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Women’s safety mirage: What crime data gets wrong & cost of speaking up
India’s women’s safety challenges persist in 2025, with official crime data revealing only a fraction of the reality. Decades of reforms haven’t erased gender inequality, social stigma, and uneven justice access, leaving many incidents unreported due to fear, family pressure, and systemic barriers. This gap between reported crimes and lived experiences highlights the ongoing struggle … Read more
‘Junta with nukes’: When Bush, Putin discussed Pak in 2005; what declassified NSA papers show
Declassified US-Russia documents reveal Presidents Bush and Putin expressed shared “nervousness” over Pakistan’s nuclear program and its links to Iran and North Korea. Discussions highlighted concerns about the AQ Khan network and the risk of sensitive technology falling into the wrong hands, underscoring longstanding international anxieties about Pakistan’s nuclear command and control.
VHT: ‘Not an ideal contest’ – Sooryavanshi’s knock raises concerns in Ashwin’s mind
R Ashwin questioned the growing quality gap in Indian domestic cricket after Bihar smashed a record 574 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. While praising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ashwin said such one-sided matches hurt competition and confidence. He also lauded Ishan Kishan’s comeback, highlighting how hard work and form revived his career.
‘Ready to enhance trust with India’: China slams explosive US report; evasive on Pak ties
China has strongly refuted a US Pentagon report alleging it’s using eased border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties. Beijing insists its defence policy is misrepresented and aims to sow discord. China maintains its border situation with India is stable and seeks to advance a sound bilateral relationship, while dismissing US claims as biased … Read more
Bangladesh unrest: Another Hindu man lynched; cops link it to extortion bid
Bangladesh faces renewed criticism after a second lynching, this time of Amrit Mondal, just days after worker Dipu Chandra Das was killed. Mondal was allegedly beaten to death by villagers after demanding extortion money. These incidents highlight growing concerns over the safety of minority communities amidst ongoing unrest.
Centre’s new order on Aravalli: No new mining leases; protected zone to be expanded
The Centre has ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and directed states to expand protected zones. This move aims to conserve the ancient mountain range, extending from Delhi to Gujarat, and halt unregulated mining. The government also intends to expand restricted areas based on ecological assessments.