Lekhak Anurag

6 days ago | opindia.com | Lekhak Anurag

In the digital age, espionage no longer requires trench coats, cipher wheels or secret meetings in dim alleys. All it takes is a friend request, a flattering message, and a vulnerable mind. In India, national security hinges on the loyalty of its uniformed and civilian defence personnel. In such a country, the oldest trick in the spy playbook is honey trapping, and it has been wreaking havoc for decades.

1 week ago | opindia.com | Lekhak Anurag

On 31st May, Congress veteran and former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid told the Indian community in Jakarta exactly what had happened, Pakistan called India asking for ceasefire. Simple, clear and settled. Yet, back home, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera continue to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi why the ceasefire happened and whether Donald Trump played a role. There is a contradiction within Congress which is not just glaring but embarrassing.

1 week ago | opindia.com | Lekhak Anurag

An Indian-American MIT Class of 2025 student, Megha Vemuri, has been barred from her own graduation ceremony for delivering a surprise pro-Palestine speech. Vemuri, who happened to be the president of the class, sparked controversy with her speech made during an event on 29th May. In her speech, she sharply criticised Israel and accused the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of being complicit in what she called the “genocide” of Palestinians.

1 week ago | opindia.com | Lekhak Anurag

In the past few weeks, several Indians who turned against their country and became spies for Pakistan have been caught by security agencies. The arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, Devender Singh, Gazala and Yameen Mohammad, among others, reminded many of the betrayal India faced at the hands of disgraced diplomat Madhuri Gupta. All these cases are a reminder of how betrayal sometimes wears a very familiar face. However, this moment also calls for reflection on the opposite.

1 week ago | opindia.com | Lekhak Anurag

On 24th May, the Supreme Court of India urged the Centre to consider decriminalising consensual adolescent relationships under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The remarks of the apex court have sparked alarm among child rights activists and social observers. The court has also asked the government to frame a national policy on sexual and reproductive health education. Minors cannot choose their government, they don't even have the right to vote.