Author: Nupur Rohila

Following the aerial incursions by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has launched a focused five-day trial at Babina Field Firing Ranges in Uttar Pradesh. This extensive testing phase is designed to assess a broader range of drones and advanced counter-drone technologies suited for future battlefield requirements. These trials involve several state-of-the-art systems. Included are drones that can deploy miniature munitions, loitering ammunition able to hover before striking targets, and electronic warfare tools like jamming and spoofing technologies. These innovations aim to quickly and accurately neutralize enemy drones. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff, personally observed the…

On May 28, the Indian government officially introduced new rules to establish a unified command structure across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The move, aimed at enhancing command cohesion, operational control, and administrative efficiency, falls under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act of 2023. These rules, published via a Gazette Notification, became effective on May 27. According to the Defense Ministry, this development is a vital step towards achieving greater synergy among India’s defense forces. Initially passed during the 2023 Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Act received presidential approval on August 15, 2023, and formally came into…

 Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military strike on terror targets in Pakistan, was the first operation to incorporate the concept of “red teaming” into its planning framework. Red teaming involves inserting a small team of experts who understand the adversary’s mindset and tactics to rigorously challenge and test the planned strategy by simulating enemy reactions. This marked a significant evolution in India’s strategic approach, adding a more adaptive and anticipatory dimension to its cross-border military operations. Sources reveal the red team assigned to Operation Sindoor consisted of five senior officers from various Indian Army commands nationwide. While red teaming has been…

 India has officially given the go-ahead for the creation of its first indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet—the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This strategic defense initiative had received preliminary approval last year from the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The latest nod comes from Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who has now sanctioned the detailed execution model for the project. The AMCA program will be driven by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), under the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Indian industry partners. According to a statement from the Defense Minister’s Office, this greenlight…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Gujarat, declared that Operation Sindoor — India’s decisive military action on May 7 against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) — was not just a military operation but a powerful expression of the nation’s values and the collective sentiment of 140 crore Indians. Speaking at a public rally in Dahod, PM Modi lauded the Indian armed forces for their swift and bold action. “If anyone dares to wipe off the sindoor of our sisters, their end is certain. That’s why Operation Sindoor is not just a military operation but also…

The University of California, Santa Cruz is leading a new initiative to transform the global narrative around Sikhism through a research-driven digital project titled Sikhs in the 21st Century: Remembering the Past, Engaging the Future. Headed by Distinguished Economics Professor Nirvikar Singh and housed at The Humanities Institute (THI), the project uses engaging, scholarly videos to revisit and reshape how Sikh and Punjabi Studies are approached, especially in a global and digital context. The initiative challenges traditional academic narratives and seeks to correct oversimplifications or unsupported assumptions about Sikh history—often found in outdated scholarship. Singh, who previously held the Sarbjit…

Renowned Indian-American filmmaker Mukesh Modi is gearing up to host the 2025 edition of the Indie Film Festival Awards (IFFA) in New York City. Scheduled from June 2 to June 5, the four-day event will take place at the renowned Quad Cinema, with the grand award ceremony taking place on the final day at Frederick P. Rose Auditorium in Manhattan. IFFA, a non-profit festival founded by Modi, celebrates the voices of independent filmmakers from around the globe. With over 115 submissions representing more than 20 countries, the festival’s selection committee has curated a collection of 52 films to be screened…

India reaffirmed on Thursday that any potential engagement with Pakistan must be conducted strictly on a bilateral basis, while clearly restating its firm position that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain suspended unless Pakistan definitively renounces its support for cross-border terrorism. Addressing journalists at the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized, “Any engagement between India and Pakistan has to be strictly bilateral. Let me also reiterate that talks and terror cannot go hand in hand.” Jaiswal further added that India remains open to discussing the extradition of known terrorists, referring to a list…

 The San Diego Foundation (SDF) has announced that acclaimed author and renowned gathering expert Priya Parker will be a featured speaker at the third annual San Diego Fundraising Conference, set for September 18–19, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Presented by PNC Bank, the two-day event will spotlight Parker’s unique insights on intentional gatherings and their role in fostering meaningful connections, especially within philanthropic work. Parker, the bestselling author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, has more than twenty years of experience helping global leaders navigate important conversations about identity, community, and…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised the security forces for a major breakthrough in Chhattisgarh, where 27 Maoists were killed during an operation in the Abujhmad forest area of Narayanpur district. Among those neutralised was Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basava Raju, the general secretary of CPI-Maoist and the top-most leader of the Naxal movement. Calling it a “landmark achievement in the battle to eliminate Naxalism”, Shah shared the update on his official handle, noting that this marks the first time in three decades that a general secretary-ranked Maoist has been killed in action by Indian forces. The Union Home…