September 28, 2026

Kautilya

Diplomacy Economy

India and Namibia Deepen Trade and Investment Partnership as Bilateral Commerce Expands

The decisions were taken during the Fourth Session of the India-Namibia Joint Trade Committee, held in New Delhi on August 10 and 11, 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, while the Namibian delegation was headed by Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, Executive Director in Namibia’s Ministry of International Relations and Trade. The agreed minutes of the meeting were signed by the two co-chairs on August 11.

By Kautilya / August 12, 2026
Defense

Indian Navy’s Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shruti’ Launched at GRSE Kolkata

The vessel was launched on August 11, 2026, by Mrs Manika Sadhu in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, along with senior representatives of the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence and GRSE. The ceremony followed the naval traditions associated with the launch of a new warship and marked another stage in the vessel’s progression towards eventual induction into operational service.

By Kautilya / August 12, 2026
Essays-White Paper

Revisiting Urban Design: The Foundations of a Living Society

Currency is the breath of society—a medium through which human needs, labor, resources, and aspirations circulate. Yet, the true purpose of any urban settlement is not merely economic exchange; it is raw human survival. The primary function of a city must be to ensure that the fundamental conditions for human existence are universally accessible.

By Kautilya / August 12, 2026
Defense Infrastructure

Colonel Sphurti Kulkarni Becomes First Woman Officer to Command BRO’s 45 Task Force Under Project Chetak

The 45 Task Force performs a critical role in maintaining road connectivity required for the movement of military personnel, equipment, logistics and supplies in sensitive border areas. Such formations also ensure that vital routes remain operational in demanding terrain and climatic conditions, where infrastructure reliability can directly influence military mobility and operational readiness.

By Kautilya / August 11, 2026
Defense Economy Make in India

Two Rafale Production Hubs Taking Shape in India: Nagpur and Hyderabad Could Transform Fighter Manufacturing

Hyderabad already has a formally announced and confirmed Rafale fuselage-production programme involving Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). Nagpur, meanwhile, has an established Dassault industrial base through Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) and has been reported as a potential location for the Indian Rafale Final Assembly Line, although the final industrial arrangement for the 114-aircraft programme has not yet been contractually fixed.

By Kautilya / August 11, 2026
Animals Living Heritage

Hariana Cattle: The Versatile White Breed of North India Built for Milk, Plough and Cart

The breed developed across the plains of Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Rajasthan, an area characterised historically by intensive cultivation, hot summers, seasonal scarcity of fodder and the need for animals capable of performing several functions within a farming household. ICAR’s National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources officially records Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan as the home tract of Hariana cattle.

By Kautilya / August 11, 2026