Rameshwar Nath Kao's Role in Founding and Shaping India's R&AW Agency
The Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's external intelligence agency, was founded by Rameshwar Nath Kao, a former Intelligence Bureau officer. Kao's early career included investigating the 1955 Kashmir Princess bombing, an assassination attempt on Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai. Established in 1968, R&AW quickly developed capabilities in intelligence gathering and covert operations, notably providing critical warnings before the 1971 Indo-Pak war, contributing to India's preparedness and eventual victory.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 20 Sept, 11:56 pm. Other outlets followed.