World Environment Day: The Snack Wrapper That Killed the Mighty Elephant
Today’s newsletter dives into Bengaluru’s tragic stampede, CDS Anil Chauhan’s admission on IAF losses, the impact of plastic waste on Asian elephants and more.
In Bengaluru, 11 lives were lost in a tragic stampede during RCB’s IPL victory celebration, exposing fatal lapses in crowd control. Brig Kuldip Singh (Retd) dissects the rare admission by India’s Chief of Defence Staff on IAF fighter jet losses during Operation Sindoor—raising critical questions about military transparency, public trust, and the role of media in wartime narratives. For World Environment Day, Aritra Kshettry reveals how plastic waste is endangering India’s already-threatened Asian elephants. And, as India's next census exercise is officially scheduled to begin 1 March 2027, Sumeet Samos and Arjun Ramachandran discuss how the addition of caste data could usher in a new era of caste-based populism, reshaping Indian politics in the process.
From the Ground 🔴
Joy Turns Tragic: Stampede Breaks Out Amid RCB's Celebration, 11 Dead
Deep Dives
India’s CDS Breaks Silence on IAF Losses: Why the Admission is Significant
Will 'Bahujanism' be the New Populism? How Caste Census Can Change Politics
Climate Change ⛈
World Environment Day: The Snack Wrapper That Killed the Mighty Elephant
How Does Climate Change Impact the Quality Of Your Food? An Expert Decodes
Perspectives 🗣
From Tug of War to Truce: How RBI & Govt Found a Surplus Sweet Spot
Fact-Checked ✅
Fact-Check: Did Pakistan Shoot Down a US Air Force F-35 Jet in New Mexico? No!
No, UN Did Not Modify Pahalgam Resolution Due to X Posts by Opposition Leaders
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