The Malegaon blasts probe was a victim of politics. Seventeen years on, we still don’t know who is responsible. What’s disturbing is that the ruling dispensation is projecting the inability of our investigative agencies to deliver answers as a personal political victory. The Opposition should be louder in demanding answers.
“Trump pill” demands sharp strategic recalibration from India. We must negotiate, not submit
At 25% tariffs, India faces a “Trump pill” that demands a sharp strategic recalibration. It’s an opportunity to recalibrate economic reforms, trade partnerships, and build resilience. As tariffs hit competitors such as Vietnam less harshly, India must stay competitive, agile. Negotiation, not submission, is called for, especially on Russian oil.
Opposition’s attempt to Trump the government during Op Sindoor debate was noteworthy
Op Sindoor discussion in Parliament was partisan but instructive. Opposition’s attempt to Trump the government over ceasefire, intelligence lapses, foreign policy was noteworthy. Military victory long settled the debate, though. PM Modi blaming predecessors — including Shastri, in a first — is becoming predictable. Answer to today’s questions can’t lie in yesterday.