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Manipur crisis is a national failure—a scar on India’s conscience as govt chose to look away

Manipur crisis is a national failure—a scar on India’s conscience as govt chose to look away

‘Inaccessible, autocratic’ or ‘fighting for values’? Kanhaiya Kumar ruffles feathers in Congress

‘Inaccessible, autocratic’ or ‘fighting for values’? Kanhaiya Kumar ruffles feathers in Congress
 
 

Opinionpod: Manipur crisis is a national failure—a scar on India’s conscience as govt chose to look away

For much of India, Manipur is a distant dot on the map, largely absent from the national consciousness. The government’s indifference to Manipur’s plight is reinforcing this narrative.

OpinionPod: 'Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic, an inspiration for other religions'

 'What is more interesting is that two words — ‘Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal gives more hope than fear. The Albanian Muslim Vatican would remind the world that Islam is far from monolithic and many interpretations of the religion coexist peacefully, as they should. The Bektashi order follows a mystical, inclusive form of Islam rooted in Shia Sufism, embracing pluralism and intercultural dialogue', says Pasmanda Muslim Thought Leader & ThePrint Columnist Amana Begam Ansari.

ThePrintAM: Why did Kailash Gahlot quit AAP?

NationalInterest: India must spend right for two-front deterrence. ‘Jugaad’ against China & Pakistan won’t cut it

Historical examples, like the 1971 INS Khukri incident & Pulwama-Balakot in 2019 incident highlights the dangers of inadequate military preparation. Investments should focus on crucial but often overlooked areas such as long-range artillery, drones, smart ammunition, and advanced air defence. Small budget increases or aggressive privatisation could fund these needs, ensuring robust defence capabilities and deterrence against China and Pakistan. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta says in this week’s #NationalInterest

ThePrintAM: HOW DO GRAP-III MEASURES AIM TO TACKLE DELHI'S SMOG?

https://theprint.in/environment/with-delhi-aqi-severe-for-3rd-day-grap-iii-measures-enforced-how-these-aim-to-tackle-citys-smog/2357661/

India’s diplomatic shift with Taliban shows craftsmanship. It’s the age of pragmatism after all

India’s diplomatic shift with Taliban shows craftsmanship. It’s the age of pragmatism after all

Why the Indian economy is showing signs of a slowdown

 Why the Indian economy is showing signs of a slowdown

ThePrintPod: How DMK is trying to reclaim lost forts in Tamil Nadu’s west & south, with Stalin taking lead

Even in 2021, DMK could not capture western region when it won 133 seats overall in state. Support for AIADMK in southern region had been recorded first in 1979.