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India Rejects Europe's Pressure to Cut Russia Defence Ties
India asserts its defence decisions are based on national interest, not external pressure, as Germany pushes for reduced reliance on Russian equipment amid Ukraine conflict.
World Order Collapsing, India Must Stay Steadfast: Tewari
Congress leader Manish Tewari warns of a collapsing global order and urges India to remain steadfast in its foreign policy, emphasizing strategic autonomy.
US Strikes Venezuela, Targets India: A Global Order in Crisis
US intervention in Venezuela & tariff threats against India expose a crumbling world order. D. Raja argues for genuine strategic autonomy & UN reform. Read the urgent analysis.
Pune's Emotional Bond with Ladakh Celebrated at Festival
Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta praises Pune for educating and embracing students from border regions. Kargil Gaurav National Awards 2025 presented at the Ladakh Festival.
India's 2026 Challenge: Avoiding Strategic Isolation
As global alliances shift, India needs a smart geopolitical pivot in 2026. Learn how lessons from Laos can help protect India's strategic autonomy from turning into isolation.
Goenka's Military Post Ignites National Security Debate
Industrialist Harsh Goenka's call for India to build 'overwhelming military strength' triggers online debate on defence strategy, tech, and strategic autonomy. Read the varied reactions.
Defence Secretary on Strategic Autonomy & Self-Reliance
Defence Secretary emphasises that true strategic autonomy requires indigenisation of hardware and sovereignty over skills, technology, and intellectual capital. Read more.
Doval: Avenge History, Build Strong India in Every Aspect
NSA Ajit Doval urges India to learn from its past and build comprehensive national strength. He emphasizes strategic autonomy and a new security paradigm. Read his full vision.
Bengal Universities Get Pension Relief Till June 30
West Bengal's higher education department grants relaxation till June 30 for pension disbursement. Teachers' bodies oppose centralizing pensions via DPPG, calling it an attack on university autonomy. Read the full story.
Delhi Minority Schools Challenge Fee Law, HC Refuses Stay
Delhi's minority schools challenge the 2025 Fee Regulation Act in High Court, arguing it violates constitutional autonomy. The court refuses to stay the law. Key details inside.
US-China Reset Leaves India Exposed, Says Expert
A US foreign policy shift towards China creates strategic uncertainty for India. Retired Brigadier Anil Raman argues India must now prioritise self-reliance in defence and diplomacy. Read his crucial analysis.
Macron's 'No Vassal' Remark Backs India's Foreign Policy
French President Macron's endorsement of India's strategic autonomy during Jaishankar meet signals a major geopolitical shift. Discover how this reshapes global alliances.
Indian Army builds sheep shelter in Ladakh for rural livelihoods
The Indian Army constructs a high-altitude sheep shelter in Ladakh's Nyoma, supporting local herders and boosting the rural economy. A key initiative for community welfare.
Ladakh HPC to meet in late Jan after months-long deadlock
The MHA's High-Powered Committee for Ladakh will reconvene in late January to address demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion. Talks had stalled since May. Read the latest developments.
Delhi Private Schools Challenge Fee-Fixing Law in HC
Delhi's private schools have moved the Delhi High Court against the 2025 fee transparency act, arguing it violates their autonomy and unfairly empowers parents. Read the full legal battle details.
SC on Stray Dogs: Refers to Ladakh Menace in Hearing
Supreme Court asks animal rights lawyers to read TOI report on feral dogs in Ladakh, emphasizes dogs cannot roam hospital wards. Hearing continues Friday.
Delhi HC Allows Estranged Wife to Terminate Pregnancy
Delhi High Court affirms a woman's reproductive autonomy, allowing an estranged wife to abort. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's landmark ruling highlights marital discord as valid grounds. Read the full legal analysis.
Delhi HC Backs Woman's Right to Abortion Without Husband's Nod
Delhi High Court quashes case against woman for terminating pregnancy without estranged husband's consent. Justice highlights mental trauma & bodily autonomy. Read the landmark ruling.
Ladakh Talks with Centre Scheduled for January 2026
The MHA has scheduled the next high-level talks with Ladakh's leadership for late January 2026. Key demands include statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Read the latest updates.
France, India Diplomats Signal End of Rigid Global Blocs
French FM dismisses 'Collective West' & 'Global South' concepts. Jaishankar warns Europe of a changing world order. Details on the strategic EU-India deal & India's rising power broker role.
How Bureaucracy is Undermining Tribal Autonomy in Jharkhand
The promise of self-governance in Jharkhand's Scheduled Areas is being lost under bureaucratic control, as PESA rules fail to deliver autonomy. Read the full analysis.
Jaishankar: India, France Must Stabilize Global Politics
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar calls for stronger India-France collaboration to address global instability. Read his key remarks on strategic autonomy and multilateralism.
Ex-EU Chief Borrell: Europe Can't Count on America Anymore
Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns Europe to stop treating the US as its main ally. Citing Trump, Greenland, & digital tensions, he urges EU defence autonomy. Read the full analysis.
Jaishankar Cites Nuclear Tests as Pillar of India's Strategic Autonomy
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in Luxembourg, highlighted how India's 1998 nuclear tests forged its resilience against global pressure, shaping a foreign policy of sovereign decision-making. Read more.
Left Teachers' Bodies Oppose West Bengal's 75% Pension Proposal
Left-aligned university teachers' associations in Kolkata reject a state pension plan offering only 75% provisional payout. They call it an attack on university autonomy and question the fate of the remaining 25%. Read the full story.
Ladakh outfits plan Delhi protest over statehood delay
Key Ladakh bodies, ABL and KDA, accuse MHA of apathy, plan Delhi agitation as dialogue stalls on statehood and Sixth Schedule demands. Read the full story.
New Buddhist Group in Ladakh Sparks Tensions, Accused of Division
The formation of Voice of Buddhist Ladakh (VBL) has caused disquiet in Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, who allege BJP involvement. VBL seeks a role in talks with the Centre over Ladakh's autonomy. Read the full story.
Delhi inks deal with RBI for better fund management
Delhi government signs agreement with RBI, ending ad-hoc system. Move to lower borrowing costs to 7%, boost capital spending on infrastructure projects like Yamuna clean-up and hospitals.
5 Must-Have Safety Talks With Your Toddler
Essential guide for Indian parents on teaching toddlers about body safety, privacy, and consent. Learn 5 crucial conversations to empower your child from an early age.
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