Framing the Enemy: Modi, Bollywood and the Battle of Narratives

Bollywood has become a powerful weapon in India’s information warfare, reshaping narratives on Pakistan, Kashmir, and Islam through propaganda-driven blockbusters. Under Modi’s BJP, cinema is being used to rewrite history, fuel nationalism, and normalize Islamophobia, raising serious concerns for regional peace and stability.
Pahalgam Aftermath: NSC Meets Today As India Summons Top Pakistani Diplomat in Delhi
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Pakistan slams India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension as “water warfare” amid rising Kashmir tensions and NSC meeting.
PM Modi’s Two-Nation Visit To France And US : Focus On AI
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Modi’s visit to France and the US focuses on AI collaboration, strategic partnerships, defense, and trade talks.
Dissanayake Assures Modi: Sri Lanka’s Land Will Not Threaten India
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Dissanayake assures Modi that Sri Lanka’s land will not be used against security of India, discussing defense, Tamil rights, and cooperation
BJP Allies Projected to Lead in Maharashtra and Jharkhand State Elections
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BJP and allies are projected to lead in Maharashtra and Jharkhand state elections, boosting Modi after a tough general poll.
Modi Visit to Nigeria: Indian PM Boosts Security and Economic Ties
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Modi visit to Nigeria enhances Indian-Nigerian ties, focusing on security collaboration, economic growth, and new investments.
Modi 3.0: Impact on Militarism, Saffronization, and IIOJK

Is Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir Normalized for the Elections? Or Is it Just another attempt of Modi 3.0 for face saving?
Inside & Beyond the India-Canada Diplomatic Trouble

What has been gained and what has been lost in this fresh diplomatic rift between India and Canada? The answer to this can be found in some possible scenarios.
India’s BRICS Chapter

BRICS Summit 2023 turned out to be a tough test case for India’s strategic balancing. Not being able to assert itself diplomatically, tough choices wait ahead as it will preside over the G20 Summit next month in Delhi.
India’s Terrorism Mantra – Oblivion or Obsession?

Unveiling India’s terrorism mantra: is it marked by oblivion or obsession? The recent Biden-Modi Joint Statement raises questions about a deliberate oversight, as both countries seemingly maintained a ‘deliberate oblivion’ while also displaying an obsession with Pakistan.