The India-Maldives snafu, which began on social media over Modi, is a reminder of the strategic complexities at hand. This episode may die a quick death as diplomacy kicks in but Maldives must remember elections are over and hard realities of Chinese debt and India’s long-standing friendship come into play.
Sheikh Hasina returning to power is a relief for India as extremist forces rise in neighbourhood
Sheikh Hasina has retained power, a good sign for the valuable relationship Bangladesh has built with India. With extremist forces rising in the neighbourhood, including in Maldives, this is a relief for New Delhi. Hasina should take the India partnership to next level and restore internal calm and normal politics.
SC rightly struck down release of Bilkis Bano’s rapists. The travesty never really stood a chance
The release of 11 men sentenced for Bilkis Bano’s gang rape was egregious and indefensible. The Supreme Court has rightly struck down their release and criticised the Gujarat government for abuse of its discretionary power. It didn’t even spare its own 2022 order. The travesty never really stood a chance.