The nation remains in the throes of the aftermath of the Delhi terror attack, which transpired near Red Fort, on the evening of 10th November. It took the lives of 15 people and left numerous others injured. Umar un Nabi, a doctor from Pulwama was revealed to be the suicide bomber. The assault was executed after security agencies discovered around 2900 kilogram of explosive material, assault rifles and other ammunition as well as dismantled an interstate Jaish-e-Mohammed module, involving Kashmiri doctors and the Indian chief of Jamaat ul-Mominaat, the women’s division of the terrorist group, among other perpetrators.
As the security agencies diligently investigate the extent of this terror network and uncover alarming details, the usual suspects have reverted to their customary role of trying to undermine the gravity of the incident and those implicated in it. The left-liberal “Hindu Group” appears to be leading the way, as it has persistently refrained from calling “a spade a spade” even after more than two weeks following the terror strike.
On 27th November, a Friday sermon by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, was highlighted by the English daily, which propagated the narrative of Muslim victimhood. The article collectively criticised the media for sensationalism, security forces for their alleged excesses including destruction of homes belonging to terrorists, while also expressing concern over the “alienation” of Jammu and Kashmir due to the abrogation of Article 370.
Nevertheless, the piece conveniently neglected to address the root cause of the issue, which is the radicalisation of the youth in the valley and their participation in terrorist acts. It predictably tried every measure to shift blame and deny accountability where it was warranted. On the contrary, the article condemned the state for its efforts to avert further loss of life, the media for reporting the truth and the Modi government for amending a historical wrong.
On 26th November, a similar piece was published by the “Frontline” outlet of “The Hindu Group,” reinforcing the agenda of victimhood with allegations of profiling against Kashmiri employees and “troubling” suspicion regarding this community who has been living, working or studying in other regions of the country.
It claimed that Kashmiri students were facing harassment and lamented that even tenants were asking them to vacate their rented accommodations. Moreover, the true likelihood of terror threat in the nation and accompanying fear were termed as “anti-Kashmiri and anti-Muslim rhetoric.”
The focus was similarly on attributing blame to the Indian state and its populace while painting Kashmiris as subjects of intimidation, discrimination and even oppression. As anticipated, the author avoided to discuss the extremist background of Kashmir, the involvement of its people in terror outfits alongside the terrorist activities committed by them. The article held India responsible but did not specify who should be blamed for this fatal obsession with jihad.
Casting aspersions, sanitising terrorists
On one hand, “The Hindu Group” has repeatedly attempted to distract from the actual issue of Islamism and its lethal consequences by promoting a manufactured narrative of victimhood and on the other hand, it has been subtly trying to whitewash terrorists despite the overwhelming evidence.
Furthermore, the term “accused” had been repeatedly applied to the terrorists associated with the JeM module, including Umar, whose involvement in executing the terror attack has been established beyond any doubt.
On 27th November, a report was issued about Soyab who harboured Dr Umar-Un-Nabi. He was taken into custody from his residence in Faridabad, marking the seventh arrest in the Delhi blast case. The media house not only termed Umar’s partner in crime as just a man but also portrayed the former as an accused and even used quotations to label him as a terrorist, as if it were merely an outrageous accusation rather than the truth.
The reality is that his DNA found at the blast site and a video of him praising suicide bombing recently came to light, in addition to ample evidence of his involvement in the attack.
On 24th November, the media organisation, while covering the condemnation of the terror attack by Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) and Doctors Association Jammu (DAJ), used allegedly to cast doubt on the prominent role of the Kashmiri terrorists in the blast.
On 20th November, it released a report concerning the arrest of the primary minds associated with the Delhi blast by NIA and put quotes to signify the terror module solely to question the veracity of the charges and the evidence revealed by the investigative bodies.
Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai from Pulwama, Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather from Anantnag and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay from Shopian, along with the Indian supremo of Jamaat ul-Mominaat, Dr Shaheen Saeed from Lucknow, were simply referred to as accused. The serious statements made by the NIA concerning their participation were also denoted with allegedly with an intention to diminish the gravity of the wicked act.
On 19th November, the media outlet reported on the arrest of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of the Al Falah Group, who was charged with money laundering. However, the publication similarly employed quotes to refer to the terror module and employed the word allegedly to downplay the validity of the proof that clearly pointed to the involvement of the three doctors of the institution with the JeM network.
On 18th November, “The Hindu” informed that the NIA had secured custody of another Kashmiri terrorist behind the Delhi blast, yet it referred to him as an accused while calling Umar an alleged terrorist, thus continuously undermining the truth about this terrorist network.
On 17th November, the media platform yet again utilised the quotes in relation to the suicide bomber even after it was confirmed that Umar was indeed behind the wheel and detonated the bomb, resulting in the deaths of more than a dozen innocent individuals. Ironically, the report was on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) confirmation that the unfortunate occurrence was, in fact, a “car-borne suicide attack.”
On 15th November, it reported on how the “accused doctors” lost their license due to the Delhi blast, as if they were not actually JeM terrorists responsible for the strike and demonstrated a relentless effort to avoid using the accurate term for these sinister elements.
On 14th November, the media house simply stated, “two more held for Delhi blast,” in a report in what appeared to be an effort to obscure the accused’s real identities from the headline. The Hindu did not even bother to specify whether the individuals were men or women, thereby maintaining complete opacity.
A report by “The Hindu” was released on the same day after Umar’s house was demolished, declaring him as just an accused rather than a terrorist and the architect of the Red Fort explosion alongside Mirwaiz Farooq’s emotional appeal to manipulate the sentiments of the readers.
How to be apologists of Islamic terroism: A leftist-liberal playbook
The leftist-liberal group has a peculiar tendency to amplify trivial matters related to the Hindu community while trying minimise and sanitise jihad, Islamic terrorism and the individuals connected to it. This was recently observed when The Wire nearly exonerated these Kashmiri terrorists in its article.
“The Hindu” likewise seems intent on diluting their role by employing the terms “accused,” “allegedly” or using quotation marks in its articles and even granting space to radical separatists from the valley. The usage of the words alleged, allegedly and accused is another strategy to sustain an environment of doubt concerning the strong evidence discovered by the security agencies.
This playbook is not only implemented in India but also across the globe, including by international media houses. The main objective is to sway the reader with sob stories or to present the terrorists as victims of state oppression or an unjust system that forced them to resort to violence and kill innocents.
The shameless whitewashing never stops and has only escalated over time with the propagation of planted narratives and propaganda that favour the enemies of India and Hindus, while the government and security agencies working to prevent such attacks are characterised as villains.
All entities are held accountable except for jihad or the extremists responsible for the attacks, while a false narrative of Muslim victimhood is spread following each incident to exert pressure on the government and agencies, hindering them from fulfilling their responsibilities.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would open its tightly controlled nuclear sector to private players, it marked one of the most consequential economic and strategic decisions of the last few decades. This was not a routine policy update or a token reform designed for headlines. It was a structural shift, one that redefines how India views power, technology, risk, and national ambition.
Speaking at the inauguration of Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, Modi consciously linked the future of India’s nuclear sector to the transformation already underway in India’s space ecosystem. He invoked the story of private space startups like Skyroot to make a broader point: innovation flourishes when monopoly dies.
“We’ll open up the nuclear sector to the private sector soon,” Modi said. “This will strengthen opportunities in small modular and advanced reactors and nuclear innovations.”
It was a short sentence with enormous strategic weight.
Dismantling a 60-year-old state monopoly
Since the Atomic Energy Act of 1962, India’s nuclear power sector has existed under a rigid state monopoly. Civilian nuclear generation was treated not as an economic frontier, but as an extension of national security infrastructure. Everything flowed through the Department of Atomic Energy and a set of highly centralised public sector units. Private enterprise was kept out by law, suspicion, and ideology.
This was not just about safety concerns. It was about mindset. Post-Independence India inherited a deep mistrust of private capital in “strategic” sectors, thanks to Nehruvian socialism that equated state control with national interest.
Modi’s announcement tears through this legacy.
For the first time, the Indian state is publicly acknowledging that private innovation and private capital are not threats to sovereignty — they are tools of sovereignty.
Why this reform matters
Contrary to alarmist messaging, this is not about privatising nuclear weapons or handing over strategic assets to corporations. The reform targets civilian nuclear power, energy generation, reactor development, supply chains, engineering, research, and innovation, under strict regulatory supervision.
The focus areas are telling. The government plans to develop Bharat Small Reactors, small modular reactors (SMRs), and advanced next-generation reactor technologies. These systems are not vanity projects. They represent the global future of nuclear power.
SMRs, in particular, are considered revolutionary because they require less land, involve lower upfront capital, can be deployed faster, and are inherently safer due to modern passive cooling and containment systems. For a densely populated country like India, these features are not just attractive, they are essential.
Private participation means more than just money. It means competition, speed, accountability, manufacturing depth, and integration with global innovation ecosystems.
Why India cannot rely on old energy models anymore
India’s energy reality today is a strategic contradiction. The country wants rapid industrial expansion, data centre growth, electric mobility, semiconductor fabrication, and AI infrastructure. All of this requires uninterrupted, round-the-clock, high-quality power.
Coal continues to dominate, but it brings environmental pressure and global criticism. Solar and wind are expanding rapidly, but they are intermittent and land-hungry. Hydropower is geographically limited.
Oil and gas are mostly imported, exposing India to global price shocks and geopolitical pressure points like the Strait of Hormuz.
This is where nuclear power becomes not just an option, but a necessity.
Nuclear energy is clean, reliable, and scalable. Unlike renewables, it provides stable base-load power. Unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t chain India’s economy to foreign suppliers. Modi’s long-stated ambition of reaching 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 is not symbolic — it is foundational to India’s dream of becoming a developed nation.
Without a massive nuclear push, “Viksit Bharat” remains an energy fantasy.
The lessons from the Space sector
Modi deliberately chose the setting of a private space startup to make this announcement. India’s space sector for decades was housed entirely within ISRO. It produced historic achievements, but at a pace and scale controlled by bureaucratic limitations.
The opening of the space sector to private players changed that. Startups like Skyroot, Agnikul and others brought agility, speed, risk-taking, and investor capital. Suddenly, India wasn’t just a government space power, it was becoming a commercial space hub.
Modi’s message was simple: if private participation could democratise and accelerate space innovation, there is no reason nuclear should remain trapped in 20th-century command-and-control structures.
The Atomic Energy Bill, 2025: Turning intent into law
This announcement is not merely rhetorical. It is anchored in concrete legislative planning. The government is preparing to table the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025 in the Winter Session of Parliament.
This Bill, along with amendments to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act, 2010, will create the legal architecture that allows private companies to enter the sector without being crushed by legal and financial uncertainty.
This is a crucial point. No serious private investor will touch nuclear projects if liability laws are vague, punitive, or politically weaponisable. By restructuring these laws, the government is signalling that it is serious about long-term ecosystem building, not just symbolic reform.
Energy as sovereignty, not just infrastructure
The deeper story here is not electricity. It is sovereignty.
In the 21st century, energy is power in the most literal sense. Countries that control reliable, scalable energy are not just richer; they are harder to threaten, harder to sanction, harder to coerce.
By expanding domestic nuclear capacity, India reduces dependence on: – Imported hydrocarbons – Western-controlled climate financing – Foreign technology chokepoints
This is strategic autonomy through infrastructure. And we have already witnessed in the last few months as relationship between India and the US strained over Russian oil purchases. While the US itself trades with Russia for its energy requirements, it’s pressure on other nations, in this case, India, shows the need for New Delhi to explore alternative measures to ensure there are multiple avenues for the country to fulfil the energy needs of its 1.4 bn people.
At the same time when the world is fragmenting into tech blocs and economic alliances, India is trying to ensure it never becomes a hostage to other people’s power grids.
The Economic Multiplier Effect
Opening the nuclear sector can create a massive secondary ecosystem. It means thousands of high-skilled engineering jobs, domestic manufacturing of specialised components, new research institutions, advanced material science development, and export possibilities.
A mature nuclear industrial base doesn’t just produce electricity. It produces scientific capacity, strategic depth, and technological prestige.
Countries that master nuclear technology don’t just sell power plants, they sell partnerships.
The Bigger Modi Strategy
This move fits cleanly into a broader pattern. Semiconductor push. Defence indigenisation. Space privatisation. Digital public infrastructure. Now nuclear.
What ties them together is not ideology but sovereignty through capability. Modi isn’t trying to make India comfortable. He’s trying to build a resilient India.
By 2047, when India marks 100 years of Independence, the countries that will dominate the world won’t just be the richest. They will be the ones with secure energy, secure chips, secure data, and secure defence production.
Nuclear reform is one pillar of that architecture.
Opening India’s nuclear sector to private players is not a gamble. It is a delayed correction. The real risk was not reform. The real risk was staying trapped in a system built for a different century, with different ambitions, and much lower expectations.
Modi’s announcement doesn’t weaken the state. It repositions it from monopolistic controller to strategic regulator and enabler. India does not need to fear private capital in nuclear energy. It needs to fear energy weakness.
On 26th November, two West Virginia National Guard, a man and a woman, who had been deployed to the nation’s capital were shot in the afternoon, only blocks from the White House, on the day before Thanksgiving. According to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, they were admitted to the hospital in severe condition. The accused has been identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal from Afghanistan.
He seemed to have acted alone and specifically targeted the victims, however, his past and motivation are under probe by federal authorities. He might have even shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attack, according to witness testimony, but authorities indicated that the information is under inquiry.
BREAKING – The National Guard shooter has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan illegal who entered the United States under the Biden administration in 2021 and reportedly yelled “Allahu Akbar” during the attack. pic.twitter.com/h3KklqepoQ
According to two sources, Lakanwal entered the nation on 8th September 2021 under a refugee program for Afghans escaping their homeland and was in the United States illegally after overstaying his visa, reported New York Post.
He landed in the nation under Biden administration’s “Operation Allies Welcome” and relocated to Bellingham of Washington, a town near the Canadian border that accepted other Afghan refugees. A relative revealed that the culprit has a wife and five boys and grew up in the Khost province, based on a NBC report.
The perpetrator of the potential terror assault served with American soldiers in his native nation before travelling to the Western country. He was a member of the Afghan Army for 10 years and stationed in Kandahar where he assisted US Special Forces in the area. He left Afghanistan after suffering wounds during his service. He also worked for Amazon and Amazon Flex.
How the attack unfolded
Lakanwal waited until he turned the corner close to the 17th Street and I Street NW, near Farragut West Metro Station in Northwest Washington, DC (District of Columbia), at almost 2:15 pm (local time). He started shooting, first wounding a female Guard in the chest and then in the head. According to reports, the gunman then opened fire on the second Guard before a third Guard who was stationed nearby rushed over and shot him.
Afterward, an injured Lakanwal was taken to a nearby hospital. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call him an “animal” and promised that “he will pay a very steep price.” For a brief period, flights at the city’s principal airport were suspended and the White House was placed under lockdown.
Trump also conveyed that the Guards were shot “at point-blank range in a monstrous ambush-style attack just steps away from the White House. This heinous assault was an act of evil, hatred, and terror. It was a crime against our entire nation and humanity” and termed Afghanistan as “a hellhole on Earth.”
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "…Earlier today, on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, two members of the National Guard serving in Washington, DC, were shot at point-blank range in a monstrous ambush-style attack just steps away from the White House… This heinous… pic.twitter.com/6GVTX6GFHN
“This attack underscores the single greatest national security threat facing our nation. The last administration let in 20 million unknown and unvetted foreigners from all over the world,” the Republican leader charged during the address.
“We must now re-examine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden. And we must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here or add benefit to our country. If they can’t love our country, we don’t want them. America will never bend and never yield in the face of terror,” he further pronounced.
Additionally, he gave the order to send 500 additional guards to Washington. US Citizenship and Immigration Services swiftly outlined that all immigration cases pertaining to Afghan immigrants would no longer be processed “indefinitely pending further review.”
Kash Patel pledged that the offender “will be brought to justice,” at a press conference. He confirmed that the incident would be handled as an assault on a federal law enforcement official.
According to Jeff Carroll, executive assistant chief of the DC Metropolitan Police Department, Lakanwal was detained at the scene and taken into custody by members of the National Guard and law enforcement. The shooter was transported in an ambulance almost naked. He had no identification on him and refused to assist the authorities.
Carroll stated that the attack was sudden and intentional and added, “It appears to be a lone gunman that raised a firearm and ambushed these members of the National Guard.” Lakanwal opened fire with a handgun on the two armed personnel who were on street patrol.
His weapon contained four rounds, reported CBS News. He shot the second Guard after stealing the weapon from his first victim, who had slumped after the attack. The deadly assault was finally stopped when a third Guard member, who was unharmed, returned fire.
The Muslim man was struck by gunfire four times. According to witnesses, emergency personnel worked furiously at the site, taking off most of his clothes in an effort to stabilise him before taking him to the hospital. The incident is now being looked into by the FBI as a potential terrorist act.
In recent months, several states have dispatched Guard personnel to Washington as part of President Trump’s public safety campaign as the mission has spread to many other significant US cities.
Police are at present examining surveillance footage, speaking with witnesses and investigating Lakanwal’s background as federal agencies are supporting the identity verification process.
Operation Allies Welcome
US forces left Afghanistan in 2021 as Taliban took back control of the nation. Afterward, several Afghan citizens, at least 76,000, fled to the United States. Many people who served with the military throughout the country’s 20-year conflict were granted special immigration visas while others were granted parole, a temporary humanitarian status. A different program known as temporary protected status which former President Joe Biden extended in 2023 but Trump decided to terminate earlier this year, also provided deportation respite to over 8,000 Afghan nationals.
Illegal Muslims wreak havoc in US while white nationalists and MAGA abuse Hindus
Notably, white nationalists, neo-Nazis and MAGA (Make America Great Again) have been expressing genocidal hostility towards Indians, particularly Hindus, even insulting their gods and festivals as illegal Muslims not only target ordinary citizens but also their elite National Guard in the nation’s capital on the eve of a special national holiday.
The hostility directed at the hardworking community is displayed every day, especially on social media, resulting in serious consequences in real life, as shown by many racial assaults on Indians in the country. Furthermore, US Vice President JD Vance also stoked the flames by voicing his desire to convert his Hindu wife to Christianity.
The entire group, from the most influential office in the country to a common troll, is focused on attacking Hindus and Indians, as they are seen as easy targets. On the other hand, the unlawful Muslims and jihadis accepted by the US are striving to commit acts of terrorism and kill Americans.
This cabal has never shied away from openly stating their wish to wipe out the entire nation of India or to enslave its people. Meanwhile, their fellow countrymen are being gunned down by Muslim radicals in broad daylight.
In a major step toward strengthening India’s technological capabilities, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday (26th November) approved a ₹7,280-crore scheme to promote the domestic production of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs). This is the first scheme of its kind in the country and is being seen as a big milestone for India’s technology and manufacturing ecosystem.
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the proposal intending to build a strong home-grown supply chain for magnets that are used in electric vehicles, renewable energy equipment, aerospace systems, defence technology and even medical machinery.
A historic first for India’s high-tech manufacturing!
The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme to establish India's first integrated ecosystem for manufacturing Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM), which are essential components in electric vehicles, wind turbines,…
Under the scheme, the government plans to set up 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of integrated REPM manufacturing capacity in India. The programme will be implemented over seven years, including two years for setting up the facilities. The government has earmarked ₹6,450 crore as sales-linked incentives over five years and ₹750 crore as capital subsidies. Five companies will be chosen through global bidding, with each getting approval for setting up to 1,200 MTPA capacity.
The scheme aims to build a complete domestic chain that can convert NdPr oxide (neodymium–praseodymium) into high-performance NdFeB magnets, which are among the strongest permanent magnets in the world and cannot be easily replaced in high-performance applications.
A mid-size electric car uses up to two kilograms of these magnets, and a large wind turbine can require hundreds of kilos. With India’s electric mobility and clean energy sectors growing rapidly, the need for these magnets is expected to shoot up in the coming years.
PM Modi called the initiative “a historic first for India’s high-tech manufacturing,” as it will help the country reduce its dependence on imports, especially from China, which currently dominates global magnet production.
Why this scheme matters for India
The Rare Earth Permanent Magnet scheme is not just another manufacturing project; it holds major strategic importance for the country. India’s push toward clean energy, electric mobility and advanced electronics means the demand for rare earth magnets is set to grow many times over the next decade.
Today, India imports most of its rare earth magnets and materials needed to produce them. China alone accounts for over 90% of refined magnet output globally and about 70% of rare earth mining.
Full value creation within India will help reduce this dependency and insulate the country against supply disruption. The scheme will also contribute to India’s commitments under Net Zero 2070, as rare earth magnets play a crucial role in wind turbines, EV motors, and energy-efficient systems.
A backbone for high-tech manufacturing includes rare-earth permanent magnets, and securing their production within India will go a long way in helping the country stay competitive on the global platform.
According to the statement issued by the Union Cabinet, the scheme would help India become a major player in the global REPM market. It is expected to boost innovation, create jobs, push domestic research and strengthen India’s EV ecosystem. This also aligns with the government’s long-term goal of creating a technologically self-reliant India under the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
India’s Rare Earth sources are mostly in the South
Even though India has the world’s fifth-largest rare earth reserves, around 6.9 million tonnes, the country produces barely 1% of the global output. Most of India’s rare earth minerals are found in southern states, especially in coastal regions.
Kerala is home to the richest monazite deposits, especially along the Kollam-Alappuzha-Kanyakumari belt. These areas have been historically mined by Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), with major plants operating in Chavara and Manavalakurichi. Monazite is a mineral rich in rare earth elements such as neodymium, cerium and lanthanum. It is commonly found in beach sands and river deposits.
Odisha also has massive mineral sand reserves in districts like Ganjam, Balasore and Mayurbhanj, especially the Chatrapur belt, which contains large amounts of heavy minerals. Other important rare earth locations include coastal Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and the Krishna-Godavari region. In Tamil Nadu, districts like Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari are key areas with valuable monazite-bearing sands.
Although smaller occurrences exist in Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand, the southern coastline remains the most viable source for rare earth extraction in India.
Why is extracting Rare earth minerals so difficult
Extraction of rare earth minerals is a long-drawn, expensive and highly regulated process. Essentially, the challenge is that monazite contains thorium and uranium, two radioactive elements, besides rare earth elements. That makes mining and processing of monazite come under the strict vigil of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
Also, the separation of the rare earth elements is highly complicated. There are 17 different rare earth elements. Their isolation requires hundreds of steps involving solvent extraction. Large amounts of acids are consumed, and hazardous waste is generated in this process. According to some estimates, between 70 and 100 tonnes of toxic waste can be left behind with every tonne of rare earth oxide produced.
Because of these environmental and regulatory challenges, very few countries have been able to develop large-scale rare earth processing capabilities. China built its dominance over three decades by setting up massive processing facilities and accepting the environmental cost. India’s new scheme aims to build this capacity responsibly, under strict monitoring and modern technology.
The new programme will be jointly overseen by the Department of Atomic Energy, Ministry of Mines, and NITI Aayog, ensuring that extraction and processing meet global safety and environmental standards.
How this scheme pushes India toward ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’
The Rare Earth Permanent Magnet scheme is a powerful example of how India is moving steadily toward self-reliance and long-term economic strength. For years, India relied heavily on imports for key technologies. With this scheme, India is taking control of a critical supply chain that powers industries of the future, electric mobility, renewable power, electronics, aerospace and defence.
Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, said the scheme will help India break China’s monopoly over rare earths and set its own terms for technological growth. The ₹7,280-crore investment is expected to create a long-term ecosystem that supports everything from mining to magnet manufacturing.
By creating these capabilities within the country, India secures not only its future in industry but also advances towards the government’s dream of Viksit Bharat in 2047: a fully developed, high-income and technologically advanced nation. The scheme reinforces India’s strategic autonomy, reduces dependence on global supply chains and supports the nation’s clean energy and defence objectives.
On 24th November, leftist ‘student’ groups protesting against air pollution pepper sprayed police officials as the latter tried to stop them. The visuals of police stopping the ‘anti-pollution’ protestors surfaced on social media.
In no time, democracy, constitution, idea of India and whatnot came under threat from the usual ‘fascists’. However, it turned out that the leftist agitators-for-life were only using air pollution as a pretext for commemorating one of India’s most wanted Naxals, Madvi Hidma, who was recently killed in an anti-Naxal operation. They raised ‘Tum Kitne Hidma Maaroge, Har Ghar Se Hidma Niklega’ slogans similar to those raised by the infamous ‘Azadi’ gang for terrorist Afzal Guru.
The pro-Naxal protests were organised by Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch (bsCEM). This group is a part of a Campaign Against State Repression (CASR) which is a collective of 38 left-leaning organisations.
Among these is a self-declared revolutionary student-youth organisation COLLECTIVE India.
COLLECTIVE India: A socialist student-youth movement or an anti-India outfit?
Founded in 2021, COLLECTIVE claims to draw inspiration from martyr Bhagat Singh but is indulged in glorifying those involved in anti-India activities. On surface, COLLECTIVE engages in on-campus activism, opposing what it calls ‘far-right fascist forces’. However, OpIndia’s deep dive into COLLECTIVE’s activities reveal that this leftist student-youth group is a part of a radical Left-Naxal ecosystem and is involved in anti-Hindu activities.
According to COLLECTIVE, India today is under the “ascendancy of far-Right fascist forces”, empowered by neo-liberal capitalism, global finance, and supposedly anti-scientific, anti-secular tendencies. The organisation casts the RSS and BJP as central villains, accuses the state of “criminalising every voice of dissent”, and repeatedly frames modern governance as a slide into authoritarianism. Every policy from NEP to economic reforms is portrayed as a corporate conspiracy backed by imperialist interests.
The group situates students not as learners but as frontline participants in a global anti-capitalist struggle. It romanticises historical uprisings, glorifies Naxalbari, and constantly invokes revolutionaries from Bhagat Singh to Latin American agitators. Education, in its view, is merely another “apparatus of dominant hegemony” that must be resisted, overturned and repurposed towards class struggle.
COLLECTIVE blames ‘Hindutva terrorists’ for Gauri Lankesh murder
In its social media posts remembering controversial ‘journalist’ Gauri Lankesh, COLLECTIVE blamed ‘Hindutva terrorists’ for her murder. “Revolutionary salutes to people’s journalist #GauriLankesh, martyred by Hindutva Terrorists on this day in 2017. Gauri’s legacy lives on and inspires us to continue to strengthen our struggle against communal and fascist forces,” COLLECTIVE Delhi wrote in one its Instagram posts remembering Lankesh.
COLLECTIVE equates Anti-Hindu Delhi Riots mastermind Umar Khalid with martyr Khudiram Bose
Besides Gauri Lankesh, COLLECTIVE also supports and demands release of Umar Khalid who is accused of masterminding the 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi Riots. In a social media post published in August this year, COLLECTIVE equated ‘Comrade’ Umar Khalid with martyr Khudiram Bose and cried hoarse over Khalid being incarcerated for more than 1,800 days without trial. The leftist outfit attempted to draw a false equivalence between the British Colonial government and the democratically elected Modi government to glorify Umar Khalid.
Contrary to the false narrative peddled by Islamo-leftists to garner support and sympathy for Umar Khalid, OpIndia has reported earlier that out of the 14 adjournments in 2023 and 2024, 7 delays and adjournments were sought by Umar Khalid himself. It therefore becomes evident that the withdrawal was certainly not because of the famed “delay” in hearing. While the Islamo-leftist ecosystem continues to cry ‘injustice’, it is the alleged failed forum shopping attempts of the accused’s lawyer that has Khalid rotting in jail for so long.
In fact, former Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud had also said earlier this year that the real problem lies in the mindset of some lawyers and political groups who want their cases heard only by certain judges. Highlighting what OpIndia has reported multiple times, the former CJI said that court records showed that Khalid’s legal team, led by Sibal, had sought at least seven adjournments before finally withdrawing the bail plea in February 2024, citing “a change in circumstances.”
Ammunition found at pro-Pakistan news outlet Kashmir Times’s office, but COLLECTIVE accuses RSS-BJP ‘regime’ of targeting ‘independent media’
Recently, COLLECTIVE came out in support of Kashmir Times after its office was raided. Police had recovered ammunition from the office. “Kashmir Times, a leading newspaper in the valley, has been forced to shut its print circulation after the abrogation of Article 370. Despite this unofficial ban, the State Investigation Agency has raided its office, seized equipment and filed a FIR against editor Anuradha Bhasin,” the COLLECTIVE wrote.
OpIndia reported how Anuradha Bhasin, the executive editor of the Kashmiri newspaper under scanner, has been involved anti-India activities and has connections with Pakistan’s ISI. Bhasin’s father and veteran journalist Ved Bhasin was also a staunch supporter of the ISI’s anti-India operations in Kashmir. He blatantly supported the idea of Kashmir’s separation from India. Ved Bhasin also had links with the separatist outfit Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). He also sympathised with JKLF founder Maqbool Bhat.
The Bhasin father-daughter duo have also been part of several ISI-sponsored conferences organised by ISI mole Ghulam Nabi Fai and his Kashmir American Council (KAC). Fai was convicted and jailed for three years for using ISI funds to influence the US position in favour of Pakistan about Jammu and Kashmir. Even after Fai’s conviction, Anuradha Bhasin defended him and the Pakistani ISI, which has orchestrated numerous terror attacks in India and is dedicated to undermining India security and territorial integrity.
Bhasin also sympathises with 2001 Parliament Attack convicted terrorist Afzal Guru. In her books and articles, Bhasin also painted the Indian security forces as oppressors killing Kashmiri children and youth.
In the same Instagram post, COLLECTIVE Delhi also hailed ‘award-winning’ reporter Irfan Mehraj of ‘Two Circles’, saying that he languishes in jail for over 2 years. It, however, did not mention that Irfan Mehraj was not arrested for his ‘award-winning journalism’ but for alleged involvement in a terror funding case.
Mehraj was closely associated with ‘activist’ Khurram Parvez and a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Societies (JKCCS). The NIA had said that the JKCCS was funding terror activities in the valley and had also been in the propagation of secessionist agenda in the Valley under the garb of protection of human rights. In a Facebook post from June 2020, Irfan Mehraj was seen in awe of controversial activist Khurram Parvez. “You keep inspiring us every day,” he wrote.
COLLECTIVE’s pro-Palestine activism
Predictably, COLLECTIVE not only backs anti-India Islamist elements in but also indulged in pro-Palestine activism. In one such protest in Delhi this July, Harsh Mander and many COLLECTIVE members staged a pro-Palestine protest.
In June, ‘comrades’ of COLLECTIVE held a protest outside Israeli Embassy in Delhi. The leftist outfit, however, did not ever condemn the Hamas onslaught against Israeli civilians in October 2023.
It must be noted that Harsh Mander is infamous for his anti-India activities. In May this year, he tried to negotiate with the government on behalf of Naxals who are being neutralised under Operation Kagar. During anti-CAA protests, he was seen inciting Muslims against the central government using lies and fake information about the Citizen (Amendment) Act. In 2023, Ministry of Home Affairs had recommended inquiry against his NGO and in 2024, Central Bureau of Investigation had raided premises linked to him in FCRA violation case.
COLLECTIVE against Ayodhya Ram Mandir
On 22nd January 2024, the day when Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha took place at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, COLLECTIVE wrote on X, “BJP-RSS terrorism unleashed across India”.
COLLECTIVE supports Rejaz Sydeek and Ali Khan Mahmudabad who condemned Operation Sindoor against Pakistani terror establishments
In May this year, when Indian stood rock solid with the India Armed Forces as the latter conducted Operation Sindoor dismantling terror establishments and Islamic terrorists inside Pakistan, some pro-Pakistan voices rose up in India. Two such were Rejaz Sydeek and Ali Khan Mahmudabad.
It must be recalled that 26-year-old pro-Maoist student ‘activist’ from Kerala, Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek was arrested in Nagpur on 7th May, following his post against Operation Sindoor on Instagram. Sydeek was booked under the UAPA.
Sydeek, on his Instagram account, had condemned Operation Sindoor carried out by Indian Armed Forces against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir. Along with that, he was criticizing operations against Naxalites, the First Information Report registered at Lakadganj police station in the city read. He was also reportedly brandishing firearms as well in the video.
Whitewashing Sydeek’s outrageous remarks, COLLECTIVE wrote, “…Comrade Rejaz had simply criticised the recent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan and called for peace. This is a clear targeting for raising one’s voice critically against the regime.”
Meanwhile, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Haryana’s Ashoka University, was arrested for making derogatory remarks against women officers in the armed forces and for promoting communal disharmony. Later, the Supreme Court granted him bail but did not halt investigation. It ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to continue probe.
Extending support to Mahmudabad, COLLECTIVE wrote, “…This is nothing but the right wing machinery working to suppress any and all voices of dissent. Prof Mahmudabad has not made communal remarks, rather he raised questions about the various oppressions that minorities are facing in this regime. Such questions are no longer allowed and are easily deemed as criminal.”
Delhi anti-Hindu riots accused Gulfisha Fatima is a ‘political prisoner’ for COLLECTIVE
The Delhi-based leftist student-youth group has a knack for supporting not only Naxal terrorists and Islamist ‘intellectuals’ but also rioters. Calling for revoking the “draconian” UAPA law, the COLLECTIVE, earlier this year lamented that Delhi Riots accused Gulfisha Fatima is in jail for the last five years “without any evidence or trial”.
It must be recalled that Gulfisha Fatima’s bail application was denied by the court in September this year. Contrary to the COLLECTIVE’s claims, Fatima is no political prisoner but is accused of gathering around 300 women at Seelampur, Jafrabad and mobilising them to block the road at Jafrabad Metro Station during the Delhi riots in 2020. She is accused of inciting them to attack the police using chilli powder, stones, sticks and other dangerous articles, which were allegedly provided by Fatima and the co-accused persons.
On directions of Umar Khalid, another ‘hero’ for COLLETIVE, Gulfisha Fatima stockpiled red chilli powder, acid, bottles, and sticks, which were to be used when the planned riots begin. The prosecution also alleged that Fatima, along with co-accused persons, organized violent protests against the CAA/NRC and, on 22nd February 2020 blocked the road under the Jafrabad Metro Station after instigated women to attack the Police. She was arrested by Jafrabad Police in this case. She is also accused of involvement in receiving funds from the co-accused AAP councillor at that time, Tahir Hussain, for utilizing them in the riots. The defence, however, contended that the allegations of Tahir Hussain giving money to Fatima for illegal purposes is “uncorroborated”.
COLLECTIVE glorifies Naxalite GN Saibaba
Unsurprisingly, the Marxist student group has expressed support and solidarity for convicted Naxal ideologue GN Saibaba. In one such social media posts published last December, COLLECTIVE wrote, “DU students organised a memorial for professor GN Saibaba at Arts Faculty today. We must remember his revolutionary legacy and struggle for people’s movements. Rise in rage against the institutional murder of GN Saibaba and continue the struggle against UAPA and neo-liberal fascism! Red Salute to Comrade GN Saibaba!”
G N Saibaba, a professor of English in Ram Lal Anand College of the Delhi University, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Gadchiroli sessions court in 2017 for waging war against India for his Maoist links and involvement in anti-national activities. He was convicted under sections 13, 18, 20, 38 and 39 of the UAPA.
G N Saibaba was first arrested in May 2014 on charges of being a member of the banned CPI-Maoists plus providing logistics and carrying out recruitment for them. He was then provided bail for three months on 30th June 2015 in view of his worsening health. He was given bail again in August 2016, this time by the Supreme Court against the wishes of the Maharashtra Government, which thought freeing Saibaba would render him free to propagate his views and brainwash students.
COLLECTIVE supported anti-India Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain
In June 2024, when the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena granted permission to prosecute author Arundhati Roy under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for her provocative speech at a 2010 event, COLLECTIVE issued a statement whitewashing Roy’s controversial activities and also villainised the BJP and RSS.
Notably, in the 2010 event, alongside Arundhati Roy, Sheikh Showkat Hussain and late Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, SAR Geelani (the anchor of the conference and a prime accused in the Parliament attack case), and Varavara Rao were also present.
It was alleged that Geelani and Arundhati Roy strongly asserted that Kashmir was never part of India, was forcibly occupied by the Indian Armed Forces, and that every effort should be made for the independence of Jammu and Kashmir from India.
COLLECTIVE’s statement makes it clear that the leftist student-youth group not only supports the likes of Roy but also support Kashmir’s separation from India.
COLLECTIVE’s heart bleeds for Professor Ratan Lal who insulted Lord Mahadev
Communists in India harbour exclusive disdain for Hindus and their faith. COLLECTIVE, a group driven by the same ideology is, expectedly, not different. From eulogising EV Ramaswamy Naicker or Periyar, who led mobs attacking Brahmins and cutting their sacred Janeu/Poonool, in addition to desecrating Hindu temples and idols, running fake ‘Brahminical patriarchy’ propaganda, to opposing construction of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Collective has been pushing anti-Hindu agenda through its activism.
In May 2022, COLLECTIVE accused the RSS ‘machinery’ of running propaganda against Delhi University’s Hindu College professor Ratan Lal for “speaking against Gyanvapi controversy”. Painting Ratan Lal a hero, the leftist student group demanded his release.
Ratan Lal, however, did not merely speak against the Gyanvapi controversy, but made comments hurting the sentiments of Hindus. when the Hindu side claimed to have found a Shivling in the Gyanvapi case, Ratan Lal posted an objectionable post on his social media handles, X, and Facebook. In a post, dated May 14, 2022, he wrote , “If this is a Shivling, then it seems that Lord Shiva was also circumcised.” In the same post, Ratan Lal also included a laughing emoji.
COLLECTIVE India came out in support of Ratan Lal despite the latter making highly derogatory remarks, however, it opposed former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, who merely quoted the Islamic text during a television debate on Gyanvapi issue. In one of its X post supporting Alt News’s Mohammed Zubair, another Islamist accused of making anti-Hindu remarks, COLLECTIVE lamented that Nupur Sharma is free despite making ‘anti-Muslim comments’. The hypocrisy and anti-Hindu mindset of the leftist group is evident.
Conclusion
COLLECTIVE India is not a mere student organisation but a Marxist platform using on-campus activism and social media propaganda to stir unrest in India and undermine the country security and communal harmony. In the name of dismantling capitalism, patriarchy, caste structures, electoral politics and whatnot, this group of urban naxals is essentially targeting Hindus and the Indian state. Contrary to their claims of “organizing to build a revolutionary student-youth movement for Bhagat Singh’s India”, COLLECTIVE’s activism is dedicated to achieving a fragmented, de-Hinduised and economically weak India.
On 24th November, Hindu activist and Gau Rakshak Daksh Chaudhary was arrested along with his friends Abhishek Thakur, Yudhishthir, Amit and Duryodhan for forcefully closing down a liquor shop in Vrindavan. Following the arrest, they were presented in the court and sent to judicial custody for 14 days.
Daksh, who is a resident of Delhi, is associated with Gau Raksha Dal and runs campaigns to save cows from smugglers. He joined Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, commonly known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, in the ‘Sanatan Hindu Ekta’ March. On 16th November, when the march ended in Vrindavan, Bageshwar Dham Sarkar called to close down meat and liquor shops on the stretch that Premanand Ji Maharaj takes every morning to reach Prem Mandir within one year.
On 17th November, Daksh and his friends forcefully shut down three liquor shops behind Prem Mandir and sat in protest. Videos of him shutting down the shutters of the shops were shared on his social media account where he has a humble following of over one million.
Police were called and an FIR on the complaint of one of the shopkeepers was registered against Daksh and his associates. Around a week later, Daksh was arrested.
However, in the meanwhile, a lot of things happened, among which a video of him calling the police officer and suggesting he would get him suspended for falsely accusing him that he asked for Rs 5 lakh from the shopkeeper went viral on social media. Daksh was visibly angry over the rumours and demanded video proof of the claims that he tried to extort money. He said, “If you fail to provide video proof, remember, I will get you terminated. You are falsely accusing me, remember that.”
However, no separate case was registered for allegedly threatening the police.
Another video went viral where Daksh and his friends were seen in a court. In the video, one of them said, “The fight is not over. Getting arrested is a trophy for men. If you do not speak up today, Sanatan will be no more.”
When he was being taken to the court, he briefly spoke to media and urged to make Vrindavan a “liquor-free” city.
The FIR has been registered on the complaint of Jitendra Kumar on 18th November at Vrindavan Police Station under Sections 191(2), 352, 351(3), 127(2), 131 and 324(4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Daksh Chaudhary, Abhishek Thakur, Shibbo, Kapil, Akku Pandir and 10-15 unnamed persons.
Source:UP Police
In his complaint Jitendra said that on the evening of 17th November at around 8.30 pm, he was present at the shop with Dinesh, Mukesh and Jasveer. Daksh, Abhishek, Shibbo, Kapil, Akku and 10-15 unidentified persons reached the shop. They abused Jitendra and his colleagues, threatened them, pulled down the shop shutter and locked all of them inside.
Source:UP Police
He further claimed that Daksh and his friends also abused his customers. “Their actions created fear and panic among the customers as well as among us,” he added.
Jitendra added that Daksh and his friends went to two other shops and “used intimidation and threats to misbehave with the staff there”. They “forcefully pulled the shutters down and closed the shops. They abused all the customers at those shops as well,” he added. Jitendra also claimed that Daksh and his friends threatened the customers that they would kill them.
Due to the ruckus created, the shops remained closed for one hour resulting in loss of revenue. The complainant also provided video and CCTV footage of the incident.
Following the arrest, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Singh issued a statement in which he said, “On 17th November, an incident took place where some people forcefully closed a liquor shop. An FIR was registered in Vrindavan Police Station against a few named and 10-15 unnamed persons. Out of these, five were arrested. Further legal action is being taken in the matter.”
थाना वृन्दावन क्षेत्रान्तर्गत दिनांक 17.11.2025 को कुछ व्यक्तियो द्वारा जबरन शराब के ठेका को बन्द कराये जाने का प्रयास किया गया था । जिसके सम्बन्ध मे थाना वृन्दावन पर सुसंगत धाराओ में अभियोग पंजीकृत किया गया था । आज दिनांक 24.11.2025 को नामजद एवं अज्ञात मे से कुल 05 व्यक्तियो की… pic.twitter.com/IYTPJuYo3z
Bageshwar Dham Sarkar came out in support of Daksh Chaudhary
On 25th November, a day after Daksh was arrested, Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, during his Katha in Shivpuri, supported him. He called on Hindus to come together and take one more step in the name of Sanatan Dharma. He said, “We are already doing our part, you must also do yours.”
He urged every Hindu to at least stand with those who are fighting for Sanatan Dharma if they cannot fight on their own. “This gives strength. It shows the opponents that our numbers are strong,” he added.
Speaking about Daksh, he said, “Right now, one young man is struggling a great deal. Daksh Chaudhary is putting up a strong fight, for Gaumata, for Hindutva, and for making the Braj region free from meat and liquor. He has a whole team with him. Another young man, who speaks very well, is Abhishek Thakur. We met him during the pad yatra. These youngsters are putting in tremendous effort. They are young, full of energy. Yes, sometimes they lose their calm for a moment, but they are doing excellent work.”
He warned, “If you do not stand together, we cannot achieve even one percent for Hindutva. It is true that we are fighting out of concern for your future generations. But Hindu society will not survive merely because Dhirendra Krishna Shastri is concerned. Every person will have to become a Dhirendra Krishna Shastri.”
“If you want to give your children a secure country, a secure inheritance, if you want to ensure that your daughters do not fall victim to love jihad, there is only one solution, before we die, a Hindu Rashtra must be established. Only then will future generations be safe. Otherwise, the day is not far when everything we have warned about will come true before your eyes,” he added.
He said that he is not speaking for himself but for everyone who is fighting for cows, society, daughters, Sanatan Dharma, temples, scriptures and saints.
Social media influencers and Gau Rakshaks demand their release
Following the arrest, several social media influencers and Gau Rakshaks came out in support of Daksh and his friends. Several Gau Rakshaks gathered outside Vrindavan Police Station and demanded that the FIR against Daksh must be dropped.
Breaking ? These innocent hindus are in judicial custody in Mathura, No one is supporting them on ground level, neither UP Police nor UP govt, Their only hope is us, so hindus it's time to raise the voice for them!
Famous influencers Baawle Chhore, in support of Daksh Chaudhary, questioned the treatment being given to Daksh and his associates who acted upon Bageshwar Dham’s appeal. They said, “When Dhirendra Shastri ji says that shops selling meat and liquor should be shut in a sacred city like Vrindavan, Sanatani youths such as Daksh Chaudhary, Akku Pandit and Abhishek Thakur simply acted on that call. Yet in return they have been sent to jail in false cases, and five lakh rupees is being extorted from them.”
They added that the youths had only one intention, “to ensure that the liquor shop on the route used by Premanand ji Maharaj is shut.” The group urged Hindu saints to stand with those who act, instead of remaining silent within their pandals and maths.
The case against Daksh Chaudhary and his associates will now move through the legal process, but the intensity of public support around them reflects a wider sentiment in Vrindavan. For many locals and devotees, the youths’ actions are seen not as acts of intimidation but as an expression of their commitment to what they believe protects the sanctity of a sacred town.
On 24th November, the French company Safran Electronics and Defence (SED) and India’s state-run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a joint venture cooperation agreement (JVCA) to produce the Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (Hammer) smart precision-guided air-to-ground weapon system in India.
Additionally, the aerospace giant Safran SA consented to a 100% transfer of technology (ToT) to India for the engine to be made in India for India’s fifth-generation stealth fighter plane, including for the engine’s crucial hot section.
Similarly, the Netherlands-based KNDS and domestic defence equipment manufacturer SMPP have joined hands on the KATANA range of precision-guided artillery ammunition. On 20th November 2025, the contract was signed, during the Milipol Exhibition in Paris.
Dassault and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) of India have already decided to collaborate on the production of Rafale aircraft fuselage at a special facility in Hyderabad, in June. These major developments have given a massive boost to Modi government’s ambitious “Make in India” initiative in the defence sector.
Hammer weapons system and its function
During the confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh (Galwan) in 2020, India used the emergency procurement channel to buy Hammer weapons system and other munitions from France to outfit its Rafale fighter jets. The Rafale planes and the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft were to be equipped with more of this weapon system.
“The JVC shall be formed as a private limited company with 50:50 shareholding. It will localise the manufacturing, supply and maintenance of Hammer to meet the operational needs of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy,” the deal highlighted as it formalised the aim stated in the agreement signed by BEL and SED during Aero India on 11th February.
The agreement will localise the production, supply, and maintenance of the Hammer weapons system to satisfy the operational requirements of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.
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Likewise, important sub-assemblies, electronics, and mechanical parts are going to be produced domestically as the percentage of indigenisation gradually rises to 60%. The government further stated that BEL will oversee final assembly, testing and quality assurance during the phased transfer of manufacturing.
The guidance and propulsion package of the Hammer, an air-to-surface weapon, converts ammunition into precision-guided bombs that can carry out close-air support and extensive attacks. Hammer systems integrate GPS, INS and infrared/semi-active laser guidance kits with conventional bombs. It has several warhead variants of 125 kilograms, 250 kilgrams, 500 kilograms and 1,000 kilograms and also offers a range of up to 70 kilometres, depending on the variation.
The French company that developed the Hammer weapon system also reported that it has a 99 percent success rate in warfare and can even attack moving targets due to its fire-and-forget capability. It can also be launched over uneven terrain at low altitudes.
The system proved its full potential during Operation Sindoor as the Armed Forces destroyed terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Indian Air Force used Scalp missiles and Hammer munitions fired from Rafale fighter jets to conduct many strikes and raids on terror targets in Pakistan and PoK.
Many defence specialists pointed out that India selected the system because of its complete autonomy and immunity to jamming. It was also the ideal choice for breaking through reinforced structures owing to its low-altitude launch ability.
India’s own jet engine
India is set to approve a joint project by French firm Safran SA and India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop and produce a 120 Kilo Newton jet engine with Indian intellectual property rights (IPR). It will power the twin-engine Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) being designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency, and to be manufactured with the collaboration with the private sector.
Olivier Andries, CEO of Safran, conveyed, “It’s a complete transfer of technologies. We along with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are basically going to develop a new engine together in India. This is unique because no one else has made that offer.” reported The Ecomoic Times.
Within twelve years, Safran-GTRE would produce nine fighter engine prototype. The capacity of the engines will be increased from 120 KN to 140 KN by the end of the 12-year timeframe, according to Hindustan Times. The engine’s crystal blades, included in 100% technology transfer, are often made from a single crystal utilising super-alloys, are effective, durable and more resilient to elevated heat and stress.
Currently, engines of foreign origin power all Indian fighter jets. The Tejas jet currently in production use GE engines, and the Tejas Mk-2 under development will also GE engines. The engine and upkeep account for a large portion of a fighter’s cost. Andries disclosed that the scope of work would also include vital components that India would hold intellectual property rights over such as compressors and turbines. According to him, the business is also willing to establish an assembly line for the M88 engines found in Rafale combat jets.
Andries stated that the corporation is attempting to diversify its manufacturing across geography in order to protect itself against unanticipated scenario and India is also becoming a major priority for its commercial aircraft program. It opened a maintenance and repair facility (MRO) in Hyderabad for the Leap engines, which power well-known narrow-body aircraft like the Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A320.
Over 1,300 aircrafts are ordered by IndiGo, Air India and Akasa and are scheduled to be delivered in the coming years. The government’s initiative to localise aerospace maintenance capabilities is well-suited to the plant, which is India’s first and can perform intricate tasks like engine overhauls. It also helps Indian airlines by cutting down on maintenance turnaround times.
Meanwhile, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has invited domestic companies to submit expressions of interest (EOI) for the creation of the nation’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, which is a remarkable milestone in the country’s ambitious AMCA program.
SMPP and KNDS prepare to deliver KATANA range of artillery ammunition
One of the top defence and aerospace firms in India, SMPP, has partnered with KNDS to produce KATANA series of precision-guided artillery ammunition through its subsidiary SMPP Ammunition. Ballistic Range (BR), Extended Range (ER) and High Precision (HP) ammunition are all part of the KATANA family. The system is a 155-millimeter precision-guided munition intended to provide accurate and long-range support for artillery operations.
It meets the vital operational requirements of contemporary artillery systems by providing high accuracy and long range. Each variation improves efficacy, accuracy and range. The ammunition use a hybrid guidance system that combines an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with a multi-constellation GNSS receiver to reach decametric-level precision. A semi-active laser seeker would be reportedly included in a future version to attain metric-level accuracy.
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The fire-and-forget functionality of the munition makes it suitable for employment in complex and dense locations. This integrated system provides guaranteed accuracy in an array of combat situations and terrains. The KATANA family will be made available to the Indian Army under the “Make in India” program as part of the teaming arrangement between SMPP and KNDS.
According to SMPP, the partnership is in line with the Army’s need for 155 millimetre ammunition and artillery systems.
The company was established in 1985 and produces unmanned aerial systems, medium and large caliber ammunition, platform armouring and human protection systems. Himachal Pradesh and Haryana are home to its operations. KNDS Ammo France is a member of the KNDS Group, which creates and provides land defence systems, including system integration services, mission solutions and ammunition.
Rafale fuselage production in India
Four Production Transfer Agreements have been signed by Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited to produce the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India. This is a major step towards bolstering the nation’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities and assisting international supply chains.
The front portion, centre fuselage, rear section and lateral rear shells are the main structural components of the aircraft that would be produced in India. With a monthly production capacity of up to two full fuselages, the first fuselage portions are planned to be released by fiscal year 2028.
India is going to manufacture the Rafale fuselage for both local and international markets and are going to be built outside of France for the first time in history.
The fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet on the assembly line at the new Dassault Aviation factory in Cergy. (Source: Thibaud Moritz/AFP)
The CEO and chairman of Dassault Aviation, Eric Trappier, highlighted that this association is a “decisive step in strengthening our supply chain in India.” He pointed out that it fits with the company’s long-term plan to work with Indian aerospace companies like TASL.
“The production of the complete Rafale fuselage in India underscores the deepening trust in Tata Advanced Systems’ capabilities and the strength of our collaboration with Dassault Aviation. It also reflects the remarkable progress India has made in establishing a modern, robust aerospace manufacturing ecosystem that can support global platforms,” voiced Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of TASL.
He described the arrangement as a turning point in India’s aerospace history, showcasing both the country’s production strengths and the confidence that global aerospace executives have in Indian partners. This facility would be an important hub for high-precision manufacturing and a great investment in India’s aeronautical infrastructure.
Rafale was instrumental in India’s military action against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The aforementioned agreements underscore how India is advancing in the indigenisation of its defense sector, thereby offering a substantial enhancement to the “Make in India” campaign.
Kerala has a history of Islamic radicalisation. Islamic terror group ISIS has long been associated with attempts at luring the Muslim youth from the state into its Jihadist crimes. On 14th November, a fresh case of ISIS recruitment emerged from Thiruvananthapuram, wherein 15-year-old boy was radicalised by his mother Fida Mohammad Ali and her second husband Ansar Aslam into joining the Islamic State terrorist organisation.
The minor boy was shown ISIS-related videos by the accused couple when he was in the United Kingdom. An FIR has been lodged at the Venjaramoodu Police Station in Kerala and the accused couple has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The matter came to light after the teen escaped the attempt to push him into ISIS’s Jihadi terrorism. The police have arrested Fida and her husband Ansar.
The police swung into action after, the boy’s relatives learnt from him about the attempts being made to make him join the ISIS and the relatives approached the police.
The police then questioned the boy, who directly accused his parents of attempting to push him to join ISIS by showing him propaganda videos, including the beheading videos. The boy told the police that his stepfather assaulted him brutally for not accepting ISIS’s ideology.
It has also emerged that the teenager was brought to a madarsa in Attingal by ex-terror convict Siddhikul Aslam (Some media reports say Siddiqui). NDTVreports that the madarsa staff said that Siddhikul Aslam had absolute control over the teen and the latter’s mother never visited. They said that Siddhikul Aslam was brainwashing the teen into hating others. Siddhikul Aslam is reported to hold Islamic Jihadist mindset.
The teenager did not like the Siddhikul Aslam extremist ideology and used to fear him. There were obvious behavioural changes in the teen’s behaviour. There were patterns that deviated from routine conduct and indicated distress. The institution informed the child’s relatives in Kerala and alerted them about the boy’s abnormal behaviour, suggesting he needed immediate attention. This communication became the turning point that eventually brought the matter before the police.
According to the police, the boy, who hails from the woman’s first marriage, travelled with her and her second husband, Ansar Aslam, to the United Kingdom in 2021. It was during that time the couple tried to push him to join ISIS. The boy told investigators that his mother and stepfather repeatedly showed him ISIS propaganda videos and pressured him to study the organisation’s ideology. They forced him to consider joining the terrorist outfit. The coercion attempts reportedly created friction within the household and the teenager resisted the extremist ideas being pushed on him.
The probe agencies have found an ISIS flag and it is emerging that the accused persons have taken oath of allegiance to the Islamic terror group. The accused persons were planning to send the minor boy to Syria to join the ISIS. Ansar Aslam is also reported to have been in contact with his ISIS handlers.
At present, the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) is probing the matter, although the NIA is expected to join or takeover the case.
After spending several years in the UK, the family returned to Kerala earlier this year. Soon after their arrival, the mother and stepfather admitted the child to a madarsa in Attingal.
Reports say that accused Fida had converted from Christianity to Islam before marrying her first husband. It was during her stay in the UK along with her first husband that she came in contact with Ansar, who eventually became her second husband.
Accused Fida married Siddhikul Aslamand was in live-in relationship with his brother Ansar Aslam?
However, a TimesNow report reports citing an insider source linked to the victim teen’s biological father and Fida’s first husband Mohammad Ali, that Fida married Siddhikul Aslam without divorcing him and was also in a live-in relationship with Ansar in Leicester, who happens to be Siddhikul’s brother.
Born in a Christian family, Fida fell in love with Mohammad Ali during her college days. The couple had three children, including the 15-year-old victim. However, after 17 years of marriage with Mohammad Ali, Fida came in contact with Ansar Aslam’s brother Siddhikul Aslam. Much like what was happening with her son, Fida too was radicalised by showing videos glorifying the ISIS. Siddhikul Aslam succeeded in completely brainwashing Fida.
As per a Republic TV report, Fida has claimed that her husband is an active member of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), which is a political front of the banned Islamic terror outfit Popular Front of India (PFI).
Earlier this year, the Enforcement Directorate disclosed that the SDPI, a political party, relied on the banned organization Popular Front of India (PFI) for its daily operations, policy decisions, and candidate selection for election campaigns. Several SDPI office bearers were booked under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
OpIndia reported earlier how the PFI was involved in various Islamic Jihadist activities, including terror conspiracies and was working on its ‘Vision 2047’ plan to turn a Hindu-majority India into an Islamic nation.
Siddhikul Aslamconvicted in ISIS conspiracy case
Siddhikul Aslam was convicted in the 2016 Kanakamala ISIS conspiracy case, where 8 persons were chargesheeted for plotting terror attacks in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Ansar could not be charged because he was living in Ukraine at that time.
It must be recalled that in 2016, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) busted an ISIS terror module called Ansar-ul-Khilafah Kerala. This group was linked to ISIS from Kanakamala in Kannur district. Its members were holding meetings to chalk out plan to do terror attacks in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Back then, the security agencies arrested six people and Siddhikul Aslam was arrested from Delhi airport when he was deported from Saudi Arabia with Interpol’s assistance.
In 2022, a special NIA court found Siddhikul Aslam guilty under relevant sections of the UAPA. He was found to be a member of the ISIS and also supporting its terror activities. In addition to three years of rigorous punishment, Rs 60,000 fine was imposed on him.
Siddhikul was convicted under section 120B (Criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), besides offences under sections 38 (offence relating to membership of a terrorist organisation) and 39 (offence relating to support given to a terrorist organisation) of the UAPA.
Interestingly, Siddhikul had pleaded guilty back then and also expressed ‘remorse’ over his Islamic terrorist activities. He had also told the court that he wants to give up terrorism and live a peaceful life with his family. Judge Kamanees had also stressed that given Siddhikul’s supposed ‘remorse’ over his jihadist deeds, a reformist approach should prevail in deciding his sentence.
However, Siddhikul’s emerging role in radicalising the minor boy in the present case makes it evident, his ‘remorse’ was a sham and tactic to secure lenient sentence. The episode also raises alarm over a radicalised individual who was planning terror attacks was given a lenient sentence despite posing a grave threat to national security, merely because he expressed remorse over his actions. It, however, is evident that Siddhikul Aslam never really abandoned his pro-ISIS ideology and was actively disseminating the same into the minor boy in the present case.
On 23rd November, the so-called ‘anti-pollution’ protest at C-Hexagon near India Gate in Delhi, spearheaded by left-leaning student organisations Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch (bsCEM) and The Himkhand, quickly spiralled into a spectacle of glorified Naxalism and violence. Protesters, who claimed to have gathered to demonstrate against rising pollution in the National Capital, openly hailed slain Naxal commander Madvi Hidma. They even attacked police personnel with pepper spray.
As a result of the violence, 22 individuals have been booked. So far, police have arrested 16 of them, out of which 15 were sent to judicial remand and one was sent to a juvenile safe house. As the legal action against these individuals and groups intensified, their digital footprint has exposed a deeply problematic history.
Authorities have also invoked Section 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to acts or communications that threaten India’s sovereignty, unity, integrity or security.
bsCEM is one of the 40+ organisations that formed a collective called “Campaign Against State Repression” or CASR. On Instagram, they run a page called “Kis Kis Ko Qaid Karoge”. They continuously campaign for the release of so-called “political prisoners”. The collective’s history can be traced back to 2018. On social media, there presence can be traced back to 2022 when they started a campaign for the release of now-deceased Naxalite professor Gokrakonda Naga Saibaba (GN Saibaba), who was in jail for his involvement with Naxal organisations. GN Saibaba died in prison.
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Earlier, there was a page with its Hindi name “Kis Kis Ko Qaid Karoge” that was created in 2018.
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Information about the organisations under CASR banner reveals questionable past and associations. Interestingly, many of these organisations had supported propaganda event ‘Let Kashmir Speak’ in March 2023. The event was cancelled after Delhi Police revoked the permission for the event following uproar.
All India Revolutionary Students Organisation (AIRSO)
All India Revolutionary Students Organisation (AIRSO) is the student wing of Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Red Star which came into existance in 2009. While AIRSO presents itself as a students’ organisation, its own literature makes the ideology clear. The organisation romanticises the violent insurgencies of the 1960s and 70s. It idolises Naxalbari as a “great struggle” and frames the bloodshed of that era as a noble awakening of India’s youth.
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Its stated objective is to build a “powerful, broad-based” nationwide students’ front aligned with the same revolutionary ideology that fuelled decades of extremist violence. AIRSO is not a students’ body, it is an ideological grooming platform that glorifies Naxalism under the guise of student activism.
All India Students’ Association (AISA)
All India Students’ Association (AISA) is a radical students’ movement. It was formed in 1990 and wraps itself in lofty rhetoric about “revolutionary transformation” and “a new world”, while functioning as a disruptive, ideological nuisance across university campuses, particularly in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), where it proudly waves its red flag year after year. It is the student wing of Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation. Recently, they condemned the killing of India’s most wanted Naxal Madvi Hidma.
AISA’s literature is packed with the usual jargon about neo-liberal assaults, imperialist aggression and anti-people politics. It celebrates confrontational street politics and frames its activism as a fight against everything from fee hikes to American imperialism.
It is less a students’ organisation and more a campus-based radical machinery that thrives on agitation, perpetual grievance and ideological posturing, all while destabilising academic spaces under the guise of student rights.
All India Students’ Federation (AISF)
All India Students’ Federation (AISF), formed in 1936, is the student wing of the Communist Party of India. It routinely projects itself as the “first” student federation to work for India’s independence, yet today it functions largely as an ideological relic kept alive to serve the CPI’s political interests on campuses.
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AISF’s self-glorifying narrative leans heavily on invoking names like Jawaharlal Nehru, APJ Abdul Kalam and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, as though the organisation still bears any resemblance to what existed in the pre-independence era. In reality, AISF has long drifted from student-centric issues and now operates as a tired, doctrinaire extension of CPI’s outdated politics, clinging to nostalgia rather than addressing the real concerns of modern students.
Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR)
The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) presents itself as a non-profit working to “bridge the gap between law and justice”, but its track record tells a different story. Formed in 2006 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, the organisation claims to offer free legal aid, financial assistance and legal literacy programmes through workshops and seminars.
Harsh Mander and Saba Naqvi at APCR report release event on Sambhal. (Image: APCR)
Behind this polished description, however, APCR has repeatedly appeared in controversial cases, often extending legal aid to individuals accused in violent incidents such as the Sambhal violence and the anti-Hindu Delhi riots. Its so-called “fact-finding reports” read less like neutral documentation and more like one-sided propaganda designed to shield certain groups while vilifying others.
APCR’s leadership includes senior lawyers and long-time activists, yet the organisation functions less as a civil rights body and more as an advocacy front that selectively deploys the language of rights to defend the accused in communally charged cases.
APCR also has strong ties with the likes of Harsh Mander and Saba Naqvi. Harsh Mander who is known for his anti-India activities. In May this year, he tried to negotiate with the government on behalf of Naxals who are being neutralised under Operation Kagar. During anti-CAA protests, he was seen inciting Muslims against the central government using lies and fake information about the Citizen (Amendment) Act. In 2023, Ministry of Home Affairs had recommended inquiry against his NGO and in 2024, Central Bureau of Investigation had raided premises linked to him in FCRA violation case.
Saba Naqvi is known for her problematic remarks and her consistent anti-Hindu stance. In June 2022, she insulted the Shivling found at Gyanvapi. In May this year, when India counter-attacked Pakistan after the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack, Naqvi was among the left-leaning, self-styled secular warriors who rushed to call for peace between India and Pakistan.
Imran Masood or “Boti Boti Masood”, who had once threatened to chop Prime Minister Narendra Modi into pieces, is also linked to APCR. His venomous remarks made him the “blue-eyed boy” of Islamic fundamentalists.
Bhim Army
The Bhim Army, founded in 2015 by Satish Kumar, Vinay Ratan Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, projects itself as an Ambedkarite organisation working for Dalit rights. In reality, it has evolved into a hyper-confrontational outfit that thrives on street mobilisation, aggressive posturing and polarising identity politics. While it claims to run hundreds of free schools in Uttar Pradesh, the group’s public footprint is dominated far more by provocation, rallies, clashes and attempts to build a Dalit–Muslim political coalition.
Its stated mission of “direct action based on confrontation” speaks for itself. Led by Chandrashekhar Azad, the organisation routinely presents itself as a defender of “Bahujan identity” while openly positioning the BJP as its primary political enemy. Over the years, Bhim Army has found itself at the centre of violent flashpoints, from the 2017 Saharanpur clashes to its aggressive role in the anti-CAA protests, where its supporters engaged in street confrontations.
Despite repeatedly claiming constitutional loyalty, the group has consistently embraced high-voltage agitation over constructive engagement, operating more like a pressure group seeking to leverage caste fault lines for political mileage than a genuine rights-based organisation.
Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravan’, who is now a Member of the Parliament, has been accused of ruining the lives of multiple girls by a woman named Rohini Ghavari. In June this year, Azad’s party members were seen creating mahyem in Prayagraj. He has repeatedly pushed for reservations in the Private Sector. In February 2024, he was accused of threatening administrative officials that he would file a case against them under the SC/ST Act. Notably, the Act, which is meant to guard the marginalised communities from atrocities, is often used by some members of the community for vested interests. Recently, the Special SC/ST Court in Lucknow sentenced a woman to 3.5 years in prison for filing a fake SC/ST case.
Bhim Army Student’s Federation (BASF)
BASF is the student wing of Bhim Army.
Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch (bsCEM)
Bhagat Singh Chhatra Ekta Manch (bsCEM) presents itself as a student-led “democratic” collective, but its own material makes the ideological tilt unmistakable. Formed in 2018 at Delhi University, bsCEM openly grounds itself in the revolutionary doctrines of Bhagat Singh and Charu Mazumdar, even declaring that students must “smash the old and create a new society” as part of a broader class struggle. This is not student activism, it is old-school Marxist agitation repackaged for DU campuses.
Its pamphlets repeatedly invoke Mao, call the education system “rotting”, and position students as foot soldiers who must integrate with “oppressed masses”, join bastis, oppose NEP, resist so-called “anti-people” policies, and fight “Hindutva ideology”. The organisation boasts of joining protests on CAA-NRC, the farmers’ movement, campus harassment cases, and even publishes a magazine pushing a self-proclaimed “revolutionary” worldview.
bsCEM functions less like a student support body and more like a radical mobilisation unit operating inside Delhi University. It thrives on agitation, ideological indoctrination and anti-establishment rhetoric, all while masquerading as a harmless student collective.
COLLECTIVE
COLLECTIVE describes itself as a student-youth movement “building a socialist future for India”, but its programme reads like an unfiltered ideological manifesto rather than anything remotely student-centric. Adopted during its first Delhi State Conference in March 2021, its worldview is built entirely on the classic far-left narrative that is, capitalism is collapsing, fascism is rising, and only a revolutionary uprising led by students and the “toiling people” can save the country.
According to COLLECTIVE, India today is under the “ascendancy of far-Right fascist forces”, empowered by neo-liberal capitalism, global finance, and supposedly anti-scientific, anti-secular tendencies. The organisation casts the RSS and BJP as central villains, accuses the state of “criminalising every voice of dissent”, and repeatedly frames modern governance as a slide into authoritarianism. Every policy from NEP to economic reforms is portrayed as a corporate conspiracy backed by imperialist interests.
The group situates students not as learners but as frontline participants in a global anti-capitalist struggle. It romanticises historical uprisings, glorifies Naxalbari, and constantly invokes revolutionaries from Bhagat Singh to Latin American agitators. Education, in its view, is merely another “apparatus of dominant hegemony” that must be resisted, overturned and repurposed towards class struggle.
COLLECTIVE recently came out in support of Kashmir Times after its office was raided. Police had recovered ammunition from the office.
On 22nd January 2024, the day when Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha took place at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, COLLECTIVE wrote on X “BJP-RSS terrorism unleashed across India”.
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COLLECTIVE is not a student organisation but a doctrinaire Marxist platform pushing for revolutionary transformation. Its literature is steeped in crisis narratives, anti-state rhetoric and ideological alarmism. Under the veneer of student engagement, it aggressively calls for dismantling capitalism, patriarchy, caste structures, electoral politics and even the existing idea of the Indian state, making it one of the most openly radical groups operating on campuses today.
Committee for Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP)
The Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP), founded in 2003 by Rona Wilson, Amit Bhattacharyya and SAR Geelani, has been described by the Ministry of Home Affairs as a front of the banned CPI (Maoist). Operating under the banner of “civil liberties”, it campaigns for the unconditional release of individuals it labels as political prisoners, many of whom face serious charges linked to extremist violence.
One of its founders, Rona Wilson, has himself been at the centre of multiple controversies. Pune Police had earlier recovered a sensational letter from his Delhi residence suggesting that Maoist elements were discussing a “Rajiv Gandhi–type” plot to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking Rs 8 crore to procure M4 rifles and ammunition. Wilson was later arrested in the Bhima Koregaon–Elgar Parishad case, with investigators alleging he coordinated between urban networks and jungle-based Maoist cadres and was a close aide of convicted Naxal ideologue GN Saibaba.
After over six years in prison, Wilson was granted bail by the Bombay High Court on 8 January 2025 due to the prolonged delay in trial and was released on 24 January under strict conditions, including surrendering his passport and regular appearances before the NIA. Though he has long denied Maoist links, Wilson has been repeatedly questioned since his JNU days for his association with figures like SAR Geelani.
Dayar-I-Shauq Students’ Charter (DISSC)
Dayar-i-Shauq Students’ Charter (DISSC) describes itself as a “progressive democratic” mass organisation at Jamia Millia Islamia, but in reality, it functions as a predictable left-wing political bloc on campus. Formed in 2015, it claims to revive debate and dissent, yet its activism has consistently aligned with the broader Left–Islamist ecosystem in Jamia, using student issues as a gateway to push ideological battles rather than academic concerns.
The group’s conduct during campus flashpoints speaks for itself. In June 2022, DISSC joined Islamist groups such as the Campus Front of India (the student wing of the now-banned Popular Front of India) to physically block an ABVP-organised environmental awareness event. Protesters shut Jamia’s gates, chanted “Nara-e-Takbeer Allah-Hu-Akbar”, “ABVP Murdabad” and “ABVP Campus Chhodo”, and prevented environmentalist Imteyaz Ali and DUSU President Akshit Dahiya from even entering the campus. DSSC members held placards calling ABVP “Islamophobic”, branding them “hatemongers”, and invoking Najeeb to whip up sentiment.
In short, DISSC is less a student body and more a frontline participant in the Left–Islamist coalition that routinely polices Jamia’s campus space, suppresses opposing viewpoints and aggressively frames even apolitical events as ideological battlegrounds.
Democratic Student Union (DSU)
The Democratic Students’ Union (DSU) is an openly radical student outfit active in Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University. It is a constituent of the All India Revolutionary Students’ Federation (AIRSF) and explicitly works toward the goals of the so-called “New Democratic Revolution”, a doctrine rooted in far-left extremist ideology rather than any student-centric cause.
DSU is best known for the notoriety it brought to JNU in 2016. On 9 February that year, DSU members and allies organised a protest opposing the execution of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and Kashmiri separatist Maqbool Bhat. Slogans such as “Afzal hum sharminda hain, tere qatil zinda hain” were raised on campus. Former DSU leader Umar Khalid, along with Kanhaiya Kumar and Anirban Bhattacharya, was arrested for his role in the incident.
Umar Khalid’s trajectory further showcases DSU’s ideological ecosystem. He was later arrested under UAPA in the larger conspiracy case linked to the anti-Hindu Delhi riots 2020, with investigators alleging his involvement in orchestrating the violence. Khalid’s background too has raised questions, as his father, Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, was a member of the now-banned terrorist outfit SIMI.
DSU operates less as a student organisation and more as a hard-left political formation that has repeatedly pushed extremist narratives on campuses under the guise of activism.
Democratic teachers’ Front (DTF)
The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF) is a Left-leaning teachers’ organisation in Delhi University that positions itself as a defender of “democratic” academic spaces. It has long been involved in campus agitations, opposing central reforms including the Modi government’s education initiatives, the National Education Policy and the move to scrap the Senate in Panjab University.
Fraternity Movement
The Fraternity Movement is the student wing of the Welfare Party of India and operates with the slogan “Democracy, Social Justice and Fraternity”. Despite this benign framing, the group has repeatedly aligned itself with hardline positions. Fatermity was one of the organisations present at the so-called anti-pollution protests in Delhi.
During the anti-CAA protests in December 2019, its members even blocked Calicut International Airport. The Welfare Party of India itself is led by figures such as Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, former member of SIMI and father of Umar Khalid, and has long been associated with Islamist-leaning activism.
Several controversial activists are linked to the Fraternity Movement, including Afreen Fatima and Aysha Renna. Fatima has publicly defended Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, repeatedly urging people to “revisit” his verdict. She has also questioned the Supreme Court over decisions like the Ram Mandir judgment. Renna, celebrated by sections of the media, openly backed Sharjeel Imam, calling police action against him a “witch hunt” and demanding that cases against him be dropped, despite his inflammatory secessionist speeches.
The Fraternity Movement, therefore, functions not as a student rights platform but as a political extension of the Welfare Party’s ideological ecosystem, frequently championing extremist, polarising and anti-establishment narratives under the cover of campus activism.
Indian Association of People’s Lawyers (IAPL)
The Indian Association of People’s Lawyers (IAPL) presents itself as a collective of “people’s lawyers” committed to justice, equality and human rights. Its constitution frames the Indian state as imperialist and oppressive, calls for resisting “unjust class rule”, and pledges support for anti-imperialist struggles. On paper, it is a national body of lawyers and legal activists; however, the National Investigation Agency’s findings paint a starkly different picture.
According to the NIA chargesheet in the Elgar Parishad case, IAPL is a frontal organisation of the banned CPI (Maoist). Investigators recorded witness statements describing how the group’s activities, fact-finding missions, legal support networks and meetings—often involved individuals suspected to be Maoists. One witness recounted a 2018 Kashmir fact-finding visit where non-lawyers, believed to be Maoist operatives, were present; when this was pointed out to accused Arun Ferreira, he reportedly “just smiled”, reinforcing suspicions about IAPL’s role.
The NIA emphasised that IAPL’s work consistently furthered the Maoist agenda under the guise of legal activism, and that multiple activists linked to Maoist cases operated through it. Although some members resigned citing ideological differences, the agency maintains that the outfit has served as a cover structure providing support to Maoist networks.
Despite its claims of safeguarding human rights, the organisation has repeatedly appeared in investigations as part of the broader urban support system of CPI (Maoist), using legal advocacy and fact-finding missions to shield operatives, influence narratives and advance extremist objectives. The organisation, however, has claimed it has nothing to do with CPI(Maoist).
Nazariya Magazine
Nazariya Magazine is an openly Marxist-Leninist-Maoist publication that frames India as a “semi-colonial, semi-feudal” state under “Brahmanical Hindutva fascism” and positions itself as an ideological weapon for militant revolutionary politics. It insists that Marxism-Leninism-Maoism is the only path to overthrow “class enemies” and build a new socialist order.
In 2024, Nazariya faced a major scandal when one of its own employees accused Mukundan Nair of sexual assault. Instead of supporting her, Nazariya formed an internal committee that recommended vague “rectification” for the accused. When the survivor objected, the organisation expelled her in November 2024 and released statements accusing her of “imperialist ideology”, “non-ideological sexual relationships” and violating “communist morality”, irrelevant attacks used to discredit her and protect the accused.
The survivor later revealed that activists linked to bsCEM had participated in slandering her and spreading false claims. Photographs surfaced showing bsCEM members socialising with Mukundan despite admitting privately that they knew about the allegations. Rather than confronting the misconduct, Nazariya, bsCEM, FACAM and even SfPD escalated the matter into an ideological war, deleting comments, blocking critics and using the survivor’s trauma to score political points.
The episode exposed Nazariya’s hypocrisy, revealing a collective that shields an accused offender while vilifying its own employee to preserve ideological purity.
Rihai Manch
It is a political front that claims to resist repression. It was involved in an array of protests including anti-CAA and farmer protests.
Students’ Federation of India (SFI)
Students’ Federation in India is a left-wing student organisation. OpIndia has covered the organisation extensively. It can be checked here.
United Peace Alliance
The United Peace Alliance is a political front led by Mir Shahid Saleem, positioned as a platform for “resistance against repression” in Kashmir. While it uses the language of peace and rights, the group consistently aligns itself with hardline narratives against the Indian state, particularly after the abrogation of Article 370.
Saleem, the organisation’s chairman, routinely asserts that the Centre has “intimidated”, “frightened” and “oppressed” Kashmiris since 5th August, 2019. Under his leadership, the United Peace Alliance has organised conferences, protested against marking 5th August as a day of celebration, and instead promoted it as “Black Day”.
The group’s activities revolve around amplifying anti-370 sentiment, portraying constitutional changes as repression, and creating political mobilisation around these claims. Rather than contributing to peace, the United Peace Alliance functions as yet another pressure group that keeps separatist rhetoric alive under the garb of rights advocacy.
Youth 4 Swaraj (Y4S)
Youth 4 Swaraj (Y4S) is the student-youth wing of Yogendra Yadav’s political party, Swaraj India. While it projects itself as a platform for “alternative politics” and youth mobilisation on issues ranging from drought relief to campus activism, the organisation has been marred by serious allegations of sexual assault and institutional apathy.
In 2020, a former Y4S member publicly accused Manish Kumar, the then President of Youth 4 Swaraj, of sexually assaulting her. She stated that she had informed Yogendra Yadav and other senior leaders about the abuse, but her complaints were ignored. According to her account, she was mentally traumatised by members of Swaraj India and eventually forced to resign. Even after she reported the assault, Manish Kumar continued to represent Y4S at the Singhu border during the farmers’ protests.
The survivor also alleged that when she approached Yogendra Yadav directly, he responded with silence, while Avik Saha, the Vice President of Swaraj India, merely asked her to go to the police. In her resignation letter, shared on Instagram, she wrote that the organisation protected abusers while shifting the burden and stigma onto women who spoke up.
Other organisations include ASA, BSM, CEM, CSM, CTF, LAA, Forum Against Repression Telangana, Karnataka Janashakti, Mazdoor Adhikar Sangathan, Mazdoor Patrika, NAPM, Nishant Natya Manch, New Trade Union Initiative (NTUI), People’s Watch, Samajwadi Janparishad, Samajwadi Lok Manch, Bahujan Samjavadi Manach, Women Against Sexual Violence and State Repression (WSS), Nowruz, Innocence Network and others.
Taken together, the events at India Gate and the profiles of these outfits make it clear that the ‘anti-pollution’ protest was never about air quality, it was about pushing a coordinated ideological agenda that glorifies Naxals, undermines Indian institutions and weaponises campuses, courts and “civil rights” language against the country. From students’ bodies and “rights” collectives to lawyers’ fronts and Kashmir pressure groups, the network around bsCEM and CASR is not accidental, it is an ecosystem that normalises anti-India rhetoric while seeking impunity for those facing serious charges. This report is only the beginning of an OpIndia series that will systematically expose the organisational web of pro-Naxal, Left-leaning groups that are indulging in anti-India activities under various respectable sounding labels.
On 25th November, a grand event took place in Ayodhya for the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) ceremony of the Ram Mandir. The sacred ceremony signified the completion of the construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The saffron flag was hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi atop the temple’s “shikhar” and even addressed a gathering, emphasising that the occasion represented the realisation of a 500-year-old civilisational commitment.
Nevertheless, how could such a momentous day for Hindus and the Vedic religion ever pass without the vitriol and hatred from Islamists, woke individuals as well as the terror state of Pakistan, which has been systematically destroying its shrinking minorities, especially Hindus, for decades, while admonishing India about upholding secularism?
The rectification of a historical injustice was labeled as “Islamophobia” and “heritage desecration” by jihad-led Islamabad, whereas the reality is that the contested structure had supplanted the true heritage of India which has been restored after centuries, following the return of the deity to his rightful abode.
The rhetoric against India and Hindumisia unfolded as expected, with irony facing countless deaths, as the Islamic Republic accused India of “discrimination towards minorities” and of “eradicating Muslim culture and heritage” by Hindutva forces, while depicting the second-largest majority in the country as “victims” of state oppression.
Afterward, the ministry requested the United Nations and the international community to intervene in India’s internal matters based on unsubstantiated charges of “hate speech” and “hate-motivated attacks.” The absurdity continued when it asked the Modi government to protect minorities and their places of worship, even invoking international human rights obligations.
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Pakistan calls international attention to rising Islamophobia and heritage desecration in India
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 25, 2025
It is indeed Kalyuga when a nation where mere bogus claims of blasphemy suffice to lynch or burn individuals, particularly Hindus, to death, the judiciary acts as kangaroo courts to appease the Islamists and the greatest output is that of terrorism, sermons India on inclusivity and minority rights.
Indian wokes, Islamists join Pakistan to demonstrate their contempt for the event
Notably, there is not much difference in the hostility towards Sanatan Dharma from the leftist-liberal “woke” lobby in India and their Miuslim counterparts across the border. They are nearly tied together by their common loathing for all things Hindu.
The same was illustrated by the cabal when Congress leader Lavanya Ballal Jain criticised journalist Rahul Shivshankar and argued that his celebratory post over the flag hoisting program was not only a fabrication but also stemmed from fear.
Just because a journalist posts something it need not be true. The loudest are most often being loud out of fear. https://t.co/DdBRIlSB1q
Shivshankar had rightly pointed out how honouring India’s Hindu origins was viewed as “communal activism” under past governments and the nation has eventually emancipated itself from such mindset. Nevertheless, the truth consistently causes heartburn to this ecosystem and this instance was no exception.
A popular left-wing figure accused him of being a “collaborator” rather than a journalist. Siddharth attempted to suggest that the journalist had aligned himself with the “Hindutva forces,” merely for expressing pride in his religion and stating a fact.
An Islamist even stated that the removal of the disputed structure was “neither a civilizational victory for Hindus nor a detriment to the wider Ummah.” The person then took it a step further by threatening that it would be restored “like Hagia Sophia,” the church that was transformed into a mosque in Turkey and then gloated, “Hinduism eliminated from the historical centers of Hindu civilisation like Punjab, Sindh, Bengal, and Kashmir cannot be reversed.”
Loss of Babri is neither a civilisational achievement for Hindus nor L for broader Ummah, it is just a symbol which can be reversed like Hagia Sophia
This rotten faction laments the demotion of a purported mosque that was constructed over Ram Mandir, portraying it as a case of majoritarianism while simultaneously rejoicing in the murder, rape and brutal acts inflicted upon the native Hindu community by tyrant Muslim marauders.
Suhasinsi Haider tried to create a deceptive equivalence by remarking that the government wishes for non-Hindu institutions to raise the tricolour, while PM Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, “who have sworn by the constitution will raise a religious flag.” This was also retweeted by Arfa Khanum Sherwani, the chief propagandist of The Wire.
Haider intentionally omitted to mention that there is no nationwide directive, but only state and local regulations for such institutions on specific national occasions like Independence Day. Furthermore, the Ram Mandir program did not coincide with any national day that would justify her statement. More importantly, the Dharam Dhwaj is an integral part of Hindu temples and was central to the religious function.
These people excel in the skill of masking the truth, particularly when it could challenge their carefully crafted propaganda. Similarly, the religious event outraged a leftist to such an extent that the individual demanded sedition charges against Shivshankar.
Another member of the cabal chose to ridicule the emotionally overwhelmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mocking that his hands trembled because of his advanced age. Fundamentally, every element of the program and the people associated with it as well as those who took joy in it, faced derogatory remarks.
Umar ho gayi hai… Modiji buddhe ho gaye hain… haath toh kaapenge hi na? https://t.co/PUvu56RP3Q
Likewise, a liberal inquired, “Godi media,” whether the Republic of India, established on 26-01-1950 was replaced by a new Republic in its stead. The hypocrisy is glaring, as he, like all members of his notorious group, conveniently forget that while they denounce the Modi government, their preferred Congress regime attempted to undermine the Republic not only by imposing Emergency but also by undemocratically distorting the preamble (soul of the constitution) while the opposition was illegally thrown behind bars.
So finally officially Godi Media has declared the Republic of India created on 26-01-1950 as dead, and a new Republic in its place ("the second republic"). #MotherOfDemocracy
The previously mentioned posts offer merely a fleeting insight into the enmity, spite and rage aimed at the sacred occasion, Prime Minister Modi, and those who took pride in it.
Pakistan, Islamists and their leftist-liberal apologist ecosystem dedicated the day to either mourning or hurling outrageous accusations at the collapse of their meticulously constructed narrative, wherein Hindus were compelled to grapple with an inferiority complex, and the nation’s religious and cultural heritage was denigrated to glorify oppressive foreign rulers, whether they were Muslims or British.
