RSS got a congratulatory message from a surprising quarter!

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) got a congratulatory message from a surprising quarter. The famous Bollywood celebrity Ajay Devgn has praised the organisation for the contribution to nation-building. He is probably the first actor who had come so openly. Devgan also shared the teaser of the upcoming film Shatak, which has been produced on the completion of organisation’s 100 years and extended his best wishes to the film’s team on social media.

Has India pivoted from Chabahar Port to secure greater interests in West Asia?

India has effectively sidelined the Chabahar port project, allocating zero funds in the 2026-27 Union Budget amid intensifying US-Iran tensions under President Trump. This marks a departure from prior annual Rs 100 crore commitments, following the completion of a $120 million equipment deal by late 2025 and an expiring US sanctions waiver in April 2026. Speculatively, New Delhi prioritizes larger West Asia interests—such as IMEC trade corridors, Gulf energy ties, and avoiding 25% tariffs on Iran-linked trade—over sustaining a vulnerable Iranian outpost. While operations persist via ongoing talks, the funding freeze signals a recalibration: Chabahar's strategic value for Central Asia access diminishes against US partnership gains, especially as Mumbai-centered alternatives emerge. Experts view this as low-risk de-escalation, preserving flexibility without major sunk costs, though it risks ceding ground to China at Gwadar.