Jaishankar Speaks to Taliban Foreign Minister: A Historic First Since 2021 Takeover In a move that signals a potential shift in regional diplomacy, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held an official phone call with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister. This is the first political-level contact between India and the Taliban…
Airports Drop Çelebi One After Another After Government Revokes Security Clearance A significant fallout is underway in India’s aviation sector as major airports move swiftly to terminate contracts with Turkish-origin ground handling firm Çelebi Aviation. Following the Indian government’s decision to revoke Çelebi’s security clearance citing national security concerns, key airports in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad have ended…
Strategic Vision: India Eyes Export Milestone The Ministry of Defence has set an ambitious target: ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. This bold goal comes on the heels of Operation Sindoor—India’s decisive military response to asymmetric threats. The success of the operation not only demonstrated India’s growing technological self-reliance in defence but also cemented its emergence…
Reforming Prestige Amidst Concerns of Transparency The designation of “Senior Advocate” is among the highest honors conferred on members of the Indian Bar, recognizing distinguished legal acumen and contributions to the law. However, the process of selecting senior advocates—guided by previous Supreme Court rulings in 2017 and 2023—has faced criticism for lacking uniformity, transparency, and…
Operation Sindoor and a Defining Moment in India’s Security Doctrine In the wake of Operation Sindoor, a calibrated military action undertaken by India in response to persistent cross-border terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a landmark address to the nation. The speech came just after a temporary ceasefire agreement was reached with Pakistan. Operation Sindoor,…
India’s external and internal security landscape continues to evolve rapidly amid heightened tensions with Pakistan and persistent threats from terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). As the country grapples with complex diplomatic and defense challenges, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to brief Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs. Meanwhile, local developments in Kashmir reflect…
The Launch of Operation Sindoor Following the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead, India launched a swift and calculated military response—Operation Sindoor. The operation, aimed at eliminating cross-border terror infrastructure, saw Indian Armed Forces conducting precision missile and drone strikes on key terror-linked facilities. Over four days of high-intensity confrontation, India…
Diplomacy Amid Fire As the dust begins to settle following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack and India’s swift response through Operation Sindoor, global attention has shifted to the sudden but fragile ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. While political voices across the spectrum responded in expected tones, one figure stood out for his clarity and…
A Fragile Calm After Days of Fire Following a turbulent period of heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan, a ceasefire agreement was declared on May 10, bringing a tentative pause to cross-border tensions. The truce came after the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations reopened dialogue, leading to a de-escalation agreement that…
Calm Restored, Confidence Reignited The Indian stock market opened the week on a buoyant note, registering one of its strongest rallies in recent months. The benchmark Sensex soared 1,800 points while the Nifty jumped 500 points in early trade on Monday, reflecting renewed investor confidence following the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. This uptick…
