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India's third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman (S4), is nearing completion at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam and will soon join the Indian Navy. Built with 75% indigenous technology under BARC’s guidance, it features an upgraded 83 MW reactor with advanced safety and maintenance enhancements. The S4 submarine will strengthen India's strategic deterrence and nuclear power capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, reinforcing its defense policies.  Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #ins #aridhaman #ssbn #india #defense #nuclear #submarine #navy #deterrence #strategy #indopacific

One of the most wanted terrorists and Kashmir’s longest-surviving Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Commander, Farooq Bhat, along with four other militants, was killed in a joint operation launched by the Indian Army & Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kader, Kulgam. Farooq was one of the key members of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, involved in various terror-related activities against civilians and special forces in Kashmir. The killing of Farooq is considered to be a blow to Hizb and a big success for the security forces. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #adgpi #ia #army #india #jammu #kashmir #indianarmy #kashmirpolice #farooqbhat #specialforces #parasf #kulgam #terrorism #kashmir

South Korea has claimed that at least 100 North Korean troops that were deployed to fight against Ukraine alongside Russia have been killed since December. According to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea, heavy casualties can be attributed to battlefield unfamiliarity and the struggle to counter Ukraine’s drone warfare. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seeks assistance in military technology and valuable combat experience from this mutual partnership. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #russiaukrainewar #kimjongun #nis #ukraine #putin #southkorea #dronewarfare

India’s National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi have successfully concluded the 23rd meeting of the Special Representative. This meeting was followed by the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for the disengagement of their troops in the Demchok and Depsang area. This meeting underscored the importance of border peace and tranquility while promoting the overall development of the India-China bilateral relationship for regional and global stability. NSA has invited Mr Wang Yi to visit India for the next round of Special Representative meeting and also met the Vice President of China, Mr. Han Zheng. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #nsaajitdoval #china #india #indiachinaborder #depsang #demchok #galwanvalley

In a discreet step aligned with its Act East Policy, India has resumed operations at its embassy in Pyongyang, after nearly three and a half years. As per reports, a team of technical and diplomatic staff have already arrived in North Korea to make the mission operational. North Korea’s opaque systems, necessitates thorough debugging of the embassy, given its prolonged closure. Full-fledged diplomatic presence is expected to be restored after the mandated preparatory work. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #ActEastPolicy #India #NorthKorea #EmbassyReopening #KimJongUn #Modi #BilateralRelations

Russia's Ukraine campaign may be fuelled, as satellite images hinting at Pyongyan's missile facility expansion. The reports suggest North Korea may be supplying Ballistic Missiles to Russia, despite UN sanctions prohibiting the transfer of this material for military purposes. This alliance of two isolated regimes against the West sharpens geopolitical tensions, adding a chilling edge to already destabilized global scenarios.  Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #RussiaUkraineWar #NorthKorea #BallisticMissiles #UNSanctions #MissileExpansion #Pyongyang

Iran has postponed the enforcement of a newly approved law mandating stricter hijab requirements for women, following widespread protests triggered by the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini. The controversial legislation, ratified by Iran’s parliament in September 2023, prescribes harsher penalties for women who defy the compulsory hijab mandate. Shahram Dabiri, the Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs, stated that implementing the legislation is currently "not feasible," though he did not elaborate on the reasons for the delay. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #Iran #HijabLaw #WomensRights #Freedom #Legislation

The UK unveiled a package of £163;225 million ($286 million) in new military aid to Ukraine for next year, including drones, boats and air defence systems. Came after the UK's Defence Secretary John Healey visited Kyiv, holding talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov, vowing British support to Ukraine in 2025. He said that Britain would always stand "shoulder to shoulder to ensure Putin cannot win". In July, the new Labour government vowed to commit £163;3 billion a year in military aid to Ukraine until 2030-31. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #war #weapons #Ukrainedefence #NATO #Defence #UK #MilitaryAid

A tragic ferry accident occurred near Mumbai Harbour at 3:55 PM when an Indian Navy craft lost control during engine trials, colliding with the Neelkamal passenger vessel, which capsized. The accident claimed 13 lives, with four Navy crew members among the deceased. 101 survivors, including children, were rescued, while search operations involving Navy and Coast Guard crafts continue. President Droupadi Murmu, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and various officials expressed condolences, with Rs 5 lakh compensation announced for victims' families. Investigations are underway. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #IN #ICG #mumbai#IndianNavy #MumbaiAccident #FerryCollision #RescueOperations #Neelkamal #GatewayOfIndia #NavalRescue #Tragedy #NewsUpdate #Condolences

US president-elect, Donald Trump reaffirmed plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on India for imposing high tariffs on American goods. He stated that “if they tax us, we tax them the same amount,” emphasising fairness in trade. Trump’s Commerce Secretary pick, Howard Lutnick, echoed the sentiment that reciprocity would be the central theme of the upcoming administration. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #Trump #AmericanGoods #Brazil #HighTariffs #India #ReciprocalTariffs #HowardLutnick