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Army ‘rightsizing’ just a clever play of words. It’s about choosing technology over soldiers

Downsizing is inspired by the global chorus seeking a ‘lean, mean fighting machine.’ But India is different—socially, geographically, and in combat ethos.

The plastic age of Indian politics is being ruled by flex. But don’t look for a meaning in it

In this age of fleeting attention, flex speaks politics in 10 seconds. And Bharat Jodo Yatra has made its own contribution to this burgeoning flex economy.

Yale, Oxford in India is Modi govt’s way to wedge divide, take OBCs, Dalits back to dark past

The RSS and BJP will turn India into an Indralok where the elites will enjoy the benefits of global education and Hindi-educated OBCs, Dalits will become its gatekeepers.

Why Lal Bahadur Shastri was more than Nehru’s shadow—green revolution to 1965 win

Except for Kuldip Nayyar, who devoted three chapters on Shastri in his books, most Indian journalists were too enamoured with Nehru to recognise his efforts.

Caste census in Bihar: Masterstroke for Nitish Kumar camp, BJP leaders sure it will backfire

BJP members are not able to protest the caste census in Bihar because they had already extended support in the assembly.

CPEC made Gwadar look attractive to Pakistan. But ‘development’ ringing hollow to local people

Rather than ensuring people’s welfare and the survival of their professions, the Baloch government is making them dependent on foreign projects.

Don’t wait for National Security Strategy. Bring theatre command system, first things first

It is time for Indian military leaders to realise that their inability to implement an important political mandate is because of inter-Service and intra-Service disagreements.

Direct mode of local election benefits BJP, harms SC/ST development, finds study

Wisconsin-Madison university scholar studied Maharashtra data to show how direct mode of election has a causal effect on sarpanches spending on development activities for marginalised communities.

How serious missteps, both strategic and tactical, are strengthening TTP in Pakistan

The Americans are gone and India has been driven out of Afghanistan, so who now is friend or foe of Pakistan?

Blunt opposition, resurgent BJP—Why the churn in Tamil Nadu politics is a headache for Stalin

Tamil Nadu’s Stalin-led DMK has been pushing an anti-Centre, anti-Modi narrative. But the politics led by two ex-IPS officers signal worrying times for the CM.

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.