India

Why Agni-Prime Rail Based Mobile Launcher System Provides India Additional Shield In The Event of An Enemy Strike

India recently conducted a historic test launch of its nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile, Agni-Prime, from a rail-based mobile launcher system. This launch marks a significant milestone, placing India among a select group of nations—the United States, Russia, and China—that have demonstrated the capability to launch ballistic missiles from trains.With a striking range of up to

September 25, 2025
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AK-203 Rifles Production To Start In Uttar Pradesh, Boosting Make In India Defence Drive Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the much-awaited production of AK-203 assault rifles will soon begin in Uttar Pradesh. The rifles will be manufactured at a state-of-the-art facility established in partnership with Russia.This marks a significant advancement in India’s quest for self-reliance in small arms production, ensuring that the armed forces have access to modern rifles designed

September 25, 2025
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Why No Bulk Orders for India’s Battlefield Beast?

The Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), developed by DRDO in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems, has emerged as a landmark in India’s indigenous armoured vehicle capability. Positioned as the successor to the Indian Army’s aging BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle fleet, WhAP is an 8×8 wheeled platform that brings mobility, survivability, and modularity into one package. Its design philosophy

September 25, 2025
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US Acknowledges ‘Turbulence’ With India But Maintains Positive Trajectory

The United States has openly acknowledged that its ties with India are going through a phase of "turbulence," yet officials in Washington maintain that the overall trajectory of the relationship remains positive.The acknowledgment reflects a mix of public frustration expressed by President Donald Trump while simultaneously affirming India’s role as a key strategic partner.Washington has been

September 25, 2025
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US Energy Secretary ‘Huge Fan’ of India, Says Looks Forward To ‘More Energy Trade’

The United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright has voiced strong support for deepening Washington’s energy ties with India, calling himself a “huge fan” of the country. Speaking at the New York Foreign Press Centre, he highlighted the U.S. government’s intent to expand cooperation with India in multiple sectors, spanning natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, liquefied petroleum gas, and clean

September 25, 2025
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‘You Can Buy Oil From Any Nation In The World, Just Not Russia,’ US Energy Secretary Tells India

The United States has once again urged India to reconsider its energy partnership with Russia, this time through direct remarks by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Speaking at the New York Foreign Press Centre, Wright emphasised that Washington does not intend to punish India but seeks to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.He urged India to explore oil imports from other nations, reiterating that

September 25, 2025
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South Asia Analyst Michael Kugelman Slams Trump’s UNGA Address, Says Shows ‘No Reset’ In India-US Ties; Says ‘Extremely Undiplomatic’

US President Donald Trump’s address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly was described as "extremely undiplomatic" by South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman. His remarks particularly targeted India and China, accusing them of being the "primary funders" of the Ukraine war due to their continued purchase of Russian oil.Coming shortly after a supposedly cordial phone call with Prime Minister

September 25, 2025
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Resurgence In US-Pak Ties A ‘Tension Point’ In India-US Relations: South Asia Analyst Kugelman

The recent strengthening of US-Pakistan relations has emerged as a new friction point in the evolving India-US strategic partnership. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman highlighted that while India has long tolerated Washington’s links with Islamabad, the sudden resurgence of cooperation, especially on the political and military fronts, has

September 25, 2025
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Philippines Foreign Secretary Hails Strengthening India Ties, Highlights Defence And Indo-Pacific Cooperation

The Philippines has emphasised the growing depth of its relationship with India, with Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro hailing the strengthening of ties across defence, infrastructure, and regional security. Speaking on the sidelines of high-level engagements in New York, she stressed that the India-Philippines partnership is not just historical but is expanding into a more strategic

September 25, 2025
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US Sanctions Two Indian Nationals, Pharmacy Linked To Fentanyl-Laced Pills

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two Indian nationals, Sadiq Abbas Habib Sayyed and Khizar Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh, along with an India-based online pharmacy, KS International Traders (also known as KS Pharmacy), for their involvement in supplying hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl and other illicit

September 25, 2025
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