The 2001 self-immolation in Tiananmen Square was not a rupture, but a confirmation. China’s democratic moment had already ended. From constitutional changes to algorithmic surveillance, the Chinese state has perfected permanent control. This is not a fragile dictatorship, but a stable authoritarian order that the free world must confront with clarity.

India’s Republic Day is not a celebration of power, but a statement of restraint.

The Indian Army has signed a ₹62 crore contract to induct 18 firefighting robots for deployment at ammunition and armament depots. Developed under the iDEX framework, the unmanned systems will enhance safety by operating in high-risk environments, reducing danger to personnel while enabling faster and more effective fire response.