The Arithmetic of Power and the Psychology of Victory

Assam goes to the polls on April 9, and conventionally, a journalist’s task is to observe, interpret, and analyse, not to predict. Electoral democracy, after all, is famously unpredictable. Yet, there are moments when patterns become so visible, when structural shifts align so clearly with political momentum, that refraining from a forecast feels like an evasion […]

How weaponised drones are becoming a threat in NE India

In a breakthrough in anti-terror operations earlier this month, the NIA arrested seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and a US mercenary, Matthew VanDyke under UAPA charges. The Ukrainians were arrested in Delhi and Lucknow, and the US citizen, Matthew Aaron VanDyke, in Kolkata. A Special NIA Court at Patiala House Court remanded them to NIA […]

The missile strike that failed, but still shook America’s illusion of distance

For decades, the United States operated under a comfortable strategic assumption: that distance equals safety. That wars in the Middle East could be fought, escalated, and even prolonged, without ever threatening America’s most prized military sanctuaries far beyond the Gulf. Iran has just challenged that assumption in one calculated move. The myth of the untouchable base […]

BYD Atto 3 gets benefits for March: Check details

BYD India is offering benefits on its Atto 3 electric SUV. The brand is offering 40 per cent depreciation benefits, an extended warranty of up to 2 lakh kilometres and a free maintenance package for up to 2 years. It is important to note that these benefits are available only till 31st March 2026. If you […]

The L1 Trap: Why India’s Defence Needs Capability Over Cost

Article by Mr Gaurav Sharma and Dr Biplab Rath In the high-stakes arena of national security, India can’t afford to pinch pennies on its shield. The 1999 Kargil War exposed this brutally cost-driven procurement, leaving troops with a 30% ammunition shortfall, per CAG reports, turning hills into graveyards. Fast-forward to 2026, with a ₹6.2 lakh crore […]

India’s Quiet Management of the West Asia Crisis

Article by Prof. Kamal Madishetty Three weeks into the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict, the most visible story has been one of military confrontation and geopolitical brinkmanship. Less visible, but no less consequential, has been the economic and energy fallout, and how countries like India have navigated it. For India, the stakes are immediate and structural. Nearly 85–90 […]

Congress bats for social media accounts withheld in India

On 18th March (Wednesday), the central government invoked section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and certain social media accounts which seem to be affiliated with the opposition ecosystem were withheld in India. The section gives the authority to restrict internet content on grounds such as public order, national security and sovereignty. Shortly after the development, the […]

Pakistan wins top spot in the Global Terrorism Index, worse than Burkina Faso

On March 20, the Institute for Economics and Peace released its Global Terrorism Index 2026, and the results were devastating, Pakistan is now officially the most terrorism-affected country in the world. 8.574 is the score. 1,139 people died. 1,045 incidents. 1,595 injuries. After two years at the top, Burkina Faso was overthrown by Pakistan, which now […]