India maintains a separation between civilian and military nuclear programmes and remains outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Consequently, the PFBR is not under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
The writer is a strategic analyst and former spokesperson, Defence Ministry and Indian Army
India maintains a separation between civilian and military nuclear programmes and remains outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Consequently, the PFBR is not under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
भारत चाबहार बंदरगाह में अपनी भागीदारी को लेकर अमेरिका के तीव्र दबाव का सामना कर रहा है। वाशिंगटन ने केवल छह महीने की प्रतिबंध छूट दी है, जो अप्रैल 2026 में समाप्त होने वाली है। भारत ने आधिकारिक रूप से कहा है कि अफगानिस्तान और मध्य एशिया से जुड़ने के अपने रणनीतिक हितों के कारण इस परियोजना से बाहर निकलना “विकल्प नहीं” है, लेकिन वह दीर्घकालिक छूट…
India is managing intense US pressure about its involvement in the Chabahar port, with Washington providing only a six-month sanctions waiver set to expire in April 2026. While India has officially stated that exiting the project is "not an option" due to strategic interests in connecting with Afghanistan and Central Asia, it is actively…
The first 15 days of the conflict have demonstrated that Iran is far from a pushover. While the United States and Israel dominate in technological sophistication and overall military strength, Iran’s resilience, indigenous capabilities, and asymmetric strategies have prevented a quick or decisive victory. What was perhaps expected to be a short…
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Breaking from the tradition of only marching columns, the Indian Army showcased a "phased battle array" for the first time, mirroring real combat-zone deployment. This included a sequence of new military, technological, and specialized units, highlighting the country's defence self-reliance and modernization.
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The story of Arun’s role in the Battle of Basantar did not end on that day, or even after the cease fire of this two weeks war, resulting in the demise of East Pakistan and the announcement of the newly liberated Bangladesh. Major Khwaja Mohammad Nasir, then a Squadron Commander of 13th Lancers, the regiment pitched against Poona Horse, who…
The exposure of a sophisticated white-collar terror network underscores the evolving nature of radicalisation and the need for comprehensive security reforms. Measures that merit consideration include: a)Reinstating long-term President’s Rule in J&K to stabilise governance…
The exercises project India’s capability and political will to safeguard its territorial integrity. The US seems to acknowledge this: on October 31, 2025, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed a 10-year Defence Framework, called a “cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence”.
