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Mann ki Baat: Veer Savarkar's sacrifice, courage an inspiration for today's Indians, says PM Modi
In his speech during the 101st edition of "Mann Ki Baat," Prime Minister Narendra Modi recounted his experience while visiting the prison cell at the cellular jail in Andaman where Veer Savarkar had served a harsh sentence during British rule
'BJP has been consistent in cultural nationalism, Opposition only wants votes': Historian Kapil Kumar on new Parliament
Senior historian Kapil Kumar pointed out that opposition leaders such as former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi make an extra show of religiousness by visiting temples and even claim to be ‘janeu dhari brahmins’ ahead of elections while disowning cultural and religious values as voting is over
Ukraine asks Germany for Taurus cruise missiles
If Germany provides the missiles, it will be following in the footsteps of Britain, which was the first nation to formally send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine earlier in May
Chinese ships intrude into Vietnam’s maritime boundary near Russian-run gas fields, ignore demand to leave
According to Ray Powell, director of Stanford University's Project Myoushu in the South China Sea, the Chinese ship Xiang Yang Hong 10 started operating in Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on May 7. This is the largest incursion since 2019
US mulls new 'cyber army' to counter digital threats from China, Russia
Strategy makers in the United States (US), including lawmakers, have been mulling over the issue with China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea showing both intent and ability in launching cyberattacks against US interests
Taiwan wants US 'nuclear umbrella’ similar to Japan, South Korea to deter Chinese invasion
The desire for such a ‘nuclear umbrella’ against a potential invasion by China – which is already provided to Japan and South Korea by the United States (US) – has reportedly received support from defence experts in Taiwan
France to implement big jump in military spending amid Ukraine war
The Loi de programmation militaire (LPM) covers the period 2024 to 2030. The bill proposes the allocation of around €413 billion to the defence budget of France until 2030 amid a rise in global geopolitical tension amid the Ukraine war
China eyes massive arms deals with Saudi Arabia, Egypt; aims to snatch US market
In a significant step towards its goal of barging into weapons markets hitherto ruled by the US, China is reportedly undergoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia and Egypt for massive arms deals
China launches stealth attack on key US military bases with malware computer code
The alarm is being raised because Guam, with its important strategic ports and sizable US air base, is crucial to any potential reaction by the US military to an invasion or blockade of Taiwan by China
China tests new hypersonic missile to attack US Navy, destroys aircraft carrier in simulation drills6
Chinese forces used a barrage of 24 hypersonic anti-ship missiles to successfully sink the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier fleet in a series of more than 20 furious fights that were simulated on a platform used by China's military - the People's Liberation Army (PLA)
WATCH: Indian Navy achieves historic milestone as MiG-29K makes night landing on INS Vikrant
The Indian Navy has claimed that this is an important step towards the Indian government’s goal of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the defence sector
Ukraine War: China exploits Russia’s weakness, regains Vladivostok after 163 years
Since the conflict between Russia and West-backed Ukraine, China has acquired access to unanticipated geographic areas like the Vladivostok port and its auto industry has grown rapidly
US President Joe Biden has fan boy moment at QUAD meet, asks PM Modi for autograph
During a QUAD meeting on Saturday, US President Joe Biden came up to PM Modi and told that he's been facing a challenge after receiving a deluge of requests from prominent citizens to attend a program organised due to be attended by the Indian prime minister
G7 Summit is opportunity to convince India, Brazil on Ukraine issue, says France's Emmanuel Macron
After a meeting with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the margins of the G7 Summit on Saturday, Macron called the unexpected visit of Zelenskiy, a "game changer"
Good news for Indian Army: Zorawar light tank to be ready for trials by year-end
The trials of the Zorawar light tank is expected to take place in the mountainous regions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China
PM Modi to hold dialogue with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at G7 Summit
The Ukrainian president arrived at the G7 Summit amid heightened efforts by western nations to support Ukraine against the invasion by Russia.
G7 Summit: PM Modi discusses bilateral ties with Japan counterpart
India has been invited to attend the G7 conference as a guest nation. Nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and security, regional concerns, climate and energy, food and health, and development are the main focuses of the G7 summit's outreach to the invited guest nations
WATCH: PM Modi unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi during G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima
India has been invited to attend the G7 conference as a guest nation. Nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and security, regional concerns, climate and energy, food and health, and development are the main focuses of the G7 summit's outreach to the invited guest nations
Supreme Court defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' found at Gyanvapi complex
On May 12, the Allahabad High Court had ordered the authorities to determine the age of the structure claimed to be a Shivling in the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi using modern technology
China aims to dominate Central Asia as Xi Jinping unveils grand ‘development plan’
Xi Jinping said during a speech at the China-Central Asia Summit in northwest China that China is ready to coordinate development strategies with the five Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and make joint efforts to promote their modernization