The Indo-Pacific is here to stay, with or without Washington, Pg11
Japan and India solidify the Indo-Pacific as a geopolitical reality, deepening partnerships and defence capabilities amid China's expansion, independent of US policy shifts.
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Japan and India solidify the Indo-Pacific as a geopolitical reality, deepening partnerships and defence capabilities amid China's expansion, independent of US policy shifts.
SIPRI reveals 12 Indian nuclear warheads are now operationally deployed, bolstering 'no first use' doctrine and second-strike capability amid escalating global nuclear tensions.
U.S. tariffs, Supreme Court rulings, and new Section 301 investigations stall India-U.S. trade deal, raising bilateral economic uncertainty.
China's 200+ missile launchers threaten India; New Delhi must urgently establish a rocket force and fast-track hypersonic missile development to counter Beijing's missile superiority.
Iran defies international law, imposing transit fees on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, sparking global concerns over navigation rights and UNCLOS principles.
US and Iran give conflicting signals on talks after Persian Gulf strikes, as fragile interim deal faces uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz.
PM Modi's strategic diplomacy, securing energy and tech partnerships, fortifies India's resilience and protects citizens amidst global uncertainties.
US-Iran ceasefire teeters on brink amid Strait of Hormuz clashes and ambiguous MoU, threatening global supply chains and regional conflagration.
Iran retaliates with drone, missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, imperiling peace talks and Strait of Hormuz.
Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning to cease negotiations if US airstrikes persist.
US grants 60-day waiver for Iranian oil, but Indian refiners hesitate on large-scale imports, citing payment hurdles, sanctions risks, and China's competition.
Expert calls for India-China to resume strategic economic dialogue, addressing trade deficit and fostering cooperation amidst evolving global dynamics.
India's rupee and bond markets experience fragile, short-term recovery; geopolitical tensions, fiscal strain, and El Niño threats demand urgent domestic reforms for macroeconomic stability.
US and Iran exchange fire in Gulf, violating peace deal; Strait of Hormuz shipping threatened amidst escalating tensions.
Militant group Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon peace deal, vowing to retain arms and threatening civil war.
India to absorb 90% of MSME compliance costs for EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, shielding exports from Rs 20 lakh per unit burden.
Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, escalating US-Iran tensions as both nations launch retaliatory strikes, testing fragile peace deal.
Iran reasserts control over vital Strait of Hormuz, warns Gulf states against US alliance, escalating regional tensions after vessel attack.
US Treasury Secretary signals return to higher Section 301 tariffs, threatening India's competitive trade edge and global deal strategy.
India launches Operation Amistad, deploying C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with medical teams and BHISHM Cubes to aid earthquake-devastated Venezuela.
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