Deepak Raina covers Kashmir — the politics, the displacement, the security landscape, and the long memory of communities shaped by conflict. His reporting draws on first-person testimony and archival detail, and he writes from the conviction that the Kashmiri Pandit story is not a footnote in India's modern history but a central chapter in how the republic navigates identity, territory, and belonging.
Recent work
TMC Parliamentary Split Strengthens NDA Coalition as Constitutional Crisis Tests Anti-Defection Laws
TMC faces its biggest parliamentary crisis as rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claims 20 MPs are merging with the Nationalist Citizens Party to collaborate with NDA. The move tests India's anti-defection laws while potentially strengthening the ruling coalition's parliamentary position.
India Reinforces Strategic Foothold in Afghanistan Through Humanitarian Diplomacy
India's Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to Afghanistan's welfare through humanitarian assistance and development projects, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasizing support for food security, healthcare, and education. The approach maintains India's strategic presence while avoiding formal recognition of Taliban governance.
India Reinforces Energy Security Strategy as Middle East Tensions Reshape Regional Dynamics
The US House passed a resolution restricting Trump's military authority in Iran while Israel and Lebanon pursue ceasefire negotiations. These developments create new parameters for India's energy security planning and regional diplomatic strategy.
India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue Deepens Strategic Partnership Beyond Defense
The second India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue brought together senior officials from both governments to advance industrial collaboration across five strategic sectors. The dialogue reinforces Japan's role as a trusted technology partner in India's quest for supply chain diversification and economic sovereignty.
India's Indian Ocean Dialogue Charts Maritime Leadership Against Chinese Encroachment
India hosted the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue with officials from IORA member states, emphasizing maritime security and blue economy cooperation. The forum reflects India's strategic bid to counter Chinese influence while establishing itself as the region's primary security provider.
India's 2047 Diplomatic Blueprint Takes Shape at Annual Strategic Coordination
The 11th Heads of Mission Conference brought together India's top diplomats to coordinate strategic messaging and operational priorities under the theme 'Reforming Indian Diplomacy for 2047'. Prime Minister Modi and EAM Jaishankar provided guidance on advancing India's national interests through future-ready diplomatic approaches.