Who Loses Most in the Strait of Hormuz Closure
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the escalation of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, has plunged the global energy system…
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Will Japan Show Interest in Manipur for Rare Earth Extraction?
Could Japan extend its emerging rare earth elements (REE) collaboration with India beyond Rajasthan’s hard rock deposits to the Northeast’s untapped frontier, particularly Manipur…
When Will the Accused Caught at Imphal Airport Finally Be Booked Under the Law?
Today, on March 3, two kilograms of opium bound for New Delhi was detected at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport by security personnel. The parcel,…
Bombing Iran Won’t Bury the Epstein Files: Rep Massie’s Blunt Warning to Trump
Look, the news is coming at us hard and fast these days. Just a few days ago, on February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli…
Why does the United States seem perpetually drawn into wars in the Middle East?
It’s not just about oil or ideology; it’s a toxic cocktail of economic self-preservation, unbreakable alliances, historical baggage, and a dash of imperial hubris…
Protests Only When Polls Near: Manipur BJP’s Convenient Outrage Over Congress
Manipur is still bleeding from years of ethnic violence, displacement, and broken trust. Yet right now, the state BJP unit has suddenly found its…
India’s AI Summit Becomes the World’s Biggest Billboard for Chinese AI Robotics Dominance
As an Indian who’s followed our country’s tech journey with pride and occasional frustration, the recent events at the India AI Impact Summit 2026…
How CM Khemchand is Redefining Governance in Manipur
Newly appointed Chief Minister of Manipur, Yumnam Khemchand Singh is demonstrating what transformative leadership looks like, grounded, accountable, and relentlessly focused on delivery. Since…
Why the ‘Father of His Country’ Still Defines America’s 250th Anniversary Moment
As America hurtles toward its Semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, the “Father of His…
The Real Winners: Assam Rifles Turn Football Into a Tool for Lasting Peace
While sections of the people and certain media outlets relentlessly blame the Assam Rifles, never ceasing to paint them as a biased force in…
Imported Degrees, Exported Profits: The Real Cost of IBCs in India
The establishment of international branch campuses (IBCs) by foreign universities in India, facilitated by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the subsequent UGC…
Why Mizoram Succeeded Where Manipur Stalled on Biometric Registration
Mizoram’s achievement, surpassing 93 per cent biometric registration by early February 2026 serves as a benchmark for border states facing similar challenges. State Home…