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PAKISTAN SCRAMBLES TO REBUILD STRATEGIC AIRBASES DESTROYED DURING OPERATION SINDOOR
Satellite images indicate Pakistan has started rebuilding military infrastructure at air bases targeted during India’s Operation Sindoor.
Satellite images indicate Pakistan has started rebuilding military infrastructure at air bases targeted during India’s Operation Sindoor.
December 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
PAKISTAN SCRAMBLES TO REBUILD STRATEGIC AIRBASES DESTROYED DURING OPERATION SINDOOR
Satellite images indicate Pakistan has started rebuilding military infrastructure at air bases targeted during India’s Operation Sindoor.
Satellite images indicate Pakistan has started rebuilding military infrastructure at air bases targeted during India’s Operation Sindoor.
Yet both reflect how the two countries are preparing for a world in which geography, climate, and power equations are rapidly shifting. Though separated by oceans and climate, both policies reveal how the two nations are reshaping their long-term strategic futures.
December 6, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Yet both reflect how the two countries are preparing for a world in which geography, climate, and power equations are rapidly shifting. Though separated by oceans and climate, both policies reveal how the two nations are reshaping their long-term strategic futures.
From Ice Routes to Warm Seas: Comparing India’s Arctic Push and Russia’s IOR Expansion
India’s Arctic Policy and Russia’s Indian Ocean (IOR) outreach may sit at opposite ends of the globe.
India’s Arctic Policy and Russia’s Indian Ocean (IOR) outreach may sit at opposite ends of the globe.
December 6, 2025 at 6:24 AM
From Ice Routes to Warm Seas: Comparing India’s Arctic Push and Russia’s IOR Expansion
India’s Arctic Policy and Russia’s Indian Ocean (IOR) outreach may sit at opposite ends of the globe.
India’s Arctic Policy and Russia’s Indian Ocean (IOR) outreach may sit at opposite ends of the globe.
This series captures the symbolism behind the handshakes, ceremonies, and agreements that define one of the world’s most enduring strategic relationships. Because in geopolitics, sometimes the images tell the story louder than the statements do.
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This series captures the symbolism behind the handshakes, ceremonies, and agreements that define one of the world’s most enduring strategic relationships. Because in geopolitics, sometimes the images tell the story louder than the statements do.
India and Russia have practiced this craft longer than most, building a partnership that survives shifting power blocs, sanctions, and global fractures. Their meetings don’t just signal friendship; they signal continuity in a world obsessed with disruption.
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
India and Russia have practiced this craft longer than most, building a partnership that survives shifting power blocs, sanctions, and global fractures. Their meetings don’t just signal friendship; they signal continuity in a world obsessed with disruption.
LEADERS IN DIALOGUE
For years, diplomacy has been shaped not only by words spoken at summits, but by the alliances forged quietly behind them.
For years, diplomacy has been shaped not only by words spoken at summits, but by the alliances forged quietly behind them.
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
LEADERS IN DIALOGUE
For years, diplomacy has been shaped not only by words spoken at summits, but by the alliances forged quietly behind them.
For years, diplomacy has been shaped not only by words spoken at summits, but by the alliances forged quietly behind them.
STRANGER THINGS IN GEOPOLITICS
When Prime Minister Modi hugged President Putin, it wasn’t just a gesture.
When Prime Minister Modi hugged President Putin, it wasn’t just a gesture.
December 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
STRANGER THINGS IN GEOPOLITICS
When Prime Minister Modi hugged President Putin, it wasn’t just a gesture.
When Prime Minister Modi hugged President Putin, it wasn’t just a gesture.
PUTIN LANDS IN DELHI, MEETS MODI
The 4th of December, 2025, marks a crucial diplomatic moment in India-Russia bilateral relations as President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to a warm welcome from PM Modi.
The 4th of December, 2025, marks a crucial diplomatic moment in India-Russia bilateral relations as President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to a warm welcome from PM Modi.
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
PUTIN LANDS IN DELHI, MEETS MODI
The 4th of December, 2025, marks a crucial diplomatic moment in India-Russia bilateral relations as President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to a warm welcome from PM Modi.
The 4th of December, 2025, marks a crucial diplomatic moment in India-Russia bilateral relations as President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to a warm welcome from PM Modi.
Punchlines and Power Plays: Tracing the Roots of Indian Satire
History adorns itself with its oldest habit- hierarchy, and inequality, its most faithful shadow.
History adorns itself with its oldest habit- hierarchy, and inequality, its most faithful shadow.
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Punchlines and Power Plays: Tracing the Roots of Indian Satire
History adorns itself with its oldest habit- hierarchy, and inequality, its most faithful shadow.
History adorns itself with its oldest habit- hierarchy, and inequality, its most faithful shadow.
According to CNS Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, INS Aridhaman, the third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has entered its final trials and is expected to be commissioned soon.
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
According to CNS Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, INS Aridhaman, the third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) has entered its final trials and is expected to be commissioned soon.
For India, this unlocks smoother naval operations across Eurasia and even the Arctic, giving New Delhi a wider strategic footprint. But RELOS lands at a sensitive moment.
December 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
For India, this unlocks smoother naval operations across Eurasia and even the Arctic, giving New Delhi a wider strategic footprint. But RELOS lands at a sensitive moment.
India and Russia sign the RELOS Pact, opening new opportunities for India in the North.
On 3rd December, India and Russia signed the RELOS agreement, which is a military logistics pact that enables both countries use each other’s bases, ports and supplies.
On 3rd December, India and Russia signed the RELOS agreement, which is a military logistics pact that enables both countries use each other’s bases, ports and supplies.
December 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
India and Russia sign the RELOS Pact, opening new opportunities for India in the North.
On 3rd December, India and Russia signed the RELOS agreement, which is a military logistics pact that enables both countries use each other’s bases, ports and supplies.
On 3rd December, India and Russia signed the RELOS agreement, which is a military logistics pact that enables both countries use each other’s bases, ports and supplies.
INDIAN NAVY DAY: SEA GUARDIANS
December 4 marks a day shaped by courage at sea and the resolve that defined Operation Trident. It is a reminder of the vigilance that secures India’s maritime horizons.
December 4 marks a day shaped by courage at sea and the resolve that defined Operation Trident. It is a reminder of the vigilance that secures India’s maritime horizons.
December 4, 2025 at 6:53 AM
INDIAN NAVY DAY: SEA GUARDIANS
December 4 marks a day shaped by courage at sea and the resolve that defined Operation Trident. It is a reminder of the vigilance that secures India’s maritime horizons.
December 4 marks a day shaped by courage at sea and the resolve that defined Operation Trident. It is a reminder of the vigilance that secures India’s maritime horizons.
India Hopes to Seal Mega Deal with Germany for Next-Gen Diesel-Electric Submarines
India is set to finalise a major defence deal with Germany this fiscal for six next-generation diesel-electric submarines featuring advanced stealth and improved endurance.
India is set to finalise a major defence deal with Germany this fiscal for six next-generation diesel-electric submarines featuring advanced stealth and improved endurance.
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
India Hopes to Seal Mega Deal with Germany for Next-Gen Diesel-Electric Submarines
India is set to finalise a major defence deal with Germany this fiscal for six next-generation diesel-electric submarines featuring advanced stealth and improved endurance.
India is set to finalise a major defence deal with Germany this fiscal for six next-generation diesel-electric submarines featuring advanced stealth and improved endurance.
Unravelling the Global Value Chain: Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict - A Report
The Russia-Ukraine conflict of 2022 has triggered significant disruptions in the global value chain, particularly affecting the food and fuel sectors.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict of 2022 has triggered significant disruptions in the global value chain, particularly affecting the food and fuel sectors.
December 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Unravelling the Global Value Chain: Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict - A Report
The Russia-Ukraine conflict of 2022 has triggered significant disruptions in the global value chain, particularly affecting the food and fuel sectors.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict of 2022 has triggered significant disruptions in the global value chain, particularly affecting the food and fuel sectors.
INDIA'S IT MINISTER ASHWINI VAISHNAW ON T-3
India’s tech story is rising fast, with the minister projecting a “D3” future alongside the US and China.
India’s tech story is rising fast, with the minister projecting a “D3” future alongside the US and China.
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
INDIA'S IT MINISTER ASHWINI VAISHNAW ON T-3
India’s tech story is rising fast, with the minister projecting a “D3” future alongside the US and China.
India’s tech story is rising fast, with the minister projecting a “D3” future alongside the US and China.
Shadows to Spotlight: ‘Educate Girls’ Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
In the ever-evolving educational landscape, India’s narrative has gained a drive with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025, which has been awarded to the Foundation to Educate Girls Encyclopedically.
In the ever-evolving educational landscape, India’s narrative has gained a drive with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025, which has been awarded to the Foundation to Educate Girls Encyclopedically.
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Shadows to Spotlight: ‘Educate Girls’ Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
In the ever-evolving educational landscape, India’s narrative has gained a drive with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025, which has been awarded to the Foundation to Educate Girls Encyclopedically.
In the ever-evolving educational landscape, India’s narrative has gained a drive with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025, which has been awarded to the Foundation to Educate Girls Encyclopedically.
NEW WORKHORSE MTA IN FOCUS AS IAF PLANS REVAMP OF MILITARY TRANSPORT FLEET
The Indian Air Force is set to overhaul its transport capability with a renewed focus on the upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
The Indian Air Force is set to overhaul its transport capability with a renewed focus on the upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 AM
NEW WORKHORSE MTA IN FOCUS AS IAF PLANS REVAMP OF MILITARY TRANSPORT FLEET
The Indian Air Force is set to overhaul its transport capability with a renewed focus on the upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
The Indian Air Force is set to overhaul its transport capability with a renewed focus on the upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme.
...programme to manufacture rare-earth permanent magnets at home.
These magnets are used in every sector from electric vehicle motors and wind-turbine generators to missiles, satellites, drones and smar
tphones, thus making them one of the most important commodities in the world.
These magnets are used in every sector from electric vehicle motors and wind-turbine generators to missiles, satellites, drones and smar
tphones, thus making them one of the most important commodities in the world.
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
...programme to manufacture rare-earth permanent magnets at home.
These magnets are used in every sector from electric vehicle motors and wind-turbine generators to missiles, satellites, drones and smar
tphones, thus making them one of the most important commodities in the world.
These magnets are used in every sector from electric vehicle motors and wind-turbine generators to missiles, satellites, drones and smar
tphones, thus making them one of the most important commodities in the world.
India Approves $816 Million Programme to Build Rare-Earth Magnets at Home, in a bid to boost Local Production
In a big push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, India has taken one of its most decisive steps towards attaining technological self-reliance by approving a ₹7,280-crore($816 million)...
In a big push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, India has taken one of its most decisive steps towards attaining technological self-reliance by approving a ₹7,280-crore($816 million)...
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
India Approves $816 Million Programme to Build Rare-Earth Magnets at Home, in a bid to boost Local Production
In a big push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, India has taken one of its most decisive steps towards attaining technological self-reliance by approving a ₹7,280-crore($816 million)...
In a big push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, India has taken one of its most decisive steps towards attaining technological self-reliance by approving a ₹7,280-crore($816 million)...
Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos and Their False Narratives
Pakistan continues to propagate its narrative, claiming success in its Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos and alleging that the Indian strikes caused damage to marketplaces and civilian lives.
Pakistan continues to propagate its narrative, claiming success in its Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos and alleging that the Indian strikes caused damage to marketplaces and civilian lives.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos and Their False Narratives
Pakistan continues to propagate its narrative, claiming success in its Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos and alleging that the Indian strikes caused damage to marketplaces and civilian lives.
Pakistan continues to propagate its narrative, claiming success in its Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos and alleging that the Indian strikes caused damage to marketplaces and civilian lives.
Prime Minister Modi Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Players
On 27 November 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation is gearing up for a big change, as the Center is planning on giving control of the nuclear energy sector to private companies.
On 27 November 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation is gearing up for a big change, as the Center is planning on giving control of the nuclear energy sector to private companies.
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Prime Minister Modi Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Players
On 27 November 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation is gearing up for a big change, as the Center is planning on giving control of the nuclear energy sector to private companies.
On 27 November 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nation is gearing up for a big change, as the Center is planning on giving control of the nuclear energy sector to private companies.
From maritime security and defence planning to economic transitions and scientific frontiers, this issue brings focused, uncompromising analysis.
December 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
From maritime security and defence planning to economic transitions and scientific frontiers, this issue brings focused, uncompromising analysis.
The Geostrata presents GeoMaga, the National Security edition dedicated to unpacking the forces shaping India’s present and future.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Geostrata presents GeoMaga, the National Security edition dedicated to unpacking the forces shaping India’s present and future.
Subscriptions are now live. Click on the link below:
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