The CIA Lost a Nuclear Spying Device in India
Operation HAT Exposed

The headline refers to the 1965 Nanda Devi Plutonium Mission, a joint U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Indian intelligence operation to spy on Chinese nuclear development. "Operation HAT" is likely an alternative, lesser-known name for this mission, which failed when the CIA-Indian team lost a nuclear-powered sensing device on the Nanda Devi mountain after an avalanche.
Operation Name: The operation is most commonly known as the Nanda Devi Plutonium Mission, but "Operation HAT" is a less common name for it.
Purpose: The goal was to place a nuclear-powered remote sensing device on Nanda Devi to monitor China's nuclear facilities in the Xinjiang region.
Partners: The operation was a collaboration between the CIA and the Indian Intelligence Bureau.
Outcome: The mission ended in failure when a storm caused an avalanche, which buried the device and its multiple nuclear-powered generators in the snow.

WHEN HIMALAYAS BECAME SPY CENTRE; COLD WAR AT 25,000 FEET
In 1964, Communist China detonated its first nuclear bomb in Lop Nur, Xinjiang.

This rattled both the Capitalist United States and China's neighbour, India.

Satellite surveillance was still rudimentary, and the Americans were desperate for closer access to seismic and radiological data from China's nuclear test sites. India's newly forged friendship with the US provided an opportunity.

The plan: install a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), codenamed "Guru Rinpoche", on a Himalayan ridge near the Nanda Devi peak (7,817 metres/ 25,646 feet), close to the Tibetan border.

Since there was no source of electricity at that height, it was planned that the RTG would power a listening device to detect and transmit signals from China's nuclear experiments. Heat signatures, seismic waves, and radiation levels from China were to be collected and documented.

Unlike traditional batteries, the RTG was designed to operate without maintenance for years, with a core of Plutonium-238, which was highly radioactive.

The RTG and the surveillance equipment weighed over 50 kilograms. Lugging it up the icy slopes of the Himalayas would take dozens of men.

Soon, a team comprising ITBP mountaineers, American operatives, and, most importantly, Sherpas was assembled to haul it up one of the world's most treacherous routes and place it on a ridge close to the peak. HOW BLIZZARD STOPPED CIA-IB'S NUCLEAR CLIMB TO NANDA DEVI
By mid-September 1965, Kohli and the joint CIA-ITBP team started the mission to carry the device up Nanda Devi and reached the base camp.

Despite the unpredictable weather, the team pushed ahead, and set up a series of several stocked-up camps along the ascent route.

It was planned that a team of Sherpas would first ferry the heavy surveillance equipment from Camp IV to a suitable point near the summit. Once that was done, a second team, comprising two Indian and two American climbers, would climb up, and assemble the nuclear-powered device in a secure position and crank it up.

But by October 16, when the mission reached Camp IV with the nuclear device, nature had other plans. A severe blizzard rolled in.

Blizzards and the threat of avalanches made progress impossible. Kohli reluctantly made the call to abort.

With visibility dropping and safety at stake, the team anchored the device securely into a crevice, hoping to retrieve and install it once conditions improved. They lashed the RTG to a rock at Camp IV, planning to return after the winter thaw, noted Kohli in his 2003 book.

The weather conditions and the remote location, however, allowed no further movement that season. The climbers descended, leaving behind not just their cargo, but the first signs of a future mystery.

Who Deserves Kashmir?
Foreigner Learns the Shocking Truth of India- Pakistan Conflict

Captain Raghu Raman discusses the historical and geopolitical complexities surrounding the India-Pakistan conflict, highlighting the military's prioritisation over civilian needs in Pakistan, the origins of the conflict, and the need for economic collaboration between the two nations. It examines the role of leadership, historical grievances, and external influences, particularly from China and the United States, in shaping the current dynamics. The conversation stresses the importance of understanding the multifaceted nature of the conflict and advocating for a shift towards peace and cooperation for mutual economic benefit. Captain Raghu Raman is a distinguished leader with a truly unique career path, having served over 25 years across the Indian Armed Forces, the corporate sector, and the Indian government. From leading troops in active combat zones like Siachen and as a UN Peacekeeper in Angola, to heading companies at Mahindra Group and serving as Group President at Reliance Industries, and even spearheading the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) for the Indian government, his experiences offer unparalleled insights into leadership, strategy, and resilience.

The problem that Trump suddenly has with India is that during Operation Sindoor when we struck Nur Khan Base in Pakistan it rattled America as that’s where they have their nukes. It’s just propaganda when Pakistan rants about nukes, they actually have no nuclear arsenal of their own, it’s the American nukes that are housed there. We have the capabilities to destroy them and we showed them that.
Pavneet Singh discusses more about US, China and Pakistan…interesting conversation with Smita Prakash.
This thread has some interesting videos, do watch them 🙏🏾 Everyone knows that UN has no authority to take any stance on global issues. India is well aware that UN is just America’s propaganda wing.
Pavneet speaks about the psyche of Trump and his team 😊

EU's Dangerous Game against Russia: Sanctions or Suicide?

European Union’s latest sanctions, not just on Russia, but now extending to India’s Vadinar Refinery due to Rosneft's stake. But this isn’t just about punishing Russia for Ukraine. The real game is far bigger and far deadlier, it’s about control over the Arctic Circle, the new frontier for global energy, shipping, and military power.

🟠Why the EU is risking economic collapse by alienating Russia AND India.
🟠How sanctions are just a new form of neo-colonial control over the Global South.
🟠The Arctic's hidden resources and why Russia’s dominance there terrifies the West.
🟠The step-by-step nuclear escalation scenario that could start with sanctions but end with European capitals burning.
🟠What India, BRICS, and the Global South are doing to counter this Western aggression.

🧭 This is not just geopolitics, it’s the unfolding of a new Cold War. And this time, the battlefield could be the Arctic and Europe itself. 🔴Takeaways

🟠Nayara Energy's Vadinar Oil Refinery is affected by EU sanctions.
🟠Sanctions represent a neo-colonial mindset of economic control.
🟠Europe's strategy against Russia may lead to nuclear escalation.
🟠The Arctic holds significant geopolitical importance.
🟠BRICS nations are creating alternative financial systems.
🟠India is asserting its strategic autonomy amidst Western pressures.
🟠The RIC axis counters Western containment policies.
🟠Europe's dependence on Russian energy complicates its sanctions strategy.
🟠The future global order is shifting towards a multipolar system.
🟠Sovereignty cannot be compromised through economic warfare.

🔴Sound Bites

🚩Europe's actions look suicidal.
🚩Russia is not Iraq.
🚩The stakes now are nuclear.

Trump's Sanctions On Russia To Impact India's Oil Trade?
Union Minister Hardeep Puri Explains

India's Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, speaks with Palki Sharma about India's mega oil plan. Can US President Donald Trump's sanctions against Russia impact India's oil trade with Moscow? Union Minister Hardeep Puri says even though India's oil purchase from Russia has increased, it has also diversified its sources of oil. The Minister also details how around 16% of growth in the global energy market has come from India and how it could go up to 25% in the next two decades. Union Minister Hardeep Puri reiterates India's stance, saying it will buy oil from wherever it has to, as its commitment is to the Indian consumer. Andaman Oil Discovery Could Be Guyana-Type Find?
Hardeep Singh Puri Explains

Hardeep Singh Puri, speaks with Palki Sharma about India's mega oil plan, calling it a historic pivot in energy exploration. In an interview, he outlines why the country is opening up 1 million km² for oil exploration, its largest ever and how outdated policies, legacy contracts, and no-go zones had stifled progress for years. Backed by a new, modernised oil law, India is now offering investor-friendly terms, long-term CMD tenures, and global partnerships. From Petrobras to BP, major players are showing interest. Puri says this is about self-reliance, and India must persist, explore, and extract.

Muslim Imams Are Converting to Hinduism in Indonesia

Hinduism is silently making a powerful comeback in the most unexpected place Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. From ancient temples rising again, to Muslim imams converting and leading thousands back to Sanatan Dharma, this is not just a cultural trend, it’s a civilizational awakening.

Today, Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country in the world. At one time, Hinduism held a strong influence on the island nation. It spread to the islands of Java and Sumatra at the start of the 1st century AD and prospered until the 15th century. However, Hinduism diminished after the arrival of Islam, making Hindus a minority in the country which soon became Muslim-dominated. Today, the Hindus of Indonesia continue to believe in the prophecies of their ancestors, particularly, King Jayabaya and priest Sabdapalon. Sabdapalon was a mystic priest in the Court of King Brawijaya V of the Majapahit Empire, the most powerful empire of Indonesia. When the kingdom fell to Islamic influences and Brawijaya V converted to Islam in 1478, Sabdapalon cursed the King. He vowed to return after 500 years at the time of natural disaster and political corruption. The mystic priest predicted to free the archipelago from the clutches of Islam and restore the glory of the Hindu Javanese religion.

As per Kalpavrisha, Sabdapalon had said, “I am the servant of the Queen and all of the Dang Hyang (devas and spirits) in the land of Java. Starting from the first ancestor of your majesty, the Wiku Manumanasa, Sakutrem and Bambang Sakri, from generation to generation until today, a servant of the Javanese kings. For 2,000 years until now, nothing had changed in their religion. I was here to serve the descendants of the Javanese kings. This is where we part. I am returning to my origins. However, please our king be reminded, that after 500 years I will restore the Buda religion to all of Java.”

Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 1: The Dark Prelude

A multi-part OpIndia series that exposes the complete reality of the Emergency (1975–77) imposed by Indira Gandhi, one of independent India’s most brutal authoritarian chapters. It’s an interesting watch and people who are not aware of the happenings should watch this series.

In this part, OpIndia exposes how Indira Gandhi, in a desperate attempt to cling to power, turned the entire nation into an open prison. Witness the real story of that era, marked by unemployment, corruption, inflation, and brutal repression. Understand how the Emergency was imposed, why it was declared, and the political calculations behind it. Emergency: The Whole Truth
Part 2: The Unseen Torture

In this part, OpIndia uncovers the brutal censorship, media blackouts, forced sterilisations, and barbaric torture inflicted on innocent citizens. From Rajnath Singh being denied the last rites of his mother to Chittibabu tortured to death, from pregnant women shackled during delivery to youths sterilised at gunpoint, this is the dark truth they don’t want you to remember. This is not just history. This is a reminder of what happens when power goes unchecked and a nation is silenced.

How Donald Trump Lost India on the Geopolitical Chessboard

Unfortunately, US President Donald Trump pre-empted Modi's speech with his own.

After having crossed the strongest of red lines for India - interference or mediation between India and Pakistan for "Kashmir", which is an internal state of India, part of which is illegally occupied by Pakistan - he doubled down. That happened because his ego made him take credit for what he called a "ceasefire" - while India called it an "understanding". As Modi's speech clearly showed, the US administration had no role to play in that sequence of events.

After completely ruining the India-US relationship, he threw another lighted match into the mix—a trade carrot that would be offered if India and Pakistan complied with his ideas. This equivalence between India and Pakistan was another red line.

With that, Trump just detonated years of U.S.-India defense diplomacy with one reckless outburst after another.

Declaring that trade should be used to pressure India was the last straw.

With that single remark, he confirmed India’s deepest strategic fear: that the U.S. is not a partner, but a power that plays favorites—and is ready to weaponize even alliances. If trade can be used as a tool of coercion, what’s stopping the U.S. from using defense systems as leverage in wartime?

For Indian planners, it’s a chilling prospect: being dependent on a volatile partner who might pull the plug mid-conflict. And, there is enough history of that. India remembers Kargil. In its hour of need, when Indian troops were locked in a bloody war in the Himalayas, the U.S. denied India access to GPS data.

That betrayal still echoes in South Block. Now, Trump has reminded New Delhi that even advanced U.S. platforms can become liabilities when the going gets tough.

Bhāskara II (1114-1185 CE), also known as Bhaskaracharya, holds a revered position in the annals of Indian mathematics and astronomy. As head of the astronomical observatory at Ujjain, a prominent center of mathematical learning in ancient India, his contributions significantly shaped the course of these disciplines.

Bhāskara II’s mathematical prowess extended across various domains, leaving an enduring impact on the field. His systematic use of the decimal system, including the decimal point, stands as a testament to his understanding of numerical representation.

His renowned arithmetic text, Lilavati, delves into a wide spectrum of mathematical concepts, presented in a captivating narrative style. This masterpiece covers arithmetical and geometrical progressions, plane and solid geometry, and methods for solving indeterminate equations. Bhāskara II’s exploration of the shadow of the gnomon, rules of operations with zero, and the use of negative numbers and surds further enriched the understanding of these concepts. His refined estimation of π (pi) and solutions to problems involving interest computation and combination theory showcase the depth of his mathematical explorations. In Bijaganita, his algebraic work, Bhāskara II delves into the properties of positive and negative numbers and surds. He acknowledges the existence of both positive and negative square roots for positive numbers. His innovative methods for solving equations with multiple unknowns laid the groundwork for advancements in algebraic techniques.

Bhāskara II’s ingenuity is further evident in the Chakravala method, a cyclic algorithm he developed for solving indeterminate quadratic equations. His exploration of Pell’s equation (Nx² + 1 = y²) and his insights into preliminary concepts of mathematical analysis and differential calculus, including the notion of a vanishing differential coefficient at an extremum value, foreshadowed later developments in calculus.

Beyond these major works, Bhāskara II’s contributions extend to a proof of the Pythagorean theorem, solutions of quadratic, cubic, and quartic indeterminate equations, and the use of letters to represent unknown quantities, further solidifying his place as a mathematical pioneer.

Raja Samgramaraja! Not everyone are familiar with this king from Kashmir, who ruled from 1003 to 1028 CE. He was the founder of the Lohara dynasty. Mahmud of Ghazni plundered and looted many kingdoms in India besides razing hundreds of temples to the ground, beheading lakhs of Hindus, taking women as sex slaves, and converting many to Islam. Do you know Raja Samgramaraja repulsed several attacks of Mahmud of Ghazni in Kashmir? Plunderer Mahmud could never defeat the Kashmiri king! Besides, Raja Samgramaraja also helped Trilochanpala, the Hindu Sahi ruler of Kabul, with an army against Mahmud of Ghazni. The combined army defeated Sultan Mahmud. It is unfortunate that History books did not teach us this!

Samgramaraja ascended the throne of Kashmir in 1003 CE after the death of Didda, the queen of Kashmir. Didda belonged to Lohara, a region located in the Pir Panjal range of mountains between western Punjab and Kashmir. She was married to Ksemgupta, the king of Kashmir. After the death of Ksemgupta, Didda became the queen Regent, as the heir to the throne Abhimanyu II was a minor. It was 958 CE. Abhimanyu II died 13 years later. Didda assumed sole power of Kashmir. As she had no sons left, she adopted Samgramaraja, her nephew in her old age, and declared him heir though she already vested administrative affairs of the kingdom to Vidraharaja, one of her brothers. After Didda’s death though Samgramaraja became king of Kashmir, thus laying the foundation of the Lohara dynasty, there were internal conflicts with several claimants to the throne. The Arabs made several attempts to conquer Kashmir after they established themselves in Sindh in the beginning of the 8th century, but in vain. Junaid, the Arab governor of Sindh, attacked Kashmir few years later following the orders of Caliph Hisham. Lalitaditya Muktapida was then the king of Kashmir. The Kashmiri king defeated Junaid and thus the Arab attempt of plundering Kashmir failed. Junaid also attacked North India, but failed in this expedition. A confederacy of North Indian and South Indian rulers under the leadership of Nagbhat I, the Gurjar Partihar king badly defeated the Arab forces in Rajasthan. Another attempt to attack Kashmir was made by Hisham ibn ‘Amr al-Taghlibi, the Arab governor of Sindh after Junaid, appointed by Caliph Mansur. But Taghlibi failed to subjugate Kashmir too. After the Arabs, it was the Ghaznavids who attempted to conquer Kashmir. During Samgramaraja’s reign, Mahmud was the Sultan of Ghazni. Sultan Mahmud heard a lot about the wealth of India. He started on a plundering expedition in India. He himself attacked Kashmir several times, but failed. Samgramaraja bravely repulsed all of his attacks.

Tunga was the prime minister of Kashmir during Didda’s reign. He continued holding office under Samgramaraja. He was a herdsman before his stint in the Kashmir court and was in love with the queen. During Didda’s reign, he misused powers to satisfy his own greed. He inducted corrupt officials who were more interested in meeting their respective selfish motives and usurping money from the subjects. Samgramaraja could not curtail Tunga’s power. This continued for several years until Tunga was murdered. But even after his death, corruption in Kashmir continued. Despite internal conflicts, Samgramaraja was always alert against any possible military attacks by Arabs. He fortified his kingdom, kept a strong standing military force, and upgraded the military infrastructure.

Vowing to protect the jobs of 'deserving' teachers whose appointment was cancelled by a Supreme Court order, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today cited the example of the all-India medical entrance exam NEET & said the top court did not cancel the whole examination in that case. “The Supreme Court must clarify who is deserving and who is not. Give us the list. No one has the right to break the education system. In the Vyapam case in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, so many people were killed. They have not got justice till today. In NEET,

Disha Salian Case : Satish Salian's Lawyer Makes Huge Revelations & Shocking Claims On SSR, Disha's Death…
Satish Salian has now filed a case of 'gang rape & murder'. The late celebrity manager's father also wants a probe into Parambir Singh. He alleges that the former Mumbai…. ..Police Commissioner was the mastermind in this case. Satish Salian also wants Aaditya Thackeray to be probed & claims that Parambir manipulated evidence in the case.
Disha's father claims an evident link between his daughter's death & the Sushant Singh Rajput death cases.

US DNI Chief Tulsi Gabbard visited India as a part of her multi-nation visit. The Asia leg of Gabbard's trip will culminate in an address on March 18 at the Raisina Dialogue. During her visit, Gabbard interacted with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed on wide… ..spectrums of defence cooperation and intelligence sharing. Notably, India has raised issue of anti-India activities conducted by banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) in US during the meeting with Rajnath Singh.

Story From a Rajasthan Village…
These Farmers Are Earning ₹2.5+ Crore Every Year…
How Polyhouse Farming in Rajasthan’s Desert is Turning Farmers into Millionaires.. In the heart of Rajasthan’s arid lands, the farmers of a tiny village called Gurha Kumawatan have unlocked a farming revolution. The ones who are serious about doing something in life and don’t look for escape routes and excuses can do it and do it well despite all odds.

This is the Gudimallam Temple, believed to be the oldest Hindu temple in the world, with the oldest Shiva Linga ever discovered. Hidden underground, this temple has nine secret passages leading to its main chamber.
Every 60 years, something truly amazing happens, the temple's... ..main chamber fills with water in a way that no one can explain.
Some believe this Linga was brought here by God Shiva himself, & local legends say the temple is over 12,000 years old. Let’s explore the secrets of Gudimallam & uncover its fascinating stories.
On the way, we....

Inside India, the Sikh cause to carve out a land called Khalistan from the state of Punjab largely fizzled out decades ago. Yet the Indian government still frames the Khalistan movement as a threat to national security for reasons more mundane but no easier to weed out. India has repeatedly accused Khalistan-related activists in countries like Pakistan &, more recently, Canada of sponsoring gang warfare, drug trafficking & extortion in India. Proceeds from these crimes, according to India’s government, sustain a campaign of what Indian...

Why isn’t Emperor Ashoka’s birth anniversary celebrated in our country?

Despite much thought, no clear "answer" comes to mind! You too should ponder these "questions."

Emperor Ashoka
Father’s Name: Bindusara Gupta
Mother’s Name: Subhadrangi An "Emperor" whose name is adorned with the title "The Great" by historians across the world.

An "Emperor" whose royal emblem, the "Ashoka Chakra," has been adopted by Indians on their national flag.

An "Emperor" whose royal seal, the "Four-Lion Capital," has been recognized..

Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term :
The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers & instead rely on users to add notes to posts. President-elect Trump & his conservative allies said they were pleased. The influence of Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who leads X, SpaceX & Tesla, also loomed large over Meta’s shift. Since buying X in 2022, Mr. Musk has thrown out the platform’s restrictions on online speech & has turned to a program called Community Notes, which depends...

Forget Gandhi, Forget Nehru....
Under the reign of the twenty-fourth king Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar (1895 – 1940), Mysore Kingdom saw several institutions flourish.
In 1903, he established the Minto Eye Hospital Banglore, which is among the world's oldest specialized.... ...ophthalmology hospitals. Bangalore became the first city in India to get electric streetlights in 1905.
The Government Sandalwood oil factory in Bangalore in 1917, the Maharani's Science College for Women in Mysore in 1917 & many many more top notch institutions for that era.

Omidyar and George Soros-linked organisations working in tandem...

Additionally, in 2008, the Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF) had joined hands with Omidyar Network, the Indian School of Business (ISB), & Google to launch their 17 million SONG fund to boost investment. Furthermore, Soros’ Foundation & Omidyar Network have also funded $1.3 million to Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), with a long track record of attempts to thrust a biased fact-checking regime on India’s IFCN network.