‘Road To Peace Runs Through New Delhi,’ Says White House Trade Adviser

On August 22, 2025, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro made pointed remarks about India’s evolving role in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi “a great leader,” while simultaneously criticising India’s energy imports and trade policies.Speaking in Washington, Navarro emphasised that “the road to peace runs through New Delhi,” underscoring the U.S.

August 22, 2025
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Over Half A Dozen India-Bangladesh Border Issues To Be Raised By BSF At 56th DG-Level Meet In Dhaka From Monday

The Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) are set to hold the 56th edition of their Director-General (DG)-level Border Coordination Conference in Dhaka from August 25 to August 28, 2025.The biannual four-day meeting will bring together the BSF delegation led by Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary and the BGB contingent under the leadership of Major General

August 22, 2025
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Swan Defence And Heavy Industries Powers India’S Journey As A Global Hub For Shipbuilding

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI), a subsidiary of the century-old Swan Corp Limited, has undertaken a transformative and strategic role in powering India’s journey toward maritime prominence with a clear vision aligned to the national ambition of becoming one of the world’s top five shipbuilding nations by 2047.By acquiring Reliance Naval and Engineering Ltd (RNEL), the largest

August 22, 2025
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PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron Discuss Peaceful End of Conflict In Ukraine, West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron recently held a productive telephonic conversation, reaffirming their strong strategic partnership while focusing on some of the most urgent global challenges.According to Modi, the leaders exchanged views on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, emphasising the pressing need for a peaceful and diplomatic resolution in

August 22, 2025
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Army Chief Gen Dwivedi To Visit Algeria Next Week

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, is set to embark on a significant official visit to Algeria next week, marking his first overseas tour following the emphatic success of Operation Sindoor.The operation, launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the brutal Pahalgam terror attack of April 22 that claimed 26 civilian lives, was a decisive punitive military campaign aimed at

August 22, 2025
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The Future Backbone of The Indian Air Force: Transition To Indigenous And Advanced Fighters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is on the path of a historic transformation with a strong emphasis on indigenisation, fleet modernisation, and the integration of advanced technologies. Central to this transition will be the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS, which is set to form the backbone of the IAF’s fighter fleet.With 220 TEJAS MK-1 and TEJAS MK-1A variants already planned for induction, along

August 22, 2025
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‘Silence Only Emboldens The Bully’: Chinese Envoy To India Xu Feihong On Trump Tariffs Tantrums

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, in a sharp critique of U.S. trade policy, accused Washington of adopting a “bully” mentality by imposing high tariffs on developing countries, including India.Speaking at an event organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) in New Delhi, Xu noted that while the United States had long reaped the benefits of a liberalised global trade system, it was

August 22, 2025
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U.S. Tariffs Intensify India’s Push for Jet Engine Self-Reliance

India’s urgency to achieve jet engine autonomy has been sharply amplified against the backdrop of escalating U.S. tariffs, which threaten critical supply chains for its indigenous fighter aircraft programs. The Cabinet Committee on Security’s recent approval for the acquisition of 97 additional TEJAS MK-1A fighters aims to bolster the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) diminishing squadron strength.The IAF

August 22, 2025
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