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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
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
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
The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts—Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu—is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14 at 4:30 PM IST.The crew will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, with a splashdown expected on July 15 at 3:00 PM IST off the coast
On July 11, 2025, Pavittar Singh Batala, a gangster from Punjab and one of India’s "most wanted" fugitives linked to the banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was arrested in California by the FBI along with seven other Indian-origin men in a major crackdown on organized crime.The operation, coordinated by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office AGNET Unit and multiple SWAT teams
South Korea’s ambitious domestic fighter jet project, the KF-21 Boramae, has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward international recognition and operational deployment. On June 26, 2025, the Commander of the Polish Air Force, Lieutenant General Ireneusz Nowak, took to the skies in the back seat of a two-seat KF-21 prototype during a visit to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
India has established unprecedented conditions for Russia’s offer to upgrade its Su-30MKI fleet with advanced Product 117S engines, demanding at least 80% technology transfer and mandatory on-site testing in India with Russian engineers. This represents a significant departure from traditional defence procurement practices and reflects India’s evolving strategic autonomy under the Atmanirbhar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom is poised to be a pivotal moment for India’s defence and aerospace ambitions, with jet engine co-development for next-generation fighter aircraft topping the agenda.The visit is expected to accelerate a strategic partnership aimed at powering the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s most advanced stealth fighter
At the 62nd Convocation of IIT-Madras on July 11, 2025, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered a significant address as the Chief Guest, shedding light on the recent Operation Sindoor. Doval revealed that the Indian Armed Forces conducted a meticulously planned operation, striking nine terrorist targets deep within Pakistan’s territory, far from the border and across challenging,
The United States and India are in advanced discussions to finalise an interim trade agreement that could see proposed US tariffs on Indian goods set below 20%, a significant reduction from the 26% initially proposed and a notably more favourable rate compared to other Asian countries.This development positions India advantageously, as neighbouring nations such as Vietnam and the Philippines face