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Syria’s terrorist-turned-president al-Sharaa is on a diplomatic roll but has a troubling task ahead

For the time being the decks are in Ahmed al-Sharaa’s favour, but delicate and uneasy calm, divergent expectations, and external powers could stabilise, destabilise or balkanise this ancient land due to lack of political will, credibility and wily craft

Operation Sindoor and the war within: How India’s rivals exploit its domestic divisions

In the aftermath of a hard-won military engagement, the nation witnessed a disappointing descent into political theatrics, activation of fifth columnists and media frenzy

Operation Sindoor 2.0: Expect more concrete action in near future

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has indicated that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was only a ‘trailer’, and more actions are in the pipeline

Now Japan, next Germany: India must leverage domestic demand, self-reliance to keep rising

Overcoming Japan, India becomes the world’s fourth-largest economy and is poised to surpass Germany to hit the third spot by the end of this decade—an achievement expected as it nears the $5 trillion mark within the next two to three years

India’s evolving Afghan policy: From humanitarian outreach to strategic diplomacy

India’s renewed engagement with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic shift in its regional policy, blending humanitarian outreach with strategic diplomacy to safeguard national interests

Why India must stay battle-ready against future attacks from Pakistan

Strategically, India is not left with many choices to ensure stability and peace in South Asia, except aiming towards a robust solution for its Pakistan problem

Operation Sindoor: Indigenous systems gave India the edge, more needs to be done

Whether in drone warfare, layered air defence, or electronic warfare, Operation Sindoor marks a milestone in India’s journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations

Chhattisgarh’s hidden temples await rediscovery as peace returns to the heartland

Rajim is just one example of a magnificent temple town in Chhattisgarh. Temples such as the Bhoramdev and shrines in Malhar and Tala show the larger narrative of temple architecture in the state

Africa Day 2025: The continent has come far, and still has far to go

By taking greater ownership of its development agenda, strengthening democratic institutions, and engaging diverse partners strategically, Africa can shape a future that is inclusive, resilient, and prosperous

Operation Sindoor: Trump’s America is the biggest loser

Operation Sindoor gave a massive body blow to Pakistan. But a closer scrutiny would suggest that it was Trump’s America (along with Xi Jinping’s China) that was the biggest loser in the entire episode

Pakistan: The land of delusion squeezed between two illegitimate power centres

Sharif’s writ lies eroded even further, and Pakistan is lurching ever so close to another military dictatorship. The vexing questions on the Rawalpindi generals’ control over politics, economy, judiciary and even the media have now been put to rest

Shadow Warrior | India fights alone: Narrative wars, Western gaslighting, and a missed opportunity

This time the Pakistanis were taken by surprise, and India had a massive advantage. But now that the cat is out of the bag, Pakistanis and Chinese will regroup and figure out corrective tactics

How India’s shipbreaking industry is ceding ground to its rivals

If Alang and its sister ports in Gujarat fail to modernise infrastructure, the upcoming surge in ship recycling will likely shift eastward to Bangladesh or westward to Pakistan and Turkey—resulting in a significant loss of both revenue and relevance

How Asim Munir’s promotion to Field Marshal sets a dangerous precedent for Pakistan

Asim Munir’s promotion to the rank of Field Marshal signals a dangerous precedent, wherein regional peace and bilateral stability may be subordinated to individual career ambitions

Biggest achievement: Operation Sindoor has imposed clear limits on Pakistan’s sovereignty

Pakistan’s ‘triumphalism’ is a twisted admission of reality to manage audience costs and an implicit acceptance that it cannot harm India in return without going nuclear

Operation Sindoor and Donald Trump's dangerous U-turn

US President Donald Trump has spoken of wanting to mediate in resolving the Kashmir issue, which has played into Pakistan’s hands

How India can counter China’s sinister renaming of Tibetan places

The time has come for India to study the issue deeper, in particular the geography and the ethnic history of the area which has close civilisational ties with India, and bring up this issue with China

A month after Pahalgam: How every Indian can expose Pakistan’s terror playbook

Pakistan's decades-long playbook of denial, deflection, disinformation, and doublespeak must be met with a chorus of facts, not just from ministries and diplomats, but from us, Indians everywhere

How Indian Air Force proved its mettle in Operation Sindoor

India was fighting a 'one-front, two-country' adversary. Yet, due to the heavy damage inflicted by IAF strikes — and concerned about the possibility of more — Pakistan chose to seek a ceasefire

How Turkiye’s pro-Pakistan stance will cost it dearly

Turkiye’s immature stance will cost it economically, diplomatically, and in public perception

China’s duplicity on display during the India-Pakistan conflict

The fragile hopes of normalisation of India-China ties have clearly been flushed down the drain and the suspicion of China is here to stay in India

US Sutra | Post-Operation Sindoor: How India reset the regional balance of power

Operation Sindoor is a transformative moment in India’s quest for an enhanced role in global affairs

India urgently needs Russia’s Su-57 to maintain air dominance

The IAF will probably face China’s second fifth-generation jet, J-35A, in a war with Pakistan as Beijing has fast-tracked delivery to Islamabad 

Indigenisation in the Indian Army and operational readiness: Optimising approach

India’s ambitious defence self-reliance programme, combined with strategic emergency procurements, encapsulates a balanced approach to long-term defence self-reliance and immediate operational readiness

How Operation Sindoor signals strategic shift, redraws red lines for Pakistan

Operation Sindoor signals the rules of the game are set to change, making Pakistan’s proxy war a cost-prohibitive proposition

Operation Sindoor: A resounding success in India’s counter-terrorism strategy

Operation Sindoor has not only avenged the Pahalgam attack but also redefined the rules of engagement in counter-terrorism

‘Every act of terror as war’: Interpreting PM Modi’s new Lakshman Rekha post Pahalgam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s declaration is not merely a tactical or doctrinal shift; it is first and foremost a political message—a signalling exercise aimed at multiple audiences

Operation Sindoor: A fitting blow to Pakistan, the global epicentre of terror

The warning is unambiguous: If Pakistan does not dismantle the terror infrastructure on its soil, India will

Trump administration can promote regional peace by staying off the Kashmir issue

It will be beneficial for the Trump administration to keep off the Kashmir issue and focus on terrorism in the subcontinent for the betterment of the India-US strategic partnership and regional peace

Head-on | Operation Sindoor: Winning the perception war globally

Most neutral experts have called Operation Sindoor a notable success in the fight against global terror