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1. Understanding the Naxal Tragedy: A 60-Year Struggle India’s Naxal free quest and it's roots in India include the factors that helped its eradication.
https://t.co/gu0kCLkvec

2. The Evolving Dynamics of the Iran-Israel Rivalry One understands the complex rivalry along with their journey from covert allies to sworn enemies the Islamic revolution its impact and the covert battlefield that now exists.
https://t.co/61N1sNdJIz

3. Understanding the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026: Impacts on Civil Society in India
The introduction of FCRA as well as its impact on the indian society, the historic background regarding the bill and understanding the legislative shift.
https://t.co/EYEl3es9jU

4. India’s Military Transformation After Operation Sindoor: A New Era of Preparedness India’s transformative journey military readiness focuses on the command and structural changes, counter drone operations as well as shifts in policies.
https://t.co/rHe074W4Az

5. The largest oil and gas infrastructure in West Asia
West Asia plays a pivotal role in the global evergy landscape, super giant oil fields the role it plays along with the various checkpoints is covered with emphasis of the war and it's impact on the giant energy reserves.
https://t.co/qabMBFqW59

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Summary of what’s happening in World right now #WW3 possibly? | October 27.

-Israelis voted on Tuesday in an election widely read as a referendum on Netanyahu’s handling of the war. The Central Elections Committee reported 16.7% turnout in the first three hours, the highest early figure since 1981. Netanyahu’s main challenger is former army chief Gadi Eisenkot. Trump endorsed Netanyahu to “finish the job.” Iran’s foreign ministry said the result “makes no difference” to Tehran.

-Egypt’s parliament authorised President el-Sisi to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia to help defend against Houthi attacks. El-Sisi said the role would be defensive only. A Houthi official called the decision a declaration of war against Yemen.

-The Houthis claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery, Aramco’s largest domestic facility at roughly 550,000 barrels a day. Damage has not been confirmed. They also claimed a strike on Riyadh airport hours after it reopened following a two-week closure.

-The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed Houthi missile tunnels, launchers and a storage site in Yemen, and intercepted ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh and the Eastern Province.

-Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said vessels belonging to South Korean shipper Sinokor will face legal action from November 1 over crossing violations in the Strait of Hormuz.

-Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian leaders in Tehran on October 26. Iran described the talks as good; no agreements were announced. Qatar’s foreign ministry said mediation depends on Iran halting threats against Gulf states and reopening the strait.

-Trump said he is weighing a deal against action to “finish them off,” and suggested a renewed strike campaign is possible after the midterms. The US has reportedly moved a third carrier group into the region while cutting diplomatic staff.

-Brent crude traded around $115-116 a barrel, little changed on the week.

-The US embassy in Baghdad reportedly shot down two drones on October 27. The origin is unknown.

-Britain charged two London men under the National Security Act over a security incident at RAF Fairford, a US bomber staging base. One is accused of assisting Iranian intelligence. Kuwait separately sentenced three men to death over an alleged Iran-linked plot against its deputy prime minister.

-Putin held calls with Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister on a Ukraine settlement.
#WorldNews #Geopolitics

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Summary of what’s happening in World right now #WW3 possibly? | October 26.
Trump said on Sunday there would be no US strike on Iran that day, hours after suggesting an attack could come within hours. He has not ruled out future strikes.

CNN reports US forces in the region could launch large-scale operations within 96 hours of a presidential order. CENTCOM’s target list reportedly covers Iranian energy infrastructure, military facilities and nuclear sites. Two US officials said the decision is likely to come after the November 3 midterms.

Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan said Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Washington lifts its naval blockade, and that the June interim framework remains available. Tehran has called the current US terms “complete surrender.” An IRGC-linked outlet denied any new proposal had been made.

Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Sunday, coordinating with Washington.

The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude pumping stations and on Riyadh airport. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed either. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa.

Israel votes on Tuesday. Netanyahu sought stronger public backing from Trump before the vote and received a fresh endorsement. He also told the police chief that “anarchists” could taint the result, against the election commissioner’s guidance.

Israeli forces carried out house searches and arrests in Hebron and ordered residents of Deir Baha to leave, following the killing of two Israeli soldiers there on October 23.

Melania Trump said she brokered a localised ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, due to begin October 29, to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of elderly residents. Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukraine of 18 artillery strikes and more than 120 drone attacks on the town this week.

Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX has restricted Ukraine’s Starlink access, citing military use in breach of its terms.

Aleksandar Vučić conceded Serbia’s snap parliamentary election to the student-led movement, which took about 2.2 million votes against 1.72 million for his party.

The Wall Street Journal reports Washington is backing Viktor Orbán for UN Secretary-General, with Russia and China said to be receptive.

North Korean armoured vehicles were seen near the border, per a Reuters witness. Pyongyang wrote to the UN Security Council repeating its claim that Seoul fabricated the September landmine incident.

Lula was re-elected in Brazil with 51.79% of the vote. Flávio Bolsonaro has not conceded and says he will seek annulment.

India: the Defence Acquisition Council cleared Acceptance of Necessity for capital proposals worth about ₹2.12 lakh crore, weighted toward indigenous procurement.
#WorldNews #Geopolitics

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Big Ideas Meet Breakthrough Technologies!

PM @narendramodi inaugurates ESTIC 2026, bringing together 150 deep-tech startups, 12 emerging technology areas and 3 days of cutting-edge ideas to accelerate innovation and shape India's technology-driven future.

#ESTIC2026

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India–Liechtenstein Ties: A New Chapter in Partnership

H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein receives a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his first state visit to India. The visit marks a significant occasion in bilateral relations.

Highlighting the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which entered into force a year ago, he expressed his commitment to building on this momentum and further strengthening ties with India.

#IndiaLiechtensteinRelations

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Daily Israel-Iran War Brief 27th October 2026:

-Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at a gas exporters’ summit in Moscow that US military actions in the Persian Gulf have disrupted energy pricing, supply and transit, threatening global economic growth.

-Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. They covered national security, management of the Strait of Hormuz, relations with neighboring countries and efforts to end the war.

-A Kuwaiti court sentenced three men to death after convicting them of collaborating with Iran and Hezbollah and plotting to assassinate senior officials.

-The Persian Gulf Waterway Management Authority said vessels belonging to Sinokor Shipping have committed the highest number of transit violations over the past three months, with enforcement measures already taken against at least 7 of them.

-Saudi Arabia's ambassador to US urges an international effort to dismantle the Houthis as an armed force. Reema Bandar Al-Saud made the call following the October 10 missile attack on Riyadh's airport, which she said killed 13 people.

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Daily Israel-Iran War Brief 26th October 2026:

Trump said on Sunday there would be no US strike on Iran that day, hours after hinting an attack could come within hours. He has not ruled out future action.

CNN reports US forces in the region could begin large-scale operations within 96 hours of a presidential order, with a CENTCOM target list covering Iranian energy infrastructure, military facilities and nuclear sites. US intelligence assesses Iran and the Houthis would respond immediately against American troops and facilities in the region.

US officials say Iran is in an advanced stage of planning attacks on US citizens. Middle East personnel are on heightened alert and staffing is being cut at embassies and consulates, following a memo from DNI Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Washington lifts its naval blockade, and that the Pakistan-brokered June interim deal remains available. An IRGC-linked outlet denied any new proposal had been made.

Iran has rejected Washington’s current demands as “complete surrender,” while saying messages continue through intermediaries. Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Sunday.

The Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude pumping stations and on Riyadh airport. Saudi Arabia has confirmed neither. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, including one used to fire at the capital.

Israeli forces conducted house searches and arrests in Hebron overnight and ordered residents of Deir Baha to leave, after Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in the city on October 23.

Israel votes on Tuesday. Netanyahu pressed Trump for stronger public backing ahead of the vote and received a fresh endorsement, and told the police chief that “anarchists” could taint the result.

#Iran #MiddleEast

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🇮🇳🤝🇮🇩 India and Indonesia Begin Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026

The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti began on October 27 in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, and will continue until November 6.

India is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), alongside personnel from Indonesia’s Special Forces.

The training focuses on sharing tactics and procedures for special operations, including counter terrorism scenarios and operations in challenging terrain.

The exercise aims to improve coordination and operational interoperability between the two forces.

#GarudaShakti #IndianArmy #IndiaIndonesia #DefenceCooperation

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India Demands Equal Veto Powers for New UNSC Permanent Members

India has called for equal rights and responsibilities for all permanent members of a reformed UN Security Council, opposing any arrangement that creates permanent seats without veto powers.

India’s UN envoy, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, said such a model would create “second-class” members and preserve existing inequalities.

New Delhi is pushing for comprehensive Security Council reforms that reflect today’s global realities.
#India #UNSC #UnitedNations #GlobalGovernance

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Russia and Ukraine Begin Local Ceasefire in Oleshky for Humanitarian Aid

Russia and Ukraine began a localised ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky on October 27 to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and prepare for civilian evacuations.

The agreement, brokered with the involvement of US First Lady Melania Trump, aims to help residents facing severe shortages of food, water and medicine.

The pause is limited to the Oleshky area. Russian strikes continued elsewhere, including Kyiv.

#Ukraine #Russia #Oleshky #Ceasefire #HumanitarianAid

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Happy Infantry Day 🇮🇳

27 October 1947: The Day India’s Infantry Stepped Forward.

On this day, 1 Sikh was airlifted to Srinagar as Pakistani-backed tribal raiders advanced towards the Kashmir Valley.

Led by Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai, Indian troops moved to defend Srinagar. Rai was killed in action that day, making the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of the Valley.

Facts to remember

- Indian Army troops landed in Srinagar on 27 October 1947.

- The operation helped defend the Kashmir Valley.

- Infantry Day honours the courage, resilience and sacrifice of infantry soldiers.

From the LoC to Siachen, the infantry continues to stand at the forefront of India's defence.

Saluting the courage and commitment of the Indian Army’s Infantry 🇮🇳

#HappyInfantryDay #InfantryDay #IndianArmy #JaiHind

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Ukraine Reports 1,400 Russian Troop Losses in 24 Hours

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces suffered an estimated 1,400 personnel losses over the past day, taking the reported total since February 2022 to around 1.58 million.

Ukraine also reported losses of 232 vehicles and fuel tankers, 21 artillery systems, two multiple-launch rocket systems, one air-defence system, seven ground robotic systems and 1,794 drones.

The figures are Ukrainian military estimates and have not been independently verified.

#Ukraine #RussiaUkraineWar #DefenceNews

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USS Colorado Selected for AUKUS Submarine Rotations in Australia

The US Navy has selected the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Colorado as the first boat assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West, with rotations at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia set to begin in late 2027.

The planned force could include up to four US submarines and one British submarine. The arrangement will expand regional maintenance capacity and help Australia prepare to operate and maintain its own nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

#AUKUS #IndoPacific #NavalDefence

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10/10

In 1947, the Dakota carried soldiers into a defining moment in India's history. In the years ahead, drones, sensors and networked systems will continue to reshape how infantry operates. But the final test of military capability is not how advanced the technology looks. It is whether soldiers can accomplish their mission when it matters most.

Salute to the Indian Army's infantrymen, veterans and fallen heroes.

Happy Infantry Day 2026. Jai Hind!
@adgpi @HQ_IDS_India
#InfantryDay #IndianArmy

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From the Dakota to the Drone: The Indian Infantry’s Journey of Valour and Transformation

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On 27 October 1947, Indian soldiers landed at Srinagar in a race against time. Today, the infantryman operates in a battlespace transformed by drones, sensors and precision weapons. The technology has changed. The mission remains: hold the ground that matters.
@adgpi
#InfantryDay #ShauryaDiwas

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9/10

The infantry's story is not confined to one regiment, one operation, or one generation. It includes soldiers who fought in 1947, those who served in later wars and operations, and today's personnel operating in some of the world's most demanding environments. Behind every capability is a person who must be prepared to use it under pressure and accept the risks that come with the task.