ICGS Sarthak Makes Strategic Port Call at Chabahar to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak arrived at Chabahar Port, Iran (16–19 Dec 2025) on its overseas deployment — marking the first ICG visit to Chabahar. The port call enhances India’s maritime engagement with regional partners, featuring joint maritime safety, search-and-rescue, law-enforcement and pollution-response drills under the SAGAR & MAHASAGAR vision.   Read More…

Seagull with Chinese GPS Device Found Near INS Kadamba, Authorities Probe Research Link

A migratory seagull carrying a Chinese GPS tracker was discovered near Karwar’s INS Kadamba naval base, sparking scrutiny. Linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the device appears part of a bird migration study. Officials stress no signs of espionage yet, but technical evaluation continues given the base’s strategic importance.   Read More…

Opinion: Blurred Lines—Fake News, Disinformation and Public Perception

An opinion piece in Telangana Today explores how misinformation, disinformation, and deepfakes—from 19th-century “moon men” hoaxes to today’s AI-driven fabrications—erode public trust, critical thinking, and democratic values. Authors Ramakrushna Baral, Dr. Fazlunnisa H, and Dr. Kabita Baral warn that blurred lines between fact and fiction pose growing risks to society and governance.   Read More…

Putin signs law ratifying RELOS with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified a key agreement with India. This pact allows military formations, warships, and aircraft to be sent to each other’s territories. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement, or RELOS, was officially published. This development follows President Putin’s recent visit to India. The agreement streamlines military cooperation between the two nations.…

Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by Islamic State group

An mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said Tuesday. The suspects were a father and son, aged 50 and 24, authorities have said. The older man was shot dead while his…