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M.K. Bhadrakumar
Narrative Traps in India’s Decision-Making
18 Oct 2021
Indian narratives, be it on China or Pakistan, need balancing. Our narratives are far too comforting and alternative stories are needed to challenge themnant narratives powerfully influence decisions…
Anees Zargar
Six Including 2 Non-locals Killed Across J&K Amidst Spike in Militant Attacks
17 Oct 2021
The rise in militant attacks, especially with non-local civilians as “soft-targets”, is seen by many as an outcome of government’s ‘mishandling’ of Kashmir and an aftermath of the abrogation of…
Anees Zargar
Family in Tral Alleges Assault by Army; Mehbooba Mufti Denied Permission to Visit Them
29 Sep 2021
“Locked up in my house today yet again for attempting to visit the village in Tral allegedly ransacked by the army. This is the real picture of Kashmir that visiting dignitaries must be shown instead…
Vaibhav Raghunandan
Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra Wins Javelin Gold, New Chapter in India’s Olympic History
07 Aug 2021
Even on the podium, when the national anthem played for the first time in 120 years at the athletics stadium, there were many in the stands and many more in their homes on this beautiful last…
Anees Zargar
South Kashmir Family Claims Security Forces Killed Their ‘Civilian’ Son
27 Jul 2021
The deceased youth’s father has urged the authorities to file an FIR against what he believes was a fake encounter in which his “civilian” son was killed.
Sandip Chakraborty
After Landfall in Odisha, Cyclone Yaas Wreaks Havoc in West Bengal Too
27 May 2021
More than 21 lakh people had to be evacuated to safe shelters in the states of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. Four people have died, three in Odisha and one in Bengal.
PTI
Cyclone Yaas' Landfall Process Begins, Seawater Gushes into Coastal Towns and Villages
26 May 2021
About 5.80 lakh people in vulnerable areas of Odisha have been shifted to safe shelters. The West Bengal government had also reported that nine lakh people had been evacuated to storm shelters.
Sandip Chakraborty
Cyclone Yaas: Army on High Alert in Bengal; Rail and Water Transport Services Halted
25 May 2021
About 51 teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been prepared to lead the relief and rescue work in the aftermath of the cyclone.
PTI
China Officially Admits 5 Military Officers, Soldiers Killed in 2020 Galwan Clash
19 Feb 2021
A total of 20 Indian soldiers died in the Galwan Valley clash on June 15, regarded as the worst in over four decades at the India-China border.
Anees Zargar
J&K: Indian Army Officer, Two Others Accused in Fake Encounter of 3 Rajouri Youth
28 Dec 2020
The three slain youth were given discreet burial as mandated for all ‘militants’ during the pandemic; their families recognised the youths only when their photos surfaced on social media.