Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong's recent remarks on China's relations with Myanmar indicate China's growing interest in the country. Despite efforts to improve ties, there are challenges. China seeks to maintain influence in Myanmar's political crisis, but experts suggest ASEAN should take a more active role in mediation to achieve sustainable peace.
India's ties with Myanmar are strained by China's influence and ties with Rakhine rebels. India faces challenges in safeguarding assets like the Kaladan project and trilateral highway amid the evolving regional dynamics.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, specialized in communication and electronic warfare, assumed office as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in New Delhi. His illustrious career includes commanding various naval vessels and receiving prestigious awards.
Former RAW chief Samant Goel played a crucial role in Balakot and Uri strikes. The Washington Post reported his involvement in approving the assassination attempt on Khalistani terrorist Pannun, despite India's denial and refutation. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has categorically refuted the claims in the Washington Post report, calling them “unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter”.
Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong's recent remarks on China's relations with Myanmar indicate China's growing interest in the country. Despite efforts to improve ties, there are challenges. China seeks to maintain influence in Myanmar's political crisis, but experts suggest ASEAN should take a more active role in mediation to achieve sustainable peace.
A new barge, the sixth in the LSAM 16 series, was launched in Thane, Maharashtra, by a private firm. This barge, named 'Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130)', will aid the Indian Navy in transporting articles and ammunition to ships. Built by MSME Shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, the barge is part of a project involving 11 such barges. The project aims to enhance the Navy's operational capabilities and is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative.
An expansionist China's territorial claims in the South China Sea have put it in conflict with a number of countries. India looks to increase cooperation, defence as well as economic, with these countries to take its resistance to maritime Chinese influence to China's own backyard.
The Russian-backed leader of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, claimed that long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) were shot down over the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014. Aksyonov shared a photo on Telegram showing what he described as undetonated submunitions of ATACMS missiles. He did not specify when or how many missiles were shot down. The United States recently shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine, which has reportedly used them twice, according to a U.S. official.
