Political

India’s Pralay Missile Passes Salvo User Trials, Boosting Tactical Deterrence

India’s Pralay missile has cleared key user-trials with successful salvo launches. We explain how it reshapes India’s war-fighting and deterrence strategy.

Epstein Files Released: What the Newly Unsealed U.S. Court Records Reveal—and What Remains Hidden

Newly released Epstein files court records reveal allegations, elite connections and heavy redactions. A fact-based analysis of what’s known—and what remains hidden.

Bangladesh Sees Surge in Islamist Violence as Hindu Minority Faces Rising Attacks Amid Political Instability

Bangladesh faces a surge in Islamist violence after political instability, with Hindu minorities increasingly targeted amid mob lynchings and extremist mobilisation.

Bleed India by a Thousand Cuts: How Zia’s Dark Doctrine Has Now Turned Pakistan Into Its Own Worst Nightmare

In this hard-hitting editorial, we examine how Pakistan’s former dictator Zia-ul-Haq’s infamous ‘Bleed India by a thousand cuts’ doctrine transformed into state policy, weaponised terrorism, and ultimately returned as Pakistan’s own curse. From 1971’s historic surrender to today’s internal unrest in Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this article explores how karma turned a destructive agenda inward.

Vande Mataram Flashpoint: Why Parliament’s Emotional Showdown Is Forcing India to Reopen a 100-Year Compromise

A historic debate in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has revived the controversy over adopting only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. Here’s why India is rethinking a century-old compromise.

Babri Masjid Bengal Row: How Humayun Kabir’s Move Is Fueling Communal Tension, Vote Polarisation and Identity Politics Ahead of 2026

“TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s ‘Babri mosque’ announcement sparks new communal tension in Bengal as SIR voter purge and the Foreigners Act 2025 reshape identity politics before the 2026 elections.”

Putin India Visit 2025 Sparks a Power Shift: Modi’s Strategic Autonomy Challenges Old Global Alignments

Russian President Vladimir Putin India visit marks a major geopolitical shift, strengthening India–Russia ties in defence, energy, trade, and Eurasian strategy.

Siliguri Corridor on High Alert: How India Is Fortifying Its Most Vulnerable Lifeline in a Shifting Asian Power Order

India is rapidly fortifying the 22-km Siliguri Corridor amid rising China–Pakistan–Bangladesh tensions. New garrisons, integrated commands, and multi-domain defences signal a major strategic shift.

No-Show at Oxford Union debate: How Pakistan Dodged a Debate and Triggered a Global Narrative War

The India–Pakistan Oxford Union debate collapsed after Pakistan’s speakers failed to appear. India alleges bias and manipulation as competing narratives erupt.

PL-15E Missile in Combat: How India Neutralised Pakistan’s Chinese Missile and Gained a Strategic Edge

Pakistan used China’s PL-15E missile for the first time in Operation Sindoor, but India’s air tactics, EW systems and debris recovery turned it into a major intelligence win.