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By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, July 2. What began as a post-war friendship built on Japanese development assistance has evolved into one of Asia’s most consequential strategic and economic partnerships. Seventy-five years after the establishment of diplomatic relations, India and Japan are seeking to redefine their ties for an era marked by geopolitical competition, fragile … The post From bullet trains to semiconductors: India, Japan expand economic partnership for an uncertain world appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, July 2. The Government has approved a one-year extension in the tenure of Vikram Misri, allowing the senior diplomat to continue as Foreign Secretary until July 14, 2027, beyond his original term that was due to end on July 14, 2026. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training … The post Government extends Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure by one year appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Skyroot unveils the Mission Aagaman patch, honouring India’s space journey while marking the arrival of a new era in private orbital launches. The mission is named Aagaman, Sanskrit for “Arrival”. It marks the arrival of India’s private orbital launch capability for the world. The primary objective of capturing critical flight data foundational to creating a … The post India’s First Private Orbital Rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, to Launch Between July 12 and August 4, 2026 appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, July 2. New Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has stressed the urgency of accelerating the Indian Army’s modernisation drive to prepare for future conflicts, unveiling a five-point agenda under the acronym ‘VIJAY’ to guide the force’s transformation. Addressing the media for the first time after receiving a ceremonial guard of honour at South … The post Gen Dhiraj Seth unveils ‘VIJAY’ vision, pushes for faster Army modernisation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann on July 1 assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force’s Southern Air Command, succeeding Air Marshal Manish Khanna, who retired on June 30 after completing four decades of distinguished service. The Air Marshal was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the … The post Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann takes over as Chief of Southern Air Command appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, July 1. Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak concluded their port call at Port Victoria in Seychelles on June 29 after participating in a series of professional, ceremonial and community outreach activities held as part of the island nation’s National Day and Golden Jubilee celebrations. The visit coincided with the presence of Prime … The post Indian naval ships conclude Seychelles visit after National Day celebrations appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. India and Pakistan on July 1 exchanged lists of civil prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad, in accordance with a bilateral agreement on consular access. The exchange is carried out twice every year – on January 1 and July 1 – under the … The post India, Pakistan exchange lists of civil prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar on July 1 assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Southern Command, succeeding Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lt Gen Pushkar was commissioned into the 74 … The post Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar takes charge as Southern Army Commander appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, July 1. Air Marshal Tejinder Singh on July 1 assumed charge as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), taking over one of the country’s key tri-services appointments responsible for promoting jointness and integration among the armed forces. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian … The post Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumes charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, June 30, 2026. Re-opening the Strait of Hormuz would bring vital relief for many economies, but developing countries will continue to grapple with increased food and fuel costs, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday, June 30. Following the shaky ceasefire in the US and Israeli … The post Strait of Hormuz: Gradual re-opening is no quick fix for developing nations, UN warns appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source