China's missile launch inside South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone carries geopolitical signals: Report

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:21 PM

Beijing, July 12 (IANS) China's test-firing of a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean - which it termed routine training - has sparked concerns, with Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and others criticising the move, as the timing and location inside the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone carry geopolitical signals, as per a report.

Great Nicobar project to solidify India’s position in Strait of Malacca: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:40 PM

Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India's strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report has stated.

AI may shape future wars, but victory will depend on soldiers, national resolve: Rajnath Singh

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:43 AM

Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that while emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence are transforming the nature of warfare, conventional military capabilities remain indispensable, stressing that future conflicts may involve AI but will ultimately be won through national resolve, trained soldiers and credible military strength.