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Inside India’s barrel of concerns: US sanctions, alternative to Iran oil and good old ties

There are a number of strategic reasons why India wants to continue buying Iranian oil in spite of other options available.

India & Pakistan have established ‘English rule without the Englishman’

By enforcing colonial-era laws & using technology for illiberal causes, India and Pakistan are no different from the British when it comes to quashing dissent.

India has gone truly global so why is its foreign policy so outdated

Most foreign policy analysis is dominated by outdated concepts from an era of famine and vulnerability, when India was dependent on aid.

As we brace for Terrorism 3.0, the West needs more eyes on the world

Global intelligence is the first and best tripwire for emerging threats by both hostile nations and non-state actors.

Rishi Kapoor to Sharad Pawar: Why Bollywood wants to talk about cancer and politicians don’t

Indians don't seem particularly keen on politicians who wear their vulnerabilities on their starched kurta sleeves.

Modi Govt sees Rs 1.6 lakh cr tax shortfall, deficit 3.9% of GDP leaving fiscal hole

India simply doesn’t have the fiscal space for loan write-offs, cash payouts & higher food subsidy being promised during the election campaign.

How does Rahul, of the tainted Gandhi dynasty, expect to damage Modi’s image: Arun Jaitley

Its clear that Rahul Gandhi concocts falsehood, as in the Rafale case, starts believing his falsehood to be true and eventually dreams that the falsehood has destroyed his opponent.

Sometimes, it’s late to reach for the gun. Doesn’t mean Karkare wasn’t gallant: IPS officer

Officer responds to ThePrint article on India's gallantry awards system to say 'those killed in 26/11, Parliament attacks were heroes'.

Narendra Modi’s image as a doer has got a big boost with India’s win on Masood Azhar at UN

PM Narendra Modi wasted no time in claiming credit for the diplomatic win in his election speech.

Why India’s politicians get away with casteist slurs and abuses on Dalit leaders

India is full of Savarna leaders who defame professional and social background of Dalit-backward politicians without facing any backlash.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

War at machine speed: How AI became a decisive force in US-Israel conflict with Iran

The core of the US military’s AI deployment in Iran is a system called the Maven Smart System, built by software company Palantir Technologies.

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.