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India has intensified its efforts to ensure that not a single drop of water from its rivers flows into Pakistan, following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty last year. The announcement was made by Water Minister CR Patil, who stated unequivocally that “not a single drop of water will go to Pakistan in the coming years.” He explained that the government is actively working on this directive under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling a decisive shift in India’s approach to shared water resources.Pakistan has previously warned that any attempt to alter the flow of cross-border waterways would…

Sergey E. Ivashchenko, RCD Washington’s strategic shift toward the Indo‑Pacific, the intensifying competition with China, the reorientation of U.S. domestic political priorities, and the… Source link

BERLIN — The British Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, resigned from office today, warning that the government’s defense funding plan was insufficient and “could make the country less safe.” The surprise move came in a letter Healey posted on X, in which he praised Prime Minister Keir Starmer for recognizing the threats to the homeland, but said Starmer, along with the ministry of the Treasury, failed to adequately provide funding to take them on in the forthcoming and much-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP). “You know what defence needs,” Healey wrote. “[…] Without a DIP that meets the moment…

UK Defence Secretary John Healey (left), walking with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in February 2026. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright The UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey has resigned today (11 June), having issued his letter of resignation on the social media platform X. In it, Healey blames the Treasury, which he says is “unwilling” to allocate sufficient funds to defence, made worse by the inadequate backing of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who he says is “unable” to make the necessary commitments. It appears that Healey was finally prompted to resign after reviewing Starmer’s financial settlement…

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has reached a significant stage in its developmental cycle, with radar cross-section (RCS) testing being conducted at Dundigal, Hyderabad, Telangana.The coordinates provided, 17.674359, 78.390435, correspond closely to the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) ORANGE facility, which stands for Open Range RCS Measurement Facility.This site is located at Dundigal and is specifically designed for advanced RCS evaluation, a critical step in validating stealth characteristics of next-generation combat aircraft.The airframe currently under test at the Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal is not a prototype but rather a developmental structure intended for RCS measurement. This…

Kevin Eyer, CIMSEC The decision represents a significant institutional realignment in naval command structure, ending a long-standing dual-community model in which both aviators and Surface… Source link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to world leaders who extended their congratulations on his historic achievement of becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.In his message, he described it as a privilege to serve the nation and contribute to India’s development journey, reaffirming his commitment to work with greater dedication towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat and fulfilling the aspirations of 140 crore citizens.Among those he thanked was Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, recalling his recent visit to Sweden which added momentum to bilateral ties. Modi emphasised India’s deep commitment to advancing the strategic partnership with…

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India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after a missile strike disabled the Palau‑flagged oil tanker Settebello off Oman, leaving three Indian crew members missing. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned US chargé d’affaires Jason Meeks in New Delhi, underscoring the seriousness of the incident and demanding accountability amid escalating maritime tensions.India on Wednesday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz, which had 24 Indian nationals among its 28‑member crew. Of these, 21 Indians have been rescued, while three remain unaccounted for.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the Indian Embassy…

India and the United States are on the verge of concluding the first phase of their long‑anticipated bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal declaring that “about 99 percent” of the issues have already been resolved.His remarks came as a high‑level American delegation, led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, began three days of intensive discussions in New Delhi aimed at finalising the interim pact.The two countries had reached an initial understanding in February, but progress slowed after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures. In response…