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Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
India's Silent War
Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is one of the earliest Indian thinkers. In his famous work Arthashastra, he prescribes the art of statecraft and governance for the king. The treatise covers a wide range of topics, with war being an important one. War, according to Kautilya, is categorized into three types: open, concealed, and silent. In this form of war, repeated stealthy attacks, under the cover of apparent civility, are used to destabilize other kingdoms. In today's parlance, hybrid war fits the definition of "silent war," characterized by deceit, fabrication, deflection, falsification, and the use of cyber tools to gather critical information. Recent media reports reveal India's intricate network of spies and agents engaged in conducting a silent war globally, against both allies and adversaries alike. These reports shed light on how the Indian diaspora and workers abroad are deliberately being used to gain access and collect critical information on foreign countries and individuals. The data collected is collated and consciously used to create a favorable environment, manipulate public perception, and influence processes and decision-making to advance geopolitical interests. Even international organizations, such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), human rights organizations, multilateral export control regimes, and other international forums, have been infiltrated to influence decisions, malign rival countries through disinformation, and falsify facts. The EU DisinfoLab, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to detecting, tackling, and preventing information disorders that endanger citizens' integrity, peaceful coexistence, and democratic values, has published an exhaustive report on India's use of spying networks. The report, entitled India Chronicles: Deep Dive into a 15-Year Operation Targeting the EU and UN to Serve Indian Interests ( outlines how the Indian operation, led by the Srivastava Group and amplified by ANI (Asian News International), began in 2005. Its mission was to discredit nations in conflict with India in Asia, particularly Pakistan and China, while improving India's global perception and consolidating its power. The report reveals that India's operation resurrected dead media outlets, think tanks, and NGOs — even resurrecting dead people — to produce and amplify content aimed at undermining primarily Pakistan. Using tools such as identity theft, fake media outlets covering 119 countries, impersonation, and the resurrection of over 10 UN Human Rights Council-accredited NGOs, the operation sought to influence international discourse. The effort included 750+ fake media outlets and 550+ domains, amplified by ANI. It also involved the use of European Parliament members through an online EU affairs honeypot. India often sells itself as a land of peace, justice, non-violence, culture, and democracy. However, beneath the surface, it sponsors and finances terrorism globally. India has trained terrorist organizations such as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka, actively supported Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in carrying out terrorist activities in Pakistan, and even assassinated opponents in countries like Canada and the UK, with attempted assassinations in the US. As a result, the Justice Department charged an Indian RAW agent for orchestrating one such assassination plot. India doesn't just use terrorism for political gain; it also supports its foreign policy through psychological operations, fake news, falsification, and propaganda. Iranian investigators have uncovered an Indian clandestine network of software and tech companies in Iran, providing backdoors to both Israel and India during the Iran-Israel conflict. This tale of digital espionage involved millions of Indian workers in Iran and Gulf countries, including engineers, telecommunication operators, IT experts, and airport handlers, who secretly collected data, gathered intelligence, and controlled communication to fuel propaganda and manipulate politics without leaving any traces. India's strategy includes building a fake narrative to cover its forays into ICBM development. A report co-authored by Vipin Narang and Pranay Vaddi (Indian-origin Americans) and published in the Foreign Affairs journal (July/August 2025) reveals that India possesses an array of ICBMs, such as Agni-V, with ranges between 5,500 and 8,000 kilometers, and is preparing to test more advanced versions like Agni-VI, with a range exceeding 10,000 kilometers, coupled with MIRV capability. India is also set to test its cutting-edge, MIRV-capable hypersonic SLBM K-6, with an expected range exceeding 8,000 kilometers. Pakistan enjoys good relations with the US, China, Russia, and other countries, and does not harbor any extra-regional ambitions. The international community acknowledges Pakistan's development of a deterrent capability, which is a response to clear and visible existential threats within the region. Therefore, Pakistan's force posture and development strategy remain in line with the doctrine of credible minimum deterrence. It would be naive for Pakistan's policymakers to provoke international backlash, weaken its diplomatic position, or draw undesired scrutiny. In practical terms, ICBMs might not significantly enhance Pakistan's deterrent capability, so there is little sense in boasting about a system that would not add value. The real priorities for the state are uplifting a large population from poverty, improving socio-economic conditions, and providing basic amenities. The ongoing slanderous campaign is part of India's silent war, where digital espionage, destabilization through terror networks, deceit, falsification, and disinformation are used as tools.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Kautilya students achieve IIM admissions
Tirupati: Four students from Kautilya Institution at MR Palli Circle, Tirupati, have secured admissions in Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), while more than 10 others gained entry into top business schools across India. These successes are based on CAT 2024 results, with students receiving free training for interviews and group exercises from Kautilya after completing their coaching. Among the achievers are G Venkata Nitish (IIM-Ranchi), K Harika Raju (IIM-Sirmaur), Bhavyashree Nishita (IIM-Nagpur), and K Karthik (IIM-Sirmaur). Several others were admitted to reputed institutes like Symbiosis, Pune. Congratulating the students, Kautilya Director Sridhar emphasised the importance of early preparation and holistic profiles. He added free guidance for CAT and IIM admissions is available for interested students. For details, contact 9698123456.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vedic maths, Kautilya's Arthashastra to be included in IIIT-A's minor course
Prayagraj: The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT A) has introduced a new minor course, 'Indian Knowledge System', in BTech with the aim of connecting India's rich educational and cultural heritage to the higher education system. A minor course in BTech is a focused area of study within a different engineering or non-engineering discipline, taken in addition to the student's major. It allows students to gain additional knowledge and skills in a specific field, complementing their primary BTech degree. Essentially, it's a specialisation within a field outside of the student's main major. The institute has taken the initiative for the session 2025-26 under the new education policy. In the new course, students will study the history of Indian civilization in the third semester, Vedic mathematics in the fourth semester, Kautilya's economics in the fifth semester, Panin's grammar in the sixth semester and linguistics and ancient Indian architecture in the seventh semester. On selecting this minor, students will earn a total of 15 points at the rate of three credit points in each semester. It will start from the third semester and taught until the seventh semester. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The structure of the course will be such that students will be able to learn Vedic mathematics formulas, numerical methods, reasoning and fast calculation techniques. On the other hand, subjects like governance, diplomacy, finance management and strategic thinking will be understood in depth through Kautilya's arthashastra (economics). "In a world where computers are based on mathematical algorithms, the Vedic mathematics course was introduced to speed up calculations. This increases the thinking ability of students. It is our ancient language, and students can learn it easily," said dean academic (IIIT-A), Manish Goswami. Each course is worth a certain number of credit points, which is determined by various criteria including student workload, learning outcomes, and contact hours. Usually, the more work and effort a student puts into a course, the more credits that course has. On passing the course, the student gets full credit points, and on failing, zero.
The Print
16-06-2025
- The Print
Delhi HC orders state to reconsider prisoner's premature release
The court was hearing the plea of one Vikram Yadav, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in a 2001 murder case, and had undergone over 21 years imprisonment without remission. Justice Girish Kathpalia, referring to Kautilya's Arthashastra, said the release of convicted prisoners on sympathetic grounds before completion of the term of imprisonment imposed on them was a significant part of ancient Hindu jurisprudence. New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has said for a punishment to be scientific, it ought to 'have an end somewhere' during the convict's lifetime and ordered the state to reconsider a prisoner's plea for premature release. Earlier, the Sentence Review Board (SRB) rejected his case for premature release five times between August 2020 and June 2023, following which the present petition was filed. In an order on June 11, the judge said, 'Kautilya's Arthshastra makes references to the element of reformatory policy of sentencing that later came to be known as remission. Release of convicted prisoners on sympathetic grounds before completion of the term of imprisonment imposed on them was a significant part of the ancient Hindu jurisprudence.' Kautilya, the judge said, advocated for the periodic exercise of premature release of prisoners, who were young or very old or ailing and those who maintained good conduct in prison. 'To recapitulate in the present case, the premature release has been declined to the petitioner on the grounds of gravity and perversity of the crime (abduction for ransom and murder); jumping of parole and re-arrest in two other criminal cases, showing non reformative attitude; strong objection by police; and possibility of committing crime again. It would be apposite to examine each of these grounds individually,' the court said. The court said for reformative sentencing, such long incarceration as already undergone by Yadav, in a crime occurring in 2001, 'the perversity must be visualised as faded'. The 'wound suffered by the kith and kin' of the victim which was fresh in the year 2001 would have been reduced to a scab, and time heals all wounds, the order added. 'This is the only way to fathom to ensure purposive application of the reformatory tool of premature release; otherwise, no convict would ever be granted an opportunity to reform himself,' the court said. The verdict said for a life imprisonment, awarded in gruesome offences in which the appropriate punishment was tad short of capital sentence, and a punishment to be scientific, there ought to be an 'end somewhere during the lifetime of the convict'. On the point of jumping parole and re-arrest, the court said it took place in 2015 following which there was 'not even a whiff of any allegation of any jail misconduct' against him. The petitioner was subsequently awarded a number of commendations by the jail authorities, the court noted. 'I have no doubt that the petitioner stands substantially reformed and can become a useful member of society. Keeping the petitioner in jail for a further period would not yield any fruitful result towards his reformation or to society at large,' the judge said. He said the SRBs' approach needed to be 'reformation-oriented and not a routine disposal/statistics-dominated exercise'. 'The impugned decision of denial of premature release to the petitioner suffers from vices of non-application of mind and a completely mechanical approach to such a sensitive issue. But for the time being, instead of straightaway directing the premature release of the petitioner, it is considered appropriate that the SRB be given a chance to re-examine the entire issue,' the order said. The court underscored the need to reconsider the composition of the SRB, which it said, must include an eminent sociologist and a criminologist with 'missionary zeal and sensitivity' towards the reformation of the prisoner under consideration. 'Another vital component of SRB can be the concerned Jail Superintendent, who had the best opportunity to watch the reformative growth or otherwise of the prisoner concerned from close quarters,' the order said. PTI MNR MNR AMK AMK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
13-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Delhi HC Asks Govt to Reconsider Life Convict's Release, Cites Kautilya & Ashoka
Last Updated: A man serving life imprisonment for murder had approached the Delhi High Court seeking premature release under the Delhi Government's 2004 remission policy. Rooting remission in ancient Indian jurisprudence, the Delhi High Court cited Kautilya's Arthashastra and Ashoka's edicts while directing the government to reconsider the premature release of a life convict who had once jumped parole. Observing that reformative justice must guide such decisions, a bench led by Justice Girish Kathpalia, in a 22-page judgment, remarked, 'There existed a conscious and consistent thought amongst ancient thinkers, aimed at reformation of criminals in order to achieve the larger goal of peace in society by minimisation of crime and criminogenic tendencies. Later, thinkers across the globe nurtured the idea that reformatory policies are more productive than a deterrent and retributory approach to crime and criminal." These observations came in a case where a man, booked under IPC Section 302 for murder and serving life imprisonment, had filed a plea before the high court seeking premature release under the Delhi Government's 2004 remission policy. It was the petitioner's case that he had already served over 18 years without remission and more than 21 years with remission. He added that he had applied for premature release; however, his request had been rejected five times by the Sentence Review Board (SRB). The said rejections were primarily based on the gravity and perversity of the offence, along with his 2010 parole jump. Further, the authorities had also pointed to his re-arrest in 2015 in two separate cases, although he was subsequently acquitted in both. The Board had further alleged a non-reformative attitude based on his past conduct, and the police had also consistently raised objections. Before the High Court, the petitioner, represented by Senior Advocate Arundhati Katju, argued that all of the SRB's orders were mere copy-paste versions and that the Board had ignored recent developments. While acknowledging that the petitioner had jumped parole, Katju contended that the incident occurred 15 years ago and should not, by any means, bar him from liberty or remission. Presenting commendation certificates from jail and other authorities, the senior counsel highlighted his consistent good behaviour and emphasised that the SRB had failed to re-evaluate the case. On the other hand, the State, represented by Sanjeev Bhandari, Additional Standing Counsel, emphasised the seriousness of the crime and noted that commendation certificates alone were not enough. Arguing that the SRB is a technical committee, the ASC contended that the high court's scope under Article 226 is limited when it comes to reviewing its discretionary decisions. Taking note of the submissions, the court, at the outset, noted that the SRB's repeated rejections showed no real application of mind and were 'virtually copy-paste" from earlier meetings. 'The SRB deals with human beings, that too those who have been deprived of liberty across a long span of time on account of their aggression which led to criminality. The approach of the SRB ought to be reformation-oriented and not a routine disposal/statistics-dominated exercise. The composition of SRB needs to be re-examined by the authorities concerned so as to make the exercise of sentence review meaningful and commensurate to the laudable philosophy of reformation of criminal…," the court added. Addressing the parole violation, the court noted that the incident had occurred way back in 2015 and that more than a decade had passed since. It emphasised that there had not been even a whiff of any allegation of jail misconduct on the part of the petitioner. Highlighting six commendation certificates issued by the jail and other authorities, the court remarked that these certificates reflected genuine reformative growth by the petitioner and should have been meaningfully considered. 'Commendation certificates are not just formalities; they are guiding tools for the SRB to assess real reform," the court added. Accordingly, the court allowed the petition and directed the respondent to reconsider the petitioner's case for premature release.
