External security refers to a nation's protection against threats from outside its borders. It encompasses military defence, intelligence operations, and diplomatic strategies. Effective external security is crucial for maintaining sovereignty and stability. Nations often collaborate through treaties and alliances. In India, external security is influenced by its geopolitical position and relationships with neighbouring countries. It plays a vital role in national policy and strategy.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has brought into light the deep interconnections between the Indo-Pacific region and its western neighbours. For years, Indo-Pacific discussions have focused mainly...
Several arrests of Muslims in North India have raised concerns about organised networks allegedly facilitating religious conversions from Hinduism to Islam. These cases, mainly in Uttar Pradesh and...
The downing of two US military aircraft—an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 Warthog—by Iranian air defenses in April 2026 marks a turning point in global geopolitics. This...
The Delhi excise policy corruption case, which began with major arrests including Delhi’s Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, ended in 2026 with the trial court refusing to...
The Union Home Minister announced on March 30, 2026, that Naxalism has been largely eliminated from Bastar and India. The government set a unique deadline in August 2024...
The Indian Navy launched the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative on 16 March 2026. This follows India taking over as chair of the...
India recently received the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki at Mundra Port, Gujarat. This arrival is amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The tanker carried 80,886 metric...
Recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated sharply in 2026. Pakistan carried out air strikes on Kabul targeting what it called militant bases. Afghanistan’s Taliban government condemned...
The ongoing war in West Asia has heightened risks for commercial sailors, especially Indians. Attacks on vessels near the Persian Gulf have killed at least three Indian seafarers....
The Strait of Hormuz grabbed global attention in 2026 after Iran blocked this vital waterway following attacks by Israel and the United States. This narrow passage of just...
