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Indira Gandhi and 5 Lesser-Known WikiLeaks Cables: Of Nuclear Technology, Corruption, and Foreign Relations
May 16, 2025
On October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi, India’s then-Prime Minister, met a tragic end when she was assassinated by her own security personnel. Her leadership was a turbulent chapter in India’s history, marked by ambitious policies and significant blunders that left a mixed legacy. While her public actions are well-known, WikiLeaks cables have unearthed lesser-known decisions that cast doubt on her strategic judgment. These documents reveal choices that, especially when dealing with a consistently unreliable neighbor like Pakistan, seem questionable at best. They expose a leader whose diplomatic…

“6 terrorists neutralised in two operations in 48 hours, committed to finish terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley”: IGP Kashmir VK Birdi
May 16, 2025
In a strong and coordinated effort by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), six terrorists were neutralised in two different anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir. These operations took place in Kelar, Shopian, and Tral, as confirmed by VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Kashmir Zone, during a joint press briefing held in Awantipora on Friday.

From Vietnam to Saudi Arabia, How Countries Are Queuing Up to Buy BrahMos After Operation Sindoor
May 14, 2025
The recent execution of Operation Sindoor has catapulted India's BrahMos missile system into the global spotlight, showcasing its combat effectiveness and prompting a surge in international interest.

Who Is Kashish Chaudhary, Balochistan’s First Hindu Woman Assistant Commissioner?
May 14, 2025
In a remarkable moment for Pakistan’s minority communities, a 25-year-old woman from Balochistan has etched her name in history. Kashish Chaudhary, a young Hindu from the remote town of Noshki, has become the first female from her community to be appointed as an Assistant Commissioner in the restive province of Balochistan.

When a Chief Minister’s Plane Was Shot Down in the Fog of War
May 14, 2025
In September 1965, India and Pakistan were caught in a fierce war. The conflict had begun earlier that year in April with border clashes in the Rann of Kutch, located in Gujarat. As the months passed, the confrontation intensified and shifted northward to Punjab and Kashmir by August. By mid-September, the war had reached a point where both countries were battling hard without gaining any major ground. A military stalemate had developed in the north.

Who Is This Daughter of Balochistan, Whose Fear Makes the Pakistani Army Tremble?
May 14, 2025
She walks unarmed, but her voice slices through fear like a blade. She carries no weapon, yet the generals in Rawalpindi whisper her name with discomfort. In the dusty alleys of Kalat and the silence of Quetta’s prisons, one name echoes across generations of the oppressed — Mahrang Baloch.

Air sirens, blackouts and bunker drills: India to conduct nationwide Civil Defense Drill on May 7 amid escalating tensions with Pakistan
May 6, 2025
On May 7, the Government of India will carry out a nationwide civil defense mock drill that is likely to remain etched in public memory, especially after the Pakistan-backed Pahalgam terror attack. That horrifying incident in the scenic Baisaran Valley left 26 Hindu tourists dead and many others severely injured. In response to this rising cross-border threat, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued specific instructions to 244 districts across the country to participate in this critical mock exercise.

Terror in Pahalgam, betrayal in Tashkent: How Congress’ strategic blunder of returning Haji Pir Pass to Pakistan in 1966 continues to bleed India
May 5, 2025
As grief slowly turns into burning rage, India once again faces the grim and painful reality of terrorism sponsored from across its western border. Years and decades of Pakistan's deliberate encouragement and covert support of violent jihadist activities have pushed India to a tipping point. New Delhi, responding swiftly, is now moving to diplomatically isolate Islamabad while also cautiously planning tougher and more resolute countermeasures behind the scenes.

Protests Erupt Over Removal of Sacred Thread at NEET Exam Centre in Karnataka
May 5, 2025
A significant protest erupted outside St. Mary’s School in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on Sunday, after a NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) candidate was allegedly asked to remove his sacred thread, known as "Janeu," before entering the examination hall. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among members of the Brahmin community, who have accused the examination officials of religious insensitivity.