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Manipur CM Biren Singh survives because PM Modi must remain infallible

PM Modi's silence on Manipur can only be explained in the late mystic Meher Baba's philosophy and Bobby McFerrin's song.

Is Jake Sullivan resurrecting Obama’s G2? His presence in India-US ties points to a ‘long game’

Sullivan knows that just as the US helped China become a world power – at its own cost, increasingly – the name of the game with India will have to be underlined by both sides making money.

Will Hindutva be enough for Modi-BJP as crises pile on before 2024? It better be

The Karnataka election loss, Balasore tragedy, wrestlers' protest, and Jack Dorsey's comments have all come in quick succession. The Modi govt's invincible facade is chipping away.

General Electric jet deal will be a test of India-US trust. Critical tech at stake

A recent report by US think tank The Heritage Foundation supports the transfer of F414 technology to India to counter China.

Question ahead of Modi’s US visit—Will India abandon multipolarity, become a camp follower?

There are several reasons why Modi must push for a closer relationship with the US, although not at the cost of becoming a camp follower.

Vaishnaw’s resignation won’t fix anything. Opposition playing into Modi’s game

Lal Bahadur Shastri resigned, why not Vaishnaw? Well, actually it is more complicated than the current debate makes it out to be.

Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation issue aside, Modi must revamp his team and reboot governance

When it comes to sophistry, BJP is more than a match to the opposition. But does Modi want his government to be defined by ad hocism before 2024?

Everyone now wants a ‘Parliament-style’ sengol. This Tamil Nadu jeweller is swamped with inquiries

On 28 May, PM Modi installed a sengol in Parliament. Although the sceptre is described as a political tradition in TN, there appears to be a whole new level of interest in it now.

Why Modi and Shah are softening towards regional parties ahead of 2024

At a meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Mumbai last month, Union home minister Amit Shah had a very enthusiastic legislator in the...

Modi’s Parliament inaugural was an elaborate mimicry. It displayed the sham that is New India

The first republic’s founders were dedicated to building institutions. The second republic’s custodians are devoted to entrenching a cult of personality.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.