Ukraine Launches 'Army of Robots' to Reduce Frontline Casualties

Surgical strikes, Op Sindoor bold examples of India’s counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

India wins double podium at Chess Olympiad, claims Gaprindashvili Cup in Samarkand

India achieved a historic double podium finish at the Chess Olympiad held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The women's team secured bronze after Savitha Shri held her nerve through an 83-move draw in a crucial match. The open team clinched silver on tiebreak, with Arjun Erigaisi delivering a decisive late win to seal the result. Uzbekistan and China took the open and women's gold medals respectively. India also earned the Gaprindashvili Cup, awarded for the best combined performance across both teams.

Indian Ocean Growing More Contested, Warns Navy Chief Admiral Swaminathan

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has flagged the Indian Ocean Region as one of the most militarised maritime zones in the world. He attributed this to the rise of Asian economies, including India and China, over the past five decades. Alongside broader geopolitical shifts, these factors have made the Indian Ocean an increasingly congested and disputed space. The admiral's remarks highlight growing concerns over naval competition and security challenges in the region.

Russian Envoy Says US Comment at Raisina Dialogue Revealed Fear of India's Rise

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov made a notable claim while speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit on Sunday. He alleged that a remark made by a US representative at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi this year inadvertently exposed American concerns about India's growing power. Alipov described the comment as a 'Freudian slip', suggesting it unintentionally revealed underlying US anxieties. The Raisina Dialogue is an annual geopolitical conference held in India's capital. The ambassador's remarks come amid ongoing global attention to India's expanding strategic and economic influence.