Ātmanirbhartā and Strategic Autonomy: Philosophical Roots of Self-Reliance

Ātmanirbhartā and Strategic Autonomy: Philosophical Roots of Self-Reliance Organized by: Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan (Rich Bharatiya Value System) Speaker: Prof. Balaganapathi Devarakonda Date: December 03, 2025 Supervised by: Prof. Nandini Sinha Kapoor Mentor: Dr. Chetna Gupta Researcher: Anushka Verma Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan, an institution devoted to preserving and promoting India’s indigenous knowledge systems and civilizational values,…

DRDO Conducts Successful High-Speed Rocket-Sledge Test of Fighter Escape System — Major Step for India’s Indigenous Aircrew Safety

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), successfully tested a fighter-aircraft escape system using a high-speed rocket-sledge at the Rail-Track facility in Chandigarh. The test validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and full aircrew recovery — placing India among the few nations with advanced…

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser says

High-level talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the Ukraine war are described as constructive, though significant hurdles remain, particularly regarding territorial disputes. While some U.S. proposals are deemed acceptable, others face Russian criticism. European nations are pushing for greater involvement in peace efforts, seeking to influence the outcome and secure future guarantees for…