Clashes And Stone-Pelting Incidents Erupted During The Sindh Culture Day Rally In Karachi

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, a Sindh Culture Day rally in Karachi turned violent, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals by the city police. The clashes began when participants reportedly threw stones at police officers as law enforcement sought to manage and reroute the crowd away from restricted areas. Dawn reported.The South Deputy Inspector General of Police, Syed Asad Raza, explained that

December 8, 2025
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Old But Deadly: India Bets On 36-Year-Old Russian Nuke Submarine Despite Washington’s Pressure

India’s decision to lease the 36-year-old Russian nuclear submarine K-391 Bratsk, to be commissioned as INS Chakra III, reflects a strategic move to bolster naval power rapidly despite significant challenges and potential geopolitical risks, wrote renowned Defence Analyst Girish Linganna on Mathrubhumi News portal.The lease agreement, confirmed by Russia and based on a 2019 contract,

December 8, 2025
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TATA, Lockheed Martin Announce New Defence MRO Facility For Operations of C-130J Hercules Aircraft In India

TATA Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have jointly announced the establishment of a new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Bangalore to support the operations of the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft in India.This development marks a significant step towards strengthening the defence ecosystem in India, particularly in sustaining and enhancing the readiness of

December 8, 2025
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BrahMos-II Supersonic Cruise Missile Aims To Reach Mach 8 Speed; Flight Test Planned For 2027-2028

The planned first flight test of the BrahMos-II missile marks a critical milestone in India’s hypersonic missile development programme. Scheduled for 2027 or 2028, this test is designed to validate the missile’s ability to sustain speeds of up to Mach 8.Achieving stable flight at such hypersonic speeds will demonstrate both the technological prowess and strategic advancement of the BrahMos-II

December 8, 2025
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India Aims For ₹38,25,000 Crores ($45 Billion) Space Economy Fuelled By Private Sector Growth

India aims to build approximately ₹38,25,000 Crores space economy propelled largely by private enterprises, marking a significant leap in its space ambitions. The country is targeting a sustained lunar presence within the next decade as part of a broader vision to become a developed economy by 2047.Space Minister Jitendra Singh stated in an interview with Bloomberg News that by 2035, India plans

December 8, 2025
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India Praises UK’s Landmark Sanctions On Pro-Khalistan Terror Group Babbar Khalsa, Strengthening Global Anti-Terror Efforts

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Monday warmly welcomed the United Kingdom government’s recent move to impose sanctions on extremist networks linked to the banned pro-Khalistan outfit Babbar Khalsa.This marks a historic first in which such comprehensive measures have been applied against this organisation by a foreign government.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing the

December 8, 2025
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US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker Arrives In India To Strengthen Strategic And Economic Ties

Allison Hooker, the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, has arrived in India to bolster the bilateral partnership between New Delhi and Washington. This visit aligns with US President Donald Trump’s focus on enhancing the US-India relationship and advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region, according to an official statement from the US Embassy in India.The US Embassy

December 8, 2025
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China To Launch Online VISA Application System In India As Bilateral Ties Improve

The Chinese Embassy in India will introduce an online visa application system starting 22 December 2025, announced Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong. This platform will enable visa applicants to complete forms and upload required documents digitally, offering a streamlined process compared to the previous manual submissions.The system will be accessible at https://visaforchina.cn/DEL3_EN/

December 8, 2025
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India-EU FTA Talks Resume With Jaishankar Meeting EU Trade Commissioner Amid Renewed Momentum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held significant discussions with European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi on Monday, setting the stage for the resumption of India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.This encounter precedes a crucial two-day round of formal talks between India and the EU, scheduled to run from Monday through Tuesday,

December 8, 2025
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party Praises PM Modi’s Thoughtful Gesture For Khaleda Zia’s Recovery, Signals Positive India-Bangladesh Ties

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), currently the largest political party in Bangladesh, has issued unusually warm praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his recent message wishing a speedy recovery to the party’s leader, Begum Khaleda Zia. This gesture marks an important moment in India-Bangladesh diplomatic signalling.Prime Minister Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to

December 8, 2025
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