Ankit K

Teaching IR - On the cusp of War, tech & strategy — Occasional dabbler in ThinkTanks — @rakshauni @adgpi @Orfonline / Alum @UnivofDelhi @IRatSAU/ Usual caveats

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

In today’s The Hindu, Prof Harsh V Pant and I highlight the urgent need for India’s armed forces to embrace deeper integration and swift technological innovation.

https://t.co/4AHzeeDFpf

[Harsh V Pant @ProfHarshVPant]

Rising to the China Challenge

New Delhi’s multifaceted Indian Ocean strategy

https://t.co/ocHRB4jt4Q

[India in China @EOIBeijing]

The Embassy team hosted a reception for Beijing-based foreign correspondents, bringing together media friends and our team for an informal evening of conversation, networking and sharing understanding.

We also welcomed our new Ambassador @VDoraiswami, who recalled working with the foreign media team in China decades ago, and welcomed media friends to continue the tradition with our team.

@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy

[Ananth Krishnan @ananthkrishnan]

A good initiative: India’s new Ambassador to China @VDoraiswami speaking in Mandarin introduces the Indian Embassy and its services. A snippet of the video that’s up on Chinese social media

[Santosh Jha @santjha]

FACT CHECK
· India is still Sri Lanka's largest trade partner!
· Bilateral trade turnover of US$ 6417 million in 2025, acc. to India’s Department of Commerce.
· Sri Lankan exports have increased from US$ 689 million in 2020 to US$ 1532 million in 2025.
· Since FTA came into effect in 2000, Sri Lankan exports have increased more than 30 times.
· India now the second largest destination for Sri Lankan exports.

[Monty Khanna @MontyKhanna2308]

For those who are interested in Maritime Security issues and its interplay with geopolitics and technology, do consider subscribing to my podcast @DabolimDialogues on YouTube. You may find it worth your time. A new episode is posted every week.
https://t.co/5jEt6bBy5N

[Levent Kemal @leventkemaI]

A swift end.

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

“The finalisation of the theaterisation’s contours is happening within the military. Once it is completed, the whole process will be reviewed by the defence ministry and the apex leadership of the country. It will then be finalised before it is implemented.”

[Snehesh Alex Philip @sneheshphilip]

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF

Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

Vice CDS to be appointed

What does theaterisation plan looks like today?

https://t.co/dWzyJmB6Ix

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

Significant milestone!

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme.

The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality.

This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of our scientific capability and the strength of our engineering enterprise. It is a decisive step towards harnessing our vast thorium reserves in the third stage of the programme.

A proud moment for India. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers.

[Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) @RakshaUni]

राष्ट्रीय रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय 14 अप्रैल 2026 को आयोजित अपने पाँचवें दीक्षांत समारोह में भारत की माननीय राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मु का स्वागत करने के लिए अत्यंत गौरवान्वित है।

यह संपूर्ण आरआरयू परिवार के लिए गर्व और गौरव का ऐतिहासिक क्षण है।

@rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @narendramodi @HMOIndia @AmitShah @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @FinMinIndia @nsitharaman @CMOGuj @Bhupendrapbjp @sanghaviharsh @ADevvrat @CMOfficeUP @CMMadhyaPradesh @CMofKarnataka @ArunachalCMO @LGov_Puducherry @OfficeOfLGJandK @lg_ladakh @anandibenpatel @GovernorMP @GovParnaik @TCGEHLOT @DefenceMinIndia @rajnathsingh @PIBAhmedabad @PIBHomeAffairs @PIB_India @ani_digital @GujaratPolice @police_Gnagar @dgpgujarat @IndiaUNNewYork @indiannavy @adgpi @IAF_MCC @PibLucknow @PIBBhopal @press85562 @PIBBengaluru @pibchennai @PIBSrinagar @the_hindu @timesofindia @htTweets @IndianExpress @thetribunechd @JagranNews @AmarUjalaNews

[Abhijit Singh @abhijit227]

The sinking of an Iranian corvette in Sri Lanka’s EEZ - tragic as it is - highlights the issue of neutrality in wartime. The vessel had left Vizag well before hostilities began, but must have known it would be hunted by US submarines in the IOR. Its crew likely understood that regional states could not offer harbour without appearing to take sides - an act forbidden for neutrals in war.

[Zahack Tanvir — ضحاك تنوير @ZahackTanvir]

Over 32 Pakistani Shia protestors shot dead by US Marines in Karachi with the support of Pakistan Establishment.

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

What appears to me is that in any cross-border conflict, aerial supremacy is likely to determine the course of battle. Without dominance in the skies, victory on the ground remains unattainable.

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

The Iranian regime was warned. CENTCOM is now delivering swift and decisive action as directed.

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

For NDTV, Prof Harsh Pant & I highlight the breakthroughs in India’s draft DAP 2026. It shifts from manufacturing to full ownership of defence tech. Imp changes include emergency buys, public-private partnerships & aggressive export goals to cut imports.

https://t.co/0MQmyeI2EZ

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

Its interesting how patronage, short-term fixes, and borrowed money has drained both public trust and productive capacity in Pakistan.

[Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan @TTAP_OFFICIAL]

سینیئر رہنما تحریک تحفظ آئین پاکستان محمد زبیر عمر کا تحریک تحفظ آئین پاکستان کانفرنس سے خطاب

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

Rightly. States fall into two categories. Those where doctrine drives technology, and those where technology shapes doctrine. The US here is the former, maintaining its dominance. Yet, China presents a formidable challenge, despite US’s tone down. Interesting days ahead.

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

Poor show, disappointed to core! Trying customer care since an hour, using website because you cancelled flights. Absolutely poor. @IndiGo6E

[Indian Foreign Service Association @indiandiplomats]

The IFS Association deeply mourns the passing away of Ambassador P S Raghavan [IFS: 1979].

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

Twitter to X. Time flies! #MyXAnniversary

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

Point being, why was not every cabin luggage weighed and asked to be paid. Second, when I asked ground staff that I’m entitled for 15kg luggage so it be put in checkin luggage, he denied. Your both ground staff threatened me, and after I started recording then were mute.

[Ankit K @atomwonk]

@Gen_RajShukla Congrats sir. Looking forward to read.