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The recent conversation between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the escalating Iran conflict has triggered predictable political reactions in India. Opposition parties quickly attempted to frame the episode as a contradiction after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India is “not a broker nation like
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The release and reception of films such as Uri: The Surgical Strike, The Kerala Story, and now Dhurandhar mark a clear shift in the tone of mainstream Hindi cinema. For decades, Bollywood approached themes of nationalism, terrorism, and geopolitical conflict with caution. Patriotism was often wrapped in nostalgia or emotional symbolism, and contemporary security issues
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India recently stated at the United Nations that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends support for terrorism. Pakistan’s immediate response was predictable. Islamabad accused India of “weaponising water” and attempting to threaten Pakistan’s water security. The claim may sound dramatic in diplomatic circles, but it
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When Justin Trudeau stood in the Canadian Parliament in September 2023 and accused India of possible involvement in the killing of Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, he did something extraordinary. He publicly pointed a finger at one of the world’s largest democracies and a major strategic partner without presenting verifiable evidence to the international community.
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The arrest of six Ukrainian nationals and one American by India’s National Investigation Agency over alleged activities linked to Myanmar has triggered a swift diplomatic protest from Kyiv. Ukraine has demanded consular access and questioned the basis of the arrests, arguing that the allegations are not yet established. But the core issue for India is […]