May 18, 2026

Kautilya

Diplomacy

How A Four-Minister MEA Could Amplify India’s Diplomatic Power

Four ministers manning ‘Team MEA’ is a historic development. It is a clear demonstration of the high priority that Prime Minister Modi accords foreign policy and international engagement. Given the vast domestic governance demands on Modi, the extraordinary time and energy he himself has devoted to elevating India’s international status through foreign visits, summit meetings and overall guidance of the MEA, speak volumes about his global vision.

By Kautilya / July 25, 2021
Defense

Russia Hands Over Commercial Offer of 21 MiG-29 Fighters to India

“The Indian Air Force staff received a tender request for the supply of 21 aircraft in 2021. The Russian side has transferred to Indian partners the commercial offer that is now being considered by the customer,” spokesperson Valeria Reshetnikova told reporters on the sidelines of the MAKS-2021 international aerospace show.

By Kautilya / July 25, 2021
Economy Heritage Infrastructure

Lighthouses Could Become Tourism Spots in India in the Near Future

India might soon be getting world-class facilities at its lighthouses. According to reports, the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. The bill was passed by the Lower House of the Parliament, and it aims to bring heritage lighthouses in the country to the forefront. The bill repels the archaic Lighthouse Act, 1927, which currently controls the lighthouses in India.

By Kautilya / July 25, 2021
Economy Governance

India has Improved its Score in Ease of Cross-Border Trade: UN

India has made noticeable progress in ease of cross-border trade, a UN survey, which tracked 143 economies on key trade facilitation parameters over a two-year period, said. According to the latest UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation, India’s rank moved up from 78.49% in 2019 to 90.32% in 2021. The biannual survey deals exclusively with trade facilitation measures taken up by countries.

By Kautilya / July 25, 2021
Defense

TVS, DRDO in Talks to Manufacture ‘Make-in-India’ AWACS

The Defence Corridor in Tamil Nadu could be instrumental in placing India on the global map with a landmark manufacturing deal that is taking shape. A consortium of industries, spearheaded by TVS and Sons, is preparing to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will enable the manufacture of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). When this fructifies, India will join the group of elite nations, and emerge as the fifth country in the world that can produce indigenous AWACS.

By Kautilya / July 25, 2021
Defense

First MRSAM Missile Out for Delivery to IAF

MRSAM is a high-response, quick-reaction, vertically-launched supersonic missile designed to neutralise enemy aerial threats — missiles, aircraft, guided bombs and helicopters. It is used by army, navy and air force as different variants and the missile has a range up to 70 km.

By Kautilya / July 24, 2021
Defense

India Issues Tender for Mega ₹ 50,000 Crore Submarine Project

The government on Tuesday issued the tender for the long-pending Rs 50,000 crore (almost $7 billion) project to construct six new-generation conventional stealth submarines with foreign collaboration, as part of the long-term plan to counter China’s expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

By Kautilya / July 24, 2021
Infrastructure

Indian Railways to Roll Out Over 800 New ‘Economy’ AC 3-Tier Coaches Soon

The Indian Railways will soon roll out 806 new air-conditioned three-tier “economy” coaches this fiscal to offer the “cheapest and best AC travel in the world,” news agency PTI reported on Tuesday, quoting railway officials. Economical in nature, these coaches will have a fare ranging between that of AC three-tier coaches and non-AC sleeper class coaches, the officials further said.

By Kautilya / July 24, 2021
Defense

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh to visit Russia

Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh will be visiting Russia next week. He is going to witness the Russian Navy Day celebrations. Russia will hold the main celebration in St Petersburg on July 25. Iran’s Navy Commander Admiral Hossein Khanzadi will also be present in the country for the celebrations

By Kautilya / July 24, 2021