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Pakistan tries to wash hands of 1971 ‘genocide’, says Liberation War events ‘open to interpretations’

This come days after Bangladesh PM's 'Genocide Day' remarks. Ties between the countries have long been strained over legacy of Liberation War, but began warming under Yunus administration.

Trump says strikes on energy infra paused for 10 more days on Iran’s ‘request’, ‘talks going very well’

A day after Iran rejected a US proposal for negotiations and dismissed the outreach as futile, Trump posted on Truth Social that strikes on energy plants were delayed until 6 April.

4,300 missiles & drones since day 1 of war: Gulf nations, not Israel faced brunt of Iran’s retaliation

Tehran has launched at least 1,815 UAVs and 372 missiles at UAE since start of the war. Israel, in comparison, has faced roughly 930 missile and drone attacks in the same period.

Iran warns of Bab al-Mandeb disruption if US puts boots on the ground

If there’s any land invasion, the US should prepare for another energy chokepoint, which will further risk global supplies, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said.

Litani river as marker, Israel’s plan for ‘security zone’ within Lebanon & its implications for Hezbollah

IDF is seeking to establish what it describes as a ‘sterile zone’. Lebanese president Joseph Aoun has labelled the action as a violation of sovereignty.

Sri Lanka Navy commander invited IRIS Dena, says Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka

Iran's ambassador to Sri Lanka says that after leaving Visakhapatnam, IRIS Dena headed to Sri Lanka for a peaceful exercise but was torpedoed without warning.

American aircraft carrier that left the Gulf over fire has other problems

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is the most expensive warship ever built by the US, at $13.2 billion.

US needs more air traffic controllers. Is it safe to fly?

The problem deepened when air travel collapsed during the Covid-19 pandemic. While global flight activity has gone up, its proven difficult to re-staff airport control towers.

Democrats flip Florida seat representing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in surprise upset

Republicans hold wide majority in Florida statehouse, so the upset will have little effect on state politics. But it represents a symbolic win for Democrats and warning sign for Republicans.

US drafts 15-point plan to help end Iran war as Trump pushes talks

The proposal details remain unclear, though Trump has publicly mused that any agreement would have to include a prohibition on Tehran obtaining nuclear power in any form.

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West Asia conflict bolsters Asim Munir’s grip on Pakistan’s power structure

The few anti-Army civilians in Pakistan, who once saw red with the institution over its treatment of Imran Khan, have now reached a consensus — Asim Munir has made Pakistan a global player.

Drug regulator calls on Indian pharma to move beyond generics, address dependence on bulk imports

Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.

India greenlights procurement of 5 more S-400 air defence systems from Russia

In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.