Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Ahmed al-Sharaa led HTS, considered a jihadist group for years. Now, he has replaced Assad as Syria’s new president. And he is making the US and Europe shift their course.
This would be the first known instance of Saudi Arabia providing financial support for Syria since Islamist-led rebels toppled former leader Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
The Israel PM visited the site Tuesday after troops occupied the demilitarised zone between Syria & Golan Heights following the collapse of the Assad government in Syria.
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.
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