Armed forces should prepare dynamic perspective planning addressing various challenges: Rajnath Singh

European NATO allies and Canada are open to increasing defense spending but are hesitant about meeting US demands for larger military budgets, especially given President Trump's warming relationship with Russian leader Putin. Despite increased defense spending by US allies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, nearly a third still fall short of NATO's 2% GDP target. Trump's call for a 5% spending commitment is seen as unrealistic, with Canada's Foreign Minister emphasizing the need for consensus...

During the BIMSTEC 2025 Summit in Bangkok, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy through bilateral meetings with Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh and Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Modi discussed peace, stability, and democracy with Yunus, emphasizing the need to prevent illegal border crossings and ensure the safety of minorities. India aims to maintain a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh, focusing on border security and minority protection, as reiterated during the meeting...

The Ministry of Defence has ruled out any proposal to reduce physical test parameters between male and female candidates for recruitment in the Indian Army, as confirmed by Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth in the Lok Sabha. He stated that no such proposal has been put forth by the Indian Army thus far in response to a query posed by DMK MP Kalanidhi Veeraswamy regarding the potential changes in physical test requirements....

The Israeli army launched a new ground offensive east of Gaza City to expand the security zone within the Palestinian territory, targeting the area of Shejaiya in northern Gaza. The operation aimed to eliminate terrorists, dismantle Hamas infrastructure, and create Israeli security zones by seizing large areas. Civilians were allowed to evacuate for their safety, as Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasized the mission to clear the area of terrorist presence. Full Article

The US stock market crashed due to President Trump's trade tariffs, with major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq recording significant losses. The Waqf Amendment Bill was approved by Parliament, facing opposition from Congress and Islamic clerics, while the Supreme Court's ruling against Mamata Banerjee's government's teacher recruitment process was deemed a major setback. Full Article

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