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Global Stability and Institutional Integrity: A February 2026 Intelligence Briefing

Representational AI-generated image of a street protest. Photo: RMN News Service

Global Stability and Institutional Integrity: A February 2026 Intelligence Briefing The intelligence landscape of 2026 is characterized by a convergence of domestic institutional decay and the rapid acceleration of technological power. From the “smokescreen” of Indian electoral opacity to the “brutal” acknowledgments of state violence in Iran, the failure of domestic integrity is necessitating a move toward international accountability. By Rakesh …

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India

Smokescreen Report. AI-generated representational image of men and women standing outside a polling booth to vote in an Indian election. Photo: RMN News Service

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India Democracy does not die only through coups or emergency declarations. It can also die quietly—through procedures that look lawful, elections that look competitive, and institutions that look independent, while collectively ensuring that outcomes are never meaningfully questioned. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | January 26, 2026 India …

The Secret Rulebook: Understanding Corruption in Delhi’s Housing Societies

Understanding Corruption in Delhi's Housing Societies | RMN Foundation Report

The Secret Rulebook: Understanding Corruption in Delhi’s Housing Societies The corruption is guaranteed to continue because the official channels for accountability and justice have effectively collapsed. Residents who try to fight back find themselves trapped in a system that is either indifferent, corrupt, or actively working against them. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | January 12, 2026 Introduction: The Broken Promise …

Connecting the Dots: Key Themes from “The Unrest”

Unnao Rape Case Legal Reversal: The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Delhi High Court order that previously granted bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

Connecting the Dots: Key Themes from “The Unrest” Unnao Rape Case Legal Reversal: The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Delhi High Court order that previously granted bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. 1. Introduction: Understanding a World of “Unrest” Welcome to a deeper analysis of the global landscape. This summary synthesizes the major news stories from the January 1-15, …

Digital Banking or Digital Rights Abuse?

ICICI Bank. Photo: Rakesh Raman | RMN News Service

Digital Banking or Digital Rights Abuse?How ICICI Bank’s KYC Harassment Violates the Fundamental Right to Privacy By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | December 27, 2025 The relentless barrage of KYC emails, SMS alerts, and automated warnings sent by ICICI Bank is not a minor service lapse—it is a direct assault on the fundamental right to privacy guaranteed under the Indian Constitution. …

Forensic AI: New Metric Aims to Prove Pollution’s Exact Link to Hospital Admissions Amid Severe Air Crisis

Representational AI-generated image of people walking through increasing levels of air pollution in New Delhi. Photo: RMN News Service

Forensic AI: New Metric Aims to Prove Pollution’s Exact Link to Hospital Admissions Amid Severe Air Crisis To successfully validate the model, Aether 360 is seeking institutional partnerships with organizations such as the WHO, UNEP, or AIIMS, using real-world, anonymized patient data. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | December 18, 2025 The air quality crisis faced by national capitals like Delhi, …