South Asia and Beyond

Why INS Jatayu Is Strategically Important For India

India will now have a new naval base on the southernmost island of the Lakshadweep archipelago – on Minicoy island, that’s roughly 400 km from mainland Kochi to the East and 258 km from the Maldives to the South. Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar commissioned INS Jatayu which will be the second naval […]Read More

SNG Daily: Chinese-Philippines CG Ships Collide In SCS; France Makes Abortion A Constitutional Right

Philippines Blames China For ‘Dangerous Maneuvers’ And Collision In South China Sea The Philippines has accused China’s Coast Guard of resorting to dangerous blocking maneuvers against a Philippine Coast Guard vessel resulting in a minor collision and damage to the the hull of the latter. Manila also accused China of deploying water cannons, shattering the […]Read More

SNG Daily: Prachanda Keeps Power; Australia’s Maritime Aid To ASEAN

Prachanda back in power with new partners In Nepal, the ruling coalition comprising the Nepali Congress and Maoist Centre has collapsed. A new Left alliance takes over although Maoist Prime Minister Push Kama Dahal (Prachanda) continues in office. His new partners are the Communist Party of Nepal-UML, Rashtra Swatantra Party and the Samajbadi Party. The […]Read More

Guide To Contemporary China

China’s top political advisory body to hold annual session from March 4 China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, will hold its annual session from March 4 to 10 in Beijing, according to a spokesperson. The second session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC will begin […]Read More

Why Pakistan’s Election Results Are Making Some US Lawmakers Wary

When newly-elected lawmakers took oath in the Pakistan National Assembly on February 29, 2024, it came amidst slogans in support of Imran Khan. “Kaun bachayega Pakistan? PTI, PTI,” (Imran Khan’s party is PTI – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf), shouted some newly elected members. It was also the first time in seven years that Nawaz Sharif walked into […]Read More

SNG Daily: Top International News In A Nutshell

Your one-stop show for all the top international stories of the day. US Push For Temporary Ceasefire In Gaza The US has proposed a draft UNSC resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and opposing a major ground offensive by Israel in Rafah, reports Reuters. America has signalled it would […]Read More

A Guide To Contemporary China

‘China Willing To Be A Stabilising Force In the World’ China is willing to be a stabilizing force in dealing with hotspot issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a keynote speech […]Read More

As Military Spending Across The Globe Rises, How India Is Doing

A rise in conflicts in various parts of the world has meant governments are spending more on their militaries than they did earlier. And defence spending is projected to rise further, says the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in its Military Balance report for 2024. The Russia-Ukraine war is almost two years old and […]Read More

DEFSAT 2024: Advancing India’s Excellence in Space & Defence Technologies

Dive into the professional realms of DEFSAT 2024, a groundbreaking three-day summit spearheaded by SIA-India. Explore the pinnacle of India’s celestial aspirations as government officials, military commanders, industry experts, academics, and pioneers in disruptive technologies converge to discuss the future of space and defence. Immerse yourself in the resounding success of the conference, featuring distinguished […]Read More

MODI TO INAUGURATE ABU DHABI’S FIRST HINDU TEMPLE

PM NARENDRA MODI WILL INAUGURATE ABU DHABI'S FIRST HINDU TEMPLE ON FEB 14. BAPS HINDU MANDIR PROJECT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2018. Watch our series, 'The Himalayan Frontier: General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff: Part I: https://youtu.be/IJ2OqgJ0CNE Lt Gen Upendra Dwivivedi, then-Northern Army Commander, now appointed Vice Chief of Army Staff: Part II: https://youtu.be/YOsd812S7y4 Part III: India's Infra Thrust To Ladakh: Countering China & Pakistan: Part III: https://youtu.be/WKlqHkZ3ct0 Part IV: https://youtu.be/-1aIE--FTr0 Part V: Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, Director General, Border Roads Read More