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OPINION | Why China Can’t Invade Taiwan

OPINION | Why China Can’t Invade Taiwan

The threat of conflict hangs heavily over the Taiwan Strait as China continues to  aggressive military  deployment and muscle flexing in the region....

24.05.2026 20

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Ranjit Kumar

OPINION | Great Nicobar: India’s Strategic Frontier In The Indian Ocean

OPINION | Great Nicobar: India’s Strategic Frontier In The Indian Ocean

India’s decision to transform Great Nicobar Island into a major transhipment hub, military-logistics centre, and economic gateway is not merely...

23.05.2026 20

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

OPINION | India's Next Cyber Threat Won't Be Hacked. It Will Be Engineered: How Prepared Are We?

For most of the last decade, India's cybersecurity conversation has stayed within familiar territory. Phishing scams, ransomware locking hospital...

22.05.2026 20

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Rama krishna sreepada

OPINION | Understanding Mumbai’s AQI: The Lack Of A Unified Architecture

The Indian Constitution protects the right to a clean and healthy environment and imposes an obligation on the State to protect and improve the...

22.05.2026 10

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Justin M Bharucha

OPINION | India-Bangladesh Bilateral Relations: No Clear Reset In Sight

On August 5, 2024, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power following violent protests that began with the students of Bangladesh and...

21.05.2026 20

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Nayanima Basu

OPINION | Security, Connectivity And China: The Rising Importance Of India’s Northeast

India’s Northeast is no longer viewed merely as a remote frontier region. With rising tensions along the China border, instability in Myanmar and...

21.05.2026 20

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Ulupi borah

OPINION | India’s Invisible Farm Workers Are Feeding The Economy While AI Looks The Other Way

Every harvest season, tens of millions of people vanish from their villages. They travel hundreds of kilometers across state lines, bend over fields...

20.05.2026 20

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Gourav sanghai

OPINION | Human Security In Ruins: The Iran-US Conflict And Its Catastrophic Toll On Civilian Life

The conflict between Iran and the United States has long been studied as a geopolitical standoff, marked by a cold war of sanctions, proxy forces, and...

20.05.2026 20

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Abhinav Mehrotra

OPINION | India’s Forex Anxiety And The Illusion Of Self-Reliance

Modi’s austerity appeal reflects a deeper economic vulnerability that India can no longer ignore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for...

19.05.2026 20

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

OPINION | India’s Expanding Nuclear Triad Gets More Lethal

The evolving dynamics of India's nuclear triad come into sharper focus against the backdrop of escalating tensions with both Pakistan and China....

19.05.2026 20

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Ranjit Kumar

“ ABP Exclusive | Harshita Brella’s Family Travels To UK Seeking Justice Nearly Two Years After Her Death

Harshita Brella’s family has travelled to the UK to appeal to British authorities to step up efforts to bring her alleged killer to justice, nearly...

17.05.2026 20

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Poonam joshi

OPINION | AIADMK’s Civil War: A Party At Risk Of Losing Its Soul

The latest political drama in Tamil Nadu has once again pushed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam into existential uncertainty. What began...

17.05.2026 20

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

“ Austerity Now, Resilience Forever: Modi’s Timely Yet Belated Response To West Asia Energy Shock

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for voluntary austerity — reducing fuel consumption, embracing work-from-home where possible, postponing...

17.05.2026 20

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Sayantan Ghosh

Youngest Mayor Of Indian Origin In UK Creates History

In a proud moment for the Indian community in the United Kingdom, a young leader of Indian origin has made history by becoming one of the youngest...

17.05.2026 20

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Poonam joshi

OPINION | NTA’s “Zero Error” Promise Has Collapsed, And Students Are Paying the Price

The National Testing Agency was created in 2017 with a grand promise: to bring professionalism, transparency, efficiency, and a “zero-error”...

15.05.2026 20

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

“ Gold, Fuel And Sacrifice: Is Modi Preparing India For A Long Economic War?

There is a distinct, almost rhythmic quality to the Prime Minister’s recent appeals, a blend of paternalistic counsel and high-stakes economic...

14.05.2026 20

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Ashutosh Kumar Thakur

BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet Sparks Optimism For A Productive Summit

The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by India, showcased strong participation from all member nations and partner countries, under the...

14.05.2026 20

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Nayanima Basu

“ OPINION | Why Did Adm. Tripathi Visit Myanmar?

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, the Indian chief of naval staff, paid a significant visit to Myanmar from May 2-5, coinciding with a critical period for the...

12.05.2026 30

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Ranjit Kumar

OPINION | BrahMos Diplomacy: How India’s Supersonic Missile Is Reshaping Asian Geopolitics

The growing global interest in the BrahMos missile marks a defining moment in India’s rise as a serious defence exporter and strategic power....

12.05.2026 30

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

OPINION | Is Your Mother's Day Gift Secretly Telling Her To Stay In The Kitchen?

Mother's Day is finally here, and if you've been online for even five minutes, you already know the drill: brands get sentimental, florists...

10.05.2026 20

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Annie Sharma

“ OPINION | India Fuels Bangladesh Nuclear Ambitions

The commencement of the uranium fuel loading process at Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant in Rooppur, located approximately 160 kms from...

07.05.2026 30

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Ranjit Kumar

OPINION | Delhi Must Listen To Ladakh's Demands, Ignoring Can Prove Costly

Ladakh, a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is currently at the forefront of a significant political...

07.05.2026 30

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Nayanima Basu

Law And Order Decline, Muslim Vote Assumptions: TMC’s Setback Explained

In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory with 207 seats, reducing the All India...

05.05.2026 30

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Sayantan Ghosh

Sadhguru Writes: What Gautama Buddha’s Path Really Teaches Us This Buddha Purnima

Today, May 1, is Buddha Purnima. Although the term “Buddha” is usually synonymous with Gautama Buddha, there have been thousands of Buddhas on the...

01.05.2026 30

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Sadhguru

OPINION | UAE Quitting OPEC May Not Be All Good News For India

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially declared its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and...

30.04.2026 40

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Nayanima Basu

OPINION | Women, Muslims, Migrants And EC: What Will Tilt Bengal’s Historic Verdict

The second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections concluded on April 29 amid unprecedented intensity. Record voter turnout, reaching nearly...

30.04.2026 30

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Sayantan Ghosh

OPINION | From Chabahar To Energy Security: Why India Can’t Ignore A Resurgent Iran

The unprovoked and unilateral war imposed on Iran is likely to yield significant strategic advantages for the heavily sanctioned Shia nation, which is...

28.04.2026 40

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Ranjit Kumar

OPINION | One Year Of Pahalgam - Three Lessons, One National Security Doctrine For India

Last year on this day and in this month, India was prepping up for a kinetic action against Pakistan even as a group of armed terrorists attacked...

24.04.2026 30

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Nayanima Basu

OPINION | West Bengal Assembly Polls 2026: Election That Could Reshape Mamata Banerjee’s Politics

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, set for two phases on April 23 and April 29 with results on May 4, represent a turning point for Mamata...

22.04.2026 30

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Sayantan Ghosh

OPINION | The Region Where War Never Really Ends

There are places where war arrives like a storm. It gathers, strikes, and eventually passes. And then there is the Middle East, where war often...

22.04.2026 40

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Ashutosh Kumar Thakur

OPINION | Why India Has Invited 54 African Leaders

India has extended invitations to 54 Heads of State from the African Union to participate in the long-awaited 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled...

19.04.2026 40

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Ranjit Kumar

OPINION | A Fragile Recovery: The Rupee’s Illusion Of Strength In A Volatile World

At first glance, the Indian rupee appears to be staging an impressive recovery. Since late March, it has appreciated by roughly 1.5 per cent, briefly...

17.04.2026 40

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

A Fragile Recovery: The Rupee’s Illusion Of Strength In A Volatile World

At first glance, the Indian rupee appears to be staging an impressive recovery. Since late March, it has appreciated by roughly 1.5 per cent, briefly...

17.04.2026 30

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

OPINION | India Needs To Talk Tibet With China

“If you don't want war, then you had better be an advocate for diplomacy with muscle,” Richard Grenell, an American diplomat, had stated in...

16.04.2026 40

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Nayanima Basu

“ OPINION | Iran, Nuclear Power And Politics Of Control: A Question That Challenges Global Order

It is a question that does not sit still. It travels across borders, across drawing rooms, across WhatsApp groups and television studios. It arrives...

16.04.2026 50

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Ashutosh Kumar Thakur

Menstrual Hygiene A Fundamental Right: How The Supreme Court’s Ruling Can Drive Real Change

A right declared is not a problem solved. The Supreme Court’s recognition of menstrual hygiene as a Fundamental Right is a progressive and necessary...

16.04.2026 20

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Devyani jaipuria

Owaisi's Exit From Humayun Alliance: Sting Video Reshapes Muslim Vote Dynamics After SIR Deletion

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has deleted nearly 91 lakh names across West Bengal, reshaping the political battlefield ahead of...

14.04.2026 40

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Sayantan Ghosh

OPINION | Is India Ready To Utilise Thorium?

After years of dedicated research, the nation recently celebrated a significant milestone in its seven decade old three-stage nuclear power program....

13.04.2026 40

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Ranjit Kumar

OPINION | War, Welfare, And Ballot: How A Distant Conflict Is Rewriting India’s Electoral Playbook

The unfolding confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has triggered anxieties far beyond West Asia. In...

11.04.2026 40

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

OPINION | War, Welfare, And The Ballot: How A Distant Conflict Is Rewriting India’s Electoral Playbook

The unfolding confrontation between United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has triggered anxieties far beyond West Asia. In India,...

11.04.2026 40

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

OPINION | One Word, Global Shock: How Trump’s ‘Civilisation’ Threat Sparked Fear Of Catastrophe

Seldom in the history of mankind has a single word caused more upheaval than Donald Trump’s post of April 7, 2026, on Truth Social: “A whole...

10.04.2026 30

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Raghav Chandra

OPINION | Military Theaterisation Will Impact India's External Relations, Coordination Is Key

The government is making another desperate push to fulfil its long-standing promise of establishing military theatre commands. A revised plan has been...

09.04.2026 40

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Nayanima Basu

Arithmetic Vs Chemistry: How 91 Lakh Deletions Can Reshape 2026 West Bengal Poll Dynamics

The final Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of West Bengal’s electoral rolls has concluded with a dramatic outcome: nearly 91 lakh voter names...

08.04.2026 50

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Sayantan Ghosh

OPINION | Inside Mission Karmayogi: The Reform Redefining India’s Civil Services After Five Years

Five years ago, when Mission Karmayogi was formally launched as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building, there was understandable...

07.04.2026 40

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Dr. r. balasubramaniam

OPINION | Strategic Autonomy In Action: Why Russia Still Matters to India’s Energy Security

As the global energy crisis intensifies amid geopolitical upheavals, particularly the fallout of the Iran war, a familiar refrain has returned to...

06.04.2026 40

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Dr Prosenjit Nath

Opinion | Is Raghav Chadha Joining PM Modi's Party? Decoding The Growing Rift With Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party, which rose on the wave of anti-corruption protests and promises of clean governance, is confronting one of its most visible...

05.04.2026 40

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Sayantan Ghosh

OPINION | Engaging With 16 Navies — India’s Unique Naval Diplomacy

On April 2nd, the Indian Naval Ship INS Sunayna was launched, accompanied by personnel from 17 navies, including India, marking the commencement of...

05.04.2026 40

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Ranjit Kumar

“ OPINION | Reading The Signals: Modi, The BJP And A Return To The Margins

Recent outreach by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sidelined leaders such as Vasundhara Raje and Varun Gandhi signals more than reconciliation. It...

04.04.2026 40

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Ashutosh Kumar Thakur

OPINION | Petrodollar At Crossroads: War, Oil, And Quiet Reordering Of Global Power

For half a century, a deceptively simple arrangement has held the global economy together: oil would be priced in US dollars, and the dollar would...

04.04.2026 30

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Dr rohit yadav

The Boardrooms Of Influence: Scrutinising International Crisis Group And India’s Strategic Past

The International Crisis Group (ICG) presents itself as one of the world’s foremost conflict-prevention organisations, an elite network of...

03.04.2026 40

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Dr Prosenjit Nath