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by bala
21 Apr 2026 01:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Here is another dramatic development by the US in Iran

US Navy Seals cut Iran's secret undersea data line
by bala
21 Apr 2026 00:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2790
Views: 988407

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Here is another dramatic development by the US in Iran

US Navy Seals cut Iran's secret undersea data line
by bala
20 Apr 2026 22:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2790
Views: 988407

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Despite all the useless news and posturing, the New York Post says US Forces Turn Away 27 Ships In Dramatic Showdown Amid Iran Blockade

The US is completely in control of Hormuz. Any resistance will be blown away.
by bala
20 Apr 2026 22:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Iran War Day 51: Calm Before the Storm? Is the US Forcing an Endgame? PGurus April 20, 2026 On Day 51, the picture remains deeply unstable. The U.S. has intensified pressure through maritime enforcement and is pushing for terms that would effectively lock in its preferred end state, but Tehran has ...
by bala
20 Apr 2026 09:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5121
Views: 1338286

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

One of the things I noted in Pallava Bagla and Sreekumar Pillai interview was that IAEA is not overseeing kalpakkam and this must upset the rest of the bigwigs of the world, since the engineering of molten sodium throws up many challenges. India seems to have addressed all safety issues, fire issues...
by bala
19 Apr 2026 06:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 935
Views: 397474

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

Very interesting. In Rocket movie, Dr. Nambi Narayanan of ISRO mentioned that to get stability in rocket trajectory some instability is required (actually it is induced) to make the flight stable. This is similar to what M. Vidyasagar concluded in control theory which is great. There is the other U...
by bala
19 Apr 2026 01:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 935
Views: 397474

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

The hypocrisy on climate change is a sight to behold. All the lectures on CO2 and its effects on climate. Climate itself is due to 100s if not 1000s of factors and is very hard to predict reliably. However the climate debate has turned into a religion from pompous people. Let us review facts: US con...
by bala
18 Apr 2026 23:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 652
Views: 67864

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Deeply vested economic interests are playing Suvarna Kapi like a fiddle. MIC. No need to guess who is behind the scenes in US - the US Deep State. These buggers are finely controlling all aspects - economic (mainly making money out of chaos), political, MICs, big power games and so on. They control...
by bala
18 Apr 2026 23:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 134
Views: 128217

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

IMRH Gets New 5-Blade Articulated Rotor System
April 16, 2026

by bala
18 Apr 2026 20:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 652
Views: 67864

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Trump Responds To Iran Shutting Strait Of Hormuz Again During a press conference on Saturday, US President Trump spoke about Iran shutting the Strait of Hormuz again. watch for details // the Iranian leadership who are left are dangerously violating things in the Hormuz, the only last card they hav...
by bala
18 Apr 2026 10:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4650
Views: 1386890

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

https://x.com/user/status/2045197855431049616

Metro Style Gates at New Delhi Railway Station!

// tis time to install such gates everywhere immediately. Too many ticketless traveling on IR.
by bala
18 Apr 2026 08:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12963
Views: 3850428

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Conman B Hussein Obama and co. are being investigated for cooking up nonsense in 2016 elections April 13, 2026 DNI Tulsi Gabbard has intensified her allegations against top Obama-era intelligence officials, claiming they coordinated a plan to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election win. In her lates...
by bala
18 Apr 2026 04:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

The aftermath of Iran and Hormuz Iran day 47 : Dances on the hormuz - Sree Iyer, Lt Gen PR Shankar A recap of all the players - Mullahs, US, China/Russia, Rest of the world and its oil/gas supply. All aspects are covered - power, military, economic, political, digital. NYT says that DJT has reclaime...
by bala
17 Apr 2026 21:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 319
Views: 580657

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

HAL’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters TOI Bharat April 17, 2026 In the super high altitude border areas in both the North and the North East, the Cheetah helicopter is not just a machine, its a lifeline for the troops deployed on desolate posts in defence...
by bala
17 Apr 2026 09:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

BTW DJT in this clip by PGurus claims that Iran has agreed to give up nuclear stuff and US will get the enriched Uranium. Take it with grain of salt, since these are just talks, nothing concrete and no confirmation by Iran. At least not like the previous El Presidente, oh iran which iran, what is my...
by bala
17 Apr 2026 08:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I SSK: News & Discussion
Replies: 2207
Views: 1130357

Re: Project 75I SSK: News & Discussion

I don't see confirmation of such news on other news channels. India’s Mega Submarine Deal with Germany – Big Boost to Navy Power & China Deterrence India has signed a massive submarine deal with Germany, marking a critical leap in its naval capabilities. This is not just a defense purchase—it’s ...
by bala
17 Apr 2026 08:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 652
Views: 67864

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

we only hear about positive news regarding nuke capping etc. But this is a narrow vision there is more detail on this which is glossed over by many since they don't know the history. BTW Iran was set on the nuclear path by the US during Reza Pahlavi period The other players are Russia and China. BT...
by bala
17 Apr 2026 07:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

xPost: from this link the following Two areas of Iran: nuclear and weapons assistance including missiles and drones: Here is history of Iran's nuclear program: 1957: the US-Iran nuclear cooperation agreement 1959: Tehran nuclear research center by Reza Pahlave 1967: Iran's first nuclear facility TRR...
by bala
17 Apr 2026 07:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2790
Views: 988407

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

From the Above YT: Two areas of Iran: nuclear and weapons assistance including missiles and drones: Here is history of Iran's nuclear program: 1957: the US-Iran nuclear cooperation agreement 1959: Tehran nuclear research center by Reza Pahlave 1967: Iran's first nuclear facility TRR Tehran research ...
by bala
16 Apr 2026 23:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Pentagon Press Briefing on strait of Hormuz blockade Apr 16, 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine c-J-yr7YFZ8 // Pete Hegseth - says that 10% of US Navy is being used for the blockade. No nukes for Iran has been reiterated once ag...
by bala
16 Apr 2026 23:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2790
Views: 988407

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Iran War: Is the US Up Against Only Iran, or a China-Russia Axis Too? PGurus April 26, 226 with three Generals - Lt Gen Ravi Shankar (Retd), Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (Retd), and Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (Retd) Examine whether Beijing and Moscow are merely backing Tehran diplomatically, or shaping the b...
by bala
16 Apr 2026 08:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12963
Views: 3850428

Re: Understanding the US - Again

No need for California to junk old cars. The state is awash with Electric cars due to Tesla and others. It is rather cute that dems in state who own Tesla have silly stickers saying something awful about elon musk or rename it to Toyota (how stupid of them)! Nevertheless, electric cars are abundant ...
by bala
15 Apr 2026 23:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2790
Views: 988407

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Iran War Day 46: How will US blockade of Hormuz affect China? Lt. Gen P R Shankar (retd) JD Vance clip has more details. The US troops are coming. US will block iranian ships and those that are topped of in Iran. Bottomline is no nukes for Iran. The Chinese are at the losing end of any deal after t...
by bala
15 Apr 2026 22:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2530
Views: 1556931

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

The Paki army dudes gave their blunders and airforce people to Saudi A for exchange of loan money(s) to the army. The army dudes are not putting their lives on the line, pretty clever of failed marshal.
by bala
15 Apr 2026 21:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2790
Views: 988407

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Israel’s Endgame: Lebanon, Iran & Its Own Strategic Destiny? • Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) PGurus April 5, 2026 Israel today stands at a critical inflection point—facing Hezbollah in Lebanon while navigating a tense, fragile equation with Iran. Is this a short-term tactical push or part of a lo...
by bala
15 Apr 2026 03:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Putin is making money hand over fist and laughing all the way to the bank Chetak saar, Yes, more proof... India's Russian oil imports more than triple to 5.3 bn euro in March The biggest shift (in March) was in state-owned refineries' imports from Russia, which saw a massive 148 per cent month-on-m...
by bala
15 Apr 2026 02:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 633
Views: 487375

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

Ideally with the coding agents available now, there should be less friction to build custom nix OS. Hope one of the IITs takes up. BharatOS is there but I hear mixed reviews so not sure MAC-OS from Apple is based on Unix of the Mach kind - Carnegie Mellon univ multi-threaded Unix OS. MacOS is highl...
by bala
15 Apr 2026 01:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5121
Views: 1338286

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

INDIA'S LEAP INTO THORIUM ENERGY Lt Gen PR Shankar April 14, 2026 A detailed overview of the thorium energy cycle. A great Nuclear Science/Tech/Engineering class especially pertaining to Indian Achievements in this Field. The sand in South India are Monazite which is leached with Sodium hydroxide a...
by bala
15 Apr 2026 01:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4650
Views: 1386890

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Why India’s Colombo Shipyard Deal Is a Big Geopolitical Signal in Indian Ocean India has made a major strategic move in Sri Lanka by acquiring a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard, marking its first-ever takeover of a foreign shipbuilding facility. Led by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the d...
by bala
15 Apr 2026 00:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion
Replies: 70
Views: 19660

Re: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion

Shankar Saar not letting go! :lol: https://x.com/palepurshankar/status/2044055988794478980?s=20 ---> How does one fight a war now? With something you will get in the future or something which you have today? There is also a harsh reality of our acquisition process! We need to learn from IRAN. Apna ...
by bala
14 Apr 2026 20:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4650
Views: 1386890

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Modi ji inaugurates a new expressway Delhi to Dehradun in 2.5 hours via a high-speed expressway Apr 14, 2026 The Delhi–Dehradun Expressway is set to transform travel between the national capital and Uttarakhand, reducing journey time from nearly 6 hours to just about 2.5 hours. The 6-lane access-con...
by bala
14 Apr 2026 20:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 319
Views: 580657

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

10 LUH are ready HAL is doing its job of manufacturing. Now up to the armed forces to take them onboard and use them and provide HAL with its experience of usage. That is the only way to go forward on the IDDM path, continuous improvement by actual usage. This is how the rest got to be leaders. Arm...
by bala
14 Apr 2026 19:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 633
Views: 487375

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

ensure all patches and security updates? Security in Unix is far more advanced than windoze. We can make Unix highly secure compared to windoze. On patches etc the consortium would be in charge, with contributions from anyone (github). Tis better for GOI to create such nodal things and allow privat...
by bala
14 Apr 2026 09:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 652
Views: 67864

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

The simple fact that 400+kg of highly enriched uranium cannot be located with all the monitoring means that such safeguards are bogus in claims. The JCPOA supposedly claimed they had good control over Iran's enrichment and there was monitoring. But pray tell that was over known things in Iran, but w...
by bala
14 Apr 2026 05:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army History Thread
Replies: 1030
Views: 755977

Re: Indian Army History Thread

The Light Tank by L&T is named after General Zorawar Singh. GEN ZORAWAR SINGH : LEGACY OF STRATEGIC BRILLIANCE General Zorawar Singh, a legendary person, secured Kashmir for India during his times. Zorawar Singh (1784 – 12 December 1841) was a military general of the Dogra Rajput ruler, Gulab Si...
by bala
14 Apr 2026 04:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 652
Views: 67864

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

The Chinese have trade and energy agreements with Iran in return for giving them "knowledge" on nuclear stuff including how to get purer Uranium using better centrifuge tech. They also transfered many other secret designs of nuclear weapons in exchange for cheaper oil from Iran. All of the...
by bala
14 Apr 2026 01:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12963
Views: 3850428

Re: Understanding the US - Again

CA, NY, NJ are already done and dusted. These are Dumbocratic states with high taxes and high fuel costs. Apparently these worthies now want to tax people who exit (their business) from the state, talk about retardness of the highest kind. Gov Nuisance of Kalifornia is being investigated for the di...
by bala
13 Apr 2026 22:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Chetak saar, thanks for those images!
Looks like US can be policeman for Hormuz and do some paisa vasool for ships passing through the narrow corridors. Keep Iran out of the picture.
IMECC assumes larger importance for the GCC nations.
by bala
13 Apr 2026 21:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3722
Views: 1003090

Re: Iran News and Discussions

CENTCOM on US Blockade Lt. Gen P R Gen Shankar with PGurus Iran is looking at $ 435 M / day or $13 B per month hit due to blockade of Hormuz. China is pretty much screwed with the US blockade. BTW the seas in hormuz are divided by half - one half on Iran side belongs to them and the other half are ...