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Shiv Sena UBT’s Fiery Warning on BJP, China and Ram Mandir Accountability
The Shiv Sena (UBT) controversy over BJP, China, and the Ram Mandir row highlights a serious debate about political Hindutva, national security, and temple accountability. The Saamana editorial accused the BJP of inconsistency between its claims of patriotism and Hindutva and its alleged handling of Chinese incursions and Ram Mandir donation concerns. This rewritten analysis…
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Bharat’s Strategic Reset: Why De-Americanising Must Not Mean Trusting China
The debate over de-Americanising Indian statecraft must be treated with historical depth rather than emotional reaction. Bharat was never fully Americanised, as its record of non-alignment, the 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty, and repeated resistance to external pressure demonstrate. At the same time, disappointment with Washington should not lead India to romanticise China or ignore the realities…
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The Complete Transformation of India: Discover Proven Breakthroughs Under Narendra Modi
India’s last decade has delivered a complete transformation in everyday experience, from seamless UPI payments to predictable travel and stronger public services. Structural reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and a clearer India-first foreign policy have advanced national capacity while improving governance outcomes. Security metrics have improved, insurgency has receded in key districts, and Article 370’s abrogation proceeded…
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Essential Breakthroughs: How Narendra Modi’s Decade Transformed IndiaMy Firsthand View
In this personal reflection, I share how India has become almost unrecognisable over the past decadepowered by essential breakthroughs in governance, the economy, and culture. From UPI and Direct Benefit Transfer to GST and an unapologetic India-first foreign policy, I trace the irreversible shifts that redefined stability and national confidence. I revisit the surprise abolition…
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China’s Invisible War With India And The World
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd). On 15 June 2020, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) backstabbed the Indian Army patrolling team during the Galwan Valley Clash. The whole nation was angry, but the flag-bearers of the India-China Friendship Association (ICFA) were unwavering in their support for China. ICFA didn’t see any reason to sever ties with China or…