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Monitoring Power: A Journalism Case Review of Institutional Accountability

Office of the Registrar Cooperative Societies (RCS) of Delhi Government, which is among the most corrupt departments of India. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service

Monitoring Power: A Journalism Case Review of Institutional Accountability By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | March 4, 2026 1. The Foundation of Independent Oversight In an era where digital news is often ephemeral and prone to manipulation, independent outlets like RMN News Service and its flagship publication The Unrest are redefining the architecture of media accountability. This methodology, which I term …

Guide to Decoding Managed Illusions: Identifying Political Propaganda in Entertainment

THE SMOKESCREEN — A High-Voltage Political Thriller Film Project by Rakesh Raman

Guide to Decoding Managed Illusions: Identifying Political Propaganda in Entertainment In an era of managed illusions, the ultimate democratic act is the ability to perceive the rhythmic fluctuations of power hidden behind the cinematic smokescreen. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | February 17, 2026 1. Introduction: The Concept of the “Managed Illusion” In the contemporary landscape of political communication, the traditional …

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, …