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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicWhatsApp groups

Topic: WhatsApp groups

Firestorm in South Asian media persons’ WhatsApp group after Pahalgam, some Pakistani journalists exit

Pakistani journalist’s condolence message—critical of India's reaction to the attack—ended with ‘Allah o Akbar’, leading to a fiery debate in a WhatsApp group of South Asian Women in Media.

Leave, mute or just ignore—group chat etiquette leading to awkward complexities

The ease of creating groups and adding members means people can be included in groups they wouldn’t have chosen to join.

President terminates services of Army Major over breach of national security protocol

Army Major was found guilty of keeping classified info on phone & for ‘being in touch with Pakistani Intelligence Operative’ through social media, it is learnt.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

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.