Achieving Self-Reliance In Defence Begins With Self-Reliance In Rare Earth Minerals

When we think of national security and defence systems, the first images that often come to mind are fighter jets soaring through the skies, missiles guarding our borders, and drones protecting strategic camps and locations. What we rarely consider, however, is the fundamental requirement behind building such powerful and advanced machinery.The answer lies beneath our feet — in the valuable

August 13, 2025
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Why The EAM Jaishankar’s Upcoming Meeting With Russian FM Sergey Lavrov Is of Vital Importance To India

The upcoming India-Russia meeting on August 21, 2025, fits into a longstanding and deep strategic partnership that has far-reaching geopolitical implications for both nations and the broader global order.India-Russia relations remain a cornerstone of India’s foreign policy due to their historical depth, mutual trust, and multifaceted cooperation across defence, energy, economic, and technological

August 13, 2025
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India ‘A Bit Recalcitrant’, Says U.S. Treasury Secretary On Trade Talks Amid Trump’s Tariff Concerns

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described India as "a bit recalcitrant" in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.This characterisation came just days after President Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, raising the total tariff to 50%. The tariff hike is a response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which the US administration

August 13, 2025
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India Accelerates Nuclear Expansion With Ambitious 100 GW Target And Plans To Roll Out SMRs In Remote Areas

India is advancing an ambitious agenda to dramatically expand its nuclear power sector by 2047, setting a goal to reach 100GW capacity. Central to this vision is the deployment of both new large-scale reactors and innovative small modular reactors (SMRs) aimed at decarbonising a nation experiencing continuously rising energy demand but committed to its net-zero emissions goal by 2070.As of August

August 13, 2025
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India Pushes Back On US Trade Tactics; Gadkari And Rajnath Call Out Opposing Powers.

India has strongly pushed back against the United States’ recent trade tactics, particularly the imposition of steep tariffs on Indian products, signalling growing tensions in bilateral economic relations.On August 6, 2025, the US, under President Donald Trump, imposed an additional 25% tariff on many Indian goods, raising the total tariffs to 50%. This action was primarily a punitive measure

August 12, 2025
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Expert Michael Kugelman Urges India To Stand Firm Against Trump’s 50% Tariff And Strategise New Trade Deals To Mitigate Impact

Following the U.S. imposition of a steep 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, Washington-based South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman stressed that India must respond firmly and assert that it will not be intimidated by the strong stance of President Donald Trump. Kugelman highlighted that India’s competitors in textile exports, such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Vietnam, benefit from lower

August 12, 2025
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