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Bhaswar Kumar

Bhaswar Kumar

Bhaswar Kumar

Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.

Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.

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Pakistan army's most powerful post just got more power. Here's how

Amid intense protests by the country's Opposition, the Pakistani government on Monday passed an amendment that is set to increase the power of the Pakistan Army chief

Pakistan army's most powerful post just got more power. Here's how
Updated On : 05 Nov 2024 | 3:55 PM IST

Khalistani protest at Hindu temple in Canada: 3 men charged, cop suspended

Strongly condemning the 'deliberate attack' on a Hindu temple in Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that 'cowardly attempts to intimidate' Indian diplomats were appalling

Khalistani protest at Hindu temple in Canada: 3 men charged, cop suspended
Updated On : 05 Nov 2024 | 1:36 PM IST

'He's an idiot': Why this ex-Canadian minister says so about Justin Trudeau

Ujjal Dosanjh, a Canadian Sikh who served as a federal Cabinet minister under former Canadian PM Paul Martin, reportedly blames Justin Trudeau for exacerbating the Khalistan movement issue in Canada

'He's an idiot': Why this ex-Canadian minister says so about Justin Trudeau
Updated On : 04 Nov 2024 | 5:20 PM IST

Fed up with Pakistan, China may take matters into its own hands. Here's how

Chinese workers in Pakistan have been targeted by terrorist attacks twice within six months, prompting Beijing to raise security concerns at the highest diplomatic levels, but to little avail

Fed up with Pakistan, China may take matters into its own hands. Here's how
Updated On : 04 Nov 2024 | 1:00 PM IST

1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary

Prior to this, Singh held the post of secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 8:03 PM IST

China flexes naval might, reveals 2 new jets and dual-aircraft carrier ops

Indian Navy also conducted dual-aircraft carrier operations in June last year, involving INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant

China flexes naval might, reveals 2 new jets and dual-aircraft carrier ops
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 4:12 PM IST

Pakistan responds to China after a public scolding: What is going on?

Pakistan and China's 'higher than the mountains and deeper than the ocean' relationship appears to be under strain, with tense public exchanges underscoring Beijing's growing concerns

Pakistan responds to China after a public scolding: What is going on?
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 1:42 PM IST

For research or military? Mysterious China ship breaks cover. Details here

Development comes even as China nears completion of world's largest amphibious assault ship

For research or military? Mysterious China ship breaks cover. Details here
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 2:58 PM IST

'Unacceptable for China': Beijing publicly slams Pakistan. Here's why

Ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan under CPEC is reportedly costing Islamabad millions of dollars

'Unacceptable for China': Beijing publicly slams Pakistan. Here's why
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 4:08 PM IST

'China pushing Indo-Pacific into new missile age': Why Australia is worried

In late September, China conducted its first known ICBM test in 44 years, launching a missile that could reportedly be capable of reaching the US mainland into the Pacific Ocean

'China pushing Indo-Pacific into new missile age': Why Australia is worried
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 2:17 PM IST

Delayed engines slow down Tejas Mk1A project. When will GE deliver them?

MoD says no proposal under consideration to impose a penalty on American engine maker GE Aerospace for delay in engine deliveries

Delayed engines slow down Tejas Mk1A project. When will GE deliver them?
Updated On : 29 Oct 2024 | 3:41 PM IST

Indian defence exports: From BrahMos to Akash, who are the major buyers?

India's defence exports touched a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY24

Indian defence exports: From BrahMos to Akash, who are the major buyers?
Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 1:04 PM IST

PM Modi, Spain PM to inaugurate Tata-Airbus C295 Vadodara plant today

Tata-Airbus C295 project to be inaugurated in Vadodara on Monday marks the first time a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company

PM Modi, Spain PM to inaugurate Tata-Airbus C295 Vadodara plant today
Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

LAC patrolling pact: India, China start disengagement at Depsang, Demchok

LAC patrolling agreement reportedly allows resumption of patrolling as it was before May 2020 standoff, across Depsang, Demchok, northern bank of Pangong Tso, Gogra Hot Springs, and Galwan Valley

LAC patrolling pact: India, China start disengagement at Depsang, Demchok
Updated On : 25 Oct 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

Canadian Khalistanis target Indian students: Sanjay Verma cautions parents

Appealing to parents, India's recalled High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, reportedly warned that Indian students in Canada were facing different types of negative influences

Canadian Khalistanis target Indian students: Sanjay Verma cautions parents
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 10:10 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina left IAF's Hindon air base 2 months ago. Where is she now?

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrant for former PM Sheikh Hasina in connection with alleged crimes against humanity

Sheikh Hasina left IAF's Hindon air base 2 months ago. Where is she now?
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 5:22 PM IST

Israel may use a secret stealth drone against Iran. Here's what we know

US reportedly investigating last week's leak of its highly classified intelligence about Israeli plans for retaliation against Iran's October 1 missile barrage

Israel may use a secret stealth drone against Iran. Here's what we know
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 2:26 PM IST

In meet with Xi, Modi welcomes pact for 'complete disengagement' along LAC

Meeting on margins of 16th Brics Summit, PM Modi and President Xi agree to stabilise and rebuild India-China bilateral relations

In meet with Xi, Modi welcomes pact for 'complete disengagement' along LAC
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 11:10 PM IST

Kartarpur corridor pact renewed: What is it and what's behind the timing?

India and Pakistan have extended agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for another five years, amid some initial signs of a thaw in relations

Kartarpur corridor pact renewed: What is it and what's behind the timing?
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 4:16 PM IST

Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana likely to be extradited to India soon

Wanted by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Rana could reportedly be extradited to India not later than the second half of December

Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana likely to be extradited to India soon
Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 5:45 PM IST