Waqf Act. The bill includes provisions to protect tribal lands from unlawful usurpation by Waqf Boards, benefiting Scheduled Tribes
BUSINESS
What RSS means when it seeks ‘One Nation, One Culture’
RSSFACTS: ‘Chiti’ is the national spirit or the natural character of the nation. A Nation cannot be simply created artificially, while a State can be so created. After World War II, a number of such states appear to have been formed. Man can create systems but a nation is born with a Chiti
WORLD
Operation Searchlight: The genocide that propelled the Bangladesh Liberation War
Operation Searchlight, launched on March 25, 1971, marked the brutal military crackdown by West Pakistan on East Pakistan, triggering the Bangladesh Liberation War. Rooted in political, economic, and linguistic oppression, this genocide ultimately led to Bangladesh’s independence after nine months of struggle
INDIA
Four guiding principles that will drive the RSS centenary celebrations
RSSFACTS: The RSS's centenary celebrations, set for 2025-2026, focus on expanding its core principles, including societal transformation, selfless work, and the Shakha system. These principles have helped the RSS grow into the world's largest voluntary organisation, shaping its impact across various fields
BUSINESS
Trump's Tariff War: 'Swadeshi economics' could be the only way to protect India's interests
Sanghnomics: The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has been a proponent of Swadeshi economics and has a few suggestions that could protect India’s interests amid tariff war with the US. From making bilateral agreements to boosting “Atmanirbhar Bharat” policy, these are a few ideas that SJM thinks could help India chart its way forward
INDIA
Why it is important to implement a 1978 legislation to keep Arunachal safe
RSSFACTS: Arunachal Pradesh faces a rise in Christian conversions, impacting its demographic and strategic balance. The Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram demands the implementation of the 1978 Religious Freedom Act to protect indigenous faiths and cultural identity amid growing opposition
WORLD
Why the ‘Tiger’ need not dance with the ‘Dragon’
Sanghnomics: As US-China trade tensions rise, China seeks India’s support. However, India remains cautious due to past economic and security concerns. Experts argue India should prioritise ties with the US while leveraging trade opportunities arising from the tariff war
INDIA
Revisiting ‘The Fundamentalist Project’ to understand western bias against RSS
RSSFACTS: The Fundamentalism Project's analysis of the RSS faces criticism for incorrectly labelling the organisation as fundamentalist. Gurumurthy argues the project misrepresents the RSS, emphasising its ideological differences from Abrahamic fundamentalism and highlighting flaws in the academic framework applied
BUSINESS
India's gig economy is booming but not without challenges
Sanghnomics: India's gig economy is rapidly growing, with 7.7 million workers in 2020–21. The government introduced the Code on Social Security to recognise gig workers and provide social security benefits. The 2025-26 Budget includes measures to improve their welfare
INDIA
Rashtra Sevika Samiti's growth and vision for social transformation
RSSFACTS: The Rashtra Sevika Samiti, founded in 1936, focuses on empowering women through social service, leadership, and nation-building. With over 4,000 branches and 1,800 projects, it collaborates with the RSS to promote self-realisation, family values, social harmony, and civic responsibility
BUSINESS
How WTO surrendered to China leading to its downfall
Sanghnomics: US tariffs and China’s WTO misuse threaten the organisation’s credibility. India’s scepticism and failed WTO conferences reflect growing preference for plurilateralism over multilateralism, with China’s unfair practices, such as forced technology transfer and market barriers, exacerbating global trade tensions
INDIA
Golwalkar's Leadership: Expanding RSS amidst tumultuous times (1940-1973)
RSSFACTS: Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of RSS, led the organisation through significant events like India’s Partition and independence. His leadership expanded RSS across India, strengthening its network, promoting Hindu unity, and inspiring countless volunteers during crucial years
BUSINESS
India needs a 'Third Way' to deal with new economic challenges
Sanghnomics: Trump’s protectionist stance sparks debate in India, with SJM advocating for a 'Swadeshi' economic model. The focus is on domestic demand, employment generation, and strategic autonomy to navigate global economic challenges
