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Today in History (May 26th<\/sup>,1739)<\/h1>\n

1739 – Afghanistan Separated from India<\/strong><\/p>\n

On this day, the historical event known as the Battle of Karnal took place, which eventually led to a significant territorial separation between Afghanistan and the Mughal Empire in India.<\/p>\n

During the Battle of Karnal, the forces of the Persian Empire, led by Nader Shah, defeated the Mughal army under the command of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. As a result of this decisive victory, Nader Shah gained control over a large portion of the Mughal Empire, including present-day Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Caste counts a means to include those left behind, says PM<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Caste-Enumeration-as-Inclusion-Tool\"<\/p>\n

Caste Enumeration as Inclusion Tool:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the caste enumeration announced under the decennial Census as a means to include the marginalised and those left behind in various sectors.<\/li>\n
  • He emphasized that this step aligns with the government’s model of inclusive development, aiming to bring disadvantaged communities into the mainstream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Address at NDA Conclave:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • PM Modi was speaking at a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) conclave in New Delhi, attended by Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled States.<\/li>\n
    • He highlighted the conclave’s purpose of sharing and replicating successful governance practices across States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Operation Sindoor and Self-Reliance:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Modi praised the success of Operation Sindoor<\/strong> as a demonstration of India\u2019s progress toward self-reliance.<\/li>\n
      • He pointed to the accuracy and effectiveness of indigenous defence technology used in the operation as a sign of national capability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Advisory on Responsible Communication:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Sources at the meeting reported that the PM cautioned leaders against making offhand or inappropriate public statements.<\/li>\n
        • This was likely in reference to recent controversial remarks by some BJP leaders regarding the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Assam CM\u2019s Warning to Bangladesh<\/span><\/h3>\n

          \"chicken-neck\"<\/p>\n

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          • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded to perceived threats from Bangladesh by highlighting that the country has its own vulnerable narrow corridors<\/strong>, similar to India’s Siliguri corridor<\/strong> (the “chicken neck”).<\/li>\n
          • He warned Dhaka against threatening India\u2019s strategic Siliguri corridor, reminding that Bangladesh has two narrow land corridors that are even more susceptible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Details of Bangladesh\u2019s Vulnerable Corridors:<\/h4>\n

            \"Siliguri-corridor\"<\/p>\n

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            • North Bangladesh Corridor:<\/strong>\n
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              • An 80 km stretch from Dakhin Dinajpur (West Bengal) to South West Garo Hills (Meghalaya).<\/li>\n
              • Any disruption could isolate Bangladesh\u2019s entire Rangpur division<\/strong> from the rest of the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Chittagong Corridor:<\/strong>\n
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                • A 28 km stretch from South Tripura to the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n
                • The only link between Chittagong (economic capital)<\/strong> and Dhaka (political capital)<\/strong>; narrower than India\u2019s Siliguri corridor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Geopolitical Context:<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • Sarma framed his remarks as a reminder of geographical realities that may be overlooked by those making provocative statements.<\/li>\n
                • His comments were reportedly in response to:\n
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                  • Muhammad Yunus<\/strong>, a Bangladeshi government adviser, who proposed economic integration involving Bangladesh, India\u2019s northeast, and Nepal.<\/li>\n
                  • A retired Bangladeshi Army officer<\/strong> who controversially suggested Bangladesh should occupy northeast India if India were to attack Pakistan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants:<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Assam police launched a drive to identify and detain illegal Bangladeshi immigrants<\/strong> following a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/li>\n
                  • Over 150 individuals<\/strong> were detained from Guwahati and surrounding areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    U.S. DIA Report: India Views China as Primary Adversary<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                    • India\u2019s Security Priorities:<\/strong>\n
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                      • According to the S. Defence Intelligence Agency\u2019s (DIA) Worldwide Threat Assessment 2025<\/strong>, India perceives China as its primary adversary<\/strong>, while Pakistan is considered an ancillary problem<\/strong> to be \u201cmanaged.\u201d<\/li>\n
                      • Despite ongoing cross-border incidents, India sees Pakistan as less of a strategic threat compared to China.<\/li>\n
                      • In contrast, Pakistan views India as an existential threat<\/strong> and continues to modernize its military, particularly its battlefield nuclear capabilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Modi Government’s Defence Strategy:<\/strong>\n
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                        • The report states PM Narendra Modi\u2019s defence priorities<\/strong> include:\n
                            \n
                          • Demonstrating global leadership<\/li>\n
                          • Countering Chinese influence<\/li>\n
                          • Enhancing India\u2019s military capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • India is advancing bilateral defence partnerships<\/strong> in the Indian Ocean Region<\/strong>, focusing on exercises, training, arms sales, and intelligence sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • Multilateral Engagements:<\/strong>\n
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                            • India has intensified engagement in multilateral forums such as:\n
                                \n
                              • Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)<\/strong><\/li>\n
                              • BRICS<\/strong><\/li>\n
                              • Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)<\/strong><\/li>\n
                              • ASEAN<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                              • Trilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific<\/strong> has also increased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                              • India\u2019s Defence Modernisation:<\/strong>\n
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                                • India is committed to its \u201cMade in India\u201d initiative<\/strong> to:\n
                                    \n
                                  • Strengthen domestic defence manufacturing<\/li>\n
                                  • Mitigate supply chain risks<\/li>\n
                                  • Reduce reliance on foreign arms suppliers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                  • Key recent developments include:\n
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                                    • Test of the Agni-I Prime MRBM<\/strong> and Agni-V MIRV-capable missile<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                    • Commissioning of a second nuclear-powered submarine<\/strong> to bolster its nuclear triad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                    • India\u2013Russia Relations:<\/strong>\n
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                                      • Despite reducing procurement of Russian-origin arms, India maintains ties with Russia due to:\n
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                                        • Dependence on spare parts for Russian tanks and aircraft<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                        • Strategic need to balance Russia-China ties<\/li>\n
                                        • Importance of economic and defence cooperation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                        • India\u2013China Border Developments:<\/strong>\n
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                                          • The October 2024 India-China disengagement at Depsang and Demchok<\/strong> eased tensions but did not resolve<\/strong> the broader border demarcation dispute.<\/li>\n
                                          • Lingering tensions remain from the 2020 Galwan Valley clash<\/strong>, which resulted in casualties on both sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            Tharoor: Pakistan Cannot Kill Indian Citizens with Impunity<\/span><\/h3>\n

                                            \"Shashi-Tharoor-against-terrorism\"<\/p>\n

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                                            • Strong Message to Pakistan:<\/strong>\n
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                                              • Congress leader Shashi Tharoor<\/strong>, speaking in New York, declared that Pakistan must not believe it can attack India without consequence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                              • He emphasized that cross-border attacks will be met with a firm response<\/strong>, and India will ensure there is a price to pay<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                              • Context of Operation Sindoor:<\/strong>\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Tharoor elaborated on the recent conflict leading to Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, stating:\n
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                                                  • India did not initiate the conflict but responded to terrorist actions.<\/li>\n
                                                  • The message was clear: \u201cYou start, we reply. You stop, we stop.<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                  • The conflict lasted 88 hours<\/strong>, and while tragic, it strengthened India\u2019s resolve against terrorism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                  • New Diplomatic Norm:<\/strong>\n
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                                                    • Tharoor stressed the need for a new norm in regional security<\/strong>, where cross-border terrorism is no longer tolerated<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                    • Shared his remarks via a video on social media platform X<\/strong>, reinforcing India’s firm stance on national security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                    • Parliamentary Delegation\u2019s Outreach:<\/strong>\n
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                                                      • Tharoor is leading a delegation of Indian parliamentarians<\/strong> to:\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Guyana, Panama, Colombia, Brazil<\/strong>, and the United States<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                        • The mission aims to highlight Pakistan\u2019s links to terrorism<\/strong> and garner international understanding<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                                        • South Korea Engagement:<\/strong>\n
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                                                          • In a parallel diplomatic effort, JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha<\/strong> is leading a delegation to South Korea<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                          • Met with Indian Ambassador Kumar Amit<\/strong> to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                                          • Jha echoed the message of Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, citing PM Modi\u2019s \u201cNew Normal\u201d<\/strong> policy: no distinction between terrorists and their supporters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n