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India stands at a critical juncture in its maritime strategy, facing the dual imperatives of leveraging collective partnerships to counter China’s expanding infrastructure footprint while preserving the strategic autonomy that …

When External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Ontario for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, it was not another ritual of global diplomacy. His presence carried the quiet weight …

The civil war ravaging Myanmar, which is pushing refugees across the border to India, is also entrapping the Indian citizens in its den of cybercrime. The recent reports of 500 …

On the evening of November 10, 2025, a car bomb detonated near the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injuring …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan on November 11–12, 2025, was more than ceremonial diplomacy. The visit elucidated how India and Bhutan are forging a partnership that surpasses transactional …

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 …

Bangladesh has become the epicenter of a high-stakes geopolitical contest over South Asia’s next energy corridor, with China’s aggressive infrastructure investments clashing against an emerging India-Japan partnership that could fundamentally …

De-Risking, Hedging, Changing Alignments, and Strategic Autonomy – We have repeatedly heard these terms included in statements from Indian and European policymakers. Before Russia invaded Ukraine, Europe had figured out …

When Beijing adjusts its export dials, global supply chains feel the tremor. Its latest move—the tightening of controls on rare earths and critical materials—signals something larger than trade regulation. It’s …

India recently signed a significant $1 billion deal with US aerospace giant General Electric (GE) to procure 113 F404-GE-IN20 jet engines for its indigenous Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets. The …

When the United Nations was created in 1945, it was as though the nations of the world agreed to sit in the same hall and play from a single score. The great …

The future of the Indo-Pacific hinges on the freedom of navigation, the security of sea lanes, and the resilience of maritime infrastructure. At this critical juncture, India’s maritime transformation—embodied in …

Before he met Xi Jinping in South Korea, Donald Trump declared in his usual bombastic style: “THE G2 WILL BE CONVENING SHORTLY!” He implied that the meeting was between the …

The global race to cut emissions from hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, fertilisers, shipping, aviation, and long-haul transport is underway, with green hydrogen emerging as the decisive fuel. While Europe, …

AI vs AI (Artificial Intelligence vs Author Intelligence)In this section, every trending story goes through two lenses: first, Grok—the AI—summarizes the news that’s shaping the headlines. Then, an expert contributor …

Security along India’s northeastern frontier continues to require sustained attention as the region faces evolving challenges from insurgent activity and cross-border dynamics. The strategic importance of maintaining stability across states …

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s statement at the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2025, perfectly captures New Delhi’s evolving approach to regional engagement …

Security dilemma, amidst the existential condition of uncertainty in international relations, is a familiar predicament experienced by the decision makers of states. The recent decision of the interim government of Bangladesh to …

India’s beauty industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation, attracting unprecedented attention from both global giants and local innovators. With the market poised to cross $33 billion in 2025 and expected …

India’s latest Rs 79,000-crore defence modernization package represents one of the most ambitious military upgrades in recent years, signaling a decisive push toward strategic autonomy and high-technology warfare readiness. Approved …