India Has New Security Doctrine After Operation Sindoor, Says NSAB Member

Sibal Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over Alleged Unilateral Decisions

Senior advocate and politician Kapil Sibal has escalated a dispute with the Election Commission, calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sibal alleged that Kumar made key decisions unilaterally over a ten-month period, bypassing fellow commissioners and established statutory procedures. He has also demanded a review of electoral rolls and scrutiny of elections recently held in Bihar and West Bengal. The Election Commission acknowledged the concerns raised and outlined several corrective steps it intends to take in response.

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India's AMCA Fighter Lags Behind as South Korea's KF-21 Nears Production

South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet has completed extensive testing, received certification, and entered production, marking significant progress toward operational readiness. India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, by contrast, is still in the process of finalizing a construction partner. Repeated delays in India's bidding process have slowed prototype development considerably. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force is operating with fewer fighter jets than its authorized strength, posing growing operational concerns.

UK PM Withholds Support for Heathrow Third Runway Amid Resident Concerns

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed serious reservations about the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport. He emphasized the need to address longstanding concerns raised by communities living near the airport. The expansion timeline may be pushed back by up to four years, potentially delaying operations until 2039. Heathrow continues to face capacity constraints that put it at a disadvantage compared to other major European airports. The situation has reignited debate over how to balance infrastructure development with the impact on local residents.