Preet Jit Bal

The Indian government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census aims to consolidate Hindu unity and counter attempts to divide the population along caste lines. Sources suggest the move, following discussions between PM Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, intends to prevent the splintering of the OBC-Dalit-Muslim coalition.

Pakistan has access to China’s military space capabilities. Indian armed forces lack a dedicated satellite system. Pahalgam is a reminder that New Delhi must upgrade its satellite-based surveillance network

Donald Trump faces global scrutiny. Xi Jinping confronts internal challenges. Purges within China's military raise concerns about loyalty. Key generals have disappeared. Xi aims for a fourth term in 2027. He needs to show stability. Trump's tariffs create an external enemy. Economic slowdown and military instability pose threats. Xi's grip on power faces tests. The world watches China's internal dynamics.

India has prohibited Pakistan-registered aircraft, including military planes, from using its airspace, effective from midnight April 30-May 1 until May 23, 2025. This restriction applies to all aircraft registered in Pakistan or operated by Pakistani entities, covering all Indian airspace regions.

The New Democratic Party (NDP) chief, who once dreamt of occupying the prime minister’s office and supported a referendum for Khalistan, has not only lost his seat but his party too has lost its national status

Apple CEO Tim Cook told Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that advanced robotics are essential for bringing iPhone manufacturing to the U.S. Amid tariff concerns, Apple secured a temporary exemption, aiding stock recovery. While diversifying production to India, challenges persist with Chinese export approvals, framing this shift as part of an AI-driven industrial revolution with high-paying technician jobs.

Following the Pahalgam massacre, India is considering punitive military actions against Pakistan, focusing on long-range strikes without crossing the LoC. The Indian Army has been authorized to respond decisively to terrorism, with plans in place for calibrated responses.

Following the Pahalgam attack, a government directive has led to the expulsion of numerous Pakistani nationals, primarily women married to Indian men, creating emotional turmoil at the Attari-Wagah border. Sara Khan, a new mother, was forced to leave despite her recent C-section and her baby's Indian citizenship. Other families face separation, highlighting the human cost of the policy.