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The Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island Project is not merely an infrastructure scheme. It is not just about a transshipment port, an airport, power generation facilities, or a modern township. It is about India’s place in the Indo-Pacific. It is about whether the country intends to shape the maritime century or merely watch others do so.
Within hours of many incidents occurring in Kuki-dominated areas, fingers are often pointed toward Naga organizations, Naga villages, or Naga armed groups. Statements are issued, accusations are amplified through social media, and a narrative is carefully constructed. Yet when the public asks for evidence, very little is produced beyond suspicion, speculation, and political rhetoric.
The Modi-Min Aung Hlaing meeting gives India direct leverage to push for better intelligence sharing, coordinated action against cross-border armed groups, and stricter controls on illegal crossings.
What is the purpose of designating a road as a “National Highway” or “Rajmarg” if the Centre and state apparatus cannot guarantee its neutrality and security? National highways fall under the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
We speak of AI as if it exists in a cloud, ethereal and weightless. In reality, it is anchored to the ground, sucking rivers, lakes, and groundwater to prevent overheating silicon chips. Without adequate cooling, servers fail. Without water, there is no AI.
The appointment of IAS officer Salam Somorjit as Director-in-Charge of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) on May 4, 2026, is a blatant…
The recurring decision of the Manipur government to hand over sensitive cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raises fundamental questions about federalism, police capability, and public trust. Why does the state consistently lean on a central agency for matters that appear solvable at the local level?
In an era defined by AI, electrified transport, and precision warfare, the true measure of sovereignty lies not merely in military arsenals or financial reserves, but in secure access to the elemental foundations of modern technology. China has secured a commanding position in this domain, leading the refining of 19 out of 20 critical refined minerals.
The world watched with keen interest as Beijing hosted back-to-back visits from the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet, complete with gun salutes, grand photo opportunities, and high-level talks, for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in quick succession.
Manipur University VC Prof. Ganga Prasad Prasain felicitates PhD scholar Sanju Akoijam to champion NEP 2020’s vision of blending academic research with vocational skills and traditional entrepreneurship.
Mustafa Suleyman’s bold claim that AI will automate most white-collar jobs in 12–18 months sparks urgent debate between technological optimism and grounded skepticism.
Iran has found the internet’s digital kill switch in the Strait of Hormuz. By threatening to control and charge for access to critical undersea cables like AAE-1, FALCON, and GBI, Tehran is weaponizing the physical backbone of globalization. This chilling escalation could trigger global blackouts, financial chaos, and reshape great power conflict. A must-read geopolitical thriller.