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The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is
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An IndiGo flight bound for Bagdogra in West Bengal made an emergency landing in Lucknow after a mid-air security scare, officials said. The aircraft was diverted as a precaution following the discovery of a suspicious note onboard during the flight. Passengers Evacuated Safely The plane landed safely at Lucknow airport, where all passengers and crew […]
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Indian security agencies have heightened alert levels ahead of Republic Day, warning of potential threats to New Delhi and other sensitive locations during the national celebrations. Intelligence inputs suggest that banned Khalistani extremist groups and terror outfits with links to Bangladesh may attempt to carry out disruptive activities around January 26. Intelligence
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany wants to expand security and defence cooperation with India, signalling a push to help New Delhi diversify away from its long-standing reliance on Russia for military equipment and energy supplies. The remarks were made during Merz’s official visit to India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of a proposed $3 million acquisition of chip and photonics assets by American firm HieFo from Emcore, citing national security and China-related risks. The deal, originally completed in 2024, involved Emcore’s computer chip operations and indium-phosphide wafer fabrication business. National Security, China Concerns
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked chief secretaries of all states and Union territories to ensure that Maoist insurgency does not regain ground in regions where it has been significantly weakened. The directive was issued during a conference of chief secretaries, where the Prime Minister reviewed governance priorities and internal security concerns. Modi underlined