CIA Scrambles for a New Approach in Afghanistan
The rapid US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is creating intense pressure on the CIA to find new ways to gather intelligence and carry out counterterrorism strikes in the country, but t... Read more
Raising of Theatre Commands Gains Momentum
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, along with the three service Chiefs, Adm Karambir Singh, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Gen MM Naravane will brief Defence Minister Rajnath Singh... Read more
E-Book on Defence Reforms Released
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released an e-booklet titled “20 Reforms in 2020” highlighting the major reforms undertaken by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 7 June, in the capital. The Min... Read more
Thales Appoints New Head of India Business
Paris-based European defence major, Thales appoints Ashish Saraf, Vice President and Country Director for India. Saraf will lead the company’s India business. He will be responsible for the... Read more
Afghan Troops Suffer ‘Shockingly High’ Casualties as Violence Mounts in Last 24 Hours
At least 150 Afghan troops have been killed or injured in the last 24 hours in a surge of attacks by Taliban militants as foreign forces withdraw, senior government officials said on Monday.... Read more
China is planning to introduce a new law that protects its firms from foreign sanctions, state media reported Monday, as it looks to build its defences against rising US pressure. The countr... Read more
Though the Indian Space Research Organisation’s uncrewed Gaganyaan mission is on track, a final call on the same will be taken once the lockdown ends in Bengaluru, reports India Today. It sh... Read more
Soon, Better Connectivity to Kashmir! Banihal-Qazigund Tunnel Likely to be Operational in Coming Weeks
The ambitious double-tube tunnel from Banihal to Qazigund along the 270 kilometre long Jammu-Srinagar NH is currently going through the process of testing and commissioning and it is likely... Read more
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Failures and Peace Overtures
Pakistan’s diplomatic clout has eroded over the years because of political instability and economic insecurity. Its rulers have failed even to build a national narrative on any critical issu... Read more
Chinese PLA Troops Deployed Along Indian Border Affected by Cold Conditions; 90% Rotated
The People’s Liberation Army has rotated 90 percent of its manpower and brought in fresh soldiers from the hinterland following which, it seems that Chinese troops deployed opposite th... Read more