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In the high mountains of Tibet, at a strategic bend of the Yarlung Zangbo River—known downstream in India as the Brahmaputra—China has launched a bold, controversial hydropower project. The Medog Hydropower Station, also called the Yarlung Zangbo Mega-Dam, is poised to become the largest hydropower facility in the world. While the project’s scale and ambition … Read more
Under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President was free to resign. Jagdeep Dhankhar, however, showed no hesitation in sending his resignation letter on July 21, 2025, almost three years into a five-year term, citing health reasons, and thereby leaving the second-highest constitutional post of the country vacant. The timing seemed to take … Read more
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare, technology plays a crucial role in shaping strategies, defending territories, and ensuring real-time situational awareness. Among the most significant innovations in aerial surveillance and command capabilities is the AWACS system, short for Airborne Warning and Control System. Often referred to as the “eye in the sky,” this … Read more
In a democracy as vibrant and complex as India’s, Parliament isn’t just about political representation—it’s also about reflection. A reflection of the nation’s values, priorities, and the kind of expertise it wants shaping its laws. This July, the nomination of four new members to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu is more than a … Read more
A Bold U-Turn in Language Policy- In a dramatic reversal, Hindi was made a compulsory third language for students from Grades 1 to 5 in Marathi and English medium schools. In a backlash against this move, which was otherwise in sync with the multilingual spirit of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the language polarisation … Read more
On 9th July 2025, India witnessed yet another wave of collective resistance as major trade unions across the country called for a Bharat Bandh. This nationwide shutdown was not just a routine protest; it echoed deep-rooted frustrations of the working class over government policies perceived as anti-labour. Backed by workers from various sectors, including railways, … Read more
Under the Chairperson, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet on July 1, 2025, approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 and referred to it as Khelo Bharat Niti 2025. It is a visionary document that engages sports as a mechanism of national development. NSP 2025 has taken the place of the much older 2001 … Read more
India might be on the verge of an energy revolution, and this spark could come from the waters of the Andaman Sea. After years of relying heavily on crude oil imports to fuel its growing economy, India is now tapping into a massive, largely unexplored reserve that could significantly reduce its dependency on foreign oil. … Read more
A fast and mobile air defence system is urgently needed today when threats are not just posed by enemy fighter aircraft but also by drones and cruise missiles. India’s adversary for developing this menace is QRSAM. Not just a missile, it comprises a fully integrated air defence ecosystem, developed entirely in India to protect mobilised … Read more
Why in the News? Manipur, a northeastern Indian state, has been in the headlines since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, sparking intermittent clashes that continue into 2025. The immediate trigger was a Manipur High Court recommendation in April 2023 granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, which would allow them land rights … Read more