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The Vanishing Periphery: India's Evacuation of Ayni and the Urgent Reckoning with Strategic Insularity

Vanishing Periphery: India's Evacuation of Ayni and Urgent Reckoning with Strategic Insularity

This is not a story of tactical misjudgment. It is a profound strategic failure, one that demands a reckoning with the structural weaknesses in India's national security architecture. For if Ayni the Indian Air Force's first and only dedicated overseas air facility could be surrendered without a fight, what does that portend for the broader project of Indian power in the 21st century?

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UPI Shatters Records Again, Powers ₹27.28 Lakh Crore Transactions in October

UPI Shatters Records Again, Powers ₹27.28 Lakh Crore Worth Transactions in October

The month of October recorded 668 million average daily transaction counts, up from 654 million registered in September. In September, the UPI saw 31 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 19.63 billion — with 21 per cent month-on-month growth in transaction amount at Rs 24.90 lakh crore (in August).

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PM Modi Marks Chhattisgarh's 25th Foundation Day With Series of Development Initiatives

In his tweets, he detailed his schedule: "Rich in tribal culture and natural wealth, Chhattisgarh is completing 25 years of its development journey tomorrow, November 1st. To mark this occasion, I will participate in various programs in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar starting at around 10 am."

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UIDAI rolls out fully digital Aadhaar update system with new fees, digital KYC and more

UIDAI rolls out fully digital Aadhaar update system with new fee structure, digital KYC and more

Furthermore, UIDAI has streamlined the digital Know Your Customer (KYC) process for banks and other financial institutions, enabling users to confirm their identity via video KYC, Aadhaar OTP-based authentication, or optional in-person verification.

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Price of Commercial LPG Cylinders Reduced; New Rates Applicable From November 1

According to the latest revision announced by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs), the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder will now cost Rs 1,590.50 in Delhi, reflecting a Rs 5 cut from the previous rate of Rs 1,595.50.

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Stop Hiding Behind Statehood: J&K LG Sinha Slams Omar; CM Hits Back Over Security Failures

UT Day celebrations turn political battlefield as LG blames Omar government for "fooling people," while the CM accuses the administration of neglecting J&K's safety.

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State party president DK Shivakumar

Question on possibility of Shivakumar taking over as K'taka CM 'irks' Siddaramaiah

When asked whether a change of leadership was likely in November as the Congress-led government completes half its term, Siddaramaiah grew visibly irritated and retorted, "Who has made a statement in this regard? Where have they said it? Did they tell you?"

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PM Modi vows complete eradication of Naxal-Maoist terror, calls for unity on Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary

The Prime Minister's message came amid the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity, where lakhs of citizens across India took the unity pledge, reaffirming their commitment to national integrity and solidarity.

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Rescue Teams Step Up Operations in Rain-Battered Kishtwar

J&K to officially declare 31 missing cloudburst victims dead amid exhaustive search ops

The J&K administration has begun the legal process to officially declare 31 persons missing since the September 14 Chashoti cloudburst in Kishtwar as dead. SDM Paddar, Dr. Amit Kumar, issued a 30-day public notice inviting objections before the final declaration.

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Sam Altman says he's still waiting for his Tesla after 7.5 years, seeks refund

The first screenshot confirmed his booking, while the second showed his email asking Tesla to cancel the order and issue a refund. However, the third screenshot revealed that his refund request email bounced back, displaying an "address not found" error message.

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Political row in J&K over LG's dismissal of two teachers for terror links

Politics flared up in J&K after LG Manoj Sinha dismissed two government teachers for alleged links with the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba outfit. The decision, taken under Article 311 of the Constitution, allowing termination without a formal inquiry, drew sharp criticism from political leaders across party lines.

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Rajnath Singh, US War Secretary Hegseth sign 10-year 'Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership'

Sharing details of his talks with the Indian Defence Minister, Hegseth posted on X, "I just met with Rajnath Singh to sign a 10-year US-India Defence Framework. This advances our defence partnership, a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence. We're enhancing our coordination, info sharing, and tech cooperation. Our defence ties have never been stronger."

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Jobs, skill centres, MSME parks, MSP guarantee: 24 promises in NDA's Bihar 'Sankalp Patra

After releasing the manifesto, senior leaders Nitish Kumar, J.P. Nadda, Chirag Paswan, and Jitan Ram Manjhi departed for campaign events while Samrat Choudhary fielded media questions.

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Statue of Unity, a tribute to Sardar Patel, built as result of mass movement, says PM Modi

"In October 2010, @narendramodi, then Chief Minister of Gujarat, shared a vision that aimed to bring the nation together. He wanted to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the Iron Man of India, by building the world's tallest statue," the post read.

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Al Qaeda issues lone wolf call in India, marking alarming tactical shift

The AQIS was launched in 2014 with the sole goal of carrying out strikes in the sub-continent. While it was formed in Afghanistan, it had stated that its primary focus would be India.

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Vanishing Periphery: India's Evacuation of Ayni and Urgent Reckoning with Strategic Insularity

UPI Shatters Records Again, Powers ₹27.28 Lakh Crore Worth Transactions in October

PM Modi Marks Chhattisgarh's 25th Foundation Day With Series of Development Initiatives

UIDAI rolls out fully digital Aadhaar update system with new fee structure, digital KYC and more

Price of Commercial LPG Cylinders Reduced; New Rates Applicable From November 1

Stop Hiding Behind Statehood: J&K LG Sinha Slams Omar; CM Hits Back Over Security Failures

Question on possibility of Shivakumar taking over as K'taka CM 'irks' Siddaramaiah

PM Modi vows complete eradication of Naxal-Maoist terror, calls for unity on Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary

J&K to officially declare 31 missing cloudburst victims dead amid exhaustive search ops

Sam Altman says he's still waiting for his Tesla after 7.5 years, seeks refund

Political row in J&K over LG's dismissal of two teachers for terror links

Rajnath Singh, US War Secretary Hegseth sign 10-year 'Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership'

Jobs, skill centres, MSME parks, MSP guarantee: 24 promises in NDA's Bihar 'Sankalp Patra

Statue of Unity, a tribute to Sardar Patel, built as result of mass movement, says PM Modi

Al Qaeda issues lone wolf call in India, marking alarming tactical shift

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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