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Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi is on a four-day visit to Myanmar to bolster defence ties. He will meet with top Myanmar defence officials to review maritime cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. The visit, concluding May 5, includes engagements with naval commands and a visit to the Fallen Heroes’ War Memorial, reinforcing the strong India-Myanmar defence relationship.

India's Athletics Federation has signed a cooperation deal with Russia, potentially allowing Russian athletes to compete in domestic Indian meets. This comes despite global bans on Russian athletes due to the Ukraine conflict. The agreement also includes joint training and coaching exchanges, aligning with India's neutral foreign policy stance.

Fresh reports reveal internal Pentagon discussions exploring punitive measures against Nato allies, including Spain, for perceived lack of support during the Iran conflict. These discussions, alongside President Trump's continued questioning of US commitment, expose deep divisions within the alliance, raising questions about its future and European security.

India's ambitious military reforms, creating integrated theatre commands, face a critical leadership gap. The nation's vast armed forces are led by a disproportionately small number of four-star generals compared to global peers. This deficit risks undermining the effectiveness of new theatre commands, demanding a strategic increase in senior leadership to match evolving responsibilities and complex security challenges.

India and Russia have activated a logistics pact allowing each to station up to 3,000 troops, five warships and ten aircraft in the other’s territory for five years, extendable by mutual consent. The agreement enhances military cooperation, supports equipment servicing, enables joint exercises and missions, and grants reciprocal access to bases, strengthening interoperability in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized close collaboration with India as emerging global leaders amidst geopolitical uncertainty. He highlighted shared values and complementary economies, advocating for upgraded trade agreements, defense industrial cooperation, and joint ventures in critical minerals and shipbuilding to foster mutual growth and innovation.

Amidst rising energy costs and Middle East tensions, the Indian government is boosting domestic induction heater production to reduce reliance on gas-based cooking. An inter-ministerial meeting strategized scaling up manufacturing of induction appliances and cookware. This initiative, driven by the Prime Minister's directive for future planning, also involves expanding Piped Natural Gas coverage to further ease energy dependence.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress in-charge for the state Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a joint press conference from Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, sharply criticising the Centre over rising prices of essential commodities and alleged rollback of welfare benefits.

From being one of party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s visible lieutenants, Raghav Chadha has demolished AAP in the Rajya Sabha and defected to the BJP with other party MPs

Three weeks into a military campaign against Iran, President Trump faces congressional scrutiny over strategy and funding. Lawmakers demand clear objectives as 13 US service members have been killed. Trump is considering winding down operations, but the War Powers Act necessitates a clear exit strategy or authorization after 45 days.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump's Iran war decision, stating former NCTC chief Joe Kent was not involved in discussions. Leavitt asserted Trump has full confidence in DNI Tulsi Gabbard, countering Kent's claim of no imminent threat. She highlighted intelligence indicating Iran's nuclear ambitions and aggressive missile expansion, justifying the strikes.

But 3 Israeli Officials Claim Attack Coordinated With Washington

US intelligence indicates Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment capacity post-strikes, contradicting President Trump's war justification. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's testimony revealed no efforts to restore capability, despite Trump's claims of an imminent threat. This finding fuels Democratic pressure regarding the administration's rationale for the ongoing conflict.

The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment warns of escalating global threats: a five-fold rise in missiles targeting the US, Iran seeking revenge, North Korea’s expanding arsenal, and China’s race for AI dominance. While highlighting persistent cyber, space, and nuclear challenges, the report credits Trump for border security and de-escalation efforts, noting that technological competition, pandemics, and geopolitical instability increasingly shape American security risks.

Operation Epic Fury, now in its twelfth day, is costing the US an estimated $1 billion to $2 billion daily. Is this massive military expenditure involving extensive deployments and advanced weaponry raising concerns in Washington?