The Evolution of India’s Fighter Jet Development: From Dependence to Self-Reliance
India’s Fighter Jet Journey: From Import Dependence to Strategic Self-Reliance India’s fighter jet development mirrors the country’s broader pursuit of strategic autonomy in defence. For decades after independence, the Indian Air Force relied heavily on foreign aircraft, particularly from the Soviet Union and later Russia. Over time, however, India has steadily pivoted towards indigenous capability-building, […]
Merz Calls Russia ‘European Country,’ Hopes to Achieve Balance in Relations
Calling Russia European, Merz Hints at a Post-Ukraine Reset German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described Russia as a European country and expressed hope for restoring balance in relations between the European Union and Moscow. He made the remarks during a New Year reception in Halle on 15 January 2026. Merz clarified that his statement was not […]
Big Blow To Mamata Banerjee: SC Issues Notice To CM, Stays FIRs Against ED In I-PAC Raids Case
Supreme Court Issues Notice To CM, Stays FIRs Against ED In I-PAC Raids Case The Supreme Court has delivered a significant setback to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by issuing a formal notice to her and senior state officials while staying all FIRs registered against Enforcement Directorate officers. The action relates to the controversial […]
EU Russia Ukraine Talk Gains Traction
EU Mulls Special Envoy for Russia Talks on Ukraine European Union capitals are increasingly backing a renewed push to re-engage Russia on a potential Ukraine settlement. EU Russia Ukraine talk gains traction amid growing concern that Europe is being sidelined from key diplomatic efforts. According to Politico, discussions have revived around appointing a special EU […]
France Russia Dialogue Amid Macron-Putin Signals
France Signals Openness to Russia Dialogue After Macron Remarks France has signalled readiness to re-engage with Russia through bilateral or multilateral diplomatic channels, indicating a possible shift after years of frozen contacts. A French diplomatic source told Russia’s TASS news agency that “dialogue is always possible,” underscoring Paris’s willingness to keep communication lines open despite […]
EU Seeks Greenland Deal with Trump Ahead of Key US Talks
EU Explores Greenland Compromise with Trump Before US Talks European diplomats are actively exploring compromise proposals on Greenland to meet US President Donald Trump’s security demands without transferring sovereignty. The issue has gained urgency as Greenland Trump EU talks move into a decisive phase amid rising Arctic competition involving Russia and China. Danish Foreign Minister […]
India’s De-Dollarisation Strategy Reshapes Global Reserve Thinking
India’s Bold Reserve Realignment: A 21% Cut in US Treasuries Signals Deeper De-Dollarisation India has executed a decisive shift in its foreign exchange management during a year defined by geopolitical tension and global economic uncertainty. In 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced its holdings of US Treasury securities by 21%, marking the first […]
Iran Riots: FM Araghchi Accuses US, Israel of Backing Terrorists
Iran’s FM Araghchi Accuses US, Israel of Supporting Terrorists Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented evidence of US and Israeli involvement in the Iran riots. Therefore, he labelled rioters as terrorists during a meeting with foreign diplomats in Tehran on January 12, 2026. In addition, Tehran blames external orchestration for turning economic protests violent. Araghchi […]
Russia’s Oreshnik Strike on Lviv: Rutte’s NATO Warning and Ukraine Escalation
NATO Chief Rutte Views Russian Oreshnik Strike as Warning, Vows Continued Ukraine Aid Russia’s Ministry of Defence claims the Oreshnik hypersonic missile struck a key aviation plant in Lviv on January 8, 2026. Therefore, this Oreshnik missile strike Lviv halted repairs on Western-supplied F-16s and Ukrainian MiG-29s. In addition, it formed part of a broader […]