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The ultimate goal of Rajnath Singh, Jaishankar’s Russia visit — move Moscow away from Beijing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Russia and a stopover in Tehran indicates something is changing.

In 1918 Flu, towns with Indian officers saw 15% less deaths than those with British officers

The British administrators have long left, but local information and bureaucratic representation remain relevant for governance even today.

India in Ladakh is breaking ‘China is invincible’ myth. Pentagon needs to catch up

It's worth remembering that even as the Soviet Union collapsed, Pentagon’s 1989 report was still extolling its prowess. The talk of China’s ‘rising’ power is a Beijing product.

Mukesh Ambani is using his Rs 150 chutzpah to woo Jeff Bezos and his Amazon

For Mukesh Ambani to get into bed with Facebook, Google, and possibly even Amazon at the same time takes some chutzpah.

Why Modi remains world’s most popular populist while Trump, Putin, Johnson struggle

Modi seems to understand something that Trump, Putin, Johnson and others do not about the relationship between a populist leader and voters.

How a letter for better online classes for disabled students got lost between two ministries

With no help from govt, the Javed Abidi Foundation wrote to 284 universities and colleges, briefing them on issues faced by students with disabilities.

Why Trump’s troop reduction in Iraq is good for Iran, Russia and Syria

Trump's move to cut troop levels in Iraq to 3,000 will embolden the Islamic State and give Iranian leaders a strong talking point. But it won't save blood or treasure.

Why Indian troops secured Kailash Range crestline, and the importance of Chushul Bowl

In episode 563 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the latest development along the LAC, and why Spanggur Gap and Chushul Bowl are critical geo-strategically.

First mission of Modi’s Mission Karmayogi must be to not repeat mistakes of past reforms

Mission Karmayogi departs from previous reforms, and goes beyond Group A and B officers to include the 89 per cent of public service workers in Group C.

Why India needs to return to the idea of a universal basic income

Universal basic income may be more effective in reviving demand than quantitative easing. It’s a debate worth having & India is a good place to start.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

JD Vance worried Pentagon not giving Trump the full picture of the war—The Atlantic report

Vance, originally sceptical about US launching strikes against Iran, is reported to be worried that the US does not have enough interceptors and offensive missiles, something he has raised with Trump.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.