The Turning Tide: Basava Raju Among 26 Naxals Neutralized In a major offensive against left-wing extremism, 26 Maoists were gunned down by security forces in an intense encounter in the Abujhmad forests of Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district. Among those neutralized was Basava Raju, a top leader of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) and one of India’s most…
The Necessity of the By-Elections On June 23, 2025, Odisha will witness a crucial phase of grassroots democracy as by-elections are held to fill 43 Sarpanch and 272 Ward Member posts across the state. These elections have become necessary due to vacancies caused by deaths, resignations, disqualifications, and in many cases, the de-reservation of seats where…
A Historic Promotion in Troubled Times On May 20, in a move that has stirred widespread political and strategic concern, Islamabad promoted General Asim Munir—the current Chief of Army Staff—to the rank of field marshal, the highest ceremonial position in Pakistan’s military hierarchy. The decision was finalized in a Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Shehbaz…
A Landmark Victory for Indian Literature In an unprecedented literary moment, India’s Banu Mushtaq has won the prestigious International Booker Prize for her Kannada-language short story collection, ‘Heart Lamp’. This marks the first time in the award’s history that a collection of short stories has clinched the title. The honor is shared with translator Deepa Bhasthi, making her the…
A State-Wide Sweep Begins The Odisha government has launched a decisive operation to identify and remove undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants from the state workforce. In a significant step toward enforcing immigration laws and safeguarding employment for legal residents, the administration has begun implementing strict measures targeting illegal foreign nationals—especially those employed by outsourcing firms and private…
In a startling case of digital influence being weaponized for espionage, Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has come under intense scrutiny from India’s top intelligence agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and military intelligence. Malhotra, known for her travel vlog “Travel With JO,” was arrested on May 16 from Hisar’s New Aggarsain…
India Logs 164 COVID-19 Cases in a Week As COVID-19 infections spike across parts of Asia—including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand—India has also reported a modest uptick in weekly cases. With 164 new cases logged between May 12 and May 19, the country now has 257 active cases, according to the Union Health Ministry. Although officials describe the situation…
Opening Move: A Long Call That Could Change the War’s Course Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a rare and extensive two-hour phone call that has sparked new hope for an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The high-level dialogue, which came after consultations between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,…
A Stern Message to Islamabad In a powerful and unambiguous message, Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D’Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, declared that India possesses the capability to strike any target across Pakistan. Speaking in the aftermath of the highly coordinated and successful Operation Sindoor, Lt Gen D’Cunha said, “The whole of Pakistan is within range……
Defence Stocks at New Record: A Sector Reclaims Its Firepower India’s defence sector has seen a remarkable turnaround in recent months. From a prolonged slump that bottomed out in February 2025, listed defence companies have staged a powerful comeback — surging over 50% to hit a record market capitalisation of ₹11.23 lakh crore, surpassing the…
