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Reforming Prestige Amidst Concerns of Transparency The designation of “Senior Advocate” is among the highest honors conferred on members of the Indian Bar, recognizing distinguished legal acumen and contributions to the law. However, the process of selecting senior advocates—guided by previous Supreme Court rulings in 2017 and 2023—has faced criticism for lacking uniformity, transparency, and…

Operation Sindoor and a Defining Moment in India’s Security Doctrine In the wake of Operation Sindoor, a calibrated military action undertaken by India in response to persistent cross-border terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a landmark address to the nation. The speech came just after a temporary ceasefire agreement was reached with Pakistan. Operation Sindoor,…

India’s external and internal security landscape continues to evolve rapidly amid heightened tensions with Pakistan and persistent threats from terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). As the country grapples with complex diplomatic and defense challenges, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to brief Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs. Meanwhile, local developments in Kashmir reflect…

A Fragile Calm After Days of Fire Following a turbulent period of heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan, a ceasefire agreement was declared on May 10, bringing a tentative pause to cross-border tensions. The truce came after the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations reopened dialogue, leading to a de-escalation agreement that…

A Truce Amid Fire and Fury After days of high-voltage military escalation, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. The development, first confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump, followed a spate of drone, missile, and artillery exchanges triggered by the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian civilians. While U.S….

A New Era in Indian Defence Manufacturing and Supply Preparedness India’s defence production landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. From once being heavily dependent on imports, the country now produces nearly 65% of its defence equipment domestically, thanks to ambitious reforms under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The government has also strengthened its civil supply…

India-Pakistan Tensions Reach Boiling Point Tensions between India and Pakistan have surged dramatically following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which India attributes to Pakistan-based militant groups. The aftermath has witnessed missile and drone exchanges, cross-border strikes, and rising diplomatic activity across global capitals. As both nuclear-armed neighbours confront each other militarily, the international community—including the US, China,…

As tensions rise along India’s western border, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a high-level meeting on Friday with top executives from banks, insurance firms, and financial regulatory bodies. The urgent gathering aimed to assess and reinforce the financial sector’s preparedness for potential disruptions, particularly in digital services and operational resilience. This move comes at…