Defence & Strategic Affairs
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RAKSHA: India’s 10-year blueprint for defence diplomacy and global strategic partnerships
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India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes spanning defence, digital payments, space, health
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Experts Explain | Make in India in defence sector: Challenges, bottlenecks, and the way forward
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India tests advanced nuclear-capable Agni missile with multiple warhead carrying capability
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How INS Aridaman’s induction strengthens India’s nuclear triad
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U.S. launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Hormuz attacks
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INS Aridhaman, nuclear-powered submarine, enters India’s naval fleet
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Unimpeded trade needs IPMDA as the answer
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India-Japan maritime security pact: What the new Memorandum of Arrangement means | Explained
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Great Nicobar task: Pursuing national security with ecological responsibility
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Gen Subramani takes charge as new Chief of Defence Staff: ‘Transformation of armed forces, organisational reforms key focus’
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Expert Explains | Why Quad has never picked up momentum, and takeaways from New Delhi meet
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Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
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A watershed moment in India’s defence posture
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Terror’s changing face, India’s counter-terror strategy
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The limits of air power, implications for theatre-isation
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India plans Phase-2 of strategic petroleum reserves under PPP model at estimated ₹14,527 crore
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C Raja Mohan writes: Beyond US and China, India and others are building a ‘G Minus Two’ for Indo-Pacific
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Defence Acqusition Council approves ₹52,000 crore worth military purchase
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India’s annual defence production records all-time high of Rs 1.78-lakh cr in 2025-26
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PM congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak for receiving UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
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U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
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China confirms its support to Pakistan during last year’s war with India
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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Mojtaba Khamenei says new phase taking shape in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Will not allow illegal oil shipments from Iran, U.S. tells India
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West Asia war LIVE: Iran's army says attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, UAE
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Why India and Australia are deepening Indo-Pacific security ties: China’s expanding footprint
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Why Trump wants to buy Chagos islands now amid conflict with Iran
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Sanctions threat to India would ‘boomerang’ under PM Modi's leadership: Putin
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Vietnam’s President To Lam to visit India from May 5-7
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S-400 destroyed Pakistani aircraft at 314 km during Operation Sindoor: Defence Ministry report
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India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperation
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US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector, says senior US official
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Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb
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U.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia as both vie for control of strait
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India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership; launch 2030 roadmap
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Expert Explains | As modern warfare transforms, the lessons now for Indian defence
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‘Great Nicobar project will serve strategic interests, emerge as maritime focal point’
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Singapore: ‘No China hegemony, India critical anchor, helps maintain balance of power’
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India invites bids from 3 private players for advanced stealth fighter project
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Critical minerals, AI, nuclear ties take centre stage as Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US partnership
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Sharp visionary leader known for quick decision-making: Who is Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani, India’s next chief of defence staff
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