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Sunday, February 22, 2026
TopicRepublic Day 2024

Topic: Republic Day 2024

The Republic is dead and no point blaming BJP-RSS. We need a new political language

India has a new constitution now that institutes the will of the majority community to draw a line of fire that no organ of the government can cross.

Beyond Macron-Modi bromance—what’s next for India-France partnership?

A liberal France’s endorsement of India, right after a spectacular Ram temple consecration, will be a net positive for New Delhi in Europe.

DRDO to showcase ‘women power’, indigenous systems in Republic Day Parade tableau

Besides the contributions of women scientists, DRDO's Republic Day Parade tableau will also feature indigenous critical systems & technologies.

On Camera

Youth Congress, your foolish protest helped the Modi govt climb out of the AI summit hole

In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.