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What South Korea’s KDI gets right that NITI Aayog never did

The comparison between Korea Development Institute and NITI Aayog is about two theories of how knowledge relates to national development.

Modi govt organises Rozgar Melas, but vacant posts show its hiring capacity is limited

Before attempting to answer whether the Rozgar Melas are working, it would be useful to take a look at the performance of the Modi govt on this front since it was formed in May 2014.

Can Pakistan stay neutral on Iran? Saudi Arabia holds the purse strings

Security of Saudi Arabia is something that Pakistani armed forces have committed themselves to for a long time, even before the September 2025 agreement.

The Nizam heirs’ endless property disputes are costing Hyderabad its heritage

A court has narrowed the legal fight over the estates of the last Nizam, Osman Ali Khan, to his descendants. But such long-running feuds often take a toll on Hyderabad’s historic buildings.

Punjab’s tall claims of irrigation success can weaken its case in Ravi–Beas water dispute

No one suggests Punjab should hide genuine gains in canal rehabilitation. But there is a difference between reporting gradual improvement and projecting a breakthrough.

Chinese analysts say military expansion is necessary—and it’s about deterrence, not hegemony

By portraying growth as somewhat defensive, Chinese commentary downplays how a defence budget of 1.91 trillion yuan may influence global strategic calculations.

Balen wave marks the second coming of democracy in Nepal

The Gen Z movement was a serious wave that RSP and Balen together managed to capture—the first milestone reflecting the relevance of issues-based politics.

Mercedes CLA 250+ is how future EVs should be. Here is why

With an 85.5 kWh battery, the sedan has an incredible tested range of 792 km, which has been possible due to its extremely slippery shape and a very efficient motor.

Exes can be friends. Christiane Amanpour’s former husband defending her is not suspicious

The irony of the Amanpour moment was that while Rubin was defending her work, the public conversation also shifted to their relationship.

Badshah’s ‘Teteeree’ shows what is wrong with Bollywood’s ‘brand of creativity’

This also tells that everything that rhymes is music, and everyone who can string together catchy lines is an artist. Badshah’s work is a reminder of that uncomfortable truth.

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Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.