Capt.Dr.S.G Naravane

Visiting Faculty, Mumbai University School of International Relations and Strategic Studies (SIRSS);
Mentor, Defencell

[K.Annamalai @annamalai_k]

Two-tier CRPF+CISF escort with IAF airlift.

4-layer CCTV with AI surveillance.

Biometric & facial recognition before entry.

Multiple layers of frisking.

Multi-level oversight with direct monitoring from the Prime Minister’s office.

Yes, you read it right. But these are not arrangements to buy high-level, classified, military-grade software. These are the arrangements made by the Ministry of Education for the NEET retest scheduled for 21st June 2026.

Every student would appreciate the government's efforts to prevent paper leaks by implementing additional security measures and enhanced monitoring. But an increase in scrutiny before entry, extended frisking, and an increase in the overall exam time from 180 minutes to 195 minutes will only add to their already ballooning exam pressure.

While the government has taken measures to contain leaks, they have forgotten the additional burden they have imposed on a young student before they take up an assessment, one that they have spent months preparing for, dissolving the entire purpose of our exam system and the NEP 2020’s goal to reduce “Exam Stress”.

Despite all these arrangements for the examination, there are issues with downloading the admit cards, and NTA has assured students that it will resolve them at the earliest.

Yes, there are challenges that demand meaningful solutions. However, I am concerned that the approach devised for the NEET retest may not resolve the issue; instead, it risks creating a new set of problems.

[Raj Shukla @Gen_RajShukla]

Watch please

[K.Annamalai @annamalai_k]

My heartfelt gratitude to all my brothers and sisters, friends, and well-wishing elders for your warm greetings that made my birthday truly special.

Your immense love, affection, and continuous support have given me the motivation and enthusiasm to work with even greater dedication for the welfare, safety, and prosperous future of all sections of our society, especially Tamil Nadu's farmers, youth, women, and children.

I remain forever indebted to your love and trust. Once again, my sincere thanks to everyone.

[Ashwini Vaishnaw @AshwiniVaishnaw]

ATF Price Stabilisation Fund approved to reduce pressure on Oil Marketing Companies, passengers & airlines.

[Kutniti Foundation @KutnitiFNDTN]

Andy Mukherjee is NOT your traditional anti-India journalist

They write against Indian Society
He writes against Indian Economy

And for Bloomberg, the most critical financial media

🇮🇳 188 ARTICLES about INDIA in 3 years (5 per month!)
🟢95% Negative 🟡4% Neutral 🔴1% Positive

[Swarajya @SwarajyaMag]

⚛️ India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieves criticality.

📍 The milestone marks the start of a self-sustaining nuclear fission chain reaction.

🔋 The 500 MW sodium-cooled reactor is a key step in India’s three-stage nuclear programme.

🌱 The technology is expected to support long-term energy security and future thorium-based reactors.
https://t.co/tSxuDkG5qL

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident that under his leadership, the time-tested friendship between our two countries will continue to grow from strength to strength. I look forward to working closely together to further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the progress and prosperity of our people and the region.

@VNGovtPortal

[PMO India @PMOIndia]

India clears a major nuclear milestone as Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor turns 'critical'
https://t.co/l7wSiTx405

via NaMo App

[TIMES NOW @TimesNow]

Battle for Bengal heats up

Accessed: Scoop from BJP internal survey

As per BJP Sources:

- W.B contest tightening
- Anti-incumbency against Mamata Banerjee on rise
- High voter churn post S.I.R
- 1 cr deletions may impact results
- 'BJP sees edge in close-contest seats'
- 'BJP: 58 seats identified as key battleground'

＠MohitBhatt90 shares details with ＠MeenakshiUpreti

[Phillip Smyth @PhillipSmyth]

Julian Lanchès wrote an excellent piece for ICCT that covers the strategy and links behind the new front (Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah) that's been claiming attacks across Europe.

[News18 @CNNnews18]

#TheRightStand | It’s a very complicated issue,where will this end? What does this really solve? It solves nothing says Political Analyst @PentapatiPullar

If someone is converting to leave caste, why should they still get reservation? If the idea is to remove caste identity, then why continue to claim benefits? Many convert on paper, attend Sunday prayers, and still avail government welfare says Senior Journalist @Tushar15

@AnchorAnandN | #Caste #India #Hindus #Buddhist

[Wood Mackenzie @WoodMackenzie]

Our latest US Energy Storage Monitor with @USCleanPower is out. US energy storage closed 2025 with a record Q4: 5.8 GW / 14.8 GWh, +52% YoY. Growth was broad based, with utility scale +37% and residential +53%. Read more in our executive summary:  https://t.co/P1XDVPV1o4

[DARPA @DARPA]

Big TIME upgrade from our ROCkN program! ⏱️

GPS traditionally works in nanoseconds. ROCkN has achieved optical synch at femtoseconds, (1,000,000x faster) over hundreds of km, making it far more precise.

[Military.com @Militarydotcom]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to irreversibly cement his country’s status as a nuclear power while maintaining a hard-line stance toward South Korea, which he called the “most hostile” state, state media said. https://t.co/i1zMiEdYOy

[FORTUNE @FortuneMagazine]

The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war. https://t.co/hdl5tmJiVr

[CSIS @CSIS]

"India’s current trade agreement network only partially overlaps with the countries that matter most for critical minerals, midstream processing, and advanced components," write @CSIS_Trade and @CSISIndiaChair experts.

Learn more: https://t.co/Vas7WtO5Ej

[Andrew Erickson 艾立信 @AndrewSErickson]

New! @NavalWarCollege/@ChinaMaritime Translation #28:

How #China is trying to have it both ways—pushing its agenda while limiting pushback!

“Uphold the Idea of a #Maritime Community with a Shared Destiny & Forge a New Chapter in Maritime #Military #Security Cooperation”

https://t.co/K3Ttzj0kQK

Curated content from previous 27 CMSI translations here: https://t.co/L0hEwgMfvP

[Andrew Erickson 艾立信 @AndrewSErickson]

From @NavalWarCollege/@ChinaMaritime Studies Institute Director CAPT @ChrisHSharman, @USNavy (Ret.):

#China #Navy Watchers: Interested in PRC Navy perspectives on maritime security competition with the United States?

If so, CMSI Translation 28 is for you: https://t.co/K3Ttzj0kQK

This article offers rare insights into how Chinese naval thinkers are conceptualizing maritime security cooperation—&, notably, how they believe competition with the United States should be managed.

The authors of this article come from the PLAN Naval Command College—an important hub of PLA Navy strategic thinking.

The authors argue that despite intensifying rivalry, China & the United States should construct a maritime relationship defined by controlled competition, crisis management, & selective cooperation.

They explicitly call for stabilizing interactions at sea through dialogue, red lines, & mechanisms to prevent miscalculation—while preserving space for limited coordination on shared maritime issues over time.

At the same time, the piece reflects a broader ambition: shaping a maritime security order less dominated by U.S.-led alliances & more aligned with Beijing’s vision of “shared destiny,” backed by expanding partnerships & the provision of maritime security goods.

We thank one of the CMSI Non-Resident Research Fellows, @RealNickHendo, for his meticulous translation of this important article—a great addition to the body of CMSI translations—all available for download here:

https://t.co/bmP6MjMOfu

In addition, CMSI uploads a selection our translation archives, which are available for download here:

https://t.co/ki1Ha5Leoy

[Andrew Korybko, PhD @AKorybko]

The US’ Attempted Capture Of Kharg Island Would Be The Ultimate Gamble

https://t.co/jUB4qK4CWP

[Andrew Korybko, PhD @AKorybko]

The US’ Attempted Capture Of Kharg Island Would Be The Ultimate Gamble

https://t.co/0s9jqSXJXA