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Securing the skies
With adversaries rapidly upgrading to next-generation aircraft, India must priortise air combat readiness The Indian Air Force (IAF) is at a critical juncture, balancing the need for rapid modernisation with self-sufficiency under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. A recent report by the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the IAF, has identified...
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A fresh start or fleeting relief?
04 March 2025 | Pioneer -
A clash of diplomacy and dignity
03 March 2025 | Pioneer -
Lawbreakers as lawmakers
01 March 2025 | Pioneer -
Simmering linguistic tension
28 February 2025 | Pioneer -
Disparities rising
27 February 2025 | Pioneer -
Liberty is sacrosanct
26 February 2025 | Pioneer -
German election Tik Toked
25 February 2025 | Pioneer
Rise of the Right
Giorgia Meloni’s recent speech struck a chord with the Right, yet it also exposed its inherent contradictions Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently made headlines with her fiery remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the US. Speaking via video link, she claimed that the global Right is unfairly...
Trump’s peace offensive
Though US President Trump is attempting to resolve the prolonged war in Ukraine, the effectiveness of his methods remains uncertain As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, US President Donald Trump is trying to broker peace. However, his approach has sparked controversy, as it appears to sideline Ukraine in...
Delhi gets a woman CM
Rekha Gupta’s appointment as Delhi’s CM marks a historic milestone, making her the first woman to lead a BJP-ruled state Rekha Gupta has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Delhi, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the fourth woman to hold this esteemed position in the national capital. Her...
Towards strategic partnership
Qatar, India sign historic agreements to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, investments, technology and culture Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, recent two-day official visit to India marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. During this visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Emir Al-Thani agreed...
New CEC takes over
Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner by the PM-led selection committee amid criticism The senior Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The decision was made by the Prime Minister-led selection committee, which also named Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek...
Heart-wrenching
The New Delhi Railway Station stampede exposes administrative lapses and highlights the need for better crowd control It is as heart-wrenching as it is unfortunate. The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has shocked the Capital. At least 18 people, including five children, lost their lives, and over a dozen sustained...
Charting new course
Prime Minister Modi’s recent US visit was an ice breaker and promising despite Trump’s insistence on raising tariff walls Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the United States, he has made a significant global impact. Through his “Make America Great Again†initiative, he has repositioned the US on the world...
