ITAR review gives India a chance to align with US allies

The Ministry of Defence has granted in-principle approval for civil aircraft operations at Adilabad airfield, with plans for the Indian Air Force to establish a training establishment at the location. The IAF has agreed to the Telangana government's proposal for joint-use development, with the Airports Authority of India acquiring land for a civil terminal. This approval marks the second airport sanctioned by the Centre since the Congress government assumed office in December 2023. Full Article

Climate change deniers are promoting an AI-generated paper questioning human-induced warming, sparking concerns about flawed research presented as unbiased. The paper rejects climate models on human-induced global warming and has been widely shared online as the first AI-led "peer-reviewed" study on the topic. Experts caution against the rise of AI in research, emphasizing the importance of scientific consensus and transparency in the review process. Full Article

During PM Narendra Modi's visit to Colombo on April 5, an umbrella agreement known as The India-Sri Lanka MoU will be signed to consolidate all bilateral defence cooperation. This pact aims to streamline the partnership and address security concerns, with a focus on preventing anti-India activities from Sri Lankan territory. The agreement will encompass various aspects of defence collaboration, including joint exercises, training, high-level visits, and equipment supply, enhancing the existing strong defence relationship between...

The 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian ties was celebrated with a telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, followed by an Indian food festival organized by Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur in Shanghai. The event showcased the diversity of Indian cuisine and attracted a wide range of participants, including diplomats, academics, businessmen, and the Chinese public. Both south and north Indian food, influenced by Buddhist traditions and cultural links, were popular...

In West Bengal's Nadia district, a BSF jawan was seriously injured while stopping Bangladeshi intruders from crossing the border. The infiltration attempt was thwarted by BSF personnel at the Indo-Bangladesh International Border under the South Bengal Frontier. Despite being attacked by armed infiltrators, the jawans successfully defended the border, with the injured jawan receiving medical treatment and being in stable condition. Full Article

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for "dynamic perspective planning" for the armed forces to address long-term and short-term challenges amidst current geostrategic changes and global security scenarios. During the Army Commanders' Conference, he stressed the importance of doctrinal changes to ensure the armed forces are future-ready and capable of unconventional and asymmetric warfare. Singh also highlighted the interconnected nature of the present world, underscoring the significance of being prepared for complex global situations...