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China’s deployment of more than 200 missile launchers opposite India has transformed the strategic equation along the Line of Actual Control. For decades, the Himalayas were regarded as India’s greatest natural defence, but modern warfare has eroded that advantage.Defence experts caution that any future conflict may not begin with troops crossing the frontier but with a massive missile barrage
India’s semiconductor ambitions have received a major boost with the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the finance ministry approving a spending proposal of about ₹1.20 lakh crore for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission, news agencies reported.This proposal will now be placed before the Union Cabinet for final approval, marking a significant escalation in the country’s
Ahmedabad-based PierSight has secured a significant contract, likely from the Indian Army, for the supply of its indigenous Vidura Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system.This marks a major step in India’s push for advanced tactical surveillance capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.PierSight, a space technology startup headquartered in Ahmedabad, has developed Vidura as a
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is arriving in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for her three-day official visit to India from 1 to 3 July, marking her first official trip to the country since assuming office. The visit will centre on her participation in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, a key mechanism for advancing bilateral cooperation.According to the Ministry of External Affairs,
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has issued a fresh warning over India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring that any attempt to undermine Pakistan’s water rights would trigger a national response.Speaking at an international seminar in Islamabad, he linked regional stability directly to the 1960 water-sharing pact, insisting that peace for Pakistan comes at a
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has officially gone live in Greece, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal witnessing the launch at Eurobank headquarters in Athens.This marks a major milestone in the global expansion of India’s digital payments ecosystem, strengthening bilateral economic ties and opening new avenues for collaboration between India and Greece.Union Commerce and Industry
The armed forces have undergone a significant reshuffle in senior leadership positions, marking a major transition across both the Army and the Air Force.This change of guard comes at a time when the country has already seen new leadership at the very top of the defence establishment, with General Dhiraj Seth assuming charge as Chief of the Army Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan taking over as
General Dhiraj Seth formally assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service.The ceremonial transition was marked by a guard of honour accorded to General Dwivedi on the lawns of South Block, underscoring the significance of the occasion.An alumnus of the National Defence
United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has announced that a pivotal Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting will be convened in the Philippines in mid-July.This declaration was made during his address at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit 2026 in Washington DC. The announcement signals a dynamic shift in the Indo-Pacific security architecture, underscoring
Citizens of Venezuela have expressed heartfelt gratitude as India’s relief operations under Operation Amistad continue to provide critical support in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. Videos shared by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X captured families thanking India for the care offered at the Indian Army Field Hospital.One resident, after receiving