Politics

Washington is facing a serious test of its military intelligence apparatus following the reported disclosure of sensitive information concerning U.S. and Israeli military planning related to Iran. The episode has raised questions not only about the security of classified information but also about the trust, discipline and internal safeguards of the American defence establishment. In…

West Asia appears to be entering a new and increasingly uncertain phase as Iran signals a possible transformation in its military and security posture toward the United States. The reported reference to a “new war strategy” has intensified concerns that the long-standing pattern of indirect confrontation could evolve into a more direct and unpredictable contest.…

The Indian Rupee has delivered a notable recovery against the US dollar, gaining 47 paise in a significant move that highlights improving foreign-exchange liquidity and investor confidence. A major factor behind this appreciation has been the strong inflow of funds into Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) accounts, which has increased the availability of foreign currency within…

The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan has brought India’s carefully calibrated foreign policy into sharp focus. The interaction comes at a time when Washington continues to maintain stringent sanctions on Tehran, creating a delicate diplomatic challenge for New Delhi. Iran…

At a time when much of the global economy was struggling with inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2023–24 emerged as a powerful indicator of domestic economic resilience. The performance reflected the strength of consumer demand, public investment and the rapidly expanding services economy.…

New Delhi: The relationship between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has always been more complex than a conventional political alliance. The two organisations operate in different spheres, yet their histories, personnel and ideological foundations are deeply intertwined. Following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, renewed attention to this relationship has…

New Delhi/Tashkent: India and Uzbekistan have taken a significant step towards reshaping their engagement in Central Asia by elevating bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The decision, announced following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, reflects the growing importance both countries attach to economic cooperation, connectivity, security and…

Beijing’s expanding crackdown on corruption inside the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is increasingly raising questions about the future of China’s military leadership and its approach to the disputed Himalayan frontier with India. President Xi Jinping’s campaign to tighten political discipline within the armed forces has reached senior commanders and strategic institutions that have played prominent…

Chang’e-7 and the New Contest for the Moon’s Most Valuable Frontier By the end of this decade, the Moon’s southernmost reaches could become the most consequential arena in space exploration—not because they are easy to reach, but precisely because they are so difficult. China’s Chang’e-7 mission is poised to turn the lunar South Pole into…

NEW DELHI: The national capital has once again become the centre of a high-stakes political confrontation, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leading a dharna over the alleged injury of a young citizen, Sahil. The protest has brought questions of police accountability, civil liberties and the democratic right to peaceful dissent sharply into the public spotlight.…