Laser focus on Afghanistan, says Biden, warns Taliban not to hinder US forces

The United States is going to retain a laser focus on its counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said on Friday, and warned the Taliban of a forceful response to any attack on......

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with then......

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave.At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip.Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new......

What India hopes to learn from Tiger Triumph

Exercise Tiger Triumph -- a full-scale, tri-service beach landing operation -- is a capability India is seeking to build.Ajai Shukla reports. Photographs: Kind courtesy......