India, Japan initiatives together a democratic axis in Indo-Pacific, blend security with development

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:21 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) From Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) to Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), India's maritime vision has grown into a leadership position, which resonates with Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) framework, as said by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi herself in a recent article.

'Where's the confusion?', Priyanka Chaturvedi on renewed 'Op Sindoor' debate on martyrs

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:36 AM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday questioned the renewed political debate over the number of soldiers martyred during 'Operation Sindoor', while recalling that both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force had recognised the loss earlier and had paid tributes to the six personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.