Day: May 6, 2025

A Nation on Alert On May 7, 2025, India will conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill—the first such exercise since the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The directive, issued by the Narendra Modi-led government, comes amid heightened tensions with Pakistan following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. Unlike previous incidents such as the Kargil War, this drill signals a significant shift in how India is preparing for external threats. This analytical piece explores what the drills entail, why they matter, and what they reveal about…

Two Nuclear-Armed Rivals with Modernized Muscle India and Pakistan, neighbors bound by history, geography, and a fragile peace, remain among the world’s most volatile rivals. Both possess formidable nuclear arsenals, professional militaries, and a history of wars and skirmishes—primarily over the disputed Kashmir region. But what makes the present climate more combustible than before is not just the persistence of old hostilities—it is the fact that both nations have significantly modernized their armed forces since their last direct confrontation in 2019. India, with a GDP nearly ten times larger than…

A Tragedy Met with Diplomacy In the wake of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir—where 25 tourists and a local Kashmiri lost their lives—global reactions have begun to shape the geopolitical narrative. The most significant diplomatic gesture came from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly condemned the attack, and offered “full support” to India in the fight against terrorism. This show of solidarity gains further weight against the backdrop of Pakistan’s renewed call for international involvement, notably seeking Russian and Chinese participation in a probe—an apparent effort to dilute…