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- 20 May 2026 11:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
What if india sends troops, ships, akash batteries to UAE to defend their installations? do we even have that capability? V_Raman ji, what for.............. :mrgreen: IG poked her nose into matters that did not concern her and paid the price RG did like wise and the the BIF bill that was presented ...
- 18 May 2026 22:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
South problems my perspective: Their national security perspective is different. I know they hear the news of 2.5 front and sympathize with rest of Bharat, But they have not experienced a real terrorist attack or enemy action for a long time. They don't have any idea when you all talk about the thre...
- 18 May 2026 01:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9407
- Views: 4546464
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
The nature of Indian economy is trapped around weak domestic private capital investment in manufacturing sector. Until that gets corrected the current cycle of CAD, Weak Currency and over dependence on remittances & service sector will continue. FDI is good, but it comes with a price of dependen...
- 17 May 2026 23:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2515
- Views: 7187895
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
The IAF not taking in the maal due to software issues is rather a weak outlook and must not be tolerated. Even electric cars like Tesla have made it routine - software updates happen frequently, it is a work in progress with features added. IAF is into some old school thinking - they need perfectio...
- 17 May 2026 12:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2515
- Views: 7187895
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/17/hal-iaf-tejas-mk-1a-review-pushed-to-june-iaf-weighing-further-relaxations HAL-IAF Tejas Mk-1A review pushed to June; IAF weighing further relaxations “The issue is essentially about ensuring that the radar, electronic warfare suite and...
- 12 May 2026 20:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Annamalai has had his run and it would be suitable to get him to the central govt as some deputy minister, maybe in defence area to Rajnath who seems very clueless. Annamalai has not yet started in TN. What he did was just some groundwork for take off. The one and only leader who can question and c...
- 11 May 2026 21:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 2193
- Views: 1891678
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
I think the higher priority is to fast track Space Based Surveillance (SBS) Phase-III project and improve our ISR capability. We can no more think only about immediate neighborhood. If the range of these missiles are intercontinental then we need the space based capability to monitor and track acros...
- 11 May 2026 01:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Hearing news that Joseph Vijay of TVK has clinched the support of Kangress and other assorted parties and will be sworn in as CM of TN shortly. Yes. Joseph Vijay has taken oath as TN CM . He was short of around 10 MLAs. Congress gave him 5, Commies (CPI+CPI(M)) 2, VCK 1 and IUML 1. From what I hear...
- 10 May 2026 00:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 2193
- Views: 1891678
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
https://x.com/user/status/2053143974131683585 DRDL Hyderabad has conducted second successful extensive long-duration test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor, achieving a run time of over 1200 seconds at its state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility on May 09, 2026. T...
- 09 May 2026 07:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 2193
- Views: 1891678
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Maiden test?? Why do SDREs still play with maya?uddu wrote: ↑09 May 2026 06:49Agni-5 got demoted to an MRBM by toilet.SSridhar wrote: ↑09 May 2026 04:19 India conducts its maiden test of 'nuclear-capable ICBM' off Odisha coast - ToI
- 08 May 2026 10:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
williams ji, didn't they make a similar mistake when they side lined Bandi Sanjay Kumar in telengana Chetak ji, can I provide a counter CT? If tamil public is not warming up to Annamalai ji, then is there any harm in trying him out from Karnataka? Afterall he was a very public figure as IPS office ...
- 07 May 2026 20:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Party Wise Results Party Won Leading Total Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam - TVK 108 0 108 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - DMK 59 0 59 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - ADMK 47 0 47 Indian National Congress - INC 5 0 5 Pattali Makkal Katchi - PMK 4 0 4 Indian Union Muslim League - IUML 2 0 2 Communis...
- 07 May 2026 20:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
....Nainar Nagendran (need to google to find out) in place of K Annamalai who was even denied a seat run in this election. All this because of a dying dravidian party ADMK's insistence. ... Do tamils need to Google to find out who he is? Do abrahamics vote for non-abrahamics because they were not g...
- 07 May 2026 13:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Despite which tamils have voted a non-hindu filum star to power What choice of genuine leadership did BJP provide for the TN people to vote? Nainar Nagendran (need to google to find out) in place of K Annamalai who was even denied a seat run in this election. All this because of a dying dravidian p...
- 07 May 2026 10:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
I was about to say. From the western construct PoV. BJP also has a liberal outlook in many areas.
- 05 May 2026 07:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
TN is more hindu than any of you can comprehend. Yes, but... TN (and to an extent, KL) has a very parochial form of hinduism that in recent times (esp. through machinations of the "dravidian" movement) has become disconnected from akhand bharat. This does not include the brahmans, who of ...
- 04 May 2026 20:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
BJP strategy in TN does not make any sense. ADMK is a dravidian party with soft support for Tamil sub nationalism. BJP needs to stand in its own legs. Vijay crowd took over the anti-dravidian sentiment in TN now. IMO it is a lost opportunity.
- 04 May 2026 12:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
TVK is 109, INC 5, IUML 1, DMDK 1, CPI 2, VCK 1, CPIM 1, Vijay + DMK Allies 119. TVK will most probably form the Government with DMK allies. Both MKS, his Son US and EPS should step down from leadership positions. 2029 LS will be Vijay VS Annamalai TVK can claim the govt as a largest single party. ...
- 04 May 2026 11:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
- 04 May 2026 11:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
BJP will be crossing the 180 seats in WB and Assam 98. Will Himanata wrest 2 more and score century? Kerala BJP may open seat with 1 and reaching second in many seats. Puducherry NDA Sweep. Overall this election is a great result for the nation. Rajya Sabha will also see more power to the NDA. Beng...
- 04 May 2026 11:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
- 04 May 2026 10:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Vijay is not Christian in traditional sense. And I agree better than DMK.
- 03 May 2026 09:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
This observation came my way and I verified it, and now I'm puzzled. The day before the war started till today: Feb 26, 2026 : 1 USD = 279.45 PKR Apr 29, 2026 : 1 USD = 278.84 PKR PKR appreciated marginally against USD. Feb 26, 2026 : 1 USD = 90.993 INR Apr 29, 2026 : 1 USD = 94.917 INR INR depreci...
- 03 May 2026 09:28
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9407
- Views: 4546464
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
India’s Autorickshaw Took Over the World This Autorickshaw is the worst vehicle (an import from Italy) that India is perpetuating. Firstly it is inherently unstable and can flip over easily. It gives the complete 3rd world look to India compared to other nations. An outright ban of such vehicles is...
- 03 May 2026 09:01
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
- Replies: 644
- Views: 500783
Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
IMO first we need to be clear what Generative AI is all about. It is just a statistically most probable predictor of the next thing based on current context. Agents (and are planners) are automators of this predicting mechanism. So it is just a tool which could be used to eliminate routine boiler pl...
- 28 Apr 2026 08:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
In the meantime, gas prices in the US are 30 to 40% higher, and the economic impact will persist for some time. No matter what people say that will have a political impact in the US. Your assumptions on gasoline prices in the US is better shown in US Gasoline Prices over time which is different tha...
- 28 Apr 2026 06:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Currently Iran has lost its edge in most domains - leadership devastated and becomes chaotic. Iran is reeling in economic chaos, its air force and navy have been wiped off. Most of Iran's missile, drone manufacturing have been bombed out. China and Russia are providing targeting information to the ...
- 21 Apr 2026 16:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1027
- Views: 219655
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
DMK has carefully appropriated low caste planks by hijacking what other parties or people did. but they are slowly getting exposed. The movie - Maamannan - where a low caste politician becomes speaker - it was actually done by Jayalalitha - but DMK Udayanidhi is the hero - this is being pointed out...
- 20 Apr 2026 22:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Not surprising, per se, but this habit of attributing every conflict to the “deep state” machinations and viewing it only from that angle is a bit grating and wacky at times. It is not too dissimilar to attributing every conflict to Sona Bandar and viewing it ... grating ... wacky. Who is "dee...
- 18 Apr 2026 22:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Slowly some trends are emerging: 1. Iran is holding the strait of Hormuz hostage with simple gun boats and Mighty USN cannot do much about it. The question is why? Are they that risk averse to fight these gun boats and few mines? Can IN do it? 2. If USN is doing a Naval blockade, how come these Gun ...
- 15 Apr 2026 07:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
If it starts, a nuclear arms race will be unstoppable A sobering interview with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency >>> As tensions around Iran’s nuclear program escalate—from U.S. naval blockades to strikes on nuclear facilities and stalled negotiations—the risks described in this p...
- 15 Apr 2026 06:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
"MEDIATOR" TO "DEFAULTER" Unbelievably embarrassing: PAK government failed to clear bills at the Serena Hotel that it booked for the US–Iran talks in Islamabad beteeen April 10–12. The Aga Khan-linked owner had to step in and cover costs days later. A summit meant to project pow...
- 14 Apr 2026 00:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 5142
- Views: 1364708
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Anujan & SSridhar - Thanks for bringing up among other things a smile! I have to admit it took me some time to understand Vaiko Strategy and Periyar Irony, (I keep in touch with Indian academic community but not so much in other things.. so thanks.) Seriously - I think the disconnect between th...
- 13 Apr 2026 10:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Iran News and Discussions
- Replies: 3760
- Views: 1033966
Re: Iran News and Discussions
US controls the Hormuz traffic now? That is news to me. Please update your news. Here is YT from britshit bullshit corp (i usually don't quote these buggers, but for left leaning people, yes): Trump imposes US blockade on strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks with Iran | BBC News view at your l...
- 13 Apr 2026 08:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Iran News and Discussions
- Replies: 3760
- Views: 1033966
Re: Iran News and Discussions
People like Lt. Gen P R Shankar defined the victory criteria as whoever controls Hormuz traffic wins. By this definition the US has won. Control over hormuz has global implications which may not be ostensible to many. This provides absolute control over oil flow, gas, helium (from Qatar) to the res...
- 12 Apr 2026 23:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Iran News and Discussions
- Replies: 3760
- Views: 1033966
Re: Iran News and Discussions
this is the objective of the war, (is to bring kharg island and the SOH under amriki control) and through this they hope to leverage the cheen to fully open up their tightly controlled RE metals resources /market treating amrika as a very highly privileged customer and hopefully try to keep the res...
- 12 Apr 2026 11:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Analysis on Future Scenarios
- Replies: 132
- Views: 72323
Re: Operation Sindoor - Analysis on Future Scenarios
Shocked beyond words! This is some serious level of ignorance to put it mildly. Total lack of Shatrubodh, that too at the highest level of the Army "During Op Sindoor, we would not strike at a time when those on the other side were doing namaz prayers. Because sabka malik ek hain," says A...
- 12 Apr 2026 10:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
https://hormuzstraitmonitor.com
^^^ Best way to monitor how open is the Strait
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And also average gas price in the US: https://gasprices.aaa.com
^^^ These two numbers are the key. Rest is all spin.
^^^ Best way to monitor how open is the Strait
And also average gas price in the US: https://gasprices.aaa.com
^^^ These two numbers are the key. Rest is all spin.
- 12 Apr 2026 10:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
IMO Trump can still achieve pyrrhic victory and decimate Iran. But he has already brought the whole world to deeply distrust America. He has already lost the young voters, Hispanic coalition, Reagan democrats and some of the Republican base. What is left is a percentage of Tea party crowd and some l...
- 09 Apr 2026 09:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
- Replies: 869
- Views: 118170
Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
... military superiority cannot over come geopolitical, economic and geographic realities in the Persian gulf. @williams ji, I agree with the rest of the points but geopolitical and geographic realities can be changed. Even the weak Pakis did it in 1947 by taking parts of Kashmir which is POK. Our ...