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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicKhunjerab Pass

Topic: Khunjerab Pass

China is overcoming security fears to connect with Taliban. It will keep LAC dispute alive

Beijing’s plan to connect CPEC with Afghanistan will bring more Chinese security forces to the Khunjerab Pass in the Pamir Knot–shrinking India’s strategic space in South Asia.

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Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

Telangana HC stays CAT order that set aside Jaiteerth Joshi’s appointment as BrahMos chief 

The CAT had quashed Joshi’s appointment on appeal filed by DRDO ‘Distinguished Scientist’ Sivasubramanyam Nambi Naidu, who was among 3 candidates considered for post.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.