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Why the US Is Shifting from Standoff Missiles to Gravity Bombs Against Iran

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Context: US Move to Direct Bombardment On Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Iranian air defences have been severely degraded over the last four days. On this basis, the US military plans to begin deploying 500‑pound, 1,000‑pound, and 2,000‑pound precision gravity bombs. This marks a shift from cautious long‑range “standoff” strikes to more […]

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Legality of the U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran and the Minab School Attack

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Overview This post examines the legality of recent U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran under the UN Charter and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), with a focus on the missile strike that hit a girls’ primary school in Minab, southern Iran, reportedly killing around 150 people and injuring nearly 100, many of them children. UN Charter and the

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Is the Supreme Court Doing Enough to Tackle Hate Speech?

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This post summarises a panel discussion between Shahrukh Alam (SA) and Haris Beeran (HB), moderated by Aaratrika Bhaumik, on whether the Supreme Court of India is doing enough to address hate speech. Background: Recent Court Developments Gauhati High Court notice to Assam CM: On February 26, the Gauhati High Court issued notice to Assam Chief

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IRIS Dena Torpedoed: Legal, Strategic and Maritime Security Implications in the Indian Ocean

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Background of the Incident An American (US) submarine on Wednesday torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka, outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters but within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The frigate was returning to Iran after participating in: International Fleet Review MILAN-2026, a multilateral naval exercise organised by the Indian

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Prahaar: India’s First Comprehensive Counter-Terrorism Policy Explained

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Summary Prahaar is India’s first formal, comprehensive counter-terrorism policy unveiled by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It is built on a zero-tolerance, intelligence-led, and coordinated response approach to terrorism. The core aim is to deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, weapons and safe havens, both within India and abroad. The policy

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AI Impact Summit & New Delhi Declaration: Key Takeaways in Brief

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1. Quick Summary of the AI Impact Summit Event: AI Impact Summit, New Delhi, February 16–20 Scale: Over 5 lakh visitors, 500+ discussions, top global AI CEOs and heads of state Key Outcome: New Delhi Declaration on AI signed by 88 countries and international organisations Focus: Democratising AI, making it safe and trusted, and relevant

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India’s First Nationwide Childhood Cancer Survivorship Registry: 94.5% Survival, But Late Risks Remain

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Summary India’s first nationwide registry on childhood cancer survivors (C2S cohort) reports a 94.5% five-year overall survival from diagnosis. The study covers 5,419 survivors from 20 centres, coordinated by AIIMS New Delhi. Event-free survival (no relapse or serious complications) at five years stands at 89.9%. Among children followed for at least two years after treatment,

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Great Nicobar Mega Project: Strategic Promise vs Ecological Risk

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Summary The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has upheld environmental clearance for the Rs 81,000-crore Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project, citing its strategic importance and existing safeguards. The project aims to develop Great Nicobar Island into a major economic and defence hub with a transshipment port, dual-use airport, integrated township, and power plant. It will divert

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India’s Love for Gold: How Gold ETFs Are Shaping Household Savings and the Economy

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Summary Indian households are shifting part of their savings from bank deposits and equity mutual funds to gold, especially via Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Gold ETF inflows hit a record high in January 2026, even surpassing equity mutual fund inflows for the first time in a month. This surge in financial investments in gold is

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Why Carbon Capture Is Key to India’s Net-Zero Goal

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Summary The Union Budget has allocated Rs 20,000 crore over five years for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS). CCUS helps capture CO₂ from hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, power, refineries and chemicals. These technologies are essential for India’s 2070 net-zero goal and for staying competitive amid global carbon tariffs. India already has pilot projects,

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