Aabha Ambastha, Author at IAAN Express

Indian press laws didn’t just regulate journalism — they redefined who controls the narrative.

In 1947, India gained independence, and the newly formed state required a well-regulated press that could function alongside democratic freedoms. While press freedom was...

The Populist Trap: Is Democracy Losing Its Way?

Democracy promises to empower every citizen, but what happens when citizens are misinformed, emotionally driven, or deliberately manipulated? The answer is complex—and uncomfortable. At its best,...

India and the Rebirth of Multilateralism in a Post-Pandemic World

The COVID-19 pandemic did more than disrupt global health systems; it exposed a deeper structural crisis in the international order — the steady erosion...

India–China Relations in 2025: Warming Ties or Rising Tensions?

In 2025 India‑China ties have taken a noticeably warmer turn. After years of tension, the two governments announced the reopening of border trade through...

Imran Khan Mystery Deepens: Fake News or a Silenced Truth?

Currently, the buzz which we are seeing about Imran Khan’s death is just that: a buzz. On 26 Nov 2025 a handful of outlets,...

Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence: Is South Asia Witnessing Another Bhutto-Style Political Trial?

The former Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina was handed a death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal -1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka on 17 November...

Delhi Blast Near Lal Qila: A Terror Plot or a Tragic Accident?

A deafening explosion ripped through a slow‑moving Hyundai i20 at a traffic signal just outside the Lal Qila metro station on Monday evening, 10  November...

India-China relations taking a positive turn?

At the SCO Summit, which was held between 31 August 2025 to 1 September 2025, PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to...

Sinking of Iran’s IRIS Dena brings War to the Indian Ocean

A Point of No Return

The ‘Board of Trump’ and India’s Choice

Abhi Na Jao Chodke, Ke dil abhi bhara nahi

A Crown at Last: King Khan and Rani Mukerji get much deserved National Triumph

AI to Empower Doctors, Not Replace Them: Union Minister Anupriya Patel

India Tightens Grip on AI Deepfakes: New Rules Mandate Labels and 3-Hour Takedowns

The Neurotechnology Shift: how next-generation wearables interface with the brain itself

Tata, Intel sign advanced chip packaging deal

ChatGPT Suicide Lawsuit Explained: How AI Conversations Led to Tragic Loss and Legal Action

Iranian Warship IRIS Lavan Docks in Kochi Amid US-Iran Naval Escalation in Indian Ocean

Trump Rejects Iran Deal Without ‘Unconditional Surrender’ as Pezeshkian Signals Mediation Push

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver for Russian Oil Amid Middle East Crisis