Carnegie India hosted a private roundtable, Reflections from Taiwan with Suyash Desai, examining China’s military posture towards Taiwan, the PLA’s reforms and preparedness, and Taipei’s relations with Beijing, Washington, and New Delhi.

n1 for a reason i mean

Nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots who targeted terrorist groups’ headquarters in Muridke and Bahawalpur and Pakistan military assets in the Operation Sindoor awarded the Vir Chakra - the third highest wartime gallantry medal. 🔴 Catch the day's latest news

Seven senior officers awarded distinguished service medal SYSM for #OperationSindoor on eve of #IndependenceDay2025. Four of 7 to IAF 1. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, GOC-in-C Northern Comd 2. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, DGMO [now Dy Chief (Strat)] 3. V Adm Sanjay Jasjit Singh (Retd) - FOC-in-C

A very happy #IndependenceDay from team Carnegie India! ✨

Discover the beautiful and intricate details of this Google Doodle for India's 79th #IndependenceDay! Each tile is filled with the colours and stories of India - from its vibrant traditions and rich artistry to its proud moments in science, sports, cinema, and more.

The Bangladesh-Pakistan reset is one of the biggest geopolitical stories in South Asia over the last year, given that relations were essentially frozen during the 15 years of Hasina’s rule. But we’ll have a better idea of its longer term trajectory after Bangladesh polls in Feb.

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US and Russian officials discussed energy deals alongside latest Ukraine peace talks “Humaara kutta, kutta? Aapka kutta, Tommy?” reuters.com/business/energ…

The conflict in Ukraine is Putin's war, not "Modi's war" and anyone who thinks this patently ridiculous formulation is going to provide leverage with New Delhi is beyond delusional. At this point, this is sabotage, pure and simple. And it is hard to escape the conclusion that

On National Sports Day my thoughts are with every Indian athlete, known and unknown, and with all those who silently carry them forward, parents, coaches, teachers, physios, friends. Sport teaches us to strive, to respect, to stand together. May Olympic values guide not just our

'Dead Economy' grows at 7.8% in Q1 of FY26.

Since some have asked me to elaborate what I'm saying: The west repeatedly forgets that the pressure approach with India to do less with Russia and more with US/Europe is counterproductive. West does best when it doesn't force a choice but offers choices.

International relations is ... complicated.

My analysis of India’s #StrategicAutonomy in ⁦The Hindu Comment⁩ focuses on its enduring relevance for our role in the world, even as global forces become more fraught and uncertain:

It wasn’t meant to be in New York. But 2025 still shines: Australian Open champion, Wimbledon champion, Roland-Garros finalist, US Open finalist. A season of greatness. The fox will rise again. 🦊🔥

Nepal’s Parliament right now. 36 hours of a youth uprising. PM KP Sharma Oli resigns.

Carnegie India hosted a roundtable on the global outreach on #OperationSindoor. Diplomats reflected on how partner countries viewed the 🇮🇳🇵🇰crisis, how the outreach was received, and what it revealed about India’s communication of its geopolitical choices. carnegieindia.org/events/2025/09…

China’s PLA reforms, Taiwan’s shifting deterrence strategy, & regional geopolitics were in focus at a Carnegie India roundtable with Suyash Desai, moderated by Saheb Singh Chadha. Read highlights: carnegieindia.org/events/2025/09…

We have an 8000 year-old culture to showcase and yet while one city - Paris - attracts 25 million foreign tourists a year, an entire country - India - gets 11 million. We haven’t plucked the lowest-hanging fruit. We are watching it rot. My views on tourism, on World Tourism Day: