The potential for China to use balloons for spying became a global issue last year when the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese surveillance balloon.
Pentagon said it was aware of the 4 past flights before it detected the latest Chinese balloon, which triggered political outrage and caused Blinken to cancel a trip to Beijing.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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