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The Indian Navy and Coast Guard are set to enhance their maritime capabilities with the imminent induction of two advanced warships, Himgiri and Androth, following successful Contractor Sea Trials (CSTs) completed on March 3, 2025. These trials are critical as they assess the seaworthiness and operational readiness of the vessels, evaluating factors such as speed, manoeuvrability, and onboard
INS Nistar, the first of two indigenously designed diving support vessels (DSVs) for the Indian Navy, is nearing completion at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam. Recent updates indicate that the vessel has successfully conducted sea trials for its air/mix gas diving systems and an observation class remotely operated vehicle (OROV) on March 21, 2025.This diving complex is equipped
The India-France naval exercise, Varuna 2025, took place from March 19 to 22, 2025, in the Arabian Sea, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations and their commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. This edition of Varuna highlighted advanced air defence drills, anti-submarine warfare operations, and surface combat manoeuvres, significantly enhancing
India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir during a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms, labelling them as "unwarranted" and reaffirming that the region "was, is, and will always be an integral part of India." Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, condemned Pakistan for attempting to divert attention from critical
An Army Jawan was critically injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. The explosion, which occurred in the Bagyaldara area of the Degwar sector, is suspected to have been planted by terrorists. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, particularly amid heightened alertness and increased
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has been invited to visit Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia as part of India’s efforts to strengthen cyber ties with these Baltic nations.This initiative comes in response to the increasing need for robust cybersecurity measures, particularly given the aggressive cyber threats posed by neighbouring countries, including China. The discussions include the
India has called for significant reforms in UN peacekeeping, emphasising the need for a consensus-driven approach that enhances funding, technology, and the involvement of troop-contributing countries.During a recent UN Security Council debate, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish articulated India’s vision for modernising peacekeeping operations to address emerging threats, including non-state actors
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font is set to make a significant state visit to India from March 30 to April 6, 2025, marking the first visit by a Chilean head of state in 16 years. This visit aims to bolster political and economic relations between Chile and India, focusing on trade diversification and investment collaboration with India, the world’s fifth-largest economy.The delegation
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, participated in the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), engaging with global maritime leaders to discuss strategies for a secure, sustainable, and prosperous maritime future. During the event, he emphasised India’s commitment to digitalization and future-ready shipping, highlighting initiatives like ONOP, NLP (Marine), and MAITRI
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s extensive anti-corruption campaign within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is reportedly aimed at modernising the military to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027, according to a recent U.S. intelligence report.Released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the report highlights that up to 65% of government officials in China