Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Multi-Layered Defence Shield Explained

Sudarshan Chakra Defence Shield

India’s security landscape is formed in a complex geopolitical environment; two frontline adversaries and cross-border threats make it a strategic necessity for strengthening air defence. Sudarshan Chakra’s roots: this has been India’s sincere effort to create a multi-layered defence shield that would roll up an indigenous umbrella capable of robust and all-around aerial protection. This … Read more

E20 Fuel in India: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What’s Next

E20 Fuel in India

With the introduction of the E20 ethanol blend in India, the central government is taking a major step towards greener energy and revolutionising the mobility sector. The significant shift to green fuel resources has already been implemented across the country, ahead of its primary 2030 target. However, a major concern arises among vehicle users about … Read more

IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program to Boost AI in Cancer Treatment

IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program

AI is changing the fabric of healthcare across the world, and India is now stepping forward with grand plans in cancer care. IndiaAI’s Independent Business Division (IBD) partnered with the National Cancer Grid (NCG) in announcing the launch of the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge CATCH grant program. The present initiative intends to support innovation … Read more

Indian Navy Set to Commission Frontline Stealth Frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri

Udaygiri and Himgiri

The Indian Navy is all set to strengthen its maritime security with the commissioning of advanced frontline stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri (F35) and INS Himgiri (F34). The two grey whales will be commissioned on 26 August 2025 in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as announced by the official authorities. An honour in the history of the … Read more

Significance of Ajit Doval’s Journey to Russia

Significance of Ajit Doval’s Journey to Russia

The National Security Advisor(NSA) and spymaster Ajit Kumar Doval is a retired IPS officer. Recently, Ajit Doval has been in the spotlight due to his diplomatic engagement with Russia. The visit was more than just a bureaucratic visit, but preparations for the Modi-Putin summit.  ‘In a world where countries are breaking alliances and declaring war, … Read more

Legionnaires’ Disease: An Increasing Public Health Concern in 2025

Legionnaires’ Disease

The spread of Legionnaires’ disease was beginning to alarm health authorities. In recent weeks, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem, New York City, has resulted in three fatalities and more than 70 confirmed cases. Also, some cases of Legionnaires’ disease were recorded from major cities in Europe and the Middle East, and cases from … Read more

Nimisha Priya Case Explained: Truth Behind Yemen Death Sentence Cancellation Claim

Nimisha Priya Case

The Nimisha Priya Case, sentenced to death in Yemen, had once again hit headlines with reports surfacing regarding a possible cancellation of her execution. The Grand Mufti of India went on to claim that her death sentence had been formally overturned, while India’s Ministry of External Affairs MEA claimed that such claims were false, thus … Read more

Taming the Brahmaputra: China’s Mega-Dam Project

China’s Mega-Dam Project

In the high mountains of Tibet, at a strategic bend of the Yarlung Zangbo River—known downstream in India as the Brahmaputra—China has launched a bold, controversial hydropower project. The Medog Hydropower Station, also called the Yarlung Zangbo Mega-Dam, is poised to become the largest hydropower facility in the world. While the project’s scale and ambition … Read more

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns—Explained

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns

Under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President was free to resign. Jagdeep Dhankhar, however, showed no hesitation in sending his resignation letter on July 21, 2025, almost three years into a five-year term, citing health reasons, and thereby leaving the second-highest constitutional post of the country vacant.  The timing seemed to take … Read more

Guardians of the Sky: Inside the AWACS Advantage

AWACS

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern warfare, technology plays a crucial role in shaping strategies, defending territories, and ensuring real-time situational awareness. Among the most significant innovations in aerial surveillance and command capabilities is the AWACS system, short for Airborne Warning and Control System. Often referred to as the “eye in the sky,” this … Read more