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The Asian Century
Having called India a “great nation” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “friend” at the 2025 Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh on October 13, US President Donal Trump said two days later that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying oil from Russia, he didn’t want to spoil Modi’s political career, and China…
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Forging Strategic Partnership with the Launch of the India-UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre
India and the United Kingdom in collaboration have launched the Connectivity and Innovation Centre which aims to boost the development of digital connectivity and innovation. The initiative was showcased at India Mobile Congress in 2025.The joint venture initiative is to receive a collaborative investment of 31.7 million USD over the following four years.According to press…
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Defending India’s vast maritime underwater domain
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025. Built with over indigenous content, the 1,500-tonne vessel is a dedicated submarine hunter for coastal and shallow water operations. INS Androth significantly boosts the Navy's ASW capabilities in the littorals, which is crucial for addressing the growing…
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19 US Lawmakers urge Trump to Reset relations with India
19 Democratic lawmakers wrote to President Trump demanding he immediately amend strained U.S.-India relations. The members of Congress warned that high U.S. tariffs were damaging supply chains and risked pushing India toward "hostile regimes" like China and Russia. Highlighting India as a "vital partner" and "stabilising force in the Indo-Pacific," they called for a "recalibration,…
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UK Carrier Strike Group strengthens partnership with India
• Exercise Konkan-25 commenced on October 5, off the western coast of India • INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales Lead Joint Naval Operations • The Bilateral Naval Exercise features Aircraft Carriers, Submarines & Multinational Participation
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Paramilitary forces in India are distinct from central police forces
The term "paramilitary forces" (PMF) is often misused by public, politicians, media and even in some cases, police officers, when they refer to a variety of central police forces that aid the operations of the law enforcement agencies of India and the Indian Armed Forces, as well as state police. At the Army’s request, government…
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Regime Change in Nepal
Following civil unrest and violence in Nepal, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as the country's first female Interim Prime Minister. Tasked with leading a transitional government and holding elections, her appointment comes after protests that resulted in deaths, the destruction of government records, and a mass jailbreak. The article raises concerns…
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The Undefeatable Captain JK Sengupta – Not Letting Disability Hold You Down
When is disability a challenge? Only when you think of it like one.
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Diamond Jubilee of the 1965 India-Pakistan War
Indian Army’s regiment, 4 Horse, in which Ayub Khan’s father served, wreaked havoc on Pak army
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Beyond the Tianjin SCO Summit
India's attendance at the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appears to be a response to new U.S. tariffs. While Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a "Global Governance Initiative" and Russia's Vladimir Putin blamed the West for the war in Ukraine, India's actions remain complex. The nation balanced its role…
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7 months of confusion – the even more perplexing US foreign policy
The inauguration of Donald Trump in January was expected around the world as the turning point for many of the American policies. While issues such as the ballooned government administration were clear domestic problems, a number of policies pertaining to foreign matters had to be addressed as the world was clearly changing.One of the main…
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BRICS nations band together against Washington’s tariff threats
Amid rising trade tensions with the US, a growing coalition of BRICS nations is banding together to counter Washington's tariff threats. This collective action comes as India and China, both targets of recent US tariffs, have signaled a thaw in their relationship, highlighting a fundamental shift in global economic and geopolitical dynamics.
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Restoring relations in backdrop of Khalistani threat
After a ten-month diplomatic freeze, India and Canada have taken a step toward mending relations by appointing new high commissioners. The move comes as both nations navigate lingering tensions over Canada's allegations of Indian government involvement in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.
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Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed as IMF Executive Director
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) representing India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year term. The appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, comes four months after former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian’s term at the institution…
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Commanded by Destiny – by Gen. S.M. Shrinagesh
Commanded by DestinyBy General S.M. ShrinageshPenguin VeerHardcover 306 pagesPrice: Rs. 699/-Based on notes left and preserved by the family of late General Satyawant Mallanna Shrinagesh, the third Indian Army Chief and the second Indian officer to hold that appointment, the book, albeit published seventy years later, is an exhaustive and inspiring account covering an eventful…
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India’s three new Joint Doctrines for Armed Forces
The Indian Armed Forces released three new joint doctrines to enhance synergy and integration among the services. These doctrines were developed under the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and represent a significant step towards creating a unified and ready military.“To minimise duplication and enhance effectiveness, SF may be trained jointly on advanced…
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SCO Summit – Tianjin
There is extraordinary excitement in the media about the emerging India-China bonhomie; accelerated by Donald Trump’s tariff terrorism – 50% tariffs on India and more to come if India continues to buy Russian products, including oil. This, while Russia-US trade has grown by 20% in Trump’s second presidency. August 27 is the deadline given by…
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Trump’s War on India
Does Donald Trump's presidency represent a calculated effort to destabilize India? If we consider his evaluations as an unstable leader, then his policies, including tariffs and the clear pro-Pakistan stance, are a direct assault on India's strategic autonomy and economic interests.
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MoD clears big arms deals, including BrahMos, armed drones, worth Rs 67,000cr
The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved significant arms deals worth Rs 67,000 crore to enhance India's military readiness. The approved acquisitions include new BrahMos Fire Control Systems for the Navy, advanced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones for all three services, and mountain radars for the Air Force. These…
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Operation Mahadev – Pahalgam Requite
Poor/failing economy does not matter to radical Islamist countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Reports keep coming of the assembly of terrorists in cross-border launch pads in POK. These must be kept under surveillance and struck. The military needs to be told the end state required and the wherewithal provided for it; not how the…
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Sanitation drive in J&K : operation Nagni and operation Akhal Dewsar
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have recently conducted multiple counter-terrorism operations, including "Operation Nagni TOP" and "Operation Akhal Dewsar." In the Kalaroos area of Kupwara district, a three-day joint operation by the Indian Armed Forces, J&K Police, and BSF resulted in the discovery of a terror hideout and the recovery of a significant cache…
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ISI launches 15 terror camps post operation Sindoor
• Pakistan rebuilds at least 15 terror camps post-Operation Sindoor in PoJK. • ISI has been ensuring to equip its home-grown terror outfits with the latest technology.
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100th & 101st Indian built warships adding to India’s military self-reliance
On July 1, 2025, India reached a major milestone in military self-reliance with the delivery of its 100th indigenously built warship, INS Udaygiri, to the Indian Navy. This was quickly followed by the handover of the 101st warship, INS Himgiri, on August 1, 2025. Both stealth frigates, built under Project 17A, highlight India's growing capability…
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India’s trade with Russia and BRICS ties draw Trump’s tariff “penalty”
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on certain Indian exports, effective August 1, along with an unspecified "penalty" for India's continued trade with Russia. Trump, who also announced a deal with Pakistan to develop its oil reserves, criticized India's high tariffs and its membership in BRICS, a…
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Operation Cherji
On July 20, 2025, the Indian Army launched "Operation Cherji" in the Kishtwar Sector to hunt for terrorists. During the joint operation with J&K Police, security forces engaged in a gunfight with the militants. However, heavy rainfall allowed the terrorists, believed to be responsible for prior fatal attacks, to evade capture.
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Munir’s Anti-India prattle and blame games
Amidst a rise in Baloch insurgency, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, has accused India of sponsoring terrorism and funding the Baloch freedom movement. This blame game is seen as a way for Pakistan to deflect from its own security failures and its deteriorating relationship with the Afghan Taliban, which has been increasingly asserting…
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Two terrorists neutralized in Operation Shiv Shakti
In "Operation Shiv Shakti," a joint effort by the Indian Army's White Knight Corps and the Jammu & Kashmir Police successfully neutralized two Pakistani terrorists in the Degwar sector of Poonch district. The operation, which took place in the Maldivalan area along the Line of Control (LoC), was based on precise intelligence and aimed to…
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The Russia-India-China Troika
The Russia-India-China (RIC) troika was a Russian initiative from the 1990s to promote a multipolar world. While Russia and China are pushing for its revival, India remains non-committal. This is due to ongoing border tensions with China and a significant trade imbalance, despite India's recent moves to increase economic engagement with Beijing. This complex situation…
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Para SF eliminates Pahalgam attack terrorists in Operation Mahadev
On July 28, 2025, the NIA identified three terrorists, including Hashim Musa, the Pahalgam attack mastermind, neutralized in "Operation Mahadev." Musa, a former Pakistani SSG commando and LeT leader, along with Jibran and Hamza Afghani, were eliminated by Indian forces. This decisive joint operation was praised by the Prime Minister and Home Minister. The search…
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UK MP expresses Solidarity with India, raising concerns over Pakistan’s terror funding
UK MP Bob Blackman has expressed strong solidarity with India, advocating for the end of Pakistan's "illegal occupation" of Jammu and Kashmir and calling for the region's unification with India. Blackman condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives, and urged the international community to stand with India against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, which he…
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India–UK economic partnership: The signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
India and the UK signed the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025, aiming to double their bilateral trade to $112 billion by 2030. This landmark deal provides duty-free access for 99% of Indian exports to the UK, benefiting key sectors and simplifying visa procedures for professionals. It also includes a crucial Double…
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Political leaders spark tension, 20,000 additional CRPF deployed, many separatists apprehended and concerted deradicalisation needed in J&K
Political tensions are high in J&K. CM Omar Abdullah defied restrictions to commemorate "Martyrs' Day" on July 14, 2025, after alleged house arrest. Meanwhile, terrorism, including a deadly attack on tourists in April, has surged since the 2024 elections. New Delhi is deploying 20,000 more CRPF personnel and emphasizing deradicalization, suggesting a broader strategy is…
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Weaponizing Rare Earth Elements
Rare earth elements (REEs), having unique properties in electronics, magnets, and catalysts, are vital for a wide range of modern technologies driving economic and technological growth; their importance having increased with the transition to green energy. REEs are essential components in a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, wind turbines,…
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India plays the Tibet card with telling effect
A May 2025 declaration by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, asserting the Gaden Phodrang Trust's sole authority over his reincarnation, has enraged the CCP. This was amplified by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's July visit to Dharamsala for the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and the Dalai Lama's subsequent high-profile visit to Ladakh via an…
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NIA files supplementary charge sheet against Pakistani Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana responsible for 26/11 attacks
Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of Pakistani-Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, until August 13, 2025.
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2025 BRICS Summit
The 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 6-7, saw leaders, including PM Modi, push for de-dollarization and a new trade currency. The New Development Bank (NDB) was also highlighted as a potential cross-border settlement hub, aiming to reshape global finance and politics.
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India-China Reset?
Sunsets don't get much better than this one over @GrandTetonNPS. #nature #sunset pic.twitter.com/YuKy2rcjyU— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) May 5, 2014 India-China agreeing to early meeting of the India-China experts level mechanism during the visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Beijing in January 2025 was covered in these columns (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/articles/guilt-pangs/). India wanted early…
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Focus External
The manner in which India is trying to “educate” the world on terrorism is akin to a teacher schooling kindergarten kids who have never heard the word terror. A comment on Meta said: “Shashi Tharoor on Secret mission – Call to PM Narendra Modi from Ajit Doval (NSA) in connection with SCO summit. Modi immediately…
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Reliance Infrastructure lands a cornerstone deal with Rheinmetall
On 25 June 2025 Reliance Infrastructure (BSE: 500390; NSE: RELINFRA), announced in an official filing, that its subsidiary Reliance Defence, had secured an INR 6,000 crore (EUR 59.8mln) export order from Germany’s Rheinmetall AG (RHM.DE).The order is very important considering the global push for larger defense spending. It is one of the largest in the…
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Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist eliminated in Udhampur
On 26 June 2025, a Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist was neutralized in a joint operation conducted by the Indian army and the Jammu and Kashmir police in Basantgarh, Udhampur in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.Sharing the details on the X, White Knight Corps said the operation is under way.Op BIHALIBased on specific…
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Dassault contracts JVs with Tatas for Rafale fuselage and Ambanis for Falcon jet to be made in India
On June 5, 2025, Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India.Under the scope of the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems will set up a cutting-edge production facility at Hyderabad for manufacturing key structural sections of the Rafale, including the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section. Expected to roll off the assembly line in 2028, the facility is expected to deliver up to two fuselages per month.During an official visit to France in April 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that…
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Mothballing Manipur
On February 13, 2025, President's rule was imposed in Manipur, after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on February 9, putting the state assembly having a tenure till 2027, under suspended animation. Biren Singh was forced to resign by the Centre to save his skin, why so and why the Centre adores him, was covered…
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Operation Rising Lion and the Lessons for India
Operation Rising Lion by Israel took a step further the the drone warfare, which was previously implemented in Ukraine and the Caucasus Mountains. It involved long term strategic planning and excellent tactical implementation and coordination among the different units. Unfortunately for India, its enemies are likely taking notes too to employ this asymmetric warfare against…
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Aerial Surveillance
Pakistan’s former Air Marshal Masood Akhtar has admitted in an interview that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lost an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the night of May 9/10 to a BrahMos missile strike at PAFs base in Bholari. Akhtar posted on X: “They (Indian forces) fired four…
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Fighting Terror
The world awaits the military parade for the birthday bash of the POTUS Donald Trump on June 14. The select list of invitees includes the SS (Self-Styled) Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan. In his testimony before the US House Armed Services Committee, General Michael Kurilla, Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said, “We have…
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India – The Racing Superpower
News says India is a racing (not rising) superpower, having overtaken Japan to become the 4th largest economy in the world with GDP of USD 4 trillion. Does it really matter that India’s per capita income is USD 2,890 compared to Japan’s USD 33,900 (11.8 times higher than India’s)? After all, Japan’s population is only…
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US-India relations on hold?
While the US visit by PM Modi to the US and the India visit by VP J.D. Vance in India received extensive publicity for increasing the cooperation between the two countries, latest developments suggest that there might be problems to be worked on before the bilateral trade expands.
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The Menace of Ageing Dennis
US President Donald Trump signing executive orders almost every day and displaying these is creating much humour worldwide. Many view this like little Dennis the Menace showing his homework in class, then returning home and telling his mom his report card is poor because the teacher herself is in the same class of kindergarten for…
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India’s Operation Shield- Mock Drills
"Operation Shield" Drills Underway India's "Operation Shield" civil defense drills are active in Punjab, Haryana, and J&K to counter air, drone, and missile threats.
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Psychological Warfare Through AI
A recent, undisclosed AI experiment on Reddit shockingly showed AI-generated comments were 3 to 6 times more persuasive than human ones. This raises urgent concerns about AI's ability to manipulate public opinion and potentially threaten democracy, echoing past events like the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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The Field Marshal Plan
John F Kennedy once said, “No matter how big the lie; repeat it often and the masses will regard it as truth”. Wisdom says quotes more often are like guidelines that can’t be applied across the board in every situation. But radicalism defies logic. Pakistan with institutionalized radicalization and military holding democracy to ransom, is…
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ISRO’s invaluable contribution to Op Sindoor in its year of the 101st satellite
ISRO played a game-changing role in Operation Sindoor, acting as India's "Silent Shield in the Sky." Its satellites, like RISAT-1B, provided real-time surveillance, pinpoint navigation, and seamless communication, ensuring the Indian Army had crucial intelligence for precise strikes and border protection.
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Political Showbiz in Operation Sindoor
PM Modi's post-Operation Sindoor address ignited global scrutiny. 1 The operation's strikes on Pakistani targets, including a potential nuclear site, were bold but raised questions. The US-brokered ceasefire and the loss of an Indian Rafale, possibly to a Chinese missile, added complexity. Criticism arose over political showbiz and India's technological vulnerabilities.
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India's Substantial Missile Programme
India's missile program includes the advanced Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile, tested successfully in 2016 and offering a 5,500 km range. Another key achievement is the BrahMos, a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly with Russia. This formidable system, capable of launch from multiple platforms, significantly strengthens India's defense capabilities.
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World’s Fastest, Farthest And Hardest Hitting Made In India Brahmos Missile Gets Exported
In a landmark move in January 2022, India exported its first fully operational weapon system: the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile. A historic contract was signed on January 28, 2022, with the Philippines for shore-based anti-ship systems. Developed through a 1998 India-Russia collaboration between DRDO and NPOM, BRAHMOS has become a globally recognized, multi-platform weapon.
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Operation Keller: India eliminates the terrorists behind the Pahalgam Terror attack
On 13 May 2025, India's "Operation Keller" eliminated three Lashkar e Tayaba terrorists in a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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India’s Unprecedented Retribution Against A ‘Rogue State’: The Battle Against Terror Should Not Go Unfinished
Reportedly, the Kirana Hills—near the fortified underground nuclear storage site at Mushaf-Sargodha—were struck by a BrahMos missile. According to idrw.org, the strike on Rawalpindi’s Noor Khan base sent shockwaves through the Pakistan Army leadership, especially its chief, General Asif Munir. The operation exposed critical vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence.
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India-Pak Ceasefire – Who Did Trump Rescue?
The India-Pakistan ceasefire is scrutinized for potential US influence, especially after the suspicious Pahalgam massacre, as evidence suggests CIA-MI6 foreknowledge. India's response is deemed weak, possibly undermined by US intervention. Concerns persist about Pakistan's ongoing terrorism, facilitated by Chinese tech, and India's insufficient deterrence.
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Indo-Pak Conflict Widens
Following India's strikes on terrorist havens in Pakistan, the Indo-Pak conflict has widened. Pakistan's Chinese military technology proved ineffective, leading to reported deal cancellations. India retaliated against Pakistani drone and missile attacks, inflicting damage on their air defense. Intense fighting continues at the border, while internal unrest grows in Pakistan with Baloch and TTP attacks.…
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Indian Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack
Operation Sindoor and its aftermath
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Water Bomb and Water Cover
Amid the war hysteria in the aftermath of Pahalgam massacre, comes the fake news of Indian Rafale jets patrolling Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) and government’s announcement for a caste census; latter seen an effort to divert attention from the crisis at home because few months back Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it an “Urban Naxal”…
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Musa, LeT and ISI in the aftermath of Pahalagm attack
• As the security forces conduct operation to track the key conspirator, Hashim Musa behind the 22 April Pahalgam attack, the ISI hand in the orchestrated attack continues to be visible. • Musa is believed to be from the Pakistan special forces working in conjunction with LeT .
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Anatomizing Pahalgam Massacre
High-pitched political noises in India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre (https://www.thestrategicperspective.org/op-eds/pahalgam-terror-attack/) are deafening. Indigenous media is portraying that Pakistan is cornered and New Delhi is planning the hog roast. Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto is braying like a rabid donkey (the types Pakistan exports to China) that Indian blood will flow…
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The Resistance Force (TRF)
Proscribed as a terror outfit by India, the Kashmir Resistance Force (TRF) is an off shoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). It consists of the cadres from both LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen. The group came into existence post the abrogation of Article 370 (special status, or autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian constitution to Jammu…
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Pahalgam Terror Attack
The ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack was executed at about 2,30 pm on April 22, when some 4-6 terrorists came out of the woods and fired at tourists. The killed included tourists from across India and two foreigners. These were common citizens, businessmen, a naval officer, an IAF officer, and an intelligence bureau (IB) official. Hindus…
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South-SE Asian Schmooze
Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir, speaking recently at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, in presence of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior Pakistani ministers, called Kashmir “Pakistan’s jugular vein" and said, “You have to tell Pakistan’s story to your children so that they don’t forget that our forefathers thought we were different from…
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Teetwal Transforms – conflict zone to a tourist destination.
“Dilli ab door nahi (Delhi isn’t far now), Now all roads lead to Teetwal,” beamed a tea vendor from Teetwal.Teetwal, a border-village in Jammu and Kashmir, India is located on the banks of the Kishanganga River in Kupwara district and close to the Line of Control with Pakistani-occupied Kashmir. Once a thriving commercial hub prior…
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India-Uzbekistan joint military drill
On 16 April 2025, the sixth edition of India-Uzbekistan exercise commenced at the Foreign Training Node of Aundh Military Station, Pune. The exercise will conclude on 28 April 2025.The exercise enhances joint training and facilitates exchange of practices in counterterrorism operations.The exercise is named ‘Dustlik’, which means friendship in Uzbekistan. It an annual exercise conducted…
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Shilly-Shally Trump
The blow hot blow cold stratagem of US President Donald Trump is on full display. Trump withdrew from the environment-related Paris Accord and the Iran Nuclear Deal in his first presidency. But the volatility in his second tenure is limitless; throttling WHO, murdering WTO, wants Canada as 51st state, ownership of Panama Canal and Greenland,…
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India bashes on, eliminating JeM commander in Jammu
Two more unidentified militants were neutralised by Indian security forces on Saturday (12 April 2025), in Jammu, where multiple anti-militancy and anti-infiltration operations are on.According to reports one Pakistani terrorist was eliminated on Friday (11 April 2025) while 2 more were additionally eliminated by security forces in the Naidgam forests of Chatroo. Among the terminated…
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Flag meet amidst the growing hostilities between India and Pakistan.
According to reports, the Indian and Pakistani military are scheduled to hold a flag meeting on 10 April 2025, in the Chakan Da Bagh area of Jammu’s Poonch sector.It has been reported that the meeting comes as a response to repeated requests from Pakistan and is expected to focus on border-related concerns as well as…
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Electronic surveillance being installed along India-Pakistan border: India Home Minister Amit Shah
The Home Minister has stated that the electronic surveillance system would be installed along the India-Pakistan border and then on the India-Bangladesh border.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday has stressed that the Indian government is installing an electronic surveillance system to reinforce border security and the work will be completed on the entire India-Pakistan…
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Rana expected to be brought to India today
The 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana expected to arrive in India today.Rana is being extradited to India after US Supreme Court rejected his plea.Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana is scheduled to reach India this afternoon. According to various sources the accused is likely to be lodged in a high-security ward in Tihar…
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Bathua’s Bilby
Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral and Technical Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Bangkok – as requested by Dhaka. The amusing part was Yunus carrying a framed photo (of Modi giving him a gold medal in…
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India awarded observer status in 4 nation Eurodrone program
India has been awarded observer status in the four-nation Eurodrone program, which is nearing conclusion. India has joined Japan as an observer on a project established by Italy, France, Germany, and Spain and managed by Europe-based contracting agency OCCAR to construct a MALE drone that will allow Europe more autonomy in the drone business.The Eurodrone,…
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ATAGS Gun System: How many more guns does India need to teach a lesson to China and Pakistan?
Maj Gen GD Bakshi (Re.) has analyzed India's artillery system for Republic Bharat. He has said numerous times that India should get modern weapons as soon as possible.The Indian Army will buy ATAGS i.e. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System. Approval has been received from the government. This entire deal is worth around Rs 7000 crore.…
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Re-emergence of AQIS poses a threat in the Indian subcontinent
• 6 years since the death of Umar Asim in 2019, a new Emir has been announced to head the Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS) • AQIS has opened a front in Assam besides Jammu and Kashmir • Increased cadre training in Afghanistan.
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AQIS and Lashkar Suicide Bombers prepping for Mission Kashmir
According to the obtained intelligence data, approximately 350 fighters graduated from the 221 REDACTED Brigade associated with the Taliban indoctrinated at REDACTED Airbase recently. Among them, 150 graduates were reportedly linked to Al-Qaeda’s Indian Subcontinent branch (AQIS), Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Earlier, around 500 fighters had also graduated from the same brigade, among whom approximately 200…
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Banned Outfits Targeted as J&K Police Raids Multiple Locations In Kashmir
Multiple raids were conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police at several locations in the Kashmir valley. Amongst the locations which were raided, the residence of former Hurriyat chief Abdul Gani Bhat, was also a part of the investigations which was believed to have connection with the activities of proscribed organisations. The probe continued for two…
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The ISI Scalpel
There has been considerable excitement in the India media about terrorist leaders/terrorists being killed periodically in Pakistan in recent years by “unknown gunmen”, often motorcycle-borne undertaking killings in broad daylight. This also coincided with the recent visit of Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence of the US to India. While India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW,…
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The Spectrum Muddle
Hectic preparations are underway in India for President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement on April 2 with Trump naming India “one of the highest tariffing nations in the world”. The government told Parliament that India has not replied to US tariffs. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are putting up…
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India's pivotal maritime role in maintaining a 'free and open' Indo Pacific
The 12th edition of Ex Milan, held in February 2024 at Visakhapatnam, in southern India, involved the largest-ever participation, featuring the navies of over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships.
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Flagrant Government Apathy Towards Military
A recent spectacle in Rajya Sabha once again reinforced the shameless apathy of the Indian establishment towards its soldiers. Two ‘starred question’ were posed to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by a Member Parliament (MP); a starred question is sent in writing in advance to the concerned ministry, to enable preparation time for the answer.…
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ATS arrested a Hizbul terrorist trained in Pakistan and thwarts a possible terror attack
A person identified as Ulfat Hussain alias Mohammad Saiful Islam alias Afzal alias Hussain Malik, affiliated with the Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested in Moradabad by a joint team of Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Katghar police.The report stated that the culprit was plotting to carry out a major terror attack.Ulfat Hussain had been at large with…
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Defence Through Commerce
The POTUS Donald Trump’s address to the US Congress has many takeaways. But Indians should be specifically interested in the following four issues: one, reciprocal tariffs are coming to India; two, tax cuts for American citizens; three, decriminalizing America; four, a balanced budget.Fingers were crossed in India whether India will escape Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, having…
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Continuing Manipur Charade
On February 9, 2025, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned but only after meeting the Governor in the morning and telling reports that that if a no-confidence motion is moved at the assembly session against the state government by “any member”, the MLA would be chased by the people and won’t be able to…
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India Hits back at Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir at the UNSC meeting
On 18th February, India censured Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), claiming it as the “global epicentre of terrorism” while concurrently orchestrating itself as a key proponent in a fight against terrorism.Pakistan harbours more than 20 UN-listed terrorist outfits while providing it with the state support for to cross-border terrorism. This was reiterated…
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Multibillion Dollar Flow
What the POTUS Donald Trump is doing today, he said in 1988 – make the world pay America and open global markets for American products and goods (https://www.oprah.com/own-oprahshow/what-donald-trump-told-oprah-about-his-presidential-hopes-video). These policy changes will no doubt affect businesses worldwide, stymie new investments to avoid risks and slow down global growth.The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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Valentino MEGA
Before the Modi-Trump meeting in the White House on February 13, Tulsi Gabbard, newly appointed US Director NIA met Modi at Blair House in Washington DC, as did Elon Musk, CEO of DOGE, and the NSA Michael Waltz. Gabbard accepted Hindu faith as a teenager – wonder if Modi invited her to the Maha Kumbh…
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Remembering the Pulwama attack (2019) and India’s strategic reprisal against Pakistan
14th February, celebrated as the raising day of the Indian Marine Commandos (MARCOS), has also come to be remembered as the Black day for India, when a convoy of Indian security personnel was attacked in Pulwama in 2019. Over 40 jawans were martyred, leaving 35 injured.This year marks its 6th Anniversary and to commemorate the…
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Reign of Criminals
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has questioned the Central Government and the Election Commission (EC) on the rationale behind allowing convicted criminals to contest elections six years after serving their sentence despite remaining barred from government employment. The SC is to examine the constitutional validity of sections within the Representation of the People Act…
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SANJAY Advanced Battlefield Surveillance Radar – India’s Eagle Eye
The Indian Army's operational effectiveness is set to receive a boost with the introduction of SANJAY, a state-of-the-art battlefield surveillance system. Developed through a collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a public sector unit, Sanjay integrates data from various aerial and terrestrial sensors to create a cohesive and unified view of the battlefield. This integrated approach enhances…
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Voodoo-Man of Manipur
The next Manipur assembly session begins tomorrow – February 10. Chief Minister N Biren Singh has told reporters that if a no-confidence motion is moved at the assembly session against the state government by “any member”, the MLA would be chased by the people and won’t be able to stay at home.“Chief Minister N Biren…
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The Modi-Trump Tête-à-Tête
There is considerable speculation about the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the POTUS Donald Trump scheduled on February 13. The majority view is that Modi will go all out to woo Trump, especially after Modi’s phone conversation with Trump on January 27, congratulating him on winning the second presidency, and the White House…
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“Petition Denied” US Supreme court clears 2008 Mumbai attack key Conspirator to be extradited to India.
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of extraditing one of the most well known terrorists to face justice in India for his contribution to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
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IAF facing long delays in delivery of combat aircraft
Had Indian Air Force (IAF) been used against the Chinese when they aggressed India in 1962, history thereafter would have been very different. But even with the best of aviators in the world, the IAF’s current numbers of fighter aircraft are far fewer than needed compared to its Chinese counterpart.Addressing the 21st Subroto Mukherjee Seminar…
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Guilt Pangs
There was considerable surprise when news emerged that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was in Beijing on India’s 76th Republic Day rather than joining in the celebrations at New Delhi. Subsequent news on January 27 said that India and China agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and “agreed in principle” to restore direct flights; an…
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Deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Afghanistan warms to India
One of the leading experts on the Afghanistan-Pakistan region with regards to counter-terrorism Aparna Rawal discusses the deteriorating relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan the ever changing dynamics among the Taliban, Haqqani, ISIS Khorasan (IS-K) and Pakistani Intelligence Services (ISI). The talk was hosted by Col. Anil Bhatt (Ret'd), former spokesperson of the Indian Defence Ministry…
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Whither Bangladesh
The POTUS Donald Trump has frozen USAID for all countries for 90 days except for Israel and Egypt, in an order issued on January 25. USAID has directed its implementation partners to immediately halt all the existing contracts, grants, and assistance programs in Bangladesh citing an executive order by Donald Trump. Researchers have criticized this…
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The Economic Haze
Unpredictability of the POTUS Donal Trump was expected to come to the fore in Trump’s second presidency, but surprises are cropping up periodically. From the posts on X like “F**k Biden” during electioneering, Trump later saying General Mark Milley should be shot, withdrawing from WHO and having a rethink are but few examples of what…
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