While demand for Chinese military products will recede, those for Indian air defence systems and Brahmos missiles are on the rise
Bharat’s war with Pakistan is civilisational, and would only end with the colossal disintegration, if not decimation, of one side
For the time being the decks are in Ahmed al-Sharaa’s favour, but delicate and uneasy calm, divergent expectations, and external powers could stabilise, destabilise or balkanise this ancient land due to lack of political will, credibility and wily craft
In the aftermath of a hard-won military engagement, the nation witnessed a disappointing descent into political theatrics, activation of fifth columnists and media frenzy
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has indicated that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was only a ‘trailer’, and more actions are in the pipeline
Overcoming Japan, India becomes the world’s fourth-largest economy and is poised to surpass Germany to hit the third spot by the end of this decade—an achievement expected as it nears the $5 trillion mark within the next two to three years
India’s renewed engagement with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic shift in its regional policy, blending humanitarian outreach with strategic diplomacy to safeguard national interests
Strategically, India is not left with many choices to ensure stability and peace in South Asia, except aiming towards a robust solution for its Pakistan problem
Whether in drone warfare, layered air defence, or electronic warfare, Operation Sindoor marks a milestone in India’s journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations
Rajim is just one example of a magnificent temple town in Chhattisgarh. Temples such as the Bhoramdev and shrines in Malhar and Tala show the larger narrative of temple architecture in the state
By taking greater ownership of its development agenda, strengthening democratic institutions, and engaging diverse partners strategically, Africa can shape a future that is inclusive, resilient, and prosperous
Operation Sindoor gave a massive body blow to Pakistan. But a closer scrutiny would suggest that it was Trump’s America (along with Xi Jinping’s China) that was the biggest loser in the entire episode
Sharif’s writ lies eroded even further, and Pakistan is lurching ever so close to another military dictatorship. The vexing questions on the Rawalpindi generals’ control over politics, economy, judiciary and even the media have now been put to rest
This time the Pakistanis were taken by surprise, and India had a massive advantage. But now that the cat is out of the bag, Pakistanis and Chinese will regroup and figure out corrective tactics
If Alang and its sister ports in Gujarat fail to modernise infrastructure, the upcoming surge in ship recycling will likely shift eastward to Bangladesh or westward to Pakistan and Turkey—resulting in a significant loss of both revenue and relevance
Asim Munir’s promotion to the rank of Field Marshal signals a dangerous precedent, wherein regional peace and bilateral stability may be subordinated to individual career ambitions
Pakistan’s ‘triumphalism’ is a twisted admission of reality to manage audience costs and an implicit acceptance that it cannot harm India in return without going nuclear
US President Donald Trump has spoken of wanting to mediate in resolving the Kashmir issue, which has played into Pakistan’s hands
The time has come for India to study the issue deeper, in particular the geography and the ethnic history of the area which has close civilisational ties with India, and bring up this issue with China
Pakistan's decades-long playbook of denial, deflection, disinformation, and doublespeak must be met with a chorus of facts, not just from ministries and diplomats, but from us, Indians everywhere
India was fighting a 'one-front, two-country' adversary. Yet, due to the heavy damage inflicted by IAF strikes — and concerned about the possibility of more — Pakistan chose to seek a ceasefire
Turkiye’s immature stance will cost it economically, diplomatically, and in public perception
The fragile hopes of normalisation of India-China ties have clearly been flushed down the drain and the suspicion of China is here to stay in India
Operation Sindoor is a transformative moment in India’s quest for an enhanced role in global affairs
The IAF will probably face China’s second fifth-generation jet, J-35A, in a war with Pakistan as Beijing has fast-tracked delivery to Islamabad
India’s ambitious defence self-reliance programme, combined with strategic emergency procurements, encapsulates a balanced approach to long-term defence self-reliance and immediate operational readiness
Operation Sindoor signals the rules of the game are set to change, making Pakistan’s proxy war a cost-prohibitive proposition
Operation Sindoor has not only avenged the Pahalgam attack but also redefined the rules of engagement in counter-terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s declaration is not merely a tactical or doctrinal shift; it is first and foremost a political message—a signalling exercise aimed at multiple audiences
The warning is unambiguous: If Pakistan does not dismantle the terror infrastructure on its soil, India will