India Rejects Russian LNG Amid Hormuz Crisis Despite Crude Waiver

India has reportedly declined Russia’s offer to purchase sanctioned liquefied natural gas despite the severe supply crunch created by the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis.According to sources, the decision was conveyed directly to Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin during his visit to New Delhi. A Russian LNG tanker carrying 1,38,200 cubic metres is currently drifting near

May 13, 2026
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Domestically Assembled C-295 Marks A Watershed Moment For India’s Aerospace Industry

The domestically assembled Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft represents a watershed moment for India’s aerospace industry, signalling a decisive shift towards self-reliance and private-sector participation in defence manufacturing.Emerging visuals from the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, show the aircraft in the final stages of production, with rollout

May 13, 2026
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Pakistan’s Strategic Shift Towards Limited War Risks Escalation Beyond Control

Pakistan’s evolving military doctrine reflects a profound recalibration of its approach to limited war under the nuclear shadow. The May 2025 crisis, triggered by the devastative Indian BrahMos missile strikes on around 11 Pakistani air bases, forced Islamabad to confront the constraints of conventional-nuclear entanglement, according to an analysis by Pakistani-based writers on War On The Rocks.

May 13, 2026
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Rajnath Singh’s Vietnam And South Korea Visit To Boost Defence Ties With BrahMos Deal And KIND‑X Collaboration

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a four‑day visit to Vietnam and South Korea from 18 to 21 May 2026, with the agenda dominated by a possible $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Hanoi and advanced defence technology collaboration under the KIND‑X initiative with Seoul.The trip underscores India’s intent to consolidate its role as a key security partner in the Indo‑Pacific while

May 13, 2026
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Drishti Satellite: India’s Game-Changing Eye in the Sky for Surveillance

The launch of Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, has been hailed as a landmark in India’s space journey and a defining moment for the country’s private sector.Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that the achievement is a testament to the youth’s passion for innovation and nation-building, congratulating the founders and the team of GalaxEye for their breakthrough.The

May 13, 2026
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Pakistan’s Proxy War Will Persist, Says Former Western Army Commander Manoj Katiyar

Former Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Katiyar has stated that Pakistan is unlikely to abandon its reliance on proxy warfare, which continues to be viewed by its military establishment as a low-cost strategic instrument against India, reported Arvind Chauhan of TOI.Speaking at a seminar titled “Op Sindoor 2.0: Lessons, Strategy and Prognosis,” organised by STRIVE India in Lucknow

May 13, 2026
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Raja Subramani Appointed As CDS To Drive India’s Defence Transformation

Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani’s appointment as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) with effect from 30 May 2026 marks a defining moment in the evolution of India’s military leadership and strategic doctrine.His elevation comes at a time when India faces complex challenges across the Western and Northern borders, while simultaneously navigating the rapid transformation of warfare

May 13, 2026
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Indian Army Neutralises Lashkar Terrorist In Krishna Ghati Sector Infiltration Bid

The Indian Army has foiled a major infiltration attempt in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch, killing one infiltrator suspected to be linked to Lashkar‑e‑Taiba.The operation was carried out by the Nagrota‑based White Knight Corps, which detected suspicious movement 300 metres inside Indian territory and swiftly neutralised the threat. Search operations are ongoing as authorities believe more

May 13, 2026
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Lavrov Hails Russia–India Ties An “Unbreakable Strategic Friendship” Rooted In Trust And Shared History

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has described Russia–India relations as a deep, trust-based and long-standing strategic partnership, emphasising that the bond extends far beyond oil and defence cooperation.In a wide-ranging interview with RT India, Lavrov traced the origins of bilateral ties back to India’s independence, noting that decades of Soviet-era engagement laid the foundation for

May 13, 2026
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Senior Lashkar Terrorist Mir Shukr Khan Raisani Killed In Quetta, Pakistan By Unknown Gunmen

A senior Lashkar‑e‑Taiba terrorist, Mir Shukr Khan Raisani, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province.Sources confirmed on Tuesday that Raisani, long regarded as a key operative in Lashkar’s recruitment and radicalisation machinery, was targeted and killed by unidentified assailants.Pakistani authorities have yet to issue an

May 13, 2026
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