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India has retired its MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been in service since the 1960s, as part of efforts to modernize its air force. The decommissioning leaves the force with 29 squadrons, below the endorsed 42, prompting procurement of new jets like the Tejas and potential foreign fighters. The move highlights India's focus on self-reliance and regional security concerns.
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On October 14, 2025, President Donald Trump publicly criticized Time magazine's cover photo accompanying a story praising his role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire. He called the image, taken from a low angle, the "Worst of All Time," complaining it made his hair "disappear" and featured a "floating crown." The cover story hailed the ceasefire as a major achievement of his second term.
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The US and India renewed a 10-year defence framework during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing enhanced cooperation in maritime security, technology, space, and cyber domains. The agreement aims to strengthen regional stability amid China's military expansion, despite recent trade tensions between the US and India.
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On Monday, Nov 10, 2025, a car exploded near New Delhi's historic Red Fort, killing at least 13 and injuring over 20. Authorities have classified it as a terrorist incident under India's anti-terrorism law. Investigations link the blast to a militant cell with alleged ties to Pakistan-based groups. Over 650 detentions and multiple arrests, including Kashmiri doctors, have followed amid heightened security and political tensions.
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On December 4-5, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23rd Russia-India Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit focused on deepening defense, energy, and economic ties despite US sanctions targeting India's purchases of Russian oil. The leaders agreed on a $100 billion trade target by 2030 and discussed military hardware deliveries, labor mobility, and cooperation amid ongoing Ukraine war tensions.