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Lieutenant Colonel Rishi Rajalakshmi often wears a veil to cover the scars from his battlefield injuries, but his valor and spirit remain unscarred. A native of Muthukulam in Alappuzha district of Kerala, this Indian Army officer’s life is an inspiring story of extraordinary courage and dedication. Severely wounded in a counter-terror operation in Kashmir, he not only returned to serve with undiminished fervor but also went on to lead life-saving disaster relief efforts in his home state with the same passion and commitment.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Japan on 29th August, it will mark far more than a routine diplomatic trip. Tokyo has laid out an ambitious plan to invest about ¥10 trillion (roughly $68 billion) in India over the next ten years, a commitment that goes beyond its earlier promise of ¥5 trillion over five years made in 2022. This bold move signals Japan’s intent to double down on India as a long-term strategic and economic partner.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar restated that India will act only in its national interest, even when others disagree. He said that if the United States or European countries do not like Russian oil, they should avoid buying petrochemical products from India that come from refining Russian crude. “America and Europe buy oil and refined products from India, if you don’t like it, don’t buy it,” he said, making India’s position plain. 

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine, saying he is “very angry” about Kyiv’s decision to bomb the Druzhba oil pipeline, which carries Russian oil to Central Europe. The pipeline is a critical lifeline for Hungary and Slovakia, and Trump’s statement came after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally reached out to him, calling the strikes unfriendly and damaging.

On Friday, 22nd August, an elderly woman named Sujatha Bhat admitted that her earlier testimony about a missing daughter in Dharmasthala was false. Her fabricated statement had played a major role in fuelling conspiracy theories about mass burials and sexual assault at the holy temple town.

Dharmasthala, one of the most respected Hindu pilgrimage sites in Karnataka, is not just a Mandir but an institution that feeds lakhs of devotees every single day and symbolizes the cultural and spiritual strength of crores of Kannadigas. Yet, in recent months, this sacred site became the center of a well-planned assault launched by a nexus of Leftist activists, Congress elements, radical groups, and even international anti-Hindu lobbies. What seemed at first like a movement for justice soon unfolded as a deliberate conspiracy designed to weaken a centuries-old spiritual pillar.

When speaking about India’s complex debates on religion, free speech, and communal harmony, one cannot overlook the controversial yet thought-provoking book Calcutta Quran Petition written by the noted historian and polemicist Sita Ram Goel. Goel, a staunch defender of Hindu thought, was known for his meticulous documentation and fearless commentary on sensitive subjects. His writings often examined the intersection of politics, religion, and society in India, and this particular book stirred deep debate by questioning whether certain verses of the Quran could be considered a source of commun…

On 20th August 2024, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) organized a massive pro-Palestine rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The event quickly drew attention for the nature of its slogans and participants. Protesters waved Palestinian and communist flags, and the air echoed with controversial chants like “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Placards reading “Free Palestine” were displayed prominently, creating an atmosphere charged with political symbolism.

The shocking incident at the Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad has sent waves of anger and grief across the city. On 19th August, a Hindu student was allegedly murdered by his Muslim junior within the school premises, an act that has not only shaken the local community but also raised questions about the school’s administration and past record.