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China Faces Tough Challenges In Safeguarding National Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity: Wu; China Justifies Massive $245 Billion Defence Budget

China’s PLA live drill in Tibet Autonomous RegionDefence Spokesperson Sr. Col. Wu Qian recently stated that the Chinese military faces significant challenges in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. This assertion comes as China has announced a defence budget of approximately $249 billion for 2025, marking a 7.2% increase from the previous year.The increased expenditure is

March 10, 2025
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Turkish Drone Giant Clears Advanced Test Flight: Strategic Implications For India

Turkey’s drone giant, Baykar, has recently cleared an advanced test flight with its unmanned fighter jet, Kizilelma, marking a significant milestone in its development. This achievement holds strategic implications for India, particularly as neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan continue to deploy Turkish-made Bayraktar drones along their borders with India.Baykar’s Kizilelma has

March 10, 2025
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Astra Microwave Targets 25% Revenue Growth Next Year As Global Defence Demand Rises

Astra Microwave Products Ltd is poised for significant growth in the coming year, driven by rising global demand for defence technologies. The company, which specializes in designing and manufacturing radio frequency and microwave systems for defence, space, and telecom sectors, is targeting a substantial increase in revenue. This growth is supported by a robust order book, which currently stands

March 10, 2025
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Time For Indian Mediation In The Ukraine War

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has sparked discussions about potential mediators who could facilitate a peaceful resolution.India has emerged as a promising candidate for this role due to its neutral stance and strong diplomatic ties with both Russia and Ukraine. Recently, Ukraine has identified Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a crucial mediator, given his ability to

March 10, 2025
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Bangalore’s Hal Added New Dimensions To Defence Manufacturing: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently highlighted the significant contributions of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in expanding the dimensions of India’s defence manufacturing sector. This statement was made during a ceremony in Bengaluru where the first rear fuselage for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A was handed over to HAL by Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Limited,

March 10, 2025
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Three Youth Killed By Terrorist In Bani Area of Kathua District In Jammu And Kashmir

In the Bani area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir, a tragic incident occurred when three youths were killed by terrorists. The victims, identified as Yogesh Singh, 32, Darshan Singh, 40, and Varun Singh, 15, were part of a wedding procession when they went missing on March 5.Their bodies were discovered on March 8 in a wooded area near a waterfall in the Malhar region. Union Minister

March 10, 2025
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Jaishankar Wraps UK Visit, Notes Positive Momentum of India-UK Relations With PM Starmer

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded his visit to the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of India-UK relations.During his visit, Jaishankar met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy, among other dignitaries, to discuss a range of topics including bilateral economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and

March 10, 2025
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India-Mauritius ‘Truly Special Relationship’, Expect Agreements In Areas of Maritime Security: Indian Envoy Anurag Srivastava

The relationship between India and Mauritius is described as "truly special" by Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava.This bond is rooted in shared history, culture, and heritage, which have evolved into a robust and multifaceted partnership. The upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mauritius is expected to further strengthen this relationship, particularly in

March 10, 2025
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India-Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ Concludes Successfully

The sixth edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded successfully on March 9, 2025, at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan. This exercise marked a significant milestone in bilateral defence cooperation, with troops participating at a company-strength level for the first time, enhancing the scale and complexity of the drills.The exercise focused primarily on

March 10, 2025
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New Zealand PM To Visit India From March 16-20

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit India from March 16 to 20, 2025, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be Luxon’s first official visit to India in his current capacity as Prime Minister. During his trip, he will visit New Delhi and Mumbai before returning to Wellington on March 20.In New Delhi, Luxon will hold talks with Prime Minister

March 10, 2025
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