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An analysis of China’s evolving nuclear strategy, PLARF’s expanding arsenal, and its strategic implications for India by Lieutenant Colonel Srikumar Bharathi P.

The Basaveshwaranagar Machete case exposes major lapses in Bengaluru Police's handling under ACP Chandan Kumar. A viral reel led to arrests, but gullible officers released the accused based on a fake prop, prompting a belated crackdown after public outrage.

AI is revolutionizing military surveillance and reconnaissance, enhancing real-time decision-making, threat detection, and operational precision. The Indian Army is integrating AI-powered drones, sensor systems, and predictive analytics to strengthen border security, counter-insurgency efforts, and strategic intelligence capabilities.

Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement has been crushed by Beijing’s National Security Law, leading to mass arrests, forced exiles, and the dismantling of democratic institutions. International condemnation has been weak, allowing China’s repression to continue unchecked.

Trump officials mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a classified Signal group chat, revealing details of US military strikes on Yemen's Houthis.

The Karnataka honeytrap scandal exposes the exploitation of women, often depicted as culprits or victims. Despite serious allegations involving 48 politicians, women's rights organizations have remained notably silent, prompting criticism of their inaction amid these systemic issues. ​

A CLPR report reveals significant gender disparities in India's higher judiciary, with women judges facing delayed appointments and shorter tenures, limiting their rise to senior positions. Experts advocate for transparent, merit-based reforms to promote judicial diversity.

Aurangzeb, who died over 300 years ago on February 20, 1707, was the longest-reigning Mughal emperor, yet his burial site remains an anomaly in the grand tapestry of Mughal tombs.

The Cabinet Committee on Security recently approved the Rs 7,000 crore acquisition of ATAGS, India's first indigenous 155 mm artillery gun, boosting defence self-reliance and modernisation.

Karnataka Assembly erupts over a massive honeytrap scandal involving politicians, sparking demands for a judicial probe and raising concerns over political integrity.