Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
West Asia War: Iran's Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's roleWest Asia War: Iran's leadership has changed dramatically. The Supreme Leader is gone, and the military commanders now hold the real power....
28 Apr, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Infosys weighs CEO change; Groww's Lalit Keshre on next growth betsHappy Wednesday! Infosys is set to discuss CEO Salil Parekh's tenure and a succession roadmap as it reports Q4 results. This and more in to...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
US–Iran War Day 53: Last hours for peace? Ceasefire nears expiry as Trump warns 'bombs will go off' & Iran threatens Hormuz; Markets watch nervouslyIran War Day 53 News: US–Iran war entered day 53 with tensions rising as a fragile ceasefire neared expiry and uncertainty surrounded possi...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Iran's leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challengeIran's leadership navigates a new challenge after U.S.-Israeli strikes. A council now leads, with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as chief negotiat...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
As US-Iran ceasfire deadline looms, think tank analysis flags deep divisions in Iranian leadership over peace dealA new assessment by the Institute for the Study of War on Monday (local time) pointed to deepening divisions within Iran's leadership, as d...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
France, UK to lead 'defensive' force for HormuzFrance and Britain will spearhead a multinational mission for safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz. This defensive force will deploy only a...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Pakistan’s Hormuz moment: mediator gains, but strategic test lies aheadPakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran. This diplomatic role marks a significant shift for Islamabad. The cou...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?Major Iranian leaders have been killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, died on February 28. Senior off...
30 Mar, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Pentagon prepares major military reorganization plan: ReportUS Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine was expected to present the plan to Hegseth in coming days, a senior defense official familiar with the ...
16 Dec, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
Aiming for integration, India's Tri-Service Act notification sets stage for theatre commandsThe Indian government has enacted the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, facilitating the creation of unif...
11 May, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
China combines India, Pakistan military commands in sweeping reformPresident Xi Jinping redrew the military command system by forming a joint operational command, junking the area military commands.
13 Jul, 2018, 11.23 AM IST
Pushed by Xi Jinping, reformed PLA training hard to win warsOperating under the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) unlike other militaries which function directly under governments.
30 Jul, 2016, 07.53 PM IST
Chinese military launches purification drive to combat graftAfter a training sessions, 10 teams of the CMC's newly appointed inspectors are assuming their posts in all CMC departments and theatre com...
06 May, 2016, 01.44 PM IST
- Xi asks Chinese military to "intensify combat readiness"
China's new leader Xi Jinping has ordered the 2.3 million-strong People's Liberation Army to "obey" the commands of the ruling Communist Pa...
12 Dec, 2012, 09.30 PM IST
- Pak test fires nuke capable ballistic missile
A statement from the military described the test as a "training launch" conducted by a strategic missile group of the Army Strategic Force ...
28 Nov, 2012, 02.55 PM IST