Tag: India

Operation Sindoor Reshapes India’s Counter-Terror Strategy and Defence Doctrine

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor, launched by India during the night of May 6-7, 2025, has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s evolving defence strategy, reinforcing a doctrine centred on precision strikes, technological superiority and proactive counter-terror operations. The military campaign was launched in response to the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians, most of them tourists, were killed. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based terrorist organisations, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and The Resistance Front (TRF). In the opening phase…

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Elon Musk Rejects Racism Allegations, Highlights Family’s Indian Heritage

Arijit Bose

Washington: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has rejected allegations of racism, pointing to his family’s multicultural background and hiring practices as evidence that he does not discriminate on the basis of race. His remarks came during an interview in response to questions over controversial social media posts that have drawn criticism in recent months. Responding to a question from The Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about whether he was racist, Musk said his personal and professional life reflected his commitment to diversity. He argued that the composition of his…

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India, Armenia Move to Deepen Defence Ties

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India and Armenia are set to significantly strengthen their defence partnership, with a renewed emphasis on joint ventures in military hardware, co-production, and technology sharing. The development follows high-level talks between India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and his Armenian counterpart Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan in New Delhi this week. The meeting marks a key step in advancing bilateral defence cooperation, building on General Chauhan’s visit to Armenia earlier this year. Officials described the discussions as a decisive effort to translate strategic intent into concrete defence-industrial…

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Harmanpreet’s Heroics and Kranti Gaud’s Six-Wicket Haul Power India to Series Win Over England

Arijit Bose
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Chester-le-Street | The Indian women’s cricket team clinched a thrilling 13-run victory over England in the third and deciding ODI at Chester-le-Street, sealing the three-match series 2-1. A scintillating century by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and a fiery six-wicket spell by young pacer Kranti Gaud led India to a memorable win on English soil. Opting to bat first, India posted a formidable 318/5 in 50 overs, powered by Harmanpreet’s masterclass – an 84-ball 102 studded with 14 boundaries. Jemimah Rodrigues chipped in with a fluent 50 off 45 balls, while Harleen…

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US Embassy in India Issues Stern Visa Warning After Shoplifting Incident in Illinois

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New  Delhi– The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a strong cautionary statement to Indian nationals and other foreign visitors, emphasizing that engaging in criminal activities in the United States, such as theft, assault, or breaking and entering, can lead to visa revocation and a permanent ban from future entry into the country. This significant warning follows a widely publicized incident involving an Indian tourist who was allegedly caught attempting to leave a Target store in Illinois without paying for items valued at approximately USD 1,300 (about Rs 1.1 lakh).…

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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns China, India, and Brazil of “Massive” Sanctions Over Russia Trade

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NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns China, India, and Brazil of “Massive” Sanctions Over Russia Trade Moscow – In a significant warning delivered, Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, cautioned nations including Brazil, China, and India that they could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relations with Russia. Rutte’s remarks came a day after former US President Donald Trump announced plans for increased weaponry for Ukraine and threatened “biting” secondary tariffs of 100 percent on importers of Russian commodities, should a peace agreement not be reached within…

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Salman Khan Unveils Season 2 of Indian Supercross Racing League, Set to Become an Investor

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Mumbai, India – Bollywood superstar Salman Khan today unveiled Season 2 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), where he serves as the brand ambassador. With Khan’s immense influence, widespread appeal, and personal passion for motorcycles and fitness, the ISRL is poised to transition from a niche sport into a mainstream cultural phenomenon. At the season launch press conference in Mumbai, it was announced that Salman Khan plans to join ISRL as an investor, a move that will significantly boost the league’s ambition to become a leading destination for automotive…

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HDFC Bank Gears Up for Aggressive Growth in FY26 Post-Merger, Led by CEO Jagdishan

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HDFC Bank Gears Up for Aggressive Growth in FY26 Post-Merger, Led by CEO Jagdishan Lucknow– HDFC Bank is poised for a phase of aggressive growth in the fiscal year 2026, following a period of consolidation in FY25 after its significant merger, announced MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan. In his first comprehensive communication to shareholders since the landmark merger, Jagdishan articulated that FY25 was dedicated to “laying the groundwork,” and the bank is now primed to pursue “out-sized growth opportunities.” Jagdishan characterized FY25 as a pivotal year for the newly merged…

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Neha Dixit Gives Voice to India’s Most Ignored Women Workers

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New Delhi: In a media landscape increasingly driven by algorithms, profit margins, and elite narratives, voices from the margins are often drowned out. Neha Dixit’s new book, the Many Lives of Syeda X brings one such voice — that of Syeda, a Muslim migrant woman from Banaras who moved to Delhi after the 1992 Babri Masjid riots — into sharp focus. For over three decades, Syeda has toiled invisibly, crafting the very objects that populate our homes and lives — from tea strainers and Diwali décor to bulbs and stationery…

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“WINNING FOUR ICC TITLES IS TRULY A BLESSING” – VIRAT KOHLI

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Mumbai: Following India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, India’s key players Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya shared their thoughts exclusively on Star Sports, reflecting on the journey, their performances, and the emotions of lifting the prestigious ICC trophy. Virat Kohli spoke exclusively on Star Sports about winning the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 after many years “It’s been a long time since we’ve had a Champions Trophy, and the format is really good. This was our aim. After a tough tour of Australia,…

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