Articles by Shishir Gupta
Over 600 lawyers write to CJI raising alarm on threats to judiciary's integrity
The lawyers alleged that a vested interest group is trying to pressure the judiciary, influence judicial process and defame the courts based on frivolous logic.
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:32 AM IST
Germany gets message from Modi govt, stays out of Kejriwal’s arrest proceedings
A German spokesman on Wednesday said the Indian Constitution guarantees basic human rights and freedoms.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Why was German diplomat summoned by India over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest?
The Indian protest against German observations on Delhi CM arrest is a clear signal from the Modi government that it will repudiate any outside interference.
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 11:03 AM IST
View: Muizzu's 'come to Jesus moment' as Male seeks debt relief from India
Muizzu’s statement to the media seeking debt relief from India is quite intriguing to say the least as Indian EXIM bank repayments only start next year.
Published on Mar 23, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Why is China provoking India over Arunachal Pradesh?
China, under Xi Jinping, has gone downhill economically as well as politically with its BRI brand losing sheen by the day.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 11:00 AM IST
View: How Pakistan’s ‘bleed neighbours with terrorism’ policy has backfired
For Pakistan, the chickens have come home to roost as far as its duplicity on terrorism is concerned.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 09:45 PM IST
View: Remembering mavericks Manohar Parrikar and General Bipin Rawat
Manohar Parrikar and General Bipin Rawat hated the time wasted on long drawn ceremonies by the Indian Armed Forces.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 10:34 AM IST
Will EC trim the number of election phases in Lok Sabha polls 2024?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has communicated to his ministers that governance and decision making does not stop during elections
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:59 AM IST
Agni 5 missile to fast-breeder reactor: India's message to world
PM Modi, as a ‘shanti doot’ and a ‘shakti doot’ conveyed a message that India loves peace but also can fight with arms developed in India.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 09:11 PM IST
US sends Letter of Acceptance to India for Predator drone purchase
The US State Department notified the drone deal on Feb 1, but the draft LOA was kept open for possible objections from US lawmakers for a mandatory 30 days.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 07:58 AM IST
India notches MIRV tech success in Agni-V firing, Pakistan failed 3 years ago
India successfully conducted the first flight test of domestically developed Agni-V missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 10:19 AM IST
Mission Divyastra: India test-fires Agni-5 missile, PM Modi lauds DRDO
India has now joined the select group of nations who have MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry) capability.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 09:24 PM IST
What are two Chinese surveillance vessels up to in Indian Ocean region?
Chinese spy ship Xiang Yang Hong 01 is off India’s eastern seaboard and headed towards Colombo, sister ship 03 is docked at Male.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 09:35 AM IST
View: Is airing of Nijjar’s killing footage aimed to polarise Punjab voter?
A plausible theory is that the airing of CCTV footage and the imputations are to polarise the Sikh voter in India for the forthcoming 2024 General Elections.
Published on Mar 10, 2024 10:39 AM IST
Se La tunnel will allow faster Indian response in case of Chinese aggression
The building of the tunnel under Se La is also an affirmation that India today is confident enough to take on the PLA challenge in the Tawang sector
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 05:25 PM IST
View: Chinese warning to India on the Central Sector is plain double-speak
The reorganisation of Central Command troops is at proposal stage but PLA is fully deployed in Eastern Sector.
Published on Mar 09, 2024 09:51 AM IST
PM Modi gives vacation homework to babus, fires up ministers for 2024 elections
During the extensive deliberations, Prime Minister Modi delivered a series of messages to his existing council of ministers.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 07:17 PM IST
PM Modi’s Srinagar rally signals change in the Valley
Prime Minister Modi's Thursday rally in Srinagar drew unprecedented crowds, signalling a shift towards peace post-Article 370 abrogation.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 10:35 AM IST
India-Japan ties need a reality check for further growth
EAM Jaishankar in a carefully crafted language has communicated Japan should be prepared to deal with new India by shedding the past legacy.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 12:01 PM IST
PM Modi meets Sandeshkhali women who alleged sexual assault by Sheikh Shahjahan
Sandeshkhali has been on the boil after several women accused Sheikh Shahjahan and his aides of sexually assaulting them.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 03:04 PM IST
China ramps up defence budget by 7.2%, India will feel the heat
Top Indian naval commanders are holding a conference onboard INS Vikramaditya today off the coast of Goa.
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 11:55 AM IST
India’s firm stand at WTO Ministerial saved its schemes for food security, MSP
Had the Modi government not intervened immediately after assuming power in May 2014, India would find it difficult, if not impossible to run its MSP programme.
Published on Mar 03, 2024 04:52 PM IST
View: India’s firm stand at WTO Ministerial saved its food security, MSP schemes
Credit goes to Narendra Modi government and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for withstanding such international pressures
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 04:51 PM IST
View: PM Modi goes on hyper-drive, Opposition in disarray
PM Modi has attended more than 80 events in the last two months and will be visiting more states in the days to come.
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 02:55 PM IST
PM Modi to attend Pokhran wargame showcasing indigenous capabilities
It is understood that for ‘Bharat Shakti’, the war game will test the efficacy of Indian-made platforms and network-centric systems.
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 08:15 AM IST
View: Unsettled LAC is Xi's pressure point on India to stay away from West
The Chinese want to settle the border on their own terms. It means imposing the 1959 line and giving up Arunachal Pradesh
Published on Mar 01, 2024 09:33 PM IST
24X7 PM Modi on way to Sindhri to revive fertiliser plant, thereon to Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued with his punishing schedule after completing the BJP's CEC meeting at 3.30 am today.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 11:46 AM IST
India under Modi to expand maritime footprint with Mauritian support
Agalega airstrip and jetty to enhance maritime domain awareness for India and Mauritius
Published on Feb 29, 2024 12:45 PM IST
View: Radical politics the driver in Punjab & Canada, the target is PM Modi
In Canada, Trudeau continues anti-India stance, but the authorities are contradicting his claims. In India, farmer unions are protesting at Delhi's borders.
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 12:08 AM IST
Maldives sitting on a debt pile, not bankrupt as of now
As Maldives reels under an economic crisis, Mohammed Muizzu has sought financial help from Turkey and China, but no one is seen forthcoming.
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 06:40 PM IST