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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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From resuming talks to cricket, what did Jaishankar's Pakistan visit mean?

Govt reportedly views S Jaishankar's visit, the first by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly nine years, as a positive development

From resuming talks to cricket, what did Jaishankar's Pakistan visit mean?
Updated On : 17 Oct 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

Israeli strike on Iran 'now a matter of time' as IDF locks in targets

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to limit his country's response to Iran's October 1 missile attacks on Israel

Israeli strike on Iran 'now a matter of time' as IDF locks in targets
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 5:50 PM IST

'Time for Trudeau to go': Canada PM faces growing revolt within own party

The first public call for Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Party leader came on Wednesday, even as a growing number of Liberals are reportedly working to force the prime minister to step down

'Time for Trudeau to go': Canada PM faces growing revolt within own party
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 3:20 PM IST

India signs $4 bn deal to buy 31 Predator drones from US' General Atomics

The defence ministry and General Atomics Global India also signed a contract for performance-based logistics for the drones through depot-level maintenance, repair and overhaul in India

India signs $4 bn deal to buy 31 Predator drones from US' General Atomics
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 11:18 PM IST

Are Justin Trudeau's political troubles driving India and Canada apart?

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has witnessed a dramatic reversal of his political fortunes in recent months, with his approval rating plummeting and the loss of Jagmeet Singh's support

Are Justin Trudeau's political troubles driving India and Canada apart?
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 6:21 PM IST

India signs Rs 32,000-cr deal for 31 US Predator drones to counter China

As part of the deal, India and the US have also agreed to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for the 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones in the country

India signs Rs 32,000-cr deal for 31 US Predator drones to counter China
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 2:23 PM IST

Pannun case: India tells US it has detained accused mastermind 'CC1'

New Delhi has reportedly conveyed to Washington that CC1 is no longer a government official and that a high-level inquiry committee is continuing to investigate CC1's other connections

Pannun case: India tells US it has detained accused mastermind 'CC1'
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

Trudeau hostile to India: Unusually strong MEA response to Canada explained

MEA confirms receiving diplomatic communication from Canada indicating that Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are 'persons of interest' in matter related to Canadian investigation

Trudeau hostile to India: Unusually strong MEA response to Canada explained
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 7:53 PM IST

Israel-Lebanon war: Why have latest Israeli moves made India uncomfortable?

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on the UN to immediately pull its international peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon, saying that Hezbollah is using them as 'human shields'

Israel-Lebanon war: Why have latest Israeli moves made India uncomfortable?
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 3:26 PM IST

'Turn to war at any time': What's behind China's Taiwan blockade drills?

China has also deployed its Liaoning aircraft carrier as part of its Joint Sword-2024B blockade drills around Taiwan, initiated during the early hours of Monday

'Turn to war at any time': What's behind China's Taiwan blockade drills?
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 12:29 PM IST

Many firsts, global footprint: How Ratan Tata left a mark on defence sector

Under Ratan Tata's leadership, the Tata Group invested heavily in the country's defence production sector and entered into JVs with global arms giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin

Many firsts, global footprint: How Ratan Tata left a mark on defence sector
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 6:49 PM IST

When Ratan Tata flew F-16 and F-18 jets back to back over Bengaluru skies

An avid aviator, Tata held licences to fly both jets and helicopters, and eagerly accepted the chance to co-pilot the combat aircraft

When Ratan Tata flew F-16 and F-18 jets back to back over Bengaluru skies
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 1:59 PM IST

Gaza war: Biden called Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'liar'. Here's what we know

Despite knowing him for decades, US President Joe Biden's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been rocky during their time in office

Gaza war: Biden called Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'liar'. Here's what we know
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 6:35 PM IST

Gaza war: Lebanon wants India to talk to Israeli PM Netanyahu. Here's why

Iran recently launched its second direct attack on Israel, citing the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, among other Israeli actions, as the reason

Gaza war: Lebanon wants India to talk to Israeli PM Netanyahu. Here's why
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 3:56 PM IST

From Hasina extradition to India ties: Muhammad Yunus' plan for Bangladesh

Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus acknowledges recent events may have 'disheartened' India, calls on New Delhi to ensure stronger regional cooperation

From Hasina extradition to India ties: Muhammad Yunus' plan for Bangladesh
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 1:26 PM IST

China is building world's largest amphibious assault ship. Details here

China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship is significantly larger than the US Navy's America-class vessels and Japan's Izumo-class helicopter carriers

China is building world's largest amphibious assault ship. Details here
Updated On : 08 Oct 2024 | 1:27 PM IST

Gaza war anniversary: All the key players in the Israel-Palestine conflict

The Israel-Palestine conflict involves many players, from militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah to their backer, Iran. Find out what roles they have played in this decades-old conflict

Gaza war anniversary: All the key players in the Israel-Palestine conflict
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 6:27 PM IST

IAF downs Chinese spy balloon: What is China up to and what is India doing?

An IAF Rafale jet recently shot down a Chinese balloon using a missile at an altitude of nearly 55,000 feet on the eastern front near China

IAF downs Chinese spy balloon: What is China up to and what is India doing?
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

From China to security: Maldives' Muizzu tries to address India's concerns

While this is his first official state visit to New Delhi, it marks Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's second visit to India, following his attendance at PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in June

From China to security: Maldives' Muizzu tries to address India's concerns
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 1:03 PM IST

Once seen as saviour, China is costing Pak millions of dollars. Here's how

China has reportedly demanded that Pakistan sign an agreement on anti-terrorism cooperation to address Beijing's security concerns

Once seen as saviour, China is costing Pak millions of dollars. Here's how
Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 5:19 PM IST