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Operation Sindoor takeaways: How India can sharpen its edge over Pakistan
Operation Sindoor highlights India's resolve against terror, but Trump's mediation offer raises sovereignty questions. While military strength is crucial, relying solely on it isn't enough. India must counter Pakistan's threat by undermining the two-nation theory through internal reforms and superior defense capabilities, especially against China, fostering domestic tech innovation for advanced warfare.
Catch up with game of drones: How Indias UAV strategy is redefining conflict with Pakistan
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India's retaliatory strikes into Pakistan, leveraging drones and standoff weapons, have redefined conflict engagement. This introduces strategic ambiguity, expanding India's options between conventional and nuclear warfare. While drones enhance offensive capabilities, defending against them is crucial, necessitating investments in counter-drone systems and bolstering domestic production of munitions and air defense systems.
National Manufacturing Mission: A new blueprint to boost 'Make in India'
The National Manufacturing Mission aims to integrate India into global value chains and boost employment. Success hinges on supporting sector-specific clusters with policy interventions and fiscal support. Addressing cost disadvantages and streamlining regulations, like QCOs, are crucial to attracting anchor players and fostering a competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
Prime Minister asserted operations against Pakistan were paused, dependent on future behavior. India struck deep inside Pakistan, breaking the J&K 'trap'. Operation Sindoor aimed to punish terror perpetrators and destroy infrastructure. India integrated military action with economic and diplomatic pressure. Strategic aims included demonstrating resolve and restoring deterrence. The operation achieved national objectives decisively.
Despite India's large milk production, its dairy exports remain limited due to structural issues. The focus on fluid milk, high production costs, and quality concerns hinder competitiveness. While retaliatory tariffs may create opportunities, India needs to modernize processing, improve quality, and align with global standards to truly benefit.
US re-hyphenates India & Pakistan, but geopolitics doesnt favour Islamabad
Amidst a perceived US-China trade war resolution, the US intervened in the India-Pakistan conflict, with Trump claiming trade leverage prevented nuclear war, a claim India disputes. While the ceasefire is welcomed, Trump's swift credit-taking and Rubio's mediation claims have sparked debate. Despite Washington's efforts, skepticism remains regarding lasting peace, given Pakistan's military's stance and India's preconditions for talks.
No EU toast raised with single malta: CJEU verdict spells end for 'Golden Passport' scheme
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled against Malta's 'golden passport' scheme. The scheme allowed foreign investors to gain citizenship. The court found it violated EU laws. Malta defended its right to regulate citizenship. The court recognized Malta's competence but emphasized compliance with EU laws. The scheme commercialized EU citizenship. This breached EU rules and sincere cooperation principles.
India's slowing IPO market a healthy reset, not a setback
After a vibrant period, India's IPO market is undergoing a recalibration due to global economic concerns and shifting investor sentiment. This slowdown is prompting a shift towards private markets, with increased activity in secondary transactions and continuation vehicles. Investors are now prioritizing quality, diversification, and strategic partnerships to navigate this evolving landscape and capitalize on long-term value creation.
Pindi's Fund Managers: How Washington keeps writing cheques to Pakistan through IMF
The IMF's continued financial support to Pakistan, despite concerns over its ties to terrorism and lack of structural reforms, raises questions about the institution's conditionality and credibility. India's abstention from voting on the latest tranche highlights a pattern of bailouts without accountability, potentially emboldening the military and fueling regional instability.
Trump's dive into taking credit for 'mediating a ceasefire' sits uneasily in India
Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This followed Indian strikes on Pakistani air bases. India targeted terror headquarters. Pakistan retaliated, escalating the conflict. The US intervened, leading to a ceasefire. India secured gains, including keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Despite losses, India demonstrated its military capabilities. Ceasefires are temporary and can prolong conflict.
In this smog of war, it's such a thrill to play 'Kaun Banega Senapati?'!
Move over Warcraft online information overload has unleashed our inner Manekshaws, with our wishes, not credible news, making us track the latest India vs Pakistan.
Change of script in God's own country, and she's liking It
Despite Malayalam cinema's reputation for progressive themes and fearless explorations of patriarchy, a significant gender imbalance persists both in front of and behind the camera. While films like *Feminichi Fathima*, *Appuram*, and *Victoria* showcase the industry's insightful storytelling, the number of female directors and female-led blockbusters remains limited.
Bring the periphery to the centre
Often explained in terms of a 'Gupta art'-inspired door frame, its own localised aesthetics have remained unsung. The personified river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, are conceptually aligned with 'Gupta' temple doorframes. But their iconography and stylistics at Da Parbatia reveal refined local artistic sensibilities. The presence of Lakulisha on the door lintel and, beneath him, a majestic garuda (eagle) in combat with nagas (serpents) is distinctively rendered, even if a coin of Gupta king Skandagupta Kramaditya reveals similar iconography.
Things film school never told me about making a movie
Rahul DaCunha and Bugs Bhargava Krishna embarked on making 'Pune Highway' after overcoming financial hurdles. The journey from screenplay to release was fraught with unexpected challenges. These included shooting constraints, editing decisions, and competition from major releases. The director also grappled with marketing and distribution complexities. The release coincided with significant national events.
India must choose its own path for a stronger and more equitable future
The article critiques neoliberal free-market capitalism, highlighting its negative impacts on working-class people and advocating for a fairer global trade system. It contrasts India's post-1991 economic path with China's, suggesting India should adopt a new, more equitable economic model. The author urges Indian economists to reimagine the nation's economic structure for greater equality and freedom.
For millennia, horses shaped Indian history, brought by invaders and traders who influenced empires and warfare. From Vedic chariots to Islamic mounted archers, horses transformed military strategies, trade routes, and even social structures. Despite India's climate challenges for breeding, horses remained crucial for power, trade, and cultural identity.
A time for unity, not irritation
An Indian reflects on past conflicts, starting from the 1965 war to Kargil. The author recalls a childhood marked by war and a sense of national unity. They express concern over current tensions and the potential for future conflicts. The author hopes for a return to the unified spirit of earlier times.
Can India create an effective framework to bridge the skill gap in its workforce?
India is developing a unified framework to track skill demand and supply, addressing shortages and gaps by incorporating technical, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills. The MSDE-NCAER study proposes continuous monitoring and forecasting, using high-growth sectors and aligning with national classifications. To fully operationalize the framework, improvements to data collection and active involvement of Sector Skill Councils are needed.
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Government holds meeting with Meitei-Kuki groups on Manipur conflict resolution
In an effort to secure lasting peace, the Centre held discussions with Meitei and Kuki community representatives to resolve ongoing conflicts in Manipur. The government prioritizes restoring normalcy and maintaining law and order, as well as reconciling the communities.
India should lead war on terror, play active role in conflict resolution, says army chief
Speaking at the General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture, the Army Chief said that China has been challenging the rules-based system and taking a lead in disruptive activities.
NEW DELHI: During a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, on Friday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged India's support in achieving a just and lasting peace in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward resolving the Ukraine conflict and explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar said on X that the two leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward the resolution of the Ukraine conflict, in addition to the advancement of bilateral cooperation. Good to meet FM @andrii_sybiha of Ukraine on sidelines of #MSC2025 today. Discussed ongoing efforts towards resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Also spoke about further advancement of our bilateral cooperation. pic.twitter.com/x9jW8NUyCq Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 14, 2025 Sybiha expressed gratitude to Jaishankar for their meaningful meeting and emphasised a shared interest in advancing cooperation with India across various sectors, including trade, technology, agriculture, and security. We are interested in developing relations with India and advancing cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, security, and other areas. We also rely on Indias strong global voice to bring a just and lasting peace closer, the Ukrainian minister said. India has been advocating for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is not eutral in the Russia-Ukraine war but has chosen to side with peace. Speaking at a joint press conference after more than four hours of bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump, Modi emphasised that he has been in regular contact with both Russia and Ukraine. Many people misunderstand Indias position, thinking we are neutral. I want to be clear: India is not neutral we stand for peace, the Prime Minister said. Modi expressed support for Trump's recent efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, saying that he hoped the US President would achieve success soon, opening the path to peace globally. Trump spoke with Putin on Wednesday, and the two leaders agreed to begin immediate negotiations to end the conflict that started in February 2022. Global democracy in trouble?: EAM Jaishankar refutes claim, says India's 'has delivered'
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