Pradeep Mahaur

Introduction – The Rumour Mill and Reality For days, speculation swirled across diplomatic corridors and media channels: Was Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited to the G7 Summit in Canada? Had he refused? Was India snubbed? Opponents fueled these rumors, quickly concluding that Modi was not going. But, as has often been the case, premature political jibes met a wall of facts. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially confirmed his participation in the G7 Summit at Kananaskis, Canada , later this month. The confirmation followed a personal call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark J. Carney , who extended the invitation as G7 Chair. This development not only silenced critics but also reaffirmed India’s central place at the high table of global diplomacy. Behind the Scenes – The Real Story Contrary to some sensational narratives, diplomatic invitations—especially at the head-of-state level —do not work like party RSVPs. They follow an intricate choreography: 1....

🌐 The Drone War Is Here In today's high-stakes geopolitical landscape, drones have emerged as silent assailants—small, cheap, effective. As the world’s military powers pivot from manned jets to autonomous drones, stealthy threats now hover above contested borders. Among these, China’s growing drone activities near both India and Taiwan present an immediate danger, one that has prompted Taiwan to formally request India’s D4 (Drone Detect, Deter & Destroy System) to neutralize rising Chinese drone threats. This isn’t just another arms deal. It’s a geopolitical flashpoint—an Indian system protecting Taiwan from Chinese overreach. It sends a clear, unified message: India and Taiwan stand together against China’s escalating drone provocations. Taiwan’s Bold Request A report from the Indian Defence Research Wing reveals that Taiwan has officially approached DRDO and BEL, asking to purchase India’s D4 anti-drone system This isn’t speculation—it’s a strategic signal...