India And Pakistan’s Military Strengths: How Arch-Rivals Stack Up

India has 14.75 lakh active military personnel, and 16.16 lakh paramilitary police personnel, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India has 1,437 fixed-wing aircraft, 995 helicopters, 7,074 armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs), and 11,225 pieces of artillery. The defence budget is $81 billion for 2025. For nuclear deterrence, India uses a primarily land-based…

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India warns Pakistan against violating ceasefire along LoC

Following Pakistan’s unprovoked firing along the LoC, the DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke via hotline, with India issuing a strong warning. This occurred amidst rising tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 tourists were killed. The CCS, headed by PM Modi, met to discuss India’s response, granting the armed forces operational freedom regarding…

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The Prodigy Club

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has batted himself into a TRP bonanza but the expectations are heavy People are recalling Sachin’s debut. It’s not just his curls and twinkling, teenaged smile that Vaibhav Suryavanshi shares. A similar fearlessness…

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Trump tariff war: What’s keeping Xi Jinping awake at night?

Donald Trump faces global scrutiny. Xi Jinping confronts internal challenges. Purges within China’s military raise concerns about loyalty. Key generals have disappeared. Xi aims for a fourth term in 2027. He needs to show stability. Trump’s tariffs create an external enemy. Economic slowdown and military instability pose threats. Xi’s grip on power faces tests. The…

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‘Retro’ box office collection: Suriya’s film emerges as the top 5 Tamil openers of 2025, earns over Rs 5 crore in pre-sales

Suriya’s ‘Retro,’ directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is set to release on May 1, 2025, generating massive anticipation. The film has already grossed Rs 5.2 crore in pre-sales and is expected to be one of Suriya’s best openers. Releasing in multiple languages, ‘Retro’ features a stellar cast and blends retro style with intense action, poised to…

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