Pakistan needs to rethink its drug strategy, and fast
Jun 18, 2024, at 08:04 pm
In an increasingly globalized world, the illicit drug market continues to flourish, casting long, dark shadows over nations worldwide.
China’s covert influence on the Khalistan extremist movement
Jun 03, 2024, at 10:51 pm
In a digital age where the battle for hearts and minds is waged as fiercely online as it is in the streets, revelations about China’s covert operations on social media are deeply unsettling.
How India-backed Chabahar Port can transform Afghanistan
May 25, 2024, at 07:37 pm
In a significant move this month, India and Iran inked a landmark 10-year pact, inclusive of a renewable clause, for the continued development of the Chabahar Port.
Changing Craft of Political Campaigns in India: Medium As the Message
May 25, 2024, at 12:30 am
Both politics and communication are as old as human existence. From cave paintings to smart phones, the medium has evolved and so also the art of messaging. Much before mobiles with the internet became ubiquitous, Marshall McLuhan came up with his famous ‘Medium is the Message’ dictum, meaning it is the medium rather than content which defines the way we experience the world.
Double standards: Unmasking western media’s bias against India
May 01, 2024, at 08:17 pm
The recent slew of reports by American media outlets, notably the Washington Post and The Guardian, concerning alleged actions of the Indian government, has underscored a troubling trend in international journalism. With an “exclusive” report on an assassination plot on American soil purportedly linked to India during its national elections, questions arise not just about the timing of such revelations but also about the inherent biases they may reflect.
International Interference in India's domestic politics
Apr 30, 2024, at 08:17 pm
India, the largest democracy in the world, is going through its 18th national election.
Unmasking bias: India’s rejection of US human rights report
Apr 29, 2024, at 01:32 am
India strongly rejected the United States State Department report titled "2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India."
Forging global security: Insights from India-Russia dialogue and SCO Meeting
Apr 27, 2024, at 11:04 pm
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval conducted a series of bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Burgeoning India-US trade synergy and collaboration with global vision
Apr 24, 2024, at 11:38 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leading a trade mission to New Delhi, India from April 22-25, 2024.
CAA- A boon for persecuted religious minorities in Indian neighbouring states
Mar 26, 2024, at 03:20 am
On March 11, 2023, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024.
India’s ambitious semiconductor manufacturing plan
Mar 12, 2024, at 12:47 am
Just as the Government of India has prioritised the construction of roads to connect the country, it has embarked on an ambitious plan to make India self-sufficient in the production of semiconductor chips.
Mar 10, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Reuters reported on 28 February that a Dutch court had said that it had charged two Pakistani nationals over public calls for the murder of far-right anti-Muslim leader Geert Wilders, who aims to lead a new government after his party won the Dutch general elections in November last year.
India's economic soar: A decade of unparalleled growth beyond expectations
Mar 05, 2024, at 04:28 am
India's economy is surging ahead of the pack, according to Krishnamurthy Subramanian, the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Feb 17, 2024, at 11:55 pm
Pakistan’s delayed general elections that were held on 8 February have thrown up more questions than they have answered, and alarmingly for the country’s all-powerful military, most of the difficult questions are yet again directed pointedly towards it.
India’s brilliance: Pioneering the AI revolution
Feb 16, 2024, at 02:51 pm
In a world rapidly reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new narrative is taking shape, one that places Indian talent at the forefront of this transformative era. With a fusion of youthful dynamism, innovative spirit, and global leadership, India is not just participating in the AI revolution; it’s poised to lead it.
Celebrating Indonesia’s Festival of Democracy
Feb 14, 2024, at 04:12 pm
With Indonesia heading to the polls to elect a new President and members of the legislatures, it gives me special delight as the Ambassador of India, the largest democracy in the world, to congratulate the people and government of Indonesia on this momentous occasion.
Sikhs in North America: Debunking the Khalistan myth and embracing reality
Feb 13, 2024, at 08:45 pm
The specter of “Khalistan,” an independent Sikh homeland, occasionally rears its head, often painted as a widespread movement within the Sikh community.
Rise of extremism and gang violence making Canada unsafe
Feb 06, 2024, at 08:18 pm
Canada, known for its peaceful and diverse society, has recently been grappling with a surge in violent incidents linked to extremist groups and gangsters. The latest incident, an overnight shooting in South Surrey, has once again raised concerns about the increase in gang-related violence. What is more troubling is the perception that some political leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are accused of appeasing these miscreants for vote bank politics.
Feb 04, 2024, at 10:29 pm
Conditions are changing in 90 districts of India because of the developmental plans in the minority-majority districts.
India's resolute and inclusive diplomacy: A recap of NAM, G-77 Summits in Kampala
Feb 01, 2024, at 01:27 am
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda, which took place on January 19-20, 2024. This was preceded by important discussions at both Ministerial and Senior Officials levels.
The Khalistan referendum: A misguided pursuit of self-determination
Jan 29, 2024, at 04:13 pm
On January 28th, hundreds of Sikhs lined up in California to cast their votes in the “Khalistan” Referendum, organized by the proscribed group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). This self-declared vote seeks to carve out an independent Sikh homeland from Northern India. While the SFJ touts this as a noble pursuit of self-determination, a closer look reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of both the principle and the necessary procedures for its legitimate exercise.
Yunus Affairs: An Incessant Allegations of the West
Jan 26, 2024, at 05:12 pm
On 1 January 2024, the Third Labour Court of Bangladesh sentenced Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and three others to six months imprisonment for labor law violation.
Muslims’ love for Imam-e-Hind – Lord Ram -- is etched in poetry
Jan 23, 2024, at 01:05 am
Lord Ram, whose grand temple adorns Ayodhya now, has been a muse for Urdu poets, or more accurately poets in general. He served as a metaphor for ideals that religion and poetry bestow on a person chosen to nurse and defend faith.
Jan 22, 2024, at 11:39 pm
In a groundbreaking revelation, farmers in Punjab adopting the Agromet Advisory Bulletin (AAB) issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have witnessed a substantial increase in the productivity of rice and wheat crops.
The deafening silence of West in face of Pannun’s violent threats
Jan 22, 2024, at 08:41 pm
In a world that champions the ideals of free speech and condemns hate speech, the West’s silence in the wake of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s open and violent death threats is both perplexing and concerning. Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist, has brazenly issued threats against the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Punjab, yet the international community remains shamefully silent.
Lohri: Where sunbeams kiss sugarcane, and Sikh spirit dances with fire
Jan 15, 2024, at 01:45 am
Tonight, my fellow Punjabis, we gather not just around bonfires, but around a memory carved deep in the soul of our land. Lohri isn’t just about celebrating winter’s retreat. It’s a whispered echo of our Sikh spirit, a fiery testament to the resilience that runs through our veins like sugarcane juice.
From Sangat to syndicate: The dark underbelly of Sikh migration to Canada
Jan 08, 2024, at 09:33 pm
The most recent case of Raj Kumar Mehmi, a Sikh man from India, on the run for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Canada, highlights the increasing involvement of Sikhs in the Canadian drug trade.
Canada’s four-decade dance with Khalistan extremism
Jan 06, 2024, at 08:48 pm
In a recent interview, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over the growth of Khalistani extremism generated out of Canada, blaming the Canadian political landscape for providing space for separatists to propagate their radical ideology.
Punjab wants to progress and not Khalistan
Dec 28, 2023, at 11:13 pm
Across the glittering screens of smartphones, a noxious weed takes root. Fueled by algorithms and anonymity, a brand of “long-distance nationalism” thrives, one nurtured not by boots on the ground, but by the echo chambers of social media.
Faith and politics: Decoupling Sikhism from Khalistan
Dec 24, 2023, at 11:08 pm
In recent times, a narrative has emerged in certain Western media outlets suggesting a deep-rooted connection between the Khalistan movement and Sikhism, the faith of the Sikh community.