India and Japan plan to expand maritime cooperation significantly. Key areas include warship building and mine countermeasures development. A new memorandum will strengthen maritime security cooperation between the navies. Both nations will leverage strengths for joint naval shipbuilding and design projects. This collaboration aims to enhance regional maritime domain awareness and safety. Source: THE ECONOMIC…
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off NCC’s All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek, ‘Aparajita – Parang La 2026’. The expedition will challenge young women cadets in high-altitude terrain, promoting courage, resilience, leadership and adventure. The initiative reflects NCC’s commitment to empowering youth and strengthening their spirit of service. Source: PIB PRESS RELEASE Read…
Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Five Dreams’ and the Metaphysics of Independence in a Global Age Anushka Verma Abstract: The speech by Sri Aurobindo on the first Independence day in 1947 was not only a political speech, but a metaphysical re‑conception of independence, what independence should actually mean. He made five key aspects of freedom in his…
China quietly pulled back from US Treasuries in June, dropping holdings to $633.4 billion, the lowest since 2008. The move comes as Beijing diversifies reserves amid Iran-related tensions and murky signals from new Fed chair Kevin Warsh, while rising yields stir fresh worries about America’s fiscal health. Source: SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST Read More…
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance remotely piloted aircraft systems for the Indian Navy. The lease will enhance maritime surveillance, intelligence, reconnaissance and security capabilities, strengthening India’s ability to monitor and respond to evolving maritime challenges. Source: PIB Press Release…
India has sought consultations with the US at the World Trade Organization over Washington’s tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products, effective August 15 for four years. India, which exported about $380 million of these products to the US in FY26, said it has a “substantial interest” in the matter. Source: THE ECONOMIC TIMES Read More…
Strategic Report: Defence & Security, including Defence Manufacturing Capability Building Date: August 12, 2026 Location: Gyan Kunj, Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan, ITO, New Delhi 110002 Topic: Defence & Security, including Defence Manufacturing Capability Building Proceedings of the Opening Ceremony The session opened with the Deep Prajvalan, the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, signifying the transition from…
Gold means everything to us. We offer it at weddings, lock it in bank lockers, pray to it on Dhanteras, and see it as the peak of financial security. Gold is so ingrained in our culture that even thinking about it can seem like committing an act of disloyalty, if not being impolite. And here…
SHANTI Bill and Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Between Bharat and Australia For Bharat, Russia and France remain important nuclear partners. Canada has long been supplying uranium to Bharat. Australia could now become another reliable long-term supplier of uranium. PM Narendra Modi’s 8-10 July 2026 visit to Australia has produced an outcome, among others, of considerable…
