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India’s Nuclear Attack (SSN) Submarine Program Faces Two-Decade Delay, Operational Only By 2036, Exposes Critical Underwater Vulnerability

India’s underwater strike capability remains a critical vulnerability in its naval arsenal, with the much-anticipated indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) unlikely to enter service before 2036. This delay exacerbates a strategic gap, leaving the Indian Navy reliant on ageing assets and leased platforms amid escalating threats in the Indian Ocean Region, according to a TOI report.The

March 7, 2026
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Philippine Military Chief Eyes Indian Helicopters, Subs To Bolster Defence Amid China Tensions

General Romeo S Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, addressed escalating tensions in the South China Sea during an interview with Firstpost’s Anmol Singla on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi.He highlighted persistent aggressive actions by Chinese Coast Guard vessels, including water cannon attacks on Filipino fishermen and attempts to block

March 7, 2026
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Russia Refuses To Disclose Crude Oil Export Data To India Amid Geopolitical Strains

Russia has announced that it will no longer disclose quantitative data on its crude oil exports to India, citing the presence of “too many ill-wishers” who might exploit such information.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked about reports in Indian media suggesting that Moscow could deliver as much as 22 million barrels of crude in a single week.He firmly rejected

March 7, 2026
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Russia Refuses To Disclose Crude Oil Export Data To India Amid Geopolitical Strains

Russia has announced that it will no longer disclose quantitative data on its crude oil exports to India, citing the presence of “too many ill-wishers” who might exploit such information.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked about reports in Indian media suggesting that Moscow could deliver as much as 22 million barrels of crude in a single week.He firmly rejected

March 7, 2026
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India Targets Semiconductor Choke Points With Strategic Eindhoven Diplomacy

India’s recent delegation to Eindhoven marks a significant shift in how the country is approaching its semiconductor ambitions.Rather than sending bureaucrats for symbolic visits, the team was composed of senior officials from the India Semiconductor Mission, including technology director Manish Hooda, alongside representatives from the Indian embassy and Indo-Dutch trade and innovation networks.

March 6, 2026
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Beijing Dispatches Middle East Envoy For Mediation As Regional Conflict Spirals Following Khamenei’s Death

The Chinese government has officially confirmed the imminent deployment of Zhai Jun, the Special Envoy on Middle East Issue, to West Asia. This diplomatic move aims to facilitate de-escalation as the region grapples with a rapidly intensifying conflict.The announcement, made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning during a press briefing on Thursday, underscores Beijing’s position that dialogue

March 6, 2026
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