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Modi’s Poll Pragmatism And Revdi Culture
“Worried about a Karnataka-like impact, Modi dropped his ideological opposition to freebies and launched a long list of Modi Guarantees, which were nothing but a copycat version of opposition parties’ schemes. Ladli Behan was launched […]
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The interpretation of the law in Trumpland
The formula is to avoid legal culpability and, at the same time, to activate, deflect or weaponise the law at all levels There are more than 1.3 million lawyers in the United States, of whom […]
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Pak-Saudi defense pact and its implications for India
On September 17, 2025, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement in Riyadh. The pact formalizes their alliance with a collective defense clause, stating […]
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Ailing Manipur needs healing touch
PM Modi must sensitively address legitimate political aspirations of Kuki-Zomi-Hmar groups Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Manipur on Saturday, September 13, just over a week after the Centre claimed to have cleared […]
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Impact of U.S. Tariffs on India’s IT Sector and STEM Employment
“The imposition of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian goods in 2025 marks a new chapter in bilateral trade tensions. While the tariffs primarily target labor-intensive goods such as textiles, gems, and leather, technology services—which underpin […]
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Viksit Bharat needs more than GDP growth
Without investing in education, health, and jobs, the 2047 dream will remain a slogan “A superpower is not built on abstract (and massaged) GDP numbers alone. It needs a foundation that guarantees high-quality education, health, […]
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Happy 79th Independence Day!
I urge you not to poison or prejudice your children against any individual. When they grow up and find themselves working alongside those you have taught them to view negatively, they may struggle to connect, […]
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From Great Friend to Tariff King – The Changing Shades of the USA–India Relationship
Can Prime Minister Modi Overcome the Hesitations of History Again? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States marked another chapter in the long, complex journey of India–US relations. It was a celebration […]
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A new generation of populists is showing Democrats how to defeat Trump
As Democrats continue to sift through the wreckage of the 2024 election, one truth should be impossible to ignore: they are bleeding support among working-class voters and Donald Trump’s stumbles alone will not save them. […]
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Nudges from the Court, silence from the commission
The Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls is a turning point for citizens, civil society and Parliament — universal franchise must not be undone in the name of ‘vigilance’ “The ECI’s constitutional mandate is […]
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The real drone war is yet to come
Preparing for the future means thinking beyond the victories of Operation Sindoor “An effective counter-drone system must address both tactical and operational levels. Frontline troops must be equipped with portable jammers and rifle-mounted AI-assisted sights. […]
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A better terror fight with J&K police under elected government reins
Placing the J&K police under the command of the elected government will ensure policing strategies that align with the local population’s concerns “This intangible asset, as part of the repertoire of the local police, is […]
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