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By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, June 30, 2026:At the United Nations launch of the inaugural Peacebuilding Overview Report during Peacebuilding Week, one figure stood out: the world spends one dollar on peace for every hundred dollars it spends on the military. That imbalance has persisted for two decades. It is not an accident. … The post The World spends “A Hundred Dollars for War, One Dollar for Peace”- UN Report appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Copenhagen, June 30, 2026. Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff, SAS CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. The … The post SAS orders 18 Airbus A330neo to accelerate growth and fleet modernisation appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. General Dhiraj Seth on June 30 assumed office as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of service in the Indian Army. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, General Seth was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December … The post General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army Chief appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, June 30, 2026. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued six fishermen from the distressed Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Manju Matha during a challenging Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operation conducted off the coast of Mangaluru on the evening of June 29, 2026. The operation showcased the Indian Coast Guard’s exceptional professionalism, operational readiness … The post Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen in challenging search and rescue operation off Mangaluru appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 30. General Upendra Dwivedi retired on June 30 after more than four decades of service in the armed forces, relinquishing the post of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) after a tenure marked by operational preparedness, military reforms and efforts to modernise the force. During his tenure as Army Chief, General Dwivedi … The post General Upendra Dwivedi retires as Army Chief after four decades of service appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar UNDP projects global fossil fuel subsidies will climb to $1.1 trillion in 2026, around $410 billion higher than in 2025 if oil prices average $88.60 a barrel. In a more severe scenario, with prices reaching $110 a barrel, subsidies could rise to $1.43 trillion. “Money that should be building schools, hospitals, … The post Middle East conflict leaves developing countries paying the price appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Jeddah, June 29, 2026. Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has received the 2026 APEX Award for Best Cabin Service in the Middle East. The award was presented during the APEX Awards ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the Future Travel Experience (FTE) EMEA event, a leading aviation … The post Saudia Earns 2026 APEX Best Cabin Service in the Middle East Award appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, June 29. In a significant milestone for Indian civil aviation, an IndiGo Airbus A320 successfully landed at Udaipur airport on June 27 using India’s indigenous Gagan satellite-based navigation system instead of conventional ground-based radio landing aids.     The operation marked the first time in India that a full-sized commercial passenger jet completed … The post India records first passenger jet landing using indigenous Gagan satellite navigation system appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi/Victoria, June 28. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 28 reaffirmed India’s commitment to remain a “trusted partner” of Seychelles, outlining an ambitious vision for deeper cooperation in maritime security, the blue economy, climate action and digital transformation while addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles during the island nation’s golden jubilee … The post Modi pledges enduring partnership with Seychelles, unveils vision for secure and prosperous Indian Ocean appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Washington DC/ Bengaluru. NASA’s plan to return astronauts to the moon and bolster a rapidly growing commercial space industry is facing an infrastructure obstacle. A new report from NASA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) warns that launch facilities at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida and Wallops Flight Facility in … The post NASA’s aging infrastructure can’t handle Artemis launches without $1 billion in upgrades, watchdog warns appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source