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Macron’s India Visit: Defence and Trade Remain Top Focus

French President Emmanuel Macron was on a two-day state visit to India to attend the 75th Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. During Macron's visit, India and France signed deals for various sectors,...

India’s 75th Republic Day Celebrations Marked with Gaiety and Fervour

Proud Indians witnessed a spectacular display of military might and vibrant cultural tapestry at the gala parade, at Kartavya Path, today. The national parade celebration was graced by French President Emmanuel Macron as the...

The Red Sea Quagmire

The US and the UK have launched eight attacks on Yemen, employing fighter jets and missiles in an effort to undermine the Houthi’s war capabilities, including their underground weapon storage facilities. Western media characterises...

India-France: A Blossoming Friendship

French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, continuing the tradition of esteemed leaders from France attending this significant annual event. A 95-member...

The Conflagration in the Middle East

The cycle of violence in the Middle East has reignited since the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel by Hamas and other militant organisations based in Gaza. The unpredictability, swiftness and scale of the...

Need for a Nuanced Response to Maldivian Perceptions

The relations between India and the Maldives date back centuries, with the first settlers in the Maldives arriving from India and present-day Sri Lanka around the 5th century BC. In addition, there were deep...

Prolonged War in Gaza Will Test Iran-Saudi Ties

At a news conclave on 30 December 2023, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war in Gaza would last over several more months, and that Israel would seize authority over the Gazan...

The Maldives, India and the Peoples’ Republic of China

On January 14, 2024, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s Principal Secretary (Public Policy) Abdullah Nazim Ibrahim demanded that Indian military personnel leave the Maldives by March 15. This demand, which aggravates the recently strained Indo-Maldives...

India to Acquire 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian – For Surveillance and Reconnaissance in the Indian Ocean

India is in the process of acquiring 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones worth over $3 billion from the US. The MQ-9B SkyGuardian – an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc...

Dehumanising Our Conscience

Hate is defined as a strong repulsive or aversive feeling towards the ‘other’. Hate can be of various shades and nuances. Hate in Homo Sapiens can be directed not only towards objects but also...

Securing India’s Defence Landscape: Challenges and Imperatives in 2024

“Strength respects strength and not weakness. Strength means military might and economic prosperity.” ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam   India finds itself navigating a rapidly evolving security landscape, marked by dynamic challenges both externally and internally. The multifaceted...

A Momentous Year 2023: India Moves Towards Aatmanirbharta in Defence  

New Delhi: In keeping with the aim of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in becoming self-reliant or Aatmanirbhar in defence sector, the year 2023 saw record defence exports, all-time...

Navigating India’s Future Trajectory in 2024

  Amidst a volatile and unpredictable global landscape, India’s rise faces diverse challenges and threats that mandate comprehensive strategies and preparedness to navigate the future. An evolving India must see itself as a notable participant...
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