ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MULTIPLE YOGA SESSIONS ACROSS MANIPUR

 

ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MULTIPLE YOGA SESSIONS ACROSS MANIPUR

In the spirit of the upcoming International Day of Yoga 2025, Assam Rifles conducted a series of yoga sessions across Manipur, reaffirming its commitment to holistic wellness, community engagement and mental resilience.

A unique yoga session was organised at Komlakhong, Bishnupur District, amidst the serene and iconic phumdis of Loktak Lake. With 58 participants, including 28 local youth, this session fostered spiritual calm and physical vitality in an extraordinary natural setting. The event symbolised Assam Rifles' deep connection with the local communities and its efforts to promote healthy lifestyle choices among the younger generation.

On 14 June 2025, Assam Rifles conducted a yoga session with 50 school children of Jamkholin Model Academy at Sajik Tampak, Chandel District. This early morning event, themed “Yoga for Self and Society,” aimed to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga for mental clarity, physical fitness and emotional well-being. The initiative resonated with the national spirit of unity and inner peace that Yoga Day represents.

Continuing its outreach on 15 June 2025, Assam Rifles organised another round of yoga sessions in Kakching District as part of the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations. Sessions were held at Serou, Khongjom War Memorial, Waikhong, and Phundrei, involving troops, families, and the local populace. A free medical checkup camp was also set up at Serou, extending healthcare support to the community. The sessions emphasized yoga as a daily practice for managing stress, improving focus, and enhancing physical and mental readiness among personnel and civilians alike.

Through these yoga initiatives, Assam Rifles continues to uphold its motto of “Seva, Suraksha, Bandhutva”—service, security, and brotherhood—while reinforcing its dedication to the well-being of both its personnel and the people of the Northeast.

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस से पूर्व असम राइफल्स ने मणिपुर में आयोजित किए योग सत्र, स्वास्थ्य और सामुदायिक सहयोग को दिया बढ़ावा

आगामी अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस 2025 की भावना के तहत, मुख्यालय महानिरीक्षक असम राइफल्स (दक्षिण) के तत्वावधान में असम राइफल्स द्वारा मणिपुर के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में योग सत्रों की श्रृंखला आयोजित की गई। इन सत्रों के माध्यम से बल ने समग्र स्वास्थ्य, मानसिक दृढ़ता और सामुदायिक भागीदारी के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता को दोहराया।

15 जून 2025 को, असम राइफल्स द्वारा बिष्णुपुर जिले के कोमलाखोंग में लोकतक झील की शांत और प्रसिद्ध फुम्दियों के मध्य एक विशेष योग सत्र आयोजित किया गया। इस आयोजन में 58 प्रतिभागियों ने भाग लिया, जिनमें 28 स्थानीय युवा शामिल थे। इस सत्र ने आत्मिक शांति और शारीरिक स्फूर्ति को बढ़ावा दिया और प्राकृतिक वातावरण ने इसे विशेष अनुभव बना दिया। यह आयोजन असम राइफल्स की स्थानीय समुदायों के साथ गहरे संबंध और युवाओं को स्वस्थ जीवनशैली अपनाने के लिए प्रेरित करने के प्रयासों को दर्शाता है।

14 जून 2025 को असम राइफल्स ने चंदेल जिले के सजिक तंपाक में जमखोलिन मॉडल अकैडमी के 50 स्कूली बच्चों के साथ योग सत्र आयोजित किया। “स्वयं एवं समाज के लिए योग” विषय पर आधारित इस प्रातःकालीन सत्र का उद्देश्य मानसिक स्पष्टता, शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य और भावनात्मक संतुलन हेतु योग के लाभों के प्रति जागरूकता बढ़ाना था। यह पहल राष्ट्रीय एकता, समरसता और आंतरिक शांति के संदेश के साथ मेल खाती है।

 

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15 जून 2025 को असम राइफल्स ने काकचिंग जिले के सेरोउ, खोंगजोम वॉर मेमोरियल, वैखोंग और फुंद्रई में भी योग सत्र आयोजित किए। इन सत्रों में बल के जवानों, उनके परिवारों और स्थानीय नागरिकों ने भाग लिया। इसके साथ ही सेरोउ में एक नि:शुल्क चिकित्सा शिविर भी लगाया गया, जिसमें स्थानीय लोगों को स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं प्रदान की गईं। इन सत्रों के माध्यम से तनाव प्रबंधन, ध्यान केंद्रित करने और मानसिक व शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य बढ़ाने के लिए योग को दैनिक जीवन में अपनाने पर बल दिया गया।

इन योग पहलों के माध्यम से असम राइफल्स “सेवा, सुरक्षा, बंधुत्व” के अपने मूलमंत्र को निरंतर निभा रहा है, और पूर्वोत्तर भारत के नागरिकों एवं अपने कार्मिकों के संपूर्ण कल्याण के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है।

Israel Now a ‘Disobedient’ Policeman for Trump

 

Israel Now a ‘Disobedient’ Policeman for Trump

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Israel that it “must expect severe punishment” following the “crime” of attacking Iran and killing several top-level military commanders and six nuclear scientists

   

Deadly conflict on cards. It’s almost a state of global alarm. Reports in Irani media claim at least six nuclear scientists were killed by Israeli strikes.

Tehran’s anguish is understandable. On the question of American hands behind the strikes, ‘Tehran Times’ says while the U.S. hasn’t officially admitted to cooperating with Israel, there are signs of involvement—such as American refuelling tankers operating near Iran 24 hours before the strike — along with unofficial reports suggesting U.S.-Israeli coordination.

The US has tried to wash off its hands in initial knee-jerk reaction.

“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defence,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Israel that it “must expect severe punishment” following the “crime” of attacking Iran and killing several top-level military commanders and six nuclear scientists.

The escalating tension will be a matter of deep concern at the global stage especially given the timing factor. In the words of Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, his government was “alarmed”.

“We are deeply concerned at the recent developments between Iran and Israel,” Indian government said in a statement.

“We are closely monitoring the evolving situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites. India urges both sides to avoid any escalatory steps. Existing channels of dialogue and diplomacy should be utilised to work towards a de-escalation of the situation and resolving underlying issues. India enjoys close and friendly relations with both the countries and stands ready to extend all possible support,” the foreign ministry said.

The Israeli ‘Operation Rising Lion’ comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran over the latter's progressing work on its nuclear program.

Following the strikes, Israel is anticipating a retaliation from Iran and said it was declaring a state of emergency.

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz said in a statement after the strikes, “Following the pre-emptive strike by the State of Israel against Iran, a missile and UAV (drone) attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate timeframe.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country's strikes on Iran are aimed at hurting its nuclear infrastructure, its ballistic missile factories and many of its military capabilities. "We are at a decisive moment in Israel's history... This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat," Netanyahu said in a video message.

During the strikes, Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami was killed, reported the local media.

There are more ways than one to look at the strikes. While everyone is blaming Israel for escalating the global tension; many also believe the American blessings ought to be behind the move. They might see it as a synthesis of battle fields and the sports of billiards.

Lt Gen Abhay Krishna (Retd), who commanded as many as three Army Commands in India from South Western to Central to Eastern, says: “The situation highlights complex power dynamics, where nations may be working together or separately to achieve their objectives,

While many blame Israel for escalating global tensions, others believe the US might be backing the move. This is a new policeman game. But the cop always has its command somewhere. In the changing situation, the US realises there are limits to its power. If it does not go along with a view held by a majority of major powers; it might have to go along with them unwillingly. But it can always ask its cop to do the job. This perspective suggests a strategic alignment between the US and Israel”.

Of course this means the US provides implicit support or "blessings" for Israel's actions.

The global concern is understandable.

Iran is a key nation in the Gulf region and if the conflict transforms into a full-fledged war or even ‘partial’; it will make a big difference to the life of other countries.

From the Indian point of view; a major area of concern will be the safety and security of the diaspora.

“Our Missions in both countries are in contact with the Indian community. All Indian nationals in the region are advised to exercise caution, stay safe and follow local security advisories,” said Indian foreign ministry.

The White House is publicly separating itself from the military action, says BBC report but it also hastens to add that Trump is trying to signal they mean to stay out of this fight for the moment.

Of course there was a similar dynamic last year when Israel widened the conflict in the region. In the hours before Thursday's attacks, US officials were briefing that there would be ‘no American support’ in the event of Israeli action.

But Iran claims there was refuelling support from Americans. And hence the apprehension of things getting heightened is more.

Though US Secretary of State Rubio has sought to keep US at a safe distance from the Israeli decision – though Israelis indicate other stories; the statement for Rubio had a line of warning –"Let me be clear: Iran should not target US. interests or personnel."

There are chances that when Iran retaliates, it could also strike at a few American bases and military personnel.

Iranian authorities have remained defiant amid concerns that Israel could launch an attack on Iran as the global nuclear watchdog adopts another Western-led censure resolution.

Oman was scheduled to host a sixth round of talks on Sunday between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme. But Israel indicated it was “ready” to attack Iran even without military backing from Washington.

Iran is now planning a crushing response. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has written a letter to the United Nations saying Israel as the most brutal terrorist regime has crossed all red lines and the international community must not allow its strike on Iran go unpunished.

Araghchi demanded an immediate session of the United Nations Security Council as a response to this “open invasion”. And he asserted that Iran will give a crushing response to Israel.

How Trump has Again Failed ?

On the US complicity, experts suggest it was unlikely that Netanyahu would have launched the strike if he was explicitly given a red light by the Trump administration.

“There’s clearly some confusion in the US position right now … and some differences between the United States position and Israel’s position,” said William Wechsler, the senior director of the Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs at the Atlantic Council.

Global analysts say the US has to be blamed for the chaotic situation. One, it might have allowed Israel with such adventurism. Secondly, if it did not, it shows Trump is unable to control Netanyahu anymore.

Thirdly and more importantly, the American decision to retreat from the region, stemming from Trump’s decision to abandon the Iranian nuclear deal called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action under the first Trump administration has led to a greater likelihood of conflict in the region.

The attack was “clearly intended to scuttle the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran,” said Senator Chris Murphy (as reported in The Guardian).

“This is a disaster of Trump and Netanyahu’s own making," he said.

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Ex Gujarat CM Rupani is no more .... Long Live Vijay Rupani

 

"I took the government to the doorstep of flood-affected people. I camped there for five days" - Late Vijay Rupani as CM in 2017. 

Vijay Rupani is no more. But many in Gujarat BJP would love to scream - Long Live Vijay Rupani.

The soft spoken former Chief Minister expired in the killer air crash in Ahmedabad that has claimed 270 lives. 

The state of Gujarat will be observing one day state mourning on Monday, June 16. 

We in journalists in Delhi knew him as a no non-sense man and he always made his point without being harsh.

Some of us met him in August 2017 in his Gandhinagar office chamber. The conversation started with a surprise remark from him. "All of you ask me tough and frank questions and I will reply frankly. Then all of you can say it is exclusive interview".

We had no option and we lauhhed out. But we were laughing at ourselves too. With a mystique smile he was looking at us very cool.

Rupani became Chief Minister aftermath Patidar agitation and it was his cool and a systematic approach that the major socio political agitation against Narendra Modi's Lotus party was handled.

He had a soothing touch and slowly the crisis was blown over. During the conversation whem I asked him if he had "any message for Muslims when Gujarat was actually a Hindu laboratory"; he replied -- "Only media see things with such prism. For a BJP government, the state is not a laboratory ... its karma bhoomi for inclusive governance. And I will tell you that the BJP has been getting support of all sections of society. Muslims in large numbers will vote for BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections ( Dec 2017) especially after the Supreme Court ruled against Triple Talaq. Muslim women are with the  vote f BJP."

That was a matured manner of replying, I told my colleagues.

To a question on Hardik Patel-led agitation tjat actually forced BJP to replace Anandiben Patel as the chief Minister, Late Rupani had said - 

"We held discussions with Patidar leaders and explained to them citing judicial orders that there can’t be more than 50 per cent reservation in  jobs and education. We came up with Mukhyamantri Swawlamban Yojna, under which the state government will bear half the cost of education in self-financed colleges for those who got marks between the cut off for reserved and general category."

Truly this was another beauty and a smart move to end the agitation gradually.

On Congress split too, Rupani could not be cornered. His response was near classic --

"It was not the BJP which broke the Congress in Gujarat. I took the government to the doorstep of flood-affected people. I camped there for five days 

Congress and its government at the Centre earlier had been creating obstacles for the development of Gujarat, which alienated its leaders against the party. 

The Sardar Sarovar dam, the lifeline of the people of the state for drinking water and irrigation, was completed only after Modi became Prime Minister and BJP came to power in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Therefore, the 14 Congress MLAs quit their party out of sheer frustration with their high command.

Replying to a question on his party's slogan of ‘Garje Gujarat' (roaring Gujarat) Rupani had said, "Garje means singhnaad (roar) and we used this slogan for development. We gave this slogan because we want Gujarat to develop in a confident manner."

He said Gujarat had suffered during the 10-year rule of the Congress-led UPA and the BJP was seeking to bring about accelerated development of the state. 

"It happened for the first time that the state government filled the vacancies of over 80,000 in several government departments. About 18,000 people were selected in police jobs. And there was complete transparency in giving the job."

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Well death is the ultimate truth and it is sad that Rupani ji has passed onto a different world.

As mortals, we may bow our head in tribute to the simple man but also a leader with concern for people and especially the marginalised sections.

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Pradyot should not go IPFT way and BJP should not go the Left way : Tripura Students' Fed. leader Hamalu Jamatia

"The Tipra Motha, regional party headed by Prodyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, should make up its mind. It should not do the same mistake as IPFT which was BJP ally between 2018 and 2023. If BJP does not deliver and fail to keep its promises made to tribals, our Maharaja should walk out," commented general secretary Tripura Students Federation (TSF) Hamalu Jamatia.

In an interview with this blogger at Agartala, Jamatia maintained that the Lotus party will have to do lot of explanation during fast approaching 2028 assembly elections in Tripura.

"Forget governance issues and non performance of ministers and MLAs. The principal election issue in 2028 in our state will be infllux... The isssue of illigal immigration has various layers.. Hindu Bengalis, Muslim Bengalis and Buddhist Chakmas are pouring in and everybody feels nothing much is done," he said.

"Influx issue is not only harmful for indigenous tribals.... It is equally dangerous phenomenon for Bengali Hindus. Their share of the cake in government jobs will go. Worse for native tribals, Chakmas are taking away from tribal quotas also. And amid all that BJP governments both at Agartala and in New Delhi are not doing much," he said. 

Answering to a specific question, he said : "In the context of what I have told you... therefore we think projecting Mr Prodyot as chief ministerial face will work definitely. He is a genuine political alternative as there is already a vaccum in leadership in our state".

Jamatia also claimed an electricity bill has surfaced that shows a senior politician's father paid power bill in Bangladesh. "Moreover, it is said even former Chief Minister Biplap Deb's mother had arrived Tripura only in 1971 from across the border".

Dwelling in details on various facets of tribal evolution in Tripura, he said the native tribals do not have much to cherish about the achievements. "Late Indira Gandhi had given autonomous district council in 1979 and later there was a peace agreement with TNV in 1988....what did we get after so many years".

Jamatia, however said -- "From tribal point of view, the BJP is far better than the Left... The communists were grossly anti tribals. That's why CPI-M imposed AFSPA and tribals suffer".

"In general sense, I can say the BJP should not follow the Left line and at the same time Tipra Motha should not follow the IPFT line," he said.

Of course in 2024 the Tripura Peace Accord was  signed on 4 September 2024, between the Government of India, the Government of Tripura and the insurgent groups NLFT and ATTF, thus ending the 34 year old Insurgency in Tripura.

To another question, he said the Left may go the West Bengal way in Tripura as well. By this statement, he meant the communists support base will further nosedive.

In 2021 assembly election in West Bengal not a single nominee from the Left parties could enter assembly.

Boeing faultline responsible for Ahmedabad aircrash ?

"By jumping up and down, you’re deforming parts so that the holes align temporarily … and that’s not how you build an airplane.”

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‘I want to prevent crashes’: Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour warned about ‘catastrophic’ event a year ago

 In 2024, Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour's concerns about the 787 Dreamliner jet's design had made US federal authorities launch an investigation into the company.

The Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner – a model that whistleblowers had already been expressing concerns about.

He had alleged last year that Boeing used ‘shortcuts’ in the making of the aircraft model's fuselage.

A year later, an ill-fated Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft of Air India crashed in Ahmedabad, taking away lives of 241 people on board and around 30 others. 

The cause of the plane crash, however, has not been identified yet as authorities continue to investigate the deadly accident.

In his formal complaint to the Federal Aviation Administration, which was made public in April 2024, Sam Salehpour had alleged that the crews that assembled the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft failed to properly fill small gaps as they joined separately manufactured parts of the fuselage.

While Boeing claimed its 787 aircraft to have 50-year lifespan, this mistake could put more wear on the plane, he alleged. It would mean that the aircraft's lifespan would be shortened, resulting in ‘catastrophic events’, Salehpour's lawyers had said.

The Air India plane that crashed on Thursday was operating for 11 years.

“I am doing this not because I want Boeing to fail, but because I want it to succeed and prevent crashes from happening,” Salehpour had told reporters last year.

“The truth is Boeing can’t keep going the way it is. It needs to do a little bit better, I think,” he added.

The claims that Salehpour had made last year were not entirely new and the FAA had paused Boeing from delivering the Dreamliner aircraft for nearly two years starting 2021 while it was investigating possible shortcomings.

Boeing had claimed it “incorporated the join inspection and verification activity” into its production system.

But Salehpour's attorneys said that the FAA was surprised to see through his complaint that the shortcomings were still an issue.

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“I literally saw people jumping on the pieces of the airplane to get them to align,” Salehpour said.

“By jumping up and down, you’re deforming parts so that the holes align temporarily … and that’s not how you build an airplane.”

 

Yunus is with US,, Bangladesh army chief Waqar may prefer China ... where does India stand ?

India may be doing its own calculations. But New Delhi's hands might be full. 

But it goes without stating that things are pretty serious in the eastern front.

We may still have to wait for a few weeks or months for real Bad news for Anti-India Muhammad Yunus.

Notably, Bangladesh Army Chief reached out to Russia -- India's friend.

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar Uz Zaman visited Russia on April 7 where he reportedly met Russian Deputy Defense Minister General Fomin and Army Chief General Oleg Salyukov.

  Between Yunus and Gen Zaman what's the real game ? 

The former is a stooge of America but the military man maybe closer to China. His softness towards India or opppsing the Humanitarian corridor is basically tactical.

After former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh has been at the centre of power struggle between the interim government of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus and the Bangladesh Army under Army Chief General Waqar Uz Zaman. 

Certainly when Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar Uz Zaman visited Russia, it caught eyeballs across the world and it also forced people to raise eyebrows.

Waqar Uz Zaman visited Russia on April 7 where he reportedly met Russian Deputy Defense Minister General Fomin, Army Chief General Oleg Salyukov, as well as representatives of defense firms Rostec, Rosoboronexport and Rosatom. 

Media reports noted that the discussions could have been around possibilities of cooperation in the defense sector.

However, experts have been quoted as saying by many reports that the visit of the Bangladesh Army Chief might have been placed to indicate that the Bangladesh Army is ready to lead Bangladesh.

He could be keen to replace the interim government of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus. But he does not want to go for the kill without good preparations.

He also does not want to be seen as strictly an anti American protagonist.

There is an inherent difference in the nature of the interim government of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus and the Bangladesh Army.

But Zaman is not strictly an anti-fundamentalist. 

Speculation is rife that Bangladesh Army led by Army Chief General Waqar Uz Zaman may be planning a coup against the Yunus.

But he may need international backing. Will Moscow oblige him? 

China is not altogether against the idea and India would not mind ouster of Yunus. So, RIC bloc may prefer Waqar as of now. This is pretty good bargain. 

But New Delhi will have to do more.

Yunus is behaving undiplomatic and cheap. 

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It was unbecoming on the part of Yunus to tell the world on what transpired between him and Narendra Modi.

This displays bad diplomacy and also his desperation. He simply wants to continue in office. The perks are too tempting and also that he has to please his masters. 

What is the new emerging situation ? 

"The Rakhine Corridor is quietly turning into one of the most consequential geopolitical flashpoints in our region right now. 

It’s being pitched as a humanitarian lifeline to northern Rakhine, which is now largely under the control of the Arakan Army. But behind the smokescreen of aid, what’s really at stake is strategic access and a looming great power contest between the US and China, with Bangladesh caught squarely in the middle," says Lt Gen Abhay Krishna (Retd).

Of course, the Americans are pushing for the corridor under humanitarian pretexts. 

A keen observer of strategic things having served as Army Commander of three regions Eastern Command, South Western Command and Central Command, General Krishna says:

"Obviously the US is securing influence and possibly even a semi-permanent presence near the Bay of Bengal. Muhammad Yunus, heading the interim civilian government in Bangladesh, has signalled openness to the corridor under Western pressure, but this has put him at odds with the Bangladesh Army, particularly General Waqar-uz-Zaman".

The typical interesting part of Gen Krishna's analysis is that:

"Gen Zaman sees through it. He’s drawing parallels with what happened to Pakistan in the 1980s when, under the guise of fighting the Soviets, the country became a staging ground for foreign interests. The result was long-term instability, foreign interference and blowback that reshaped Pakistan’s politics forever."

We may understand that way Gen Zaman is showing "maturity" and he doesn’t want Bangladesh to be the "next lab rat".

Zaman says he is opposed to the "bloody corridor" and he has started calling for elections by December 2025.

This disturbs the power equilibrium signalling Bangladesh army's discomfort with the current interim civilian arrangement. This may obviously bring us to legitimate queries - how should India react and how is China reacting.

Lt Gen Abhay Krishna (retd) sums up the paradox quite well.

"On the Rakhine corridor issue, New Delhi may actually find itself in silent alignment with Beijing. This is a case of diplomatic billiards. Supporting Waqar Zaman’s resistance to the corridor, even informally, helps India in more ways than one," he says.

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World War 3 ( III) is here .. Israel has tacit support from US, France and Germany -- But Trump gets reality check ... He is not a great Deal Maker.

 Donald Trump was very proud even a few months back. He thought he was a great deal maker and this capability would help him ensure bring an end to Russia-Ukraine war.

This has not happened. Next came his conviction pushed by ego that he would be able to control Iran.

TEHRAN has given him a royal snub.

Instead of Trump's claim that America is not interested in war; today trouble areas have jncreased manifold.

As it is Israel had problems with Gaza. But now this Iran episode would change both the short term and long term impacts.

Iran is determined to use missiles against Israel. On the other hand, Benjamin Netanyahu is also convinced that his country should continue the fight. 

Hence, expert Attila Somfalvi - based in Tel Aviv- says the war is far from over.

Israel at the moment appears to have managed the support from the US, France and Germany. Well due to more reasons than one Israel has the right to defend itself. 

In that case, India's stance today got endorsed by Israel directly and indirectly by Trump-ruled America.

PM Narendra Modi has changed many things about India's foreign policy despite being a self styled expert like Nehru and doctrine writer like I K Gujral.

Modi came to Delhi as a former CM of Gujarat and who was perceived as a mofusil. But he proved prophets of doom wrong.

He did espouse Hindu nationalist causes.

 The export of ancient Hindu culture became the order of the day and Yoga and Diwali are known to millions more people in the globe than the figure of 2013 or early 2014.

In India he challenged distorted history writers and erased "Islamic history". EVEN the inauguration of Hindu temples abroad was widely accepted.

That has also changed the nature of India’s diaspora, with far-reaching implications. Indians and people of Indian descent overseas make up the largest diaspora of any country in the world, and they have long helped champion policies favorable to New Delhi. 

Most notably, in the 2000s, after India faced sanctions for its nuclear tests, diaspora groups lobbied to build global legitimacy for India as a nuclear power. That resulted in the landmark nuclear deal between India and the United States and pushed countries like Australia to reconsider nuclear export bans.

But the diaspora’s cohesiveness as a lobby for New Delhi’s interests is now in doubt.

 According to a 2020 survey of Indian Americans by the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a sizable 69 percent of Hindus in the U.S. approved of Modi’s performance as prime minister, but only 20 percent of Muslims and 34 percent of Christians did; _ it has been stated by a school of thought.

Modi has envisaged India as an independent pole in a multipolar world. 

Its a key US friend but it has not given up on Russia.

But Modi has also retained India’s long-standing policy of neutrality and non-alignment. 

India's 1971 War ::::

For India, the 1971 war was a huge psychological victory, almost a chiliastic event: it was said poetically that for the first time in a thousand years, the Hindus had defeated the Muslims. 

That is not historically true, as Hindu armies defeated the Muslims mands many times. Nonetheless, that is the way Indians felt, and still feel. 

Equally important, the Indian Army performed at a high with level of skill and efficiency never seen before in the nation's three into previous wars since Independence 1947-48 in Kashmir, 1962 against China and 1965 against Pakistan.

A major problem in researching and writing about the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 is that there is not much primary and authoritative information available, while second-hand reference materials are often too costly for an amateur historian to acquire: out-of-print Pakistani books, for example, usually sell for US$100 and more. Even if acquirable, different books disagree with each other in regards of details and none is based on official documentation. 

Indeed, both the Indians and the Pakistanis have destroyed their related records; the Pakistanis before surrendering, and the Indians a few years after the war. Moreover, the mass of second-hand reference materials are one-sided. As a result, only t enough material is available to generalise, and much of the work presented here is, undoubtedly, simplified - due to attempts to make a coherent story.

Another issue is that many books and articles were written well after the war, and memories are fading. 

This is of particular importance considering that neither India nor Pakistan at that time had an open culture about military matters, and criticism of military affairs remains a de-facto taboo in both countries until this very day. The official Indian history of the 1971 war was never authorised, despite treading softly on things that were obviously done wrong, or could have been done better, says a news magazine on Indo-Pakistan conflict.