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Threats India Face From Neighbouring Nation

Threats India Face From Neighbouring Nation

India today faces a spectrum of threats from almost every neighbour. These threats include conventional military risks and nuclear brinkmanship. They also involve cross‑border terrorism, cyberattacks, illegal migration, and grey‑zone tactics. The intensity and nature of these threats vary country‑wise. Together, they create a complex security ring around the Indian mainland and its maritime periphery.​ Pakistan: Terror Proxies and Nuclear Shadow Pakistan remains the most immediate source of cross‑border terrorism. Groups like Lashkar‑e‑Taiba and Jaish‑e‑Mohammad use its territory. They also use Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir as bases for attacks in India. Repeated terror strikes, including the 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed dozens…
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Visit of Wang Yi to India: Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Visit of Wang Yi to India: Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Key Highlights Prime Minister Modi invited to SCO Summit in Tianjin Expert Groups for Boundary and Border Management To resume direct flights, update the Air Services Agreement Cooperation on Trans-border Rivers Commitment to reopen border trade through Lipulekh Pass, Shipki La Pass, and Nathu La Pass Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party, visited India as China's Foreign Minister. His visit occurred on 18th & 19th August. During the visit he met PM Modi, NSA Ajit Doval and MEA S. Jaishanker. This visit marks a significant move. It strengthens ties between two nations. Both countries play…
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India, China Hold High-Level Talks to Ease Border Tensions and Boost Cooperation

India, China Hold High-Level Talks to Ease Border Tensions and Boost Cooperation

Meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi and S. Jaishankar is scheduled on August 18. It involved talks on easing border issues. The discussion included Indian National security advisor Ajit Doval and Wang Yi. This meeting is followed by previous meeting between Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi in Kazan. China remarked their aim of building stable relations, manage differences and build political trust with India. Also read: India-China Relations: Key Updates from SCO Summit 2025 India's Stance on Developing Sino-Indian Relations The meeting scheduled on Aug 18, where Indian MEA Dr. S Jaishankar met Chinese FM Wang…
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China Welcomes PM Modi to Tianjin SCO Summit, Signals Warmer Diplomatic Mood

China Welcomes PM Modi to Tianjin SCO Summit, Signals Warmer Diplomatic Mood

PM Modi is expected to visit China from 31st August to 1st September for Regional Shanghai cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Amid US tariff tensions, Trump has imposed 25% additional tariffs and penalties on Indian exports. Despite this, China welcomes the Indian PM's visit to the SCO in Tianjin.  “China welcomes Prime Minister Modi to China for the SCO Tianjin Summit," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. SCO Summit is scheduled for 31st August to 1st September. It will bring leaders from 20 nations, including SCO 10 member nations. The summit will also host heads of 10 International organisations. Also…
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India’s Response to US’s Additional Tariffs: A Stand for Sovereignty

India’s Response to US’s Additional Tariffs: A Stand for Sovereignty

Trump imposed additional 25% tariffs on India taking the effective tariff to 50%, signed an executive order. New additional tariff will be effective from 27 August 2025. Trump remarked - India's continued purchase of Russian crude a concern of national security for US. Trump blames that India's continued purchase of crude from Russia is helping Russia in war financing against Ukraine. US earlier had imposed a 25% tariff from 7 August on Indian products. Now, they continue with an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports effective from August 27, 2025. India Responds Firmly India's stand on Trump's action has been…
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India Focuses on Minerals Diplomacy: The New Focus of Geopolitical Relations

India Focuses on Minerals Diplomacy: The New Focus of Geopolitical Relations

As nations worldwide accelerate their transition towards clean energy and advanced technologies, they scramble to secure critical minerals. These include lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements and graphite. They are the backbone of future technology, from Electric vehicles to semiconductors. Today, international partnerships and trade relations are being reshaped around the critical mineral sector. India has important stakes in the African continent. It hopes to deepen ties of trade, development, security, and energy cooperation. By focusing on capacity-building, local ownership, and partnership, it aims to create a sustainable model. It also seeks to increase goodwill via moral diplomacy for cooperation.…
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Safety Concerns May Delay India’s Cricket Series in Bangladesh

Safety Concerns May Delay India’s Cricket Series in Bangladesh

Ever since the change of power in Bangladesh, the atmosphere in our neighbouring country has been chaotic. In view of the situation there, the Indian cricket team’s Bangladesh tour may be postponed. It is scheduled for next month. The players’ safety is not guaranteed. The government may make an official statement soon. This could put the tour on hold. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will collaborate with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). They will decide together regarding the upcoming series. There is a possibility that the series will not be cancelled. Both cricket boards may instead…
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China Leaked Key Info on Indian Vectors During Operation Sindoor: Army

China Leaked Key Info on Indian Vectors During Operation Sindoor: Army

The Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance) has explained how India tackled not one, but three adversaries during Operation Sindoor. He referred to how China leaked information to Pakistan and turkey supported Pakistan. The Hidden Hand of China In an address at industry chamber FICCI, he stated that the four day conflict was fought on one border but with two adversaries. Pakistan was the front and China provided them all possible support. He said that Pakistan received real-time inputs about India's important vectors from China during Operation Sindoor. Lt Gen. Singh also highlighted China’s ancient military strategy…
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Dravid vs Gambhir: A Statistical Review of Indian Cricket Team

Dravid vs Gambhir: A Statistical Review of Indian Cricket Team

Gautam Gambhir took over as the head coach of the Indian cricket team on 9th July, 2024. Before him, Rahul Dravid was the head coach of Team India from November 2021 to June 2024. Team India has completed 11 matches under Gambhir after the first test against England. Here is an analysis of the first 11 matches of both the coaches. The India-England Test Breaking records, this was the first time in history where Indian batters scored 5 centuries in a Test. But this is also the first time that the team that did so, lost. This was Shubhman Gill’s…
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India’s Role in the Iran-Israel Conflict: What You Need to Know

India’s Role in the Iran-Israel Conflict: What You Need to Know

Amid the heightened tensions with Israel, Iran has issued statements. They are requesting support from potential allies. Iran is also sending warnings to potential threats. A warning to US and Pakistan After the American President Donald Trump met with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, the political grapevine is abuzz with speculations. There is talk about the US entering the Israel-Iran conflict through Pakistan. They might use Pakistani bases to attack Tehran. Iran has warned, without directly naming any country, that it will not tolerate any third party intervention in the situation. When questioned about Asim’s visit to the White House,…
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