Wars are devastating, and no country or military wishes a war upon itself. Yet they remain a reality of the modern world, and no leadership can simply wish a conflict away. When the world’s most technologically advanced and well-funded military goes to war, however, it inevitably becomes a case study for others. For militaries around...

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar has held three rounds of talks with his Iranian counterpart in recent days amid rising tensions in Middle East Asia, with discussions focusing on the safety of maritime shipping and India’s energy security.Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal sai, “External affairs...

G. Sudhakaran | Photo Credit: SURESH ALLEPPEY Signalling his exit from the party in which he has served for over 63 years, Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] veteran and former Minister G. Sudhakaran announced on Thursday (March 12, 2026) that he will be contesting as an Independent candidate from the Ambalappuzha constituency in the...