By N. C. Bipindra Since the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, Balochistan has endured recurrent episodes of political unrest and armed rebellion. Ethnic Baloch factions have historically advocated for greater autonomy and control over the province’s extensive natural resources, and in certain instances, complete sovereignty. Notwithstanding its status […]
Pakistan has long relied on international financial aid, yet evidence shows funds often divert from social needs to military expenditure, exacerbating instability and terrorism. Despite numerous multilayered aid agreements, governance failures and corruption prevent developmental progress, leading to increased militarization and elite capture, leaving the populace impoverished.
By N. C. Bipindra Ukraine’s audacious drone attacks on airbases deep inside Russian territory are so brazen that such tactics have never been attempted before. The targeting of five Russian airbases — one of them over 4,500 km away from the Ukrainian border has reportedly destroyed over 40 […]
By N. C. Bipindra After India’s Operation Sindoor on Pakistan and its terror hubs to avenge Pahalgam terror victims, the overwhelming assessment of global strategic affairs community, military experts and international media is that New Delhi has had a decisive victory over Islamabad. As India began its precision […]
By N. C. Bipindra for FirstPost With the Sheikh Hasina regime’s fall in Bangladesh and the complete ostracisation of the Awami League, it may appear that the second (now largest) party—the Bangladesh Nationalist Party—has made the most significant political gains. However, the political scenario six months after Hasina’s […]
By N. C. Bipindra for IANS New Delhi: As technological advancements become increasingly pervasive in all aspects of life, concerns regarding the ethics of new-age digital ecosystems gain acute significance. On the one hand, the deployment of data-driven technologies into governance has led to path-breaking advantages in terms […]
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s morning walk at the SCO summit in Islamabad symbolizes India’s stance against terrorism. His speech emphasized cooperation among member nations while addressing challenges posed by China and Pakistan. India aims to enhance its role in the SCO, promoting regional partnerships and anti-terrorism efforts.
By A Correspondent New Delhi: India is working towards a complete ‘Make in India’ mobile phone, from the chip to the handset, and has now democratised the telecommunication technology, making it inclusive and empowering women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today. Inaugurating the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – […]
By N. C. Bipindra In recent weeks, there has been an uncharacteristic gung-ho about the revelation of the removal of the Dhanush missile system from Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), revealed through certain photographs of yoga day celebrations onboard the ship. While the webpage initiating it has its intended […]
By N. C. Bipindra Chinese Checkers, a popular strategy board game, has much in common with the situation in the South China Sea (SCS), arguably the most disputed maritime region in the world. Chinese checkers originated in Germany and gained its present name as part of a rebranding […]
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