Monthly Archives: July, 2020
Featured
Nuclear Security Index Ranks Australia The Best, Pakistan Most Improved In Protecting Nuclear Materials
According to the Nuclear Security Index for 2020 published by US-based Nuclear Threat Initiative - “progress on protecting nuclear materials against theft and nuclear...
Featured
China vs Australia: Chinese Navy ‘Confronts’ Australian Navy in the South China Sea
The Chinese Navy ‘confronted’ the Australian Navy in the South China Sea (SCS). The confrontation took place last week near the Spratly Islands at...
Infotainment
China Cites Bollywood Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan To Diffuse Sino-India Tensions
India-China border tensions, despite all the negotiations, remain high. India is expectedly furious with China for violating border pact that resulted in the death...
Asia Pacific
Why India Went Running To Russia After The Deadly India-China Border Clash At Galwan Valley?
After the border clash between soldiers of India and China at Galwan Valley, Rajnath Singh signed deals with Russia approving proposals to acquire 21 Mig 29 and 12 Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. Why did India ignore the US and rushed to Russia for help?
South Asia
DRDO To Equip Indian Navy Submarines With Lethal ‘AIP Technology’
India's adversaries, China and Pakistan already possess the AIP system. Pakistan's Agostas have an added advantage. "Unlike the Indian subs, which will use fuel cells, the Pakistan Navy submarines use the MESMA (Module d'Energie Sous-Marine Autonome) system.
Americas
US Wants India To Cut Dependence On China, Ban Huawei’ 5G Network
India's ties with China have strained following a border clash in Galwan Valley in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed with an unconfirmed number of Chinese PLA casualties.Â
Featured
Russia To Deploy Missile Attack Warning System In Kazakhstan
As ties between Russia and Kazakhstan advance, Moscow is set to deploy the Krokus warning system in the Central Asian country in 2020. Russia...
Featured
China’s Worst Nightmare ‘QUAD’ Becoming A Reality As US Holds Naval Drills With India, Australia & Japan
QUAD was an informal security dialogue established to counter growing Chinese influence in the Indian and Pacific Ocean. Although never formalised, the group could not work since China issued all four partners a demarche after it was announced.
Asia Pacific
Tejas vs J-20: How Chinese J-20 Jets Have Overpowered Indian LCA Tejas With Indigenous Technology?
As per latest reports, China could be close to developing indigenous engines for its J-20B fighter jets. If Beijing succeeds in achieving this milestone, it will join the likes of the US, Russia and France and EU which have mastered this technology.
Expert Reviews
Could Economic Woes & Hijacking Derail Sudan’s Revolutionary Progress?
Over a year after Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir was ousted, protests have recently resurfaced in the capital Khartoum, once again chanting the slogan...
Americas
China Blasts The US Over Houston Consulate Move; Calls It A Violation Of International Laws
Earlier, the United States ordered China to close its diplomatic consulate in Houston, Texas in 72 hours. According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the decision was announced earlier today by the Donald Trump administration.
Featured
Dhruvastra Anti-Tank Guided Missile aka Nag ATGM Successfully Test Fired By DRDO
Dhruvastra anti-tank guided missile aka NAG ATGM is a third-generation fire and forget ATGM system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
Economy
After Two Years of Intense Negotiations, India-US Closing On Trade Deal
India and the US are closing in on a trade deal after nearly two years of intense negotiations. A trade deal between India and...
Indian Politics
Kaziranga National Park Flooding Kills 11 Rare Rhinos In India
Wildlife experts say when dams release water, with monsoon rain, the water level increases in Kaziranga and other such areas which gives less time to wild animals to speculate.
Expert Reviews
Turkey Could Get Militarily Involved In Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Conflict?
Following the attack in Tovuz, Turkey, Ukraine, Pakistan, and Moldova issued statements supporting Azerbaijan. The secretary-general of the Turkish Council also condemned the Armenian attacks and supported the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan against the occupation of Armenia.
Middle East
Iran Keen To Acquire Latest Russian Weapons Including S-400 Missiles, SU-35 Jets?
Iran has expressed interested to acquire latest, state-of-art Russian weapons which could possibly include S-400 missile defence systems, SU-35 jets to enhance its defence...
Health
COVID-19: Nearly 25% Of Delhi’s Population Have Developed Antibodies For COVID-19
COVID-19 Delhi, India: "The study also indicates that a large number of infected persons remain asymptomatic," the ministry said in a statement.
Americas
THAAD, Aegis Missile Defence Systems Would Fail To Defend Japan From North Korean Missiles – US Report
Are US Missile Defence Systems - THAAD, Aegis, Patriot Incapable Of Saving Japan From North Korea? Japan’s security is guaranteed by the US. Missile Defence systems like THAAD, Aegis or Patriot are focussed on targetting ballistic missiles while short-range air defence capabilities have been neglected.
Asia Pacific
China Blames India For Escalating Border Conflict With Hostile Military Drills
India-China border conflict has had a direct impact on trade. Recently, India identified several Chinese companies including Alibaba, Tencent, Huawei, Xindia Steels Ltd. which it considers are linked with the Chinese army and now may face action by the Indian government.
Americas
France Joins The US, UK In Slamming China For Persecution Of Uighur Muslims
France has joined the US and UK in criticizing China for the jailing religious minorities in Xinjiang. France has called the persecution of Uighur...
