The Red Fort blast and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s subsequent advisory have reignited debate on India’s declining media standards. Sensationalism, unverified claims, and AI-driven misinformation overshadowed responsible reporting, revealing a deeper structural crisis within Indian journalism and its growing vulnerability to political influence.
The viral video alleging to show a Delhi blast suspect has sparked renewed debate on AI-driven disinformation. Forensic inconsistencies, ideological distortions, and the Indian media’s rush to broadcast the clip suggest a manufactured narrative aimed at securitizing Kashmiri identity and reshaping public perception through synthetic reality.
India’s Net Zero 2070 target reflects a delicate balance between development equity and climate urgency. While progress in renewables, green finance, and adaptation is visible, the absence of clear interim milestones risks turning ambition into delay. The real challenge lies in translating a distant horizon into measurable, near-term climate action before 2030.
Bihar’s election is shaping up as a test of Modi’s war-driven politics. With rising discontent over unemployment and poor governance, voters may choose to look past jingoism and focus on the real issues that shape their daily lives.
India’s rapid economic growth hides a deepening crisis of inequality, unemployment, and poverty. As corporate wealth expands, millions struggle for basic survival—exposing the fragility of the country’s neoliberal growth model.
Sheikh Hasina’s resignation ended India’s golden era of ties with Bangladesh, leaving New Delhi scrambling to counter China’s growing influence. Can Quad engagement offer India a path to rebuild trust and secure the Bay of Bengal?
A new Trump executive order imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H1B visas marks more than a shift in U.S. immigration policy, it is a geopolitical act with lasting consequences. While American firms may adapt, India faces structural damage.
India’s long-standing strategy of balancing ties with Washington and Moscow has unraveled. Sweeping US tariffs on Indian exports signal that New Delhi’s ambiguous stance on Russian oil is no longer sustainable, with severe economic and diplomatic consequences that could reshape its foreign policy trajectory.
India’s May 2025 cross-border strike, Operation Sindoor, is framed as legitimate self-defense under international law. In reality, it was an unlawful act of aggression without evidence, setting a perilous precedent that undermines sovereignty and fuels instability in South Asia.
India’s successful Agni-5 ICBM test marks a decisive move beyond regional deterrence toward global strategic ambitions. With MIRV capabilities and extended range, the launch signals a shift in India’s nuclear posture, intensifying South Asia’s security dilemma and risking a destabilizing arms race.