national defense

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    India's Tri-Service Exercise 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar': Enhancing Military Integration in Arunachal Pradesh

    Nov 04, 2025 09:25 pm CST

    India is set to conduct 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar', a comprehensive tri-service military exercise in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on integrating capabilities across army, navy, and air force. The exercise will feature special forces, unmanned platforms, and precision systems operating in high-altitude conditions, representing India's continued advancement in military interoperability and joint operational effectiveness.

  • Ashley J. Tellis: Indian-Origin Defense Strategist Charged with Unlawful Retention of Classified Information

    Ashley J. Tellis: Indian-Origin Defense Strategist Charged with Unlawful Retention of Classified Information

    Oct 15, 2025 10:55 am CST

    Former National Security Council member and renowned foreign policy scholar Ashley J. Tellis faces serious charges for allegedly retaining classified defense information. The 64-year-old Indian-origin strategist from the Carnegie Endowment could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, as investigators also examine his reported meetings with Chinese officials.

  • Sanae Takaichi: From Heavy Metal Drummer to Japan

    Sanae Takaichi: From Heavy Metal Drummer to Japan's First Woman Prime Minister

    Oct 04, 2025 02:43 pm CST

    Sanae Takaichi, a staunchly conservative politician and former heavy metal drummer, is set to make history as Japan's first female prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election. Though breaking gender barriers in Japanese politics, her policies align with the LDP's conservative wing, focusing on national defense, economic security, and stricter immigration controls rather than feminist reforms.

  • BSF Troops in Jaisalmer Perform Traditional Shastra Pooja on Vijayadashmi Honoring Operation Sindoor Weapons

    BSF Troops in Jaisalmer Perform Traditional Shastra Pooja on Vijayadashmi Honoring Operation Sindoor Weapons

    Oct 02, 2025 03:27 pm CST

    The Border Security Force's 1055 Artillery Regiment conducted their annual Shastra Pooja ceremony in Jaisalmer on Vijayadashmi, honoring weapons used during Operation Sindoor. This traditional ritual serves as both a cultural celebration and a demonstration of India's military readiness along the Indo-Pak border, with BSF officials emphasizing their advanced anti-drone capabilities and commitment to national security.