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Dhruv Mishra

Dhruv Mishra is a researcher and writer specializing in Indian politics and policy analysis. With a background in data-driven storytelling, he explores elections, governance, and India’s role in global affairs.

Did 8,056 people really die in Uttar Pradesh due to heatwave? Read how data from 10 cities was used to estimate nationwide mortality based...

In recent days, a figure claiming that 8,056 people died in Uttar Pradesh during a five-day heatwave has spread rapidly across the media reports and social media discussions.

From Brazil’s World Cup ‘Baptism’ to IPL’s Shiva Tribute: Why Hindu symbols alone trigger secular outrage

While Brazil’s Christian symbolism is seen as culture and national identity in sport, Hindu symbolism at the IPL faces secular outrage, raising questions over selective scrutiny of faith in public events.

Meet Talisman: The electronic warfare system that can protect India’s most important fighter jet

Already operational on the Indian Navy’s MiG 29K fleet, Talisman can automatically detect hostile radar signals, generate countermeasures and protect nearby friendly aircraft, strengthening India’s focus on electronic warfare.

Gujarat didn’t just lead India’s solar revolution, it wrote the rulebook: Read how the state is the star in renewable energy story

Gujarat's model, built on guaranteed tariffs, private investment, and sheer political will, became the quiet blueprint for India's audacious 100 GW solar ambition.

India’s edible oil problem: Not just creating a health crisis, it is burdening the economy and keeping us import-dependent amid supply chain disruptions

The rising oil consumption is not only an economic issue but also, over time, becoming a health emergency. Over the last two decades, the consumption of edible oil in India has grown rapidly, burdening the economy and creating a health crisis for Indians at the same time.

50 times growth in 10 years: How India is scaling up its Solar capacity, working towards ending dependency on China and consistently beating the...

By the end of January 2026, solar energy accounted for nearly 27% of India's total installed power capacity - and the Modi government is breaking its own records

The Wire claimed SIR helped BJP win Bengal, here is why its theory falls apart under scrutiny

The Wire confuses correlation with causation, leans on speculative no SIR models, and ignores that TMC won 13 of the 20 Assembly seats that recorded the highest number of voter deletions.

How India is countering China one move at a time: Military power, border infra, Taiwan links, and Japan alignment

India’s response is not designed to produce immediate results, but to build long-term advantage. Whether through strengthening border infrastructure, reducing economic dependence, or expanding regional partnerships, the approach reflects a shift toward continuous competition rather than episodic reaction.

From peddling fake news and cropped videos to misleading narratives: A deep dive into the propaganda handles that were restricted in India

The debate surrounding the restriction of these accounts has largely been framed in terms of free speech versus censorship. However, such a binary framing overlooks the underlying context.

Influencer levelling allegations on Nitin Gadkari gets a defamation notice, but not Caravan magazine: Read how a thin line between caution and assertion played...

In both law and journalism, there exists a clear distinction between suggesting a possibility and asserting a fact. The former invites scrutiny; the latter demands proof. By collapsing this distinction, the video effectively converts a layered investigative narrative into a categorical allegation.

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