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The Indian Army will operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) from 1 July 2026, advancing its timeline to create agile, self-contained formations under the Panagarh-based XVII Corps, the mountain strike corps tasked with operations along the China border, reported CNN-News18.Four IBGs and a dedicated fire support group will be raised, each commanded by a Major General, marking a
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has filed a landmark 737‑page chargesheet naming jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik as the mastermind behind the 1990 abduction, torture and killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat. This breakthrough, coming 36 years after the crime, reconstructs one of the darkest chapters of militancy in Kashmir and signals renewed accountability for
A Pakistani national was apprehended by security forces near the Line of Control in Poonch district on Friday.The individual has been identified as Mohd Sajad, son of Rafiq, and is a resident of Polas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He was intercepted after moving suspiciously during routine surveillance operations in the area.Security agencies have taken the PoK resident into custody and are
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has extended his best wishes to Dinesh Trivedi as he formally assumes his new responsibilities as India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh. Ambassador Gor, who also serves as the US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, expressed his enthusiasm for future collaboration in a message on social media, noting that he looks forward to working closely with Trivedi
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Harish Parvathaneni, has called for a comprehensive review of outdated mediation frameworks under Chapter VI of the UN Charter.He made these remarks during an Arria‑formula meeting of the UN Security Council, which is an informal and flexible gathering of Council members. His intervention came while also firmly rejecting Pakistan’s remarks
DroneVerse has successfully demonstrated its Rudra‑7 FPV drones and Counter‑Unmanned Aerial Systems (C‑UAS) to the Indian Army at Leh in Ladakh, operating at altitudes of up to 18,000 feet.This marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous drone capabilities, showcasing reliable performance in extreme high‑altitude conditions and strengthening frontline defence preparedness.Gurugram‑based
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s meeting with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi underscored the urgency of respecting each other’s core interests and advancing leader-level consensus.Both sides agreed that India and China are partners, not rivals, and should accelerate cooperation to stabilise ties and contribute to the modernisation of the Global South.Wang Yi emphasised
India and China have taken another step towards stabilising their strained relationship, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meeting in New Delhi on 22 June 2026 on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting.Both sides noted progress towards gradual normalisation, emphasising the importance of structured dialogue and constructive
by Adithya M NairDiplomacy and negotiation are tools generally used for conflict resolution, but China has actively weaponised them to freeze Indian retaliation while trying to alter facts on the ground.This was evident during both the Doklam clash (2017) as well as the Galwan clash (2020).The Chinese strategy has been to deliberately flare up a border issue and swiftly initiate talks to create
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be in New Delhi on 22–23 June to attend the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors meeting at the invitation of NSA Ajit Doval.His visit comes at a crucial time, with India holding the BRICS chairmanship in 2026 and both countries seeking to stabilise ties amid ongoing border talks.Wang Yi’s participation in the BRICS Security Dialogue highlights China’s