Daanish Narayan

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, led by Rahul Gandhi, is prioritising discussions on the readiness of the Indian Armed Forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, highlighting India’s multilateral efforts, technology-driven governance, and climate initiatives, while securing leadership roles in key IPU committees and endorsing India's start-up success with 118 unicorns worth over $355 billion.

Amid growing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India is reconsidering the Indian Army's plan to purchase Ontario-produced Stryker armoured vehicles. Instead, the focus is shifting towards developing defence equipment domestically. The most capable armoured infantry combat vehicle in India is produced by the Defence Research and Development

Following the opening of a second Taiwan de facto consulate in Mumbai, China advised India to handle Taiwan issues with caution and avoid interference in the improvement of Sino-India relations. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, stated that China is against any efforts by any of its allies

Highlights include Indian cooperation with the US, growing tensions with Canada, India's growth trajectory and a boost in crude oil imports from Brazil.

Highlights include the global push for India-Canada cooperation, a rise in exports and imports and Starlink's possible entry into the Indian market.

Highlights include India's big defence deal with the US, elections announced in two states and Reliance-Starlink disagreement over spectrum distribution.

Highlights include defence talks across borders, growing tensions with Canada and relations with neighbours.