By Ambassador H.E. Devesh Uttam, Author at the Lithuania Tribune

Zero Tolerance For Terrorism: Operation Sindoor – Setting A New Normal

May 11, 2026 By Ambassador H.E. Devesh Uttam 0

Terrorism remains one of the greatest and most persistent threats against humanity. Its purpose is not merely to destroy lives and property, but to spread fear, divide societies, and weaken confidence in democratic institutions. The […]

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement — A Win-Win Deal

February 6, 2026 By Ambassador H.E. Devesh Uttam 0

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union marks more than an economic breakthrough. It represents a strategic step forward at a time of global uncertainty, shifting trade patterns and […]

GST 2.0: A New Era of Tax Transformation in India

September 8, 2025 By Ambassador H.E. Devesh Uttam 0

India’s introduction of Next-Generation Goods and Services Tax reforms—GST 2.0—marks one of the most ambitious tax reforms since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax in 2017. Conceptualised to simplify the taxation regime, enhance […]

Learning to count and work out the deficit, but planners still lack strategic thinking

October 28, 2026 0

On the 100th day of the current government’s work, the most important draft law for next year was submitted to the Seimas- the state budget. But even before this round number was reached, not only […]

2 missiles – and there is no Lithuania: a myth busted

October 13, 2026 0

“Lithuania, in the event of an attack, would not hold out for long” – similar assessments have repeatedly circulated in the public sphere, especially after Russia launched a large-scale war against Ukraine, was stated on […]

A drawn attack or a flock of birds?

September 16, 2026 0

Early Sunday morning, some residents of the Varėna district woke up to an unusual sound. Air Force radar near Varėna recorded a marker moving toward the Kaliningrad region, likely a drone flying from Belarus. No […]

In the face of a threat, the search for an antidote to war: can we recognise Russia as part of Europe?

August 12, 2026 0

Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas stated that Russia is considering possible provocations in the Baltic region. According to the participants of the Lietuva Tiesiogiai programme on Lietuvos Rytas TV, this is not a new […]

India’s Space Sector: A Launchpad for Global Partnerships

August 12, 2026 0

Growing competition in outer space provides India with a unique opportunity to shape a narrative in which collaboration, rather than confrontation, drives space exploration. Recognised as a trustworthy and cost-effective spacefaring nation, India is now […]

Grybauskaitė speaks frankly about Merkel’s words and the meeting with Putin: “Either you kneel, or you are the enemy”

July 27, 2026 0

Former President Dalia Grybauskaitė spoke candidly to Polish broadcaster TVP World about the West’s years of appeasement of Russia. In the interview, Grybauskaitė recalled meetings with world leaders, rejected warnings and open ultimatums from Vladimir […]