India’s Russian Crude Imports Plunge Amid US Sanctions, Yet Adaptive Strategies Persist

India’s imports of Russian crude oil have declined sharply following the imposition of stringent US sanctions on major Kremlin-linked exporters, including Rosneft and Lukoil, which took effect on 21 November 2025.In November, imports averaged 1.8 million barrels per day, representing over 35 per cent of India’s total crude oil mix and marking a five-month high as refiners stockpiled ahead of the

December 3, 2025
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Crucial Technical Insights From Indian Army’s Latest BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Combat Launch Success

The Indian Army successfully conducted a test of the BrahMos missile in the Bay of Bengal on December 1st, 2025, demonstrating the system’s operational readiness and technical capabilities across multiple critical dimensions.This launch represents a significant milestone in validating India’s advanced indigenous and jointly developed missile technology, with seven key findings emerging from the

December 3, 2025
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Akin Analytics Secures Land To Set Up A Drone Manufacturing Facility In AP

Hyderabad-based Akin Analytics, a pioneering deep-tech firm specialising in AI-powered drone analytics and indigenous manufacturing, has secured land in Andhra Pradesh to establish a cutting-edge drone production facility.This development aligns with the state’s ambitious push to create India’s first and largest Drone City in Orvakal, Kurnool district, spanning 300 acres. The move underscores the

December 3, 2025
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Operation Sindoor ‘Remains In Progress’ Says Navy Chief

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Indian Navy, provided critical insights into Operation Sindoor during his recent annual press conference.The operation, launched in May, was marked by assertive deployment and strategic manoeuvres that significantly constrained the Pakistan Navy’s operational freedom.Without delving into specific operational details, Admiral Tripathi confirmed that

December 3, 2025
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‘Bio-Weapon Misuse By Non-State Actors Not A Distant Possibility’: India Pushes For Global Checks

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised the urgent need for a robust global framework to prevent the misuse of biological weapons, as the threat from non-state actors possessing such weapons is "no longer a distant possibility".Speaking at an international conference marking 50 years of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), he highlighted the rising security uncertainties

December 3, 2025
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Navy Threat of Offensive Action Key To Pak’s Ceasefire Plea: Vice Admiral Swaminathan On Operation Sindoor

The recent statements by Vice Admiral K Swaminathan, head of the Western Naval Command, provide a revealing insight into the operational dynamics and strategic interplay that marked Operation Sindoor. Launched in May this year following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 lives, the operation demonstrated India’s robust naval responsiveness and deterrence capabilities in a

December 3, 2025
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Its Official: ‘S-400 Air Defence System, Su-57 Stealth Jet On Agenda,’ Says Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov Ahead of Putin Visit

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that discussions on additional S-400 long-range anti-aircraft missile systems and the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter will feature prominently during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forthcoming state visit to India on 4-5 December 2025.​Peskov highlighted the robust state of Russia’s military industry, noting that Russian arms constitute

December 3, 2025
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‘Ridiculous’: India Calls Out Pakistan’s ‘Misinformation’ On Sri Lanka Aid Flight Clearance

India has formally rejected claims by Pakistan alleging that New Delhi delayed granting overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described Pakistan’s assertion as “ridiculous” and an attempt to spread misinformation.The MEA clarified that Pakistan’s request for permission to use Indian airspace was received at

December 3, 2025
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Delhi Blast Co-Conspirator’s Phone Unveils Hamas-Style Drone And Rocket Terror Plot

Jasir Bilal Wani, alias Danish, identified as an active co-conspirator in the deadly Delhi Red Fort car bomb blast on November 10, 2025, has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Wani’s phone revealed a cache of deleted pictures and videos showing drones and rocket launchers, closely resembling Hamas tactics, indicating a sophisticated terror module intent on using

December 3, 2025
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