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Indians are anxious to apply for a foreign visa. Some of it is our fault

Consulates and embassies are more sceptical of Indian applicants than they used to be. Too many Indians apply for tourist visas while their true intention is to emigrate.

On Camera

India’s growing warship gap with China and Pakistan

The absence of a coherent national security strategy has contributed to a procurement system in which decisions are postponed until the capability gap is already visible at sea.

Russian crude continues to make up 50% of India’s oil imports in July as Hormuz risks persist

Russian oil remains India's biggest supply cushion, but experts say LPG & LNG imports remain highly vulnerable to renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.