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Saturday, November 2, 2024
TopicDefense and Security

Topic: Defense and Security

Indian K9 contingent comprising 10 dogs to guard Paris 2024 Olympics

This marks the 1st time an Indian K9 contingent, which includes 6 Belgian Malinois, 3 German Shepherds & 1 Labrador Retriever, will perform such duties abroad.

Who are Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan — militant group claiming responsibility for Mianwali air base attack

Formed this year, the group is said to be behind a string of high-profile attacks on Pakistan's military, including 2, which killed 12 soldiers in Balochistan & 3 in the northwest, respectively.

China’s gallium monopoly a red flag for US & its allies. 5 steps to de-risk supply chains

Beijing’s active role in creating a flourishing domestic ecosystem for gallium-based chips has already benefited China’s military development.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.