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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
India is taking a decisive leap in military space capabilities by launching an ambitious satellite program under the third phase of its Space-Based Surveillance (SBS-III) project. Announced during the recently held Indian DefSpace Symposium by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, the program involves the deployment of 52 military satellites, marking the most significant expansion of India’s space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to date.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
In a decisive move to shore up India’s dwindling air combat strength, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly preparing to procure 40 additional Rafale fighter jets from France through a government-to-government (G2G) deal—parallel to the imminent Rafale-M contract for the Indian Navy, which is likely to be signed in Delhi on April 28 or 29 when the French Defence Minister visits India.
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1 week ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
India’s humanitarian outreach to the earthquake-hit Myanmar, codenamed Operation Brahma, has not only demonstrated logistical agility but also highlighted emerging threats in modern conflict zones. While the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to airlift critical supplies and medical teams into the region, a shadow has emerged over the mission: advanced, sophisticated electronic interference and cyber sabotage targeting the mission.
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2 weeks ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks has arrived in India after he was extradited from the United States. Accompanied by a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani descent, landed in New Delhi around 6:30 pm. He was formally arrested and produced before a Delhi court.
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2 weeks ago | 
reporteasia.com | Huma Siddiqui
Imagina una película de Bollywood o incluso un éxito comercial del cine telugu rodado en un pequeño país de América Central, conocido principalmente por su café, bananas y hortalizas. Pero Guatemala también es la cuna de la antigua civilización maya, y esos sitios arqueológicos, combinados con lagos, volcanes y exuberantes selvas, podrían tentar a cualquier productor de cine indio. Además, se presume que los costos de rodaje allí serían muy competitivos.
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2 weeks ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
Following the Trump administration’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, India and the U.S. are making efforts to accelerate negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Monday. This was the first call since President Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs. The announcement came as part of a broader trade policy that sees U.S. tariffs on all Indian imports set at 26%.
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2 weeks ago | 
bharatshakti.in | Huma Siddiqui
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Saudi Arabia on April 22–23, with a focus on strengthening ties in defence and security, trade and investment, and easing visa-related processes. As geopolitical dynamics shift across the region, a key highlight of the visit will be the growing defence cooperation between New Delhi and Riyadh—reflected in joint military exercises, enhanced strategic dialogue, and expanding defence exchanges.
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2 weeks ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
The focus will be on defence and security, trade and investments, and visa-related matters during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia later this month (likely on April 22-23). A key aspect of this bilateral engagement is growing defence cooperation, underscored by joint exercises and increased military exchanges. The deepening defence relationship is represented by joint naval exercises and increasing military expertise exchanges.
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2 weeks ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
Dubai’s Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, who is also deputy prime minister and defence minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be in Delhi on a two-day visit beginning Tuesday. Accompanying him is a high level business delegation, signalling the UAE’s readiness for more business following the comprehensive economic partnership signed in 2022, and a Local Currency Settlement (LCS) System in July 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
stratnewsglobal.com | Huma Siddiqui
Imagine a Hindi film or even a Telugu potboiler being shot in a tiny Central American country known mostly for coffee, bananas and vegetables. But Guatemala is also the home of the ancient Mayan civilisation and those archaeological sites combined with lakes, volcanoes and lush forests could tempt any Indian film producer, and one presumes the cost of shooting there would be very competitive. “Guatemala is the heart of the Mayan world, with a rich history and incredible natural beauty.
