The fall of the Shah in 1979 gave Iranians a chance to embrace freedom...
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The fall of the Shah in 1979 gave Iranians a chance to embrace freedom, but Ayatollah Khomeini’s rise turned that hope into a rigid theocracy. By enforcing Sharia law and challenging Saudi Arabia, Iran ignited sectarian rivalry. In response, Riyadh empowered Wahhabi clerics, fueling Sunni extremism. This rivalry spread across the Middle East, destabilizing Lebanon through Hezbollah and strengthening Pakistan’s madrasa network with Saudi funds. The U.S. and Israel’s interventions, coupled with Hollywood propaganda like Rambo III, further entrenched militant narratives. Yet, Iran’s answer to Western dominance was neither wise nor progressive—it deepened fanaticism. In contrast, India’s independence movement showed maturity by rejecting both Hindu nationalism and Muslim fundamentalism, embracing pluralism. Today, however, India’s tilt toward U.S. and Israeli interests reflects a departure from that inclusive vision. Iran’s path illustrates how rejecting modern values can trap nations in cycles of extremism.
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In 2000–2001, Indian media was abuzz with reports of America’s massive naval base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Opposition leaders accused the government of allowing U.S. dominance without notice. Yet, as often happens, public memory faded and the issue disappeared. Diego Garcia, once under British control, was handed to the U.S. during the Cold War, and by 2001 it was formally designated a major naval base. Its strategic reach is immense: nuclear submarines can easily cover distances of 950 nautical miles, making the Indian Ocean effectively an American sphere of influence. When an Iranian ship diverted toward Sri Lanka instead of heading to the Persian Gulf, it was intercepted offshore—well within U.S. operational range. Diego Garcia remains the cornerstone of America’s military supremacy in the region.
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The conflict has escalated sharply. Iran struck a Bahrain oil refinery and deliberately targeted Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, crippling regional internet infrastructure. U.S. Congress failed to restrict Trump’s war powers, giving him a free hand. An Iranian warship was interned in Sri Lanka — a rare event not seen since World War II. Iran also attacked Azerbaijan, while NATO intercepted a missile near Turkey, bringing the war closer to NATO territory. Over 35,000 seafarers and tourists are stranded in the Persian Gulf. Japan has begun tapping strategic oil reserves as Hormuz remains closed. The war is costing the U.S. $1 billion daily, with oil prices surging. Iran’s IRGC vows “more intense and widespread” attacks ahead, signaling no de-escalation.
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On March 9, Parliament’s budget session resumes with a key debate: the opposition’s resolution to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Numerically, the ruling party holds the advantage, so the motion is certain to fail. The opposition knows this, but aims to highlight its objections to how the government manages parliamentary proceedings and bring those concerns before the public. Technically, the Speaker is elected by the House majority, not appointed by the government, yet opposition frustration has turned the motion into symbolic protest. Ahead of the debate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video praising Birla’s calm and cheerful conduct in the House, even when faced with disruptions. The discussion will reveal whether opposition criticism resonates with citizens or simply exposes their weakness once again.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently emphasized that military action alone cannot resolve global conflicts. Speaking alongside Finland’s President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi, he urged nations to adopt dialogue, diplomacy, and adherence to international rules as the true path forward. Against the backdrop of rising tensions between Iran and the U.S., and Russia’s war in Ukraine, Modi called for reforms in outdated global institutions to meet today’s challenges. He highlighted terrorism as a shared threat, stressing the need to eliminate it in all forms. Modi also celebrated India’s growing ties with Europe, noting that the recent trade agreement with the European Union marks the beginning of a “golden era” in relations. Strengthening India-Finland strategic partnership, he underscored that in times of instability, peace and diplomacy—not weapons—must shape the future.
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