A Fortnightly Newsletter 16th to 30th November,2025
A Fortnightly Newsletter 16th to 30th November,2025
Bharat Through the Prism of Operation Sindoor: Confronting Global Threats and Shaping New Opportunities
Bharat Through the Prism of Operation Sindoor: Confronting Global Threats and Shaping New Opportunities Abstract: In response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025, Bharat carried out decisive airstrikes on the night of 6-7 May 2025, targeting locations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and deep inside Pakistan. Operation Sindoor was not merely a military…
China’s Eight Points Rules: Whether they Promotes Democratic Values in China?
China’s Eight Points Rules: Whether they Promotes Democratic Values in China? Abstract China’s Eight Point Rules, introduced under President Xi Jinping in 2012, represent a pivotal administrative and political reform aimed at curbing bureaucratic extravagance, promoting discipline, and strengthening public trust in governance. Although designed primarily for domestic governance, the rules carry significant global relevance.…
India Seen as a Reliable Partner by Indo-Pacific & Global-South — Raksha Mantri at Chanakya Defence Dialogue
At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, Rajnath Singh said India’s economic growth, technological capabilities and principled foreign policy have made it a “voice of balance and responsibility.” He asserted that nations across the Indo-Pacific and Global South now view India as a dependable partner for peace, stability and strategic cooperation Read More…
INS Vikrant & INS Udaygiri Represent India at Sri Lanka Navy International Fleet Review 2025 in Colombo
India’s Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, along with the indigenously built frigate INS Udaygiri, are participating in the Sri Lanka Navy’s International Fleet Review 2025 in Colombo (27–29 Nov), marking the ships’ maiden overseas deployment. Their involvement underscores India’s advancing shipbuilding capabilities and commitment to maritime cooperation and stability in the Indian Ocean region. …
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country’s lead negotiator in talks with the U.S, after Yermak’s residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators. The unprecedented search at the heart of Ukraine’s government was a blow for the Ukrainian leader that risked disrupting…
‘Anyone can file complaint on public property damage’
The Supreme Court has held that there is no provision in law which bars an individual from filing a complaint related to damage to public property. The SC was hearing an appeal against a September 24, 2024 order of the Allahabad High Court that had stayed the summoning of accused persons in the case, saying…
BEL and Safran Sign JV to Manufacture HAMMER Smart Air-to-Ground Weapon in India
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defence (SED), France, have inked a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement to produce the precision-guided HAMMER air-to-ground weapon in India. The 50:50 JV will localise manufacturing, aiming for 60% indigenisation, with BEL handling final assembly, testing and supply to the Indian Air Force and Navy. Read More…
INS Mahe Commissioned — India’s First Mahe-Class ASW Shallow-Water Craft Joins Western Naval Command
The Indian Navy commissioned Cochin Shipyard Ltd.-built INS Mahe on 24 Nov 2025 at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. It is the first of eight indigenous Mahe-class anti-submarine shallow-water vessels, boasting over 80 % domestic content. INS Mahe enhances coastal ASW capabilities and strengthens India’s maritime security umbrella. Read More…
Govt Launches Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0 to Boost India’s Cyber-Resilience
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with the Data Security Council of India and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), launched the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0 under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project. The initiative invites students and researchers to solve real-world cybersecurity problems — boosting skills, promoting…