New BrahMos Testing Facility In Lucknow Will Strengthen India’s Self-Reliance: Defence Minister

The recent inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace integration and testing facility in Lucknow by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh marks a significant stride towards bolstering India’s self-reliance in the defence sector.This state-of-the-art facility is expected to play a pivotal role in the indigenous development, integration, and testing of the BrahMos missile system, which is a symbol of India’s

July 13, 2025
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‘Nuclear Is Solely For Peaceful Purposes’: Shehbaz Sharif Changes Tune After Indian Strikes

In the aftermath of heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought to allay fears of a potential nuclear conflict. Addressing students in Islamabad,Addressing students in Islamabad, Sharif said Pakistan’s nuclear program is aimed solely at maintaining peace and protecting its national interests. "Pakistan’s nuclear program is solely for

July 13, 2025
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Indian Army’s ATAGS To Get Range Over 80 Km: All About DRDO’s Smart Ammunition Plan For Guns

The Indian Army is on the verge of a significant leap in artillery capability with the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with TATA Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge.Currently, the ATAGS boasts a proven range of up to 48 km with conventional ammunition, positioning it among the most

July 13, 2025
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India’s Bharti Space To Invest An Additional ₹1,200 Crores In French Satellite Operator Eutelsat

Bharti Space Ltd., the satellite and space-tech arm of Bharti Enterprises, is deepening its commitment to the global satellite communications sector by investing an additional €120 million (approximately ₹1,204 crore) in French satellite operator Eutelsat.This brings Bharti Space’s total investment in Eutelsat’s ongoing fundraising round to €150 million, following an earlier injection of €30

July 13, 2025
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‘Every Indian Strike Was A Message Not Just To Pakistan, But To The World’ Says Warfare Expert John Spencer

John Spencer, a renowned warfare scholar and Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, recently emphasized the broader significance of Indian military strikes, stating, "Every Indian strike was a message not just to Pakistan, but to the world."Spencer, who served over 25 years in the U.S. Army as an infantry soldier and has authored three influential books—Understanding Urban

July 13, 2025
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Pakistan’s Dirty Trick At UNSC, Attempts Back-Door Push For Kashmir Issue As Panel Chair

As its month-long presidency of the UN Security Council comes to an end, Pakistan is set to hold an open debate on global disputes, with hopes of drawing attention to the Kashmir issue, though without naming it directly.As Pakistan’s month-long presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) draws to a close, the country is making a final diplomatic push to spotlight the Kashmir issue through

July 13, 2025
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Deepening China-Iran Ties Pose A New Challenge For India

The deepening ties between China and Iran present a significant and evolving challenge for India, impacting its strategic, economic, and geopolitical interests in West Asia and beyond, wrote Air Marshal Anil Chopra in FirstPost web portal.Several key dynamics are at play:Strategic Realignment And The Beijing-Tehran-Islamabad NexusChina’s growing partnership with Iran—solidified through the

July 13, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar To Tour Singapore, China From July 13

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is undertaking a significant three-day visit to Singapore and China from July 13 to 15, 2025.This marks his first trip to China since the severe downturn in bilateral relations following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, which included a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley.The visit is seen as a crucial step

July 13, 2025
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India Setting New Records In Defence Manufacturing; Production Exceeds ₹1.25 Lakh Crore: PM Modi

India has achieved a significant milestone in defence manufacturing, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that the nation’s defence production has surpassed ₹1.25 lakh crore. This achievement, highlighted during his address at the 16th Rozgar Mela, underscores the rapid advancements India has made in bolstering its indigenous defence sector.PM Modi attributed this progress to the

July 13, 2025
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