HC Reaffirms Line of Duty
The judgment of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upholding the termination of a police constable whose service weapon was snatched by militants without any resistance is more than a service matter verdict;…
Category: Editorials
Leadership Beyond Ceremony
President Droupadi Murmu’s submarine sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer is far more than a ceremonial milestone. It is a moment rich in symbolism, strategic messaging and institutional morale-building-one that underscores the evolving nature of India’s civil-military…
Guarding the Digital Frontier
The Indian Army’s recent decision to relax its social media policy-allowing “view-only” access to select platforms-marks a calibrated and thoughtful response to the realities of the digital age. Far from diluting discipline, the revised guidelines…
PMKVY’s Regional Disconnect
The CAG’s Performance Audit Report on the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a sobering reminder that ambitious policy intent alone does not guarantee outcomes. Envisioned as India’s flagship skill development programme to make…
Preserving Authenticity, Empowering Artisans
The steady expansion of GI tagging for Kashmir’s crafts marks a significant milestone in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. With fifteen Kashmiri crafts already granted GI status and six more under evaluation, J&K’s…
DDUGJY’s Incomplete Rollout
The CAG’s performance audit on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) lays bare a troubling reality: a scheme conceived to transform the rural electricity landscape has remained unfinished in Jammu & Kashmir and…
Jan Bhagidari in National Security
President Droupadi Murmu’s assertion that citizens must not remain passive observers but become active partners in safeguarding national security is both timely and profound. In an era where security threats are increasingly complex, decentralised and…
Missing Youth in Russia
The continuing uncertainty over the fate of three young men from Jammu-of Pahariwala, Bawe Tallab and Kanachak-has exposed a disturbing and painful reality: Indian citizens can go missing in a foreign war zone, and months…
Another ISRO Milestone
ISRO’s successful launch of the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite marks a defining moment in India’s space journey. It underlines India’s emergence as a trusted global hub for high-end commercial space services. This was…
SAUBHAGYA Under Scrutiny
The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) was conceived as a transformative national mission-to ensure universal household electrification and bring dignity, opportunity and economic momentum to millions living on the margins. The scheme…