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Rattled by Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Launches Army Rocket Force Command, Amplifies Defense Spending
15
Aug
By Nikki
World,

Rattled by Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Launches Army Rocket Force Command, Amplifies Defense Spending

After India's Devastating Operation Sindoor, Pakistan been through heavy asset losses of both civilian and military in nature. Pakistan learned from the Indian strikes. It decided to boost its military capabilities. Pakistan announced the formation of a new Military force, ‘The army rocket force command' to oversee its military arsenal. It also increased its military spending to 20% in its June budget recently. Pakistan's new Military force inspired by Chinese's forces Pakistan's new force is reportedly inspired and modelled after its all-weather ally China's People's Liberation Army rocket force. This force is responsible for overseeing land based ballistic, hypersonic and…
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Vir Chakra Conferred on Nine IAF Pilots for Operation Sindoor Success
15
Aug
By Nikki
Defense, Nation, ,

Vir Chakra Conferred on Nine IAF Pilots for Operation Sindoor Success

Ahead of India's 79th Independence Day, government honoured armed forces heroes with gallantry awards. Nine Indian Air Force pilots hit Muridke and Bahawalpur targets during Operation Sindoor. They will receive the Vir Chakra, India's third highest wartime gallantry award. Names of the nine IAF officials have been confirmed. They include Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, Group Captain Manish Arora, and Group Captain Animesh Patni. Other officials include Group Captain Kunal Kalra and Wing Commander Joy Chandra. Squadron Leader Sarthak Kumar and Sidhnat Singh are part of the group. Squadron Leader Rizwan Malik and Flight Lieutenant Aarshveer Singh Thakur are part…
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Big Reforms to Boost Agniveers’ Retention After Operation Sindoor Success
14
Aug
By Nikki
Defense, ,

Big Reforms to Boost Agniveers’ Retention After Operation Sindoor Success

Operation Sindoor was conducted in retaliation after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The performance of the Agniveers has been judged during the operation. It was found to be “excellent". All three wings of the Indian army are reassessing the “Agniveer scheme”, launched in 2022. The scheme involved recruiting soldiers in the Indian army. It recruited Airmen in the Indian Air force. Sailors were recruited in the Indian Navy. The focus of the ‘Agniveer scheme' is to increase the number of young soldiers. These soldiers are technically trained for the armed forces. The scheme aims to keep the average age of…
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India Sends Diesel to China for First Time Since 2021 Amid EU Sanctions on Nayara
14
Aug
By Nikki
Nation, , ,

India Sends Diesel to China for First Time Since 2021 Amid EU Sanctions on Nayara

Russia-backed Nayara energy, an Indian refinery faces European sanctions for its Crude procurement from Russia. To control damage, it is sending shipments to China, for the first time since 2021. Nayara energy, which has Russian connections, faces EU sanctions. Amid this development, Nayara exports a shipment of Indian diesel to China. This marks the first such delivery since 2021. It adds to the revival of the two Asian countries' relations amidst their increasing closeness and US tariff tensions. EM Zenith Originally Departed for Malaysia EM zenith was originally destined to head towards Malaysia. It left the nation's border just prior to…
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Ex-US Official Michael Rubin Condemns Pakistan Army Chief, Slams Trump’s Views on India
13
Aug
By Nikki
Nation, , ,

Ex-US Official Michael Rubin Condemns Pakistan Army Chief, Slams Trump’s Views on India

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin condemns Asim Munir's remarks on India during his visit to USA.  Mr. Rubin slams US president Donald trump's stand on India, criticising US for securing its own interest from Russia by securing trade in critical minerals but dis-allowing India to trade with Russia. Asim Munir's Nuclear threat to India from US soil Asim Munir twice in a month visited US and met Donald Trump. During his address in Tampa, Florida he threatened India with nuclear threats. Munir said that if Pakistan "goes down, it would take half the world down" with it, referring to its nuclear…
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Public Safety or Animal Cruelty? Rahul Gandhi Challenges SC’s Stray Dogs Removal Plan
13
Aug
By Nikki
Nation,

Public Safety or Animal Cruelty? Rahul Gandhi Challenges SC’s Stray Dogs Removal Plan

Rahul Gandhi leader of opposition slammed Supreme court's directive of removing Stray Dogs from Delhi-NCR region within six weeks. Calling the policy as “a step back from decades of humane, science-backed policy.” Rahul Gandhi's Remark on Recent Supreme Court's Verdict Rahul Gandhi emphasised that the policy of the Apex court is impractical. It is not backed by a scientific approach. The decision is insensitive towards animals.  Shelters, sterilisation, vaccination & community care, he noted is a need of the hour. In a post on ‘X’, Rahul Gandhi wrote, “The SC’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR is a…
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Revised Income-Tax Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Sitharaman
12
Aug
By Nikki
Nation,

Revised Income-Tax Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Sitharaman

Key highlights of the Revised Income-Tax Bill 2025 The bill replaces the complex Income Tax Act, 1961, simplifying tax laws by nearly 50% for better clarity and ease of understanding. It incorporates almost all of the 285 recommendations from the Select Committee, addressing errors, ambiguities, and stakeholder concerns. Revised tax slabs and rates aim to reduce middle-class tax burdens, boost disposable income, and encourage savings and investments. Union finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman On Monday August 11, presented the “revised” bill. This bill seeks to replace Income Tax Act, 1961. This new bill simplifies the financial related legislation and provided clarity,…
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We’ll Take Half the World Down with Us’: Pakistan’s Army Chief Issues Nuclear Threat from US Soil
11
Aug
By Nikki
World, ,

We’ll Take Half the World Down with Us’: Pakistan’s Army Chief Issues Nuclear Threat from US Soil

Asim Munir threatened India with a nuclear war said, “we will take half the world down with us.”, he quoted the statement during his second visit Tampa, Florida in US. First time nuclear threat from US soil  Pakistan's Army chief and field Marshal Asim Munir exclaimed that if Pakistan in nearest future will feel existential threat it would launch nuclear destruction drowning half of the world with it. It's a rare threat delivered by other nation on American Soil. Threat to Indian infrastructure Field marshal Asim Munir  specifically targeted any Indian dams that might be built on the Indus River…
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False Narratives, Fake claims – Army Chief on Operation Sindoor by Pakistan
11
Aug
By Nikki
Defense,

False Narratives, Fake claims – Army Chief on Operation Sindoor by Pakistan

Chief of Army staff General Upinder Dwivedi highlights how fake narrative of winning conflicts post Operation Sindoor circulates in Pakistan. While addressing in a one of the premium institutions of India, IIT madras, COAS Upinder Dwivedi remarked, “If you ask a Pakistani whether you lost or won, he'd say my chief has become a field marshal. We must have won only, that's why he's become a field marshal..." https://videopress.com/v/40zEQuC4?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Highlighting If any Pakistan nationals is asked today you won the conflicts or not. They will answer by considering whether their Army chief, Asim Munir, has been promoted to Field Marshall rank.…
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5 Pakistani Jets, AEW&C Downed from 300 km in Operation Sindoor
09
Aug
By Nikki
Defense, , ,

5 Pakistani Jets, AEW&C Downed from 300 km in Operation Sindoor

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh confirmed the toll of Pakistani Air jets. These were shot during Operation Sindoor conducted on May 6-7. This happened after the April 22, Pahalgam terror attack. This is the first official statement. It comes from a high-ranking Indian official. It concerns the number of Pakistani Air jets shot during the cross-border anti-terror operation. Record Breaking Surface to Air Kill Achieved in Operation Sindoor “We have five confirmed kills. One large aircraft could be either an ELINT aircraft or an AEW&C aircraft. This aircraft was taken on at a distance of about 300 kilometres.…
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