Day: May 14, 2025

India Successfully Tests Indigenous ‘Bhargavastra’ Swarm Drone Defence System

Manish Kumar

India took a major stride in modern warfare readiness with the successful test-firing of its indigenous swarm drone defence system, ‘Bhargavastra’, developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). The micro rockets forming the core of this low-cost, hard-kill counter-drone system underwent rigorous validation at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur, Odisha, where all designated mission objectives were met with precision. Over three separate trials conducted on May 13, 2025, in the presence of senior Army Air Defence (AAD) officials, Bhargavastra showcased its ability to neutralise drone threats under both…

India Clears ₹3,706 Cr HCL-Foxconn Chip Plant to Power Semiconductor Push

Manish Kumar

Cabinet Approves ₹3,706 Cr HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor JV in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar, Paving Way for 2,000 Jobs In a major push towards building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has greenlit a ₹3,706 crore joint venture between HCL and Taiwan’s Foxconn to establish a chip assembly and packaging unit in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. This marks the sixth project approved under India’s ₹76,000 crore Semiconductor Mission, aimed at transforming the country into a global hub for chip design and production. The facility is expected to generate over 2,000 high-tech jobs and…

After Operation Sindoor, Global Demand for BrahMos Soars: India’s Strategic Missile Becomes a Lucrative Export Asset

Manish Kumar

Countries Are Queuing Up to Buy BrahMos After Operation Sindoor In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, where India decisively responded to a deadly terror attack using its precision strike capabilities, the spotlight has firmly landed on one of its most potent weapons: the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. For the first time, India reportedly used the missile in active combat against Pakistani military targets, a move that not only altered regional dynamics but also elevated BrahMos from a deterrent to a battle-tested global brand. The combat deployment, although not officially confirmed…

From Operation Dost to Drone Attacks: How Turkey’s Shift May Be Undermining India’s Security

Manish Kumar

Pakistan Attacked India with 400 Turkish Drones Over Four Days—But India Once Came to Turkey’s Aid In February 2023, when a catastrophic earthquake devastated Turkey, India responded with empathy and urgency. Launching Operation Dost, New Delhi dispatched over 250 personnel, high-tech rescue equipment, and tons of relief material. It was a gesture of deep humanitarian solidarity and friendship—widely praised and seen as a reaffirmation of India’s goodwill on the global stage. Fast forward to 2025, and that goodwill appears to have been reciprocated with hostility. In a shocking development, Pakistan…

India Expels Pakistan High Commission Staffer Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

Manish Kumar

India Expels Pakistani Diplomat as Bilateral Relations with Islamabad Enter a New Low India has expelled a Pakistani official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, accusing him of espionage and declaring him persona non grata for “activities not in keeping with his diplomatic status.” The individual was handed a formal demarche and ordered to leave the country within 24 hours, further escalating already strained relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The move marks a new flashpoint in India-Pakistan ties, which have experienced repeated cycles of hostility over…

Anita Anand Appointed Canada’s New Foreign Minister: A Return Marked by Legacy, Diplomacy, and India Ties

Manish Kumar

Anita Anand Takes Helm of Canada’s Foreign Ministry Amid Global Challenges Anita Anand has officially been appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, a key development in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategic Cabinet reshuffle. A seasoned leader and respected policymaker, Anand becomes the first Hindu and Indian-origin woman to hold this prestigious portfolio. Her appointment comes at a crucial juncture in Canada’s domestic and international affairs, and it signals a potential recalibration of the country’s foreign policy approach. Her return to politics, after initially indicating a desire to step back…

Justice B.R. Gavai Takes Oath as CJI: A Landmark Moment for India’s Judiciary

Manish Kumar

Justice B.R. Gavai Begins Tenure as 52nd Chief Justice of India In a historic ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in the annals of Indian judicial history. With this appointment, Justice Gavai becomes not only the first Buddhist to hold the post but also the second person from the Dalit community to reach the pinnacle of India’s judiciary after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan in 2007. The oath was administered by President Droupadi…

From Restraint to Retaliation: Modi’s Doctrine and the Dawn of a New India in the Fight Against Terror

Manish Kumar

Adampur Airbase: The Symbolic Frontline On a charged Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Airbase in Punjab—a location that had recently been in Pakistan’s crosshairs during the post-Pahalgam military standoff. The visit came a day after Modi’s assertive televised address to the nation following Operation Sindoor, a decisive retaliatory strike against terror sanctuaries, widely regarded as India’s most aggressive military response since the Kargil War. At Adampur, Modi was flanked by soldiers from the Indian Air Force, Army, and Border Security Force, all assembled under the looming…

UK Doubles Residency Wait: Indians Among the Hardest Hit as Britain Tightens Immigration Rules

Manish Kumar

A Changing Landscape for Long-Term Migration The United Kingdom has long been a top destination for skilled professionals and students—especially from India—offering promising career paths, world-class education, and the eventual prospect of permanent residency. Historically, immigrants could apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after five years of lawful residence, which often paved the way to British citizenship. But amid mounting political pressure and rising anti-immigration sentiment, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ushered in a new era of immigration policy that doubles the residency requirement to ten years and enforces…

Supreme Court Overhauls Senior Advocate Designation: Scraps Points-Based System for Consensus-Driven Process

Manish Kumar

Reforming Prestige Amidst Concerns of Transparency The designation of “Senior Advocate” is among the highest honors conferred on members of the Indian Bar, recognizing distinguished legal acumen and contributions to the law. However, the process of selecting senior advocates—guided by previous Supreme Court rulings in 2017 and 2023—has faced criticism for lacking uniformity, transparency, and fairness. Concerns escalated recently during a hearing involving a senior advocate’s conduct, prompting the apex court to reconsider the selection mechanism. In response, the Supreme Court has now issued a revised set of guidelines aimed…