India’s maritime capabilities still rely on imports. New vessels strengthen Navy, but gaps remain

The commissioning of INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer showcases growing maritime capabilities, but it also underscores India’s continued reliance on key foreign imports from the US, Germany, France, and Ukraine. These vessels undoubtedly strengthen the Navy, but strategic gaps persist, particularly in unmanned systems, where China leads and Pakistan follows.

BCCI ducking real issues by restricting cricketers’ families. Focus on bad selection, poor prep

BCCI is ducking the real cricketing issues by planning to restrict cricketers’ families and the coach’s manager on tour. For losses to New Zealand and Australia, bad selection, poor preparation are real worries. Applying cosmetic fixes to cricketing problems won’t solve anything. Indian cricket needs accountability and not headline hunting.

Rahul’s attacks on Kejriwal show INDIA bloc is unravelling. Anti-Modiism can’t bury deeper conflicts 

Rahul Gandhi’s blistering attacks on AAP convenor Kejriwal signal unravelling of INDIA bloc. Anti-Modiism was never enough to bury deeper conflicts and inherent contradictions. Reviving Congress is a valid thought for Rahul but it can’t be an election-time whim. For once BJP can wish Gandhi all the best in Delhi.