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A Perfect Military Response with Strategic Restraint Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians, was a calculated, precision military operation by India targeting Pakistan-backed terror infrastructure. Despite early setbacks, the operation eventually demonstrated India’s military resolve, tactical adaptability, and adherence to strategic restraint under…

International Scrutiny on a National Tragedy In an unprecedented move, India has granted observer status to an expert from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to participate in the investigation of the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad—one of the most catastrophic air disasters in the country’s aviation history. The decision, reflecting a rare…

A Stalwart of Indian Politics Naveen Patnaik, the five-time Chief Minister of Odisha and current Leader of Opposition, is more than a political figure—he is a legacy. For over two decades, Patnaik steered Odisha through economic reforms, disaster resilience, and social development, becoming one of India’s longest-serving and most respected leaders. Known for his calm demeanor,…

A Dark Day for Indian Aviation Earlier this month, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Ahmedabad when Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed, claiming the lives of 275 passengers and crew. The nation was shaken, and questions quickly emerged about accountability, safety oversight, and procedural lapses. In response, the Parliamentary Committee on…

A Long-Standing Challenge at the Roof of the World The India-China border dispute — a complex, decades-old issue rooted in historical ambiguity — remains one of Asia’s most sensitive flashpoints. Stretching over 3,488 km across some of the world’s most treacherous terrain, the unresolved Line of Actual Control (LAC) has triggered military standoffs, most notably…

Wings of Dissent: A War of Words Escalates The friction between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress high command has become increasingly public and symbolic — now playing out not just in speeches, but also in social media metaphors. What began as a difference in tone over foreign policy has evolved into a digital joust featuring…

SCO Summit 2025: A Brief Overview The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), established in 2001, is a powerful regional bloc that brings together major Eurasian nations for cooperation on political, security, and economic matters. With ten full members—India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and newly-inducted Belarus—the SCO plays a critical role in shaping regional geopolitics. The latest…