The induction of INS Aridhaman, which features several technological enhancements, now gives India the third nuclear ballistic missile submarine to ensure continuous at-sea deterrent. On April 3, 2026, India’s nuclear triad crossed a major milestone with the quiet commissioning of INS Aridhaman—the country’s third nuclear ballistic missile submarine or SSBN (Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear)—at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam […]

Manipur: Renewed Violence Fresh violence has erupted across Manipur, signalling a renewed phase of instability. A series of incidents involving inter-group clashes, targeted attacks on civilians, and the use of heavy weaponry has heightened tensions, particularly in Ukhrul and Bishnupur Districts. The resurgence of violence underscores the persistence of deep ethnic divisions, the active presence of multiple armed formations, and […]

April 16, 2026 – Asia’s rise should not be interpreted as a race between rivals, but as a shared project. Redefining the boundaries of risk In recent years, India has progressively established itself as one of the main alternatives to China in global value chains. This process is taking place within an international context marked by profound transformations: growing geopolitical […]

At the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, tension rises as tankers wait and uncertainty spreads (AI Generated Image) The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again on Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade of Iranian ports. New […]

This piece argues that the present Indian strategy, based on opportunistic diversification and utilization of limited strategic reserves, remains inadequate when confronting supply disruptions. It evaluates India’s options in the short, medium, and long terms. The U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran that began on February 28, 2026, triggered rapid Iranian retaliation, including drone strikes on U.S. facilities and missile launches across […]

India’s foreign policy today stands at a moment of reckoning. What was once celebrated as a model of strategic autonomy—rooted in anti-colonial solidarity, non-alignment, and moral leadership—now faces intense scrutiny. Critics argue that India’s deepening embrace of the United States–Israel axis, particularly in the context of the ongoing West Asian conflicts, signals not pragmatism, but a troubling surrender of independence. […]

Regional tensions linked to the Taliban-Pakistan clashes intensified over the past 24 hours as India and Pakistan exchanged sharp statements, while China said it is attempting to mediate between the two sides. India condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes inside Afghanistan, accusing Islamabad of violating Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement that the strikes resulted […]

Concluding his remarks, Nadwi called on Muslims to carefully assess the situation and to take what he described as a principled stand against injustice and external influence. Prominent Indian Islamic scholar Salman Nadwi has weighed in on the recent tensions and clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, releasing a 13-minute video statement outlining his views on the unfolding political and military […]

The war on Iran launched under US President Donald Trump has drawn two distinct responses from India. The first was an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs expressing “deep concern”, calling for dialogue, restraint, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. The second was a phone call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the ruler of the United […]

The Indian government has not issued any forthright statement condemning the aggression against Iran jointly carried out by the United States and Israel. This is despite the fact that Iran has been a time-tested friend of India with deep civilizational commonalities. One may or may not agree with the political system of a particular country, but no one can condone […]