
India’s defence system combines some of the world’s highest peacetime defence allocations. Recurring audit findings on delays, cost overruns, quality lapses, and incomplete offset obligations in key procurement and production programmes. The documented costs of crashes, defective ammunition, and failed offsets are dispersed across public budgets. Armed forces operations and soldier families, while institutional accountability…

In an age where truth struggles to be heard above the noise, and opinions travel faster than facts, there is an urgent need to reclaim the power of intellect — not as an echo of ideology, but as the voice of reason.

As the mercury dips in Patna and the campaign trails light up across Bihar’s 243 assembly constituencies, the state stands on the cusp of its most pivotal electoral showdown in a decade. With polling dates set for November 6 (Phase I: 121 seats) and November 11 (Phase II: 122 seats), and results slated for November…

Lord Krishna’s teachings and actions in the Mahabharata represent one of the most sophisticated frameworks for leadership, diplomacy, and strategic thinking in human history. His approach to governance, crisis management, and international relations provides timeless lessons that remain remarkably relevant for contemporary political leaders, diplomats, and strategic thinkers worldwide.

The political landscape in India has experienced a seismic shift in recent years, with the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a dominant force. What was once a party confined to the margins of Indian politics has transformed into a formidable political entity, wielding power at the national level and making significant inroads…