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The Indian Navy is all set to strengthen its maritime security with the commissioning of advanced frontline stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri (F35) and INS Himgiri (F34). The two grey whales will be commissioned on 26 August 2025 in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as announced by the official authorities. An honour in the history of the … Read more
The National Security Advisor(NSA) and spymaster Ajit Kumar Doval is a retired IPS officer. Recently, Ajit Doval has been in the spotlight due to his diplomatic engagement with Russia. The visit was more than just a bureaucratic visit, but preparations for the Modi-Putin summit. ‘In a world where countries are breaking alliances and declaring war, … Read more
The spread of Legionnaires’ disease was beginning to alarm health authorities. In recent weeks, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York City, has resulted in three fatalities and more than 70 confirmed cases. Also, some cases of Legionnaires’ disease were recorded from major cities in Europe and the Middle East, and cases from … Read more
The Nimisha Priya Case, sentenced to death in Yemen, had once again hit headlines with reports surfacing regarding a possible cancellation of her execution. The Grand Mufti of India went on to claim that her death sentence had been formally overturned, while India’s Ministry of External Affairs MEA claimed that such claims were false, thus … Read more
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
Between July 13 and 16, 2025, violence erupted amid the largely Druze population of the southern Suwayda province of Syria. The immediate precursor to violence was the abduction of a Druze merchant. However, below the surface, the deeper and camouflaged turmoil would trace its path through tribal rivalries resulting from estrangements, and the increasingly chaotic, … 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