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Hi, I’m Shahank Mittal, and I’m a journalist passionate about telling stories that matter. I focus on delivering accurate, thoughtful, and well-researched reporting that helps readers understand not just what is happening, but why it matters.My work is driven by curiosity and a commitment to integrity. I believe journalism should inform, challenge perspectives, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether I’m covering current affairs, policy developments, or in-depth features, I aim to approach every story with balance, clarity, and context.At the heart of my work is a simple goal: to give voice to important issues and present information in a way that is accessible, responsible, and impactful.

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Operation Hard Ball: The US Just Told India Its Prisons Are Running a Global Crime Empire

On July 7, 2026, the US Department of Justice unsealed indictments against 37 defendants linked to India-based criminal syndicates. The most damaging detail...

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The Word ‘Indo’ Has Been Deleted. India Just Lost Its Name From America’s Largest Military Command.

In May 2018, the United States put India's name in its most powerful military structure. On June 16, 2026, it quietly removed it....

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Pakistan Won 2026 Without Fighting India

There is a particular kind of defeat that stings the most. Not the kind that happens on a battlefield, but the kind that...

The US Attacked Three Indian Ships in Four Days. Three Indian Sailors Dead. The Government Said Nothing.
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The US Attacked Three Indian Ships in Four Days. Three Indian Sailors Dead. The Government Said Nothing.

The United States has struck three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Oman this week, killing Indian seafarers. India summoned an American diplomat....

India's Army Has a Vision for 2047. It Has No Threat Assessment, No Budget, and No Theatre Commands After Ten Years of Trying
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India’s Army Has a Vision for 2047. It Has No Threat Assessment, No Budget, and No Theatre Commands After Ten Years of Trying

General Upendra Dwivedi unveiled the Indian Army Strategic Guidelines 2047 on June 5, 2026. The document is ambitious, well-designed, and politically timed. It...

Ladakh and the Two Front War: What India Actually Fears on the Border
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Ladakh and the Two Front War: What India Actually Fears on the Border

China has built villages on Indian-claimed territory, stationed J-20 stealth jets at high- altitude bases, and deepened its military alliance with Pakistan. India...

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From UAE to Italy: What PM Modi’s 5-Nation Tour Actually Delivered

The Prime Minister visited UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy from May 15 to 20 while asking Indians to cancel foreign travel....

Teesta, Ganges & BJP Politics: Inside India’s Growing Water Leverage Over Bangladesh
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Teesta, Ganges & BJP Politics: Inside India’s Growing Water Leverage Over Bangladesh

The Ganges treaty expires in 2026. Teesta remains unresolved after fifteen years. BJP now governs every state on Bangladesh's border. And India's water...

BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet in Delhi: India Is Hosting a Meeting It Cannot Control, On Issues It Cannot Take a Side On
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BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet in Delhi: India Is Hosting a Meeting It Cannot Control, On Issues It Cannot Take a Side On

Iran wants a Gaza condemnation. UAE won't allow it. China sent its Ambassador. Russia's Lavrov will arrive with his own agenda. And India,...