Recent tensions have shaken the Middle East.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Recent tensions have shaken the Middle East. After repeated Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan remained passive, angering Riyadh. In response, Saudi Arabia has announced strict conditions on future financial aid to Pakistan, ending the era of unconditional bailouts. This economic “bombshell” has left Pakistan reeling, while Iran already views it as a traitor for allowing U.S. use of its airspace.Meanwhile, India has stepped in diplomatically. Prime Minister Modi spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, assuring support, and India also reached out to Iran, offering condolences after Khamenei’s death. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the Iranian envoy, signaling India’s balanced approach. As Pakistan faces distrust from both sides, India is positioning itself as a stabilizing force in the region.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The Modi government has repeatedly shown that it does not bend easily to external pressure. During the Russia-Ukraine war, it paused conflict long enough to evacuate Indian citizens, continued buying Russian oil despite U.S. objections, and even welcomed President Putin with respect. Tariff disputes with the U.S. did not derail India’s pursuit of its own interests. Against this backdrop, it is hard to believe India has suddenly surrendered to American pressure. Surrounded by unstable neighbors—Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh—India remains comparatively stable and secure. That itself is proof of resilience. Critics claim India is “sold” to the U.S., yet if that were true, the country would not enjoy such autonomy today. Sometimes silence is the best diplomatic answer, as not every strategy can be revealed publicly. Trust in stability is itself a sign of strength.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
During her visit to West Bengal for the 9th International Santhal Conference, President Droupadi Murmu expressed displeasure over the small venue chosen, noting that thousands of people could not attend due to limited space. She also pointed out that, as per protocol, neither the Chief Minister nor any minister was present to welcome her, which she found disappointing. Murmu remarked that while she considers Mamata Banerjee her “younger sister,” she could not understand why such a small venue was selected when larger grounds like Bidhannagar were available, capable of hosting lakhs of people. Her comments suggested that the arrangements were deliberately minimized, raising questions about adherence to protocol and respect for the office of the President.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
In 2022, when students in Karnataka demanded the right to wear the hijab in classrooms, journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani argued that hijab is a matter of personal choice and should be permitted. Yet, when Mahsa Amini died in Iran after being detained for “improper hijab,” Arfa remained silent. More recently, she even referred to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a “farishta.” This contrast raises a troubling question: should freedom, choice, and human rights not be upheld equally across nations? If one standard applies in India and another in Iran, confusion and hypocrisy take root. True commitment to liberty requires consistency; otherwise, selective outrage undermines credibility and weakens the very principles of justice and equality.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
India, a nation that often invokes the lofty ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—has chosen silence in the face of tragedy. When an Iranian warship, once docked at Visakhapatnam for peaceful naval exercises, was sunk by American submarines, eighty-five sailors perished. These men had shared hospitality with Indian citizens, walked our streets, and represented a country that was, at least briefly, our guest. Yet, when the vessel was destroyed during the Iran-Israel conflict, India offered no condemnation. The question is not whether India should have defended the ship militarily, but whether it should have spoken out against the act. Silence here undermines India’s moral voice in global affairs. A guest was lost at sea, and the host nation chose not to mourn.
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