Vinod Kumar Shukla A news agency is supposed to break news and not to become one, but the latter seems to be the case with the French news agency, Agence France-Presse (AFP), whose role in the regime change in Bangladesh is under intense scrutiny. Shafiqul Alam, former press secretary to the caretaker administrator of Bangladesh, … Continue reading AFP Journalist and Bangladesh’s Regime Change
Dharma, rooted in the ageless wisdom of Indian civilisation, is a comprehensive approach to environmental preservation that regards nature as sacred, balances ecological responsibility with development, and centres sustainable living on humanity's obligation to the planet. Dr. Aniruddh Subhedar माता भूमिः पुत्रो अहं पृथिव्याः (Atharvaveda 12.1.12) “Earth is my mother, I am the son of … Continue reading Dharma and the Earth: A Bhāratīya Vision for Ecological Balance
Washington's package keeps Pakistan's F-16 fighter fleet relevant until 2040, wires them into a US-standard data link and sends strong signals about how America prices its South Asian relationships. Brig Brijesh Pandey (Retd) In December 2025, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a proposed $686 million foreign military sale to refurbish and … Continue reading Pakistan’s F 16 Lifeline and US $686 Million Package
NC Bipindra US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's second visit to Bharat this year was remarkable for its destinations. He landed in Mumbai on October 20, 2026, for talks aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar greeted him. He never set foot in New Delhi. The itinerary … Continue reading Rubio in India: Why Bharat-US Ties Now Run on Energy and Enterprise
India needs better connectivity. It should not pay for it with strategic independence. Dr. Nitin Sharma India is at a crossroads. It must now take tough decisions and take them without bowing to pressure from anyone. Satellite internet can reach remote villages, mountain regions and underserved communities. But one question has got far less attention … Continue reading Why Starlink Is Not a Telecom Story Alone
Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies (CIHS) releases its new brief, "USCIRF: An Entity of Concern – Misleading Congress and the American Public on India". Taking the Commission's 24 September 2026 statement on Jagtar Singh Johal as its case study, the brief shows a body that gets basic facts wrong, erases the prosecution's case, and … Continue reading USCIRF: An Entity of Concern Misleading Congress and the American Public on India
Bharat has too much at stake with President Trump signing the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. It is bound to impact free trade deal. N. C. Bipindra President Donald Trump signed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on September 18, 2026 at a White House ceremony expanding statutory sanctions, … Continue reading Is US a Trusted Ally?
India is building data centres at record speed. Harder question is who owns the intelligence inside these centres. Dr Nitin Sharma The first-quarter GDP numbers for FY 2026-27 have done more than just beat expectations. They have restored a certain confidence. The economy grew 7.8 per cent. That was much more than Reserve Bank’s forecast. … Continue reading Windowless Buildings Holding Up Viksit Bharat
After two-day jamboree at Bharat Mandapam, deliverables to be measured by what’s retained by next two BRICS Presidencies N.C. Bipindra When eleven governments that disagree on almost everything sign the same 140-paragraph document, the achievement is procedural before politics took over. That is the fairest first reading of 18th BRICS Summit held at Bharat Mandapam … Continue reading BRICS: not anti-west Caucus?
Gautam Kumar Jha Mohan Bhagwat's recent journey through United States, Canada and United Kingdom came at a time when Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has completed a century of existence and continues to evoke sharply contrasting perceptions, particularly outside India. For its supporters, RSS represents cultural nationalism, social service and civilisational continuity. For many of its … Continue reading Mohan Bhagwat in West: Challenging Preconceived Narratives
