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Why India, Not The P5, Upholds The True Spirit Of A Rules-Based Order

Why India, Not The P5, Upholds The True Spirit Of A Rules-Based Order

Iraq War, invasion of Ukraine, and territorial aggression in South China Sea by the US, UK, Russia, and China are flagrant violations of UN...

25.10.2025 20

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Opinion | Modi’s Path To Viksit Bharat Goes Through Its Schools

Opinion | Modi’s Path To Viksit Bharat Goes Through Its Schools

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the government has undertaken the most comprehensive overhaul of India's education system since...

16.10.2025 4

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Opinion | PM Modi’s Swachh Bharat @11: A Masterclass In Sustainable Development

The 11-year journey is a clear example of how forward vision, on ground implementation, and adaptive management can transform sustainable development...

03.10.2025 20

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Amit Shah And His 'No Rest' Approach Is Rewriting India's Fight Against Red Terror

Amit Shah’s approach to countering Naxalism has evolved from defensive containment to offensive elimination.

25.09.2025 10

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Opinion: Modi’s India Is Europe’s Preferred Partner In Turbulent Times

As the Modi government and EU officials accelerate negotiations for a €135-billion free trade agreement, New Delhi's approach is proving...

15.09.2025 20

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Opinion | Modi’s Mizoram-Manipur Visit Signals New Dawn For Stability & Growth

Northeast exemplifies how infrastructure-led development can serve simultaneously as economic catalyst, peace dividend & strategic asset in...

14.09.2025 10

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How India’s G20 Leadership Secured Africa’s Permanent Seat

Amid intensifying trade wars and shifting alliances, Modi’s diplomatic strategy placed Africa at the G20’s core.

13.09.2025 20

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Opinion | How India’s Biofuel Diplomacy Is Reshaping Global Power

The Global Biofuels Alliance, steered by India, aims to unlock $500 billion in economic opportunities for G20 nations within just three years

11.09.2025 20

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Opinion | Modi, OpenAI & Reliance Intelligence: India's Big Leap In Accessible AI

India's multi-dimensional AI strategy, combining OpenAI partnerships, affordable access models, and strategic Eastern alliances, represents more...

05.09.2025 10

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Opinion | Trump’s Pressure, Modi’s Response: Why Beijing Is Part of India’s Options

Modi's message to the world is clear: India's foreign policy remains independent & Beijing is part of India's options because New...

31.08.2025 10

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Ran Samwad: Modi's Bold Step Towards Defence Transformation

This first-of-its-kind tri-services dialogue signals New Delhi's ambition to reshape both military doctrine and global defence discourse.

27.08.2025 20

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Opinion | PM Modi's Vision Ignites India's Space Renaissance

From nurturing startups through IN-SPACe to accelerating the Gaganyaan crewed mission, PM Modi has made space exploration a pillar of India's...

24.08.2025 10

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Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs, Modi’s Red Fort Defiance, Yi’s Delhi Visit: As Sovereign As They Come

In an increasingly multipolar world, Modi showcased India's position as a truly sovereign power, one that will not break with threats of economic...

20.08.2025 10

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Opinion: Jal Jeevan Mission And PM Modi’s Welfare Model

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) demonstrates that ambitious infrastructure delivery can achieve both developmental goals and political sustainability

16.08.2025 10

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Opinion | Srijan Defence Portal: PM Modi's Vision For Swadeshi Innovation And Strategic Autonomy In Defence

Launched in August 2020 during the height of global supply chain disruptions, it represents a strategic paradigm shift from import dependence to...

16.08.2025 10

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Talking Swadeshi, Farmer Protection: Modi Signals To Trump That India Is No Pushover

Modi leads a country of 1.4 billion people, of which 110-146.5 million are farmers contributing 20 per cent to the GDP.

09.08.2025 7

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Opinion | Decoding Modi's Indo-Pacific Strategy: How Ties With Philippines Have Grown

The timing of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's visit is significant, as the two countries conduct their first joint maritime exercise...

06.08.2025 20

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Opinion | India And China Are Moving Forward, But Can It Be Sustained?

By resuming people-to-people exchanges while maintaining robust military deployments along the Line of Actual Control, New Delhi demonstrates a...

05.08.2025 10

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Opinion | With Donald Trump Turning On Allies, Is The Quad At Risk?

The US President needs to understand that while the MAGA economy may help push domestic manufacturing in the US, it comes at the cost of America’s...

02.08.2025 10

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Opinion: How Modi Helped Transform Tamil Nadu Into A Manufacturing Powerhouse

PM Modi has repeatedly emphasised that “when Tamil Nadu grows, India grows”, signalling the state’s centrality to India’s overall development...

28.07.2025 10

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Opinion | Modi And Starmer: Can India Shape Britain’s Indo-Pacific Tilt?

Without India’s backing, Britain’s Indo-Pacific tilt risks becoming an expensive exercise in naval tourism

26.07.2025 9

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Opinion | Modi's Maritime Revolution: Redefining India's Economic, Climate And Strategic Future

Modi's maritime gambit positions India as an indispensable seafaring power capable of shaping the oceanic order of the 21st century

24.07.2025 10

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Modi's Green Promise Delivered: How India Became A Global Climate Leader

The promise has been delivered ahead of schedule, cementing Modi’s legacy as a leader who not only makes ambitious commitments on world stage but...

18.07.2025 10

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Opinion | How Jaishankar Must Counter China-Pakistan Axis On Terror

Jaishankar's mission is to ensure that the world understands that India’s concerns are not peripheral but central to any meaningful discussion...

16.07.2025 10

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Modi's Namibia Visit Direct Counter To China's Grip On Critical Minerals

The visit was aimed at forming direct, resilient, and mutually beneficial supply chains that bypass traditional intermediaries and, more importantly,...

11.07.2025 10

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Opinion | Can BRICS Be Compromised As The SCO Was?

BRICS is not the SCO, and Rio is not Qingdao. With Xi absent and Putin constrained, Modi arrives as the undisputed senior-most leader from the...

07.07.2025 10

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PM Modi’s Strategic Push For Energy And Resources: Key Deals In Ghana, Trinidad, And Namibia

With MoUs inked in Ghana and strategic talks lined up in Trinidad and Namibia, India is pursuing long-term energy and resource partnerships

05.07.2025 10

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Opinion | Atmanirbhar In Space: How Modi Is Aligning India For Geostrategic Gains

PM Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is now profoundly shaping its trajectory in the space sector, transforming it into a critical pillar of...

26.06.2025 10

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Modi’s Realpolitik In A Fragmented World Order

India's foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi increasingly demonstrates a cold-eyed realism

25.06.2025 10

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Modi's Balkan Masterstroke: How Bharat Redefined Europe’s Power Map In Zagreb

The warm reception in Zagreb, as Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković welcomed Modi as the leader of a resurgent global power, set the tone for...

21.06.2025 40

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Opinion | Modi's G7 Playbook: Advancing India's Interests Amid Complex Global Geopolitics

In the backdrop of domestic criticism of his foreign policy, Narendra Modi concluded what was a very successful G7 visit, no less than in Canada

19.06.2025 10

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Modi’s Cool Move: Why The New AC Temperature Guideline Is Smarter & Greener | Opinion

Under Modi’s leadership, there has been a strong commitment to transitioning towards a sustainable and green energy future.

14.06.2025 10

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Opinion | Russia-India On Shaky Grounds? Why India Needs To Become Truly Independent

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, twice in a matter of weeks, has indicated that Russia is interested in reviving the RIC...

11.06.2025 20

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Opinion | PM Modi In His Prime: Policy Clarity, Global Stature, Political Control

Contrary to critics' predictions, Modi’s third term is not a period of waning influence or political compromise, but rather one of peak...

05.06.2025 10

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Opinion | Erdogan's Gamble: Why Siding With Pakistan Is A Losing Bet Against Modi’s India

Turkey’s political alignment with Pakistan contrasts sharply with its economic interests with India

31.05.2025 10

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Opinion | INS Tamal: A Symbol Of Enduring India-Russia Partnership

INS Tamal, the second of four Talwar-class stealth frigates acquired under a 2016 Indo-Russian agreement, is poised to bolster India's maritime...

29.05.2025 10

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Opinion | Decoding PM Modi’s Rural Empowerment Drive And The Politics Of Development

With a ‘whole-of-government’ push, the Centre aims to reshape rural India into a hub of opportunity and prosperity under Viksit Bharat 2047

25.05.2025 10

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Modi's Challenge: Beijing's Pakistan Support And The Future Of India-China Ties | Opinion

After the recent India-Pakistan conflict which saw the extensive use of Chinese weapon systems and jets attacking Indian soil, is there even a...

21.05.2025 10

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Opinion | India’s Mind Games: How Information Warfare Shook Up A Stressed Pakistan

India employed a more systematic approach than Pakistan, combining defensive fact-checking with proactive information-shaping strategies to influence...

15.05.2025 10

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Opinion | Resilience & Reach: PM Modi's Meeting With Angola's President Signals Unwavering Africa Focus Post-Pahalgam Attack

India and Angola are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations, underscoring a consistent foreign policy

04.05.2025 10

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Opinion | Amaravati’s Second Coming: Why PM Modi Is Betting Big On Naidu’s Dream Capital

By throwing his weight behind Chandrababu Naidu's vision, PM Modi has implicitly validated the concentrated development model for Andhra...

02.05.2025 10

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OPINION | Modi's Nordic Outreach: Forging A Strategic Partnership

Discussions between PM Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederikson aimed at bolstering cooperation across a spectrum of critical areas, including trade,...

19.04.2025 10

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Opinion: Can Modi’s ‘Make In India’ Defence Succeed In Europe’s Changing Landscape?

The opportunity is present. But seizing it requires navigating a landscape seeped in intense competition, demanding standards, and deep-seated...

12.04.2025 10

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Opinion | PM Modi Steers India's Naval Focus Towards African Shores

'Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement' (AIKEYME) exercise, which started on April 5, off the coast of Tanzania, is a potent symbol of this...

07.04.2025 20

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Modi’s Lanka Play: How India Is Helping Its Neighbour Rebuild

The prime minister’s visit offers an opportunity to deepen this multifaceted relationship, drive forward key connectivity and energy projects, and...

06.04.2025 20

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Opinion | 98% Electrified: Modi Government Powers Indian Railways Towards A Modern Future

The 98 per cent electrification milestone is far more than a statistic. It represents a strategic victory, showcasing the Modi government's...

05.04.2025 10

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Jan Aushadhi's Expansion: Lessons From Ground Up For A Healthier India

The promise of affordable, quality medicine for everyone is within reach, but only if we dare to confront the obstacles and build on the hard-won...

30.03.2025 10

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Bastar’s Transformation: Chhattisgarh On Brink Of Real Revival, Courtesy Modi Govt

Sustainable peace and genuine revival in Bastar will require not just military might and financial investment, but also a deep commitment to human...

27.03.2025 9

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Opinion | Modi’s Water Diplomacy: Transforming Scarcity Into Regional Stability

In a region where water is increasingly becoming a zero-sum game, Modi’s proactive, strategic water diplomacy offers a glimmer of hope – a path to...

22.03.2025 10

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Opinion | Khelo India: Modi's Vision For A Sporting Superpower

The Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme is presented as a systematic talent scouting operation, deploying contemporary...

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