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India-Pakistan conflict: No military solution possible, it will ultimately be a political solution: Swaminathan Aiyar

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India-Pakistan conflict: No military solution possible, it will ultimately be a political solution: Swaminathan Aiyar

Swaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor, ET Now, says amidst missile and drone engagements, expectations in Washington DC lean towards de-escalation between India and Pakistan, deemed mature nuclear powers capable of restraint. While political rhetoric may intensify, a military solution is unlikely, with a political resolution anticipated. Despite potential financial pressures, China’s support for Pakistan, including debt … Read more

INA cadets shine at Army Equestrian Championship in Bengaluru

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INA cadets shine at Army Equestrian Championship in Bengaluru

In a remarkable display of skill and discipline, eight cadets from the Indian Naval Academy (INA) have earned recognition by securing 18 medals at the Army Equestrian Championship held at the ASC Centre and College in Bengaluru from September 30 to October 3. According to a press release, the cadets won 2 gold, 14 silver, … Read more

India sends assistance to flood-hit Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

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India sends assistance to flood-hit Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

New Delhi: Security personnel dispatch relief material to Typhoon Yagi-hit Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos. | Photo Credit: PTI India launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam that have been hit by severe flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi. India has committed $1mn worth of flood relief assistance … Read more

31 ड्रोन, 26 फाइटर जेट और 3 सबमरीन… इस साल के अंत तक तीन डील फाइनल करेगी भारतीय नौसेना

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31 ड्रोन, 26 फाइटर जेट और 3 सबमरीन… इस साल के अंत तक तीन डील फाइनल करेगी भारतीय नौसेना

भारतीय नौसेना (Indian Navy) इस साल के अंत तक तीन पनडुब्बियों, राफेल-मरीन फाइटर जेट और एमक्यू-9बी ड्रोन की डील फाइनल करने की तैयारी में है. मझगांव डॉकयार्ड में बनाई जा रही तीन स्कॉर्पीन क्लास पनडुब्बियों से नौसेना की ताकत में कई गुना बढ़ोतरी होगी. क्योंकि चीन समंदर में अपनी ताकत काफी तेजी से बढ़ा रहा … Read more

Expenditure, tech to shape future India-China military equations: Army veteran

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Expenditure, tech to shape future India-China military equations: Army veteran

In their first meeting after the BJP’s return to power, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed at the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit in Kazakhstan, that prolonging “the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either side”. Both sides agreed to “re-double efforts” to … Read more

Indian Navy trying to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt

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Indian Navy trying to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt

Indian Navy responded to a distress call by a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea. Photo: Special Arrangement Indian Naval forces are on January 6 investigating suspected vessels in the North Arabian Sea to track down the pirates involved in an attempt to hijack a merchant vessel with 21 crew … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest: January 1, 2024

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The Hindu Morning Digest: January 1, 2024

Curfew was reimposed on December 31 in restive Manipur’s Moreh, a town on the India-Myanmar border, following intermittent gunfights between armed miscreants | Photo Credit: PTI Aadhar-linked pay becomes mandatory for MGNREGS workers From the New Year, all wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme must be paid through an … Read more

Maldives decides not to renew hydrographic survey agreement with India

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Maldives decides not to renew hydrographic survey agreement with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu during the COP28, in UAE, December 1, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Maldives has said that it will not renew the hydrographic survey agreement made with India. Maldives’ Under Secretary for Public Policy Mohamed Firuzul said that part of the ‘Hafthaa-14’ roadmap … Read more

With focus on Pacific, Indian warships make port call at Papua New Guinea

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With focus on Pacific, Indian warships make port call at Papua New Guinea

INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the indigenously designed and built Project-17 class multirole stealth frigates and is commanded by Capt. Rajan Kapoor while INS Kolkata is the first ship of the indigenously designed and built Project-15A class destroyers and is commanded by Capt. Sharad Sinsunwal.  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With increasing focus … Read more

Dornier, C-130 aircraft deployed to Australia’s strategic Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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Dornier, C-130 aircraft deployed to Australia’s strategic Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Expanding the strategic reach of the Indian military and improving interoperability with Australia, an Indian Navy Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130 transport aircraft visited Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) in the Southern Indian Ocean, close to Indonesia and strategic maritime choke points earlier this month, diplomatic and official sources … Read more