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In the northeastern state of Manipur, a significant socio-political crisis has unfolded, highlighting the delicate balance between national security concerns and the rights of indigenous communities. The government’s decision to construct a border fence along the India-Myanmar border and to revoke the Free Movement Regime (FMR) has led to widespread …
In the intricate web of global trade, few elements are as pivotal as rare earth elements (REEs). These 17 minerals, despite their name, are not particularly rare but are crucial in the manufacturing of high-tech devices, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced military equipment. China’s dominance in the production …
On September 8, 2025, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia executed a significant cabinet reshuffle, dismissing five ministers, including Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan. This move came in the wake of widespread protests that had gripped the nation for two weeks, …
Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, on the Blue Nile. Built over 14 years with domestic financing (about $5 billion), the GERD has a 74-billion-cubic-meter reservoir and can generate up to 5,150 MW of electricity theguardian.com. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the project as a …
C. P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice-President on 12 September 2025 and, by constitutional design, becomes the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. That appointment places a man known for personal faith and partisan experience into an institutional role that increasingly looks like a pressure cooker: the …
The Spark And The GrievanceIn early September 2025, a wave of protests led largely by Nepal’s Gen-Z — students, young professionals and digitally native activists — erupted across Kathmandu and other cities after the government moved to block dozens of major social-media platforms that had not registered with state authorities. …
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held in Tianjin, China, marked a significant milestone in the organization’s evolution, emerging as its largest gathering to date. With 20 heads of state in attendance, including leaders from Russia, India, and Iran, the summit underscored China’s growing influence in shaping a multipolar …
India and Sri Lanka have renewed tensions over tiny Katchatheevu Island and overlapping fishing rights in the Palk Strait. In early 2024 Prime Minister Modi blasted Congress over documents he said “callously” ceded this 285‑acre islet to Sri Lanka. Tamil Nadu politicians likewise point to soaring arrests of their fishermen, …
Iran and India, two ancient civilizations with rich histories, have shared a long-standing relationship that spans millennia. From the early interactions along the Silk Road to the cultural exchanges during the Mughal era, the ties between these two nations have been both profound and enduring. In recent times, as both …
As India navigates the complex realities of 2025, the need to understand China’s strategic blueprint has never been more urgent. Despite recent diplomatic thaw and Prime Minister Modi’s optimistic pronouncements about achieving “normalcy” at the border, India remains vulnerable to Chinese coercion across multiple domains. Decoding China’s comprehensive strategy reveals …
The recent Supreme Court proceedings involving Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi have reignited a critical debate about judicial boundaries in India’s democracy. When courts begin questioning the patriotism of opposition leaders and dictating how political discourse should be conducted, we must ask: have we crossed the line from judicial activism …
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced steep oil tariffs, the timing was impossible to ignore. For the West, particularly Washington and its NATO allies, this was more than a routine diplomatic conversation—it was a signal. In …
The rugged cliffs of the Dangrek Mountains, straddling the border of Thailand and Cambodia, are home to an 11th-century marvel — the Preah Vihear Temple. Built during the reign of the Khmer Empire as a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, it has stood for centuries as a symbol of …
Shibu Soren (11 January 1944 – 4 August 2025), affectionately called “Dishom Guru” or “Guruji,” was the political and spiritual spearhead behind the creation of Jharkhand. Born in Nemra village (now in Ramgarh district, Jharkhand), from a Santal tribal family, he was deeply affected by the murder of his father, …
Satya Pal Malik (b. 24 July 1946 – d. 5 August 2025) culminated a long political journey when he assumed gubernatorial roles in Jammu & Kashmir, Goa, Meghalaya, Bihar, and Odisha between 2017 and 2022. His tenure coincided with transformative and contentious events, including the abrogation of Article 370 in J&K. Throughout, Malik oscillated between …
When former U.S. President Donald Trump recently referred to India as a “dead economy,” the global reaction was swift and polarised. Coming in the wake of his proposed 25% tariffs on Indian imports, this politically charged statement carried significant weight—not only in geopolitical circles but also in the everyday lives …
The Brahmaputra River, a vital artery for millions in India and Bangladesh, has emerged as a geopolitical flashpoint due to China’s plan to build the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on its upper reach, the Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet. This megadam, capable of generating three times the power of China’s Three …
On 31 July 2025, a Special NIA Court in Mumbai delivered a verdict of complete acquittal for seven accused—including Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit and former MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur—in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The judicial bench, led by Justice A. K. Lahoti, concluded that while a blast had indeed occurred—six civilians were killed and …
For decades, the United Kingdom has carefully balanced its historic ties to Israel with support for a negotiated two-state solution. Last week, Prime Minister Keir Starmer dramatically announced that, unless Israel takes “substantive steps” — including a ceasefire in Gaza, halting West Bank annexations, and allowing unhindered humanitarian aid — …
India’s neighbourhood—spanning Pakistan, China (via Tibet), Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and the Maldives—represents 740 million people and over $28 billion in annual trade. Yet these countries collectively hold untapped potential: markets for Indian goods, sources of critical resources, and strategic partners in addressing shared challenges like climate change, …
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