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This is how Indira Gandhi thanked lawyers and judges. Look at Repusudan Dayal’s career

Magistrate Dayal, who later became Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, supported Indira Gandhi in 1977, which was seen as a 'slap' on the face of Morarji Desai govt.

How India can gain from Asian countries’ quest to redirect factories from China

With China's neighbours offering global firms incentives to pull out of the 'factory of the world', India must swiftly integrate with East Asia to emerge as a legitimate alternative.

Growth of India’s NBFCs means more compliances, regulations. Go digital to keep track

Over 4,000 NBFC regulatory updates are published by more than 2,000 websites every year. This makes it impossible for a compliance officer to keep track.

Pakistan PM is aiming for Peace Prize, not peace talk. India has seen this olive branch before

No PM of Pakistan can sell the idea of talks with India without mentioning Kashmir. The issue is the new red line that the Modi govt has drawn for Pakistan.

Ethanol blending crucial to cut oil imports but doubling it will hurt India’s food security

Via blending, the Modi govt wants to reduce GHG emissions and India’s dependence on imported fuel. But the potent question is about food security.

Agniveers have hit the ground but their training module must make these tweaks

There is a need to train the trainer in methods of modern instruction. Psychological training of the instructors is also required.

PM Sharif’s remark shows Pakistan still obsessed with India. Fortunately, we aren’t anymore

Even if we do not feel especially warmly towards Pakistan, it hardly dominates our thoughts.

Rise and fall of Indian Buddhism was a stranger, more exciting process than we know

Andhra was once as foreign to Buddhism as China was. Its conversion to the religion took many innovations, including worship of the dead.

CCP monitored tours to Xinjiang won’t help China. Turkey talking, more Muslim nations can join

China has used its economic and political clout over the Islamic world to help Beijing consolidate its voice on the Uyghur issue on global fora, such as the United Nations.

‘Catastrophe insurance’ becomes more urgent after Joshimath. Fiscal transfers can’t rebuild lives

No specific natural disaster policy is sold in India. It is part of regular fire insurance that covers damage to the property from flooding, cyclone, etc.

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.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.