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 Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to retire its iconic MiG-21 fighter jets in September 2025. These Russian-origin aircraft have been a vital part of India’s defence...
The Supreme Court of India recently issued comprehensive guidelines to standardise the collection, preservation, and processing of DNA evidence in criminal cases. This move follows the acquittal of...
The world is witnessing a sharp rise in measles cases in 2024 and 2025. This increase threatens to reverse decades of progress in public health. The United States...
The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) is set to complete the delivery of 6,01,427 AK-203 rifles nearly 22 months ahead of schedule. Originally contracted to supply these rifles...
The US Department of State declared The Resistance Front (TRF) a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in July 2025. This move follows TRF’s...
India has recently demonstrated progress in its missile defence and strategic capabilities. On 17 July 2025, the country successfully test-fired two nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-II and Agni-I....
The year 2024 saw a worrying rise in the number of infants missing routine vaccinations worldwide. Over 14 million children did not receive any vaccine doses, an increase...
India has recently received the second GE-F404 engine from the United States for its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet programme. This marks step forward...
The Air India Boeing 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025 revealed critical vital information about aircraft emergency systems. The preliminary investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation...
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recently released a preliminary report on the Air India flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad in 2025. The crash resulted in 241...
