Vijay Kumar Dhar

India is transitioning from discussions to practical steps to enter the Arctic shipping sector, with plans to undertake its first cargo voyage. In August 2026, at the Arctic Regions Forum …

Traditionally seen as an important Indian advantage, strategic depth now faces a challenge as Ukraine’s leading drone and missile manufacturer, Fire Point, offers Pakistan its technologies and unique combat experience. A …

Pakistan has significantly developed its drone capabilities by cooperating with Ukraine. The recent development has raised concerns in India, signaling a dangerous shift in the subcontinent’s security architecture. The issue …

Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for a five-day official visit – his first foreign trip since being sworn in as president in April …

New Delhi is rapidly expanding cooperation with foreign governments on migration policy, yet the Indian diaspora – one of the world’s largest and most economically successful communities – continues to …

The India-U.S. trade deal, announced in February 2026, missed its April deadline due to Trump administration tariff unpredictability. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says New Delhi awaits a stable U.S. tariff …

The arrest of a group of Ukrainian citizens and a U.S. native, as reported by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA), is gaining momentum. While Washington has declined to comment officially, …

The India-U.S. trade deal has been one of the most discussed topics in recent weeks. From the beginning, the negotiations were conducted in the face of significant political pressure from …

A series of aviation incidents has once again put India’s civil aviation safety under uncomfortable scrutiny. Recent mishaps have revived concerns about aging fleets, regulatory oversight, maintenance standards, and raised …

Myanmar’s first nationwide elections since the February 2021 military coup were completed on January 25, 2026, under the supervision of the Union Election Commission. Despite sustained insecurity and an organized …

India’s economy continues to recover steadily from the pandemic, standing out as one of the most dynamic among major global economies. After weathering the downturn caused by COVID-19, New Delhi …

On 19 January 2026 in New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Ss Jaishankar, delivered a pointed critique of what New Delhi perceives as politically driven economic pressure from the …

As of December 2025, the pressure on global tanker traffic had increased significantly due to sanctions on Venezuelan and Russian oil exports, as well as a series of seizures and …

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted a naval-drone strike on the crude-oil tanker Dashan on 10 December 2025, an action that has raised fresh concerns about the safety of …

During his 3-5 December 2025 visit to New Delhi, Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that energy cooperation with India remains a top priority. Standing beside Indian officials, he said Russia is ready …

The migration story has traditionally been about dreams and determination: young students leaving for universities, skilled engineers fuelling global technology hubs, and labourers crossing oceans to provide a better life …

In a recent interview, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh shared insights on the strategic logic behind Operation Sindoor and India’s evolving procurement doctrine. Singh clarified that India’s strikes during operation …

On 20 October 2025, Myanmar’s military launched a large-scale operation against KK Park, a notorious cyber-fraud hub located near Myawaddy in Kayin State, close to the Thai border. More than …

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters last week that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop buying Russian oil. The statement quickly became the latest flashpoint …

The visit of the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to Canberra on 9 October 2025 was a definitive step in consolidating the strategic partnership between India and Australia. “Our cooperation is …