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Russia wants a new rail corridor to India that reduces dependence on vulnerable maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bosphorus. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has floated routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. But that last country creates the biggest problem for New Delhi. India-Pakistan land trade remains virtually frozen and the Attari-Wagah trade route is shut. Add Afghanistans security challenges, sanctions pressure around Iran and
India has officially named 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh and China is furious. Beijing has called the move self-deception and warned it could hurt bilateral ties. But China has itself renamed 112 locations in Arunachal Pradesh since 2017. So why is Indias latest move being called an Arunachal masterstroke?Watch: https://youtu.be/Uv0eDtjN0Hg?si=yEhqy-HUL33Ig63-
Russia is exploring a rail route to the Indian Ocean to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. But the proposed corridor runs through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Can Moscow really build a route to India through its most hostile neighbour?Watch: https://youtu.be/uprCxu6vtqE?si=W8UG7Epxeq-irKNk
India is juggling four fighter jet timelines at once ageing Jaguars, more Rafales, the indigenous AMCA, and a possible role in Frances sixth-generation FCAS programme. Heres why all four matter for the IAFs future.Watch: https://youtu.be/6y3VIXmnzU4?si=dr2RFsBIc9e8VaPC

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