Pakistan Commissions First Chinese-Built Hangor-Class Submarine, Deepening Military Axis With China

China and Pakistan’s military partnership has reached a new strategic milestone with the commissioning of Pakistan’s first Hangor-class submarine in Sanya.President Asif Ali Zardari attended the ceremony as chief guest, underscoring the political weight of the event. Pakistan’s military described the induction as a continuation of close bilateral ties, calling it another chapter in the

May 1, 2026
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Bilateral Chill: Digital Registration Opens For Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026, Pilgrimage Scheduled June–August Via Two Routes

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra for 2026 will be conducted between June and August. The pilgrimage will be organised through two routes, the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and the Nathu La in Sikkim, in coordination with the Chinese government. A total of 20 batches are scheduled, with ten batches comprising 50 yatris each.The ministry confirmed

May 1, 2026
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US Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Chinese AI Models Over Security Risks And Exploitation of American Technology

US lawmakers have announced a joint investigation into the security risks posed by Chinese-developed artificial intelligence models. The probe, led by House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino, will examine the national security and cybersecurity implications of American companies adopting AI systems created by

May 1, 2026
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Future Warfare Mix Must Offset BrahMos Cost, Says Air Marshal Dixit

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, underscored the importance of maintaining a balanced mix of traditional and modern weapon systems while addressing the ANI National Security Summit 2.0.He cautioned against viewing drones and missiles purely as cost-effective solutions, stressing that long-term operational analysis continues to favour a combined approach that includes

April 30, 2026
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Vietnamese President To Lam’s First State Visit To India On PM Modi’s Invite, Marks Decade of Strategic Partnership

President To Lam of Vietnam will undertake his first state visit to India from 5 to 7 May, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Lam, who is also the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including several Ministers, senior officials, and a

April 30, 2026
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India’s Envoy-Designate To China Meets Army Chief Amid Regional Defence Diplomacy

India’s Ambassador-designate to China, Vikram Doraiswami, met with the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Thursday in New Delhi. The meeting centred on geostrategic issues, bilateral engagement, and measures to reinforce existing mechanisms at a time of continuing sensitivities in India-China relations.The Army stated that the interaction was aimed at strengthening dialogue and

April 30, 2026
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