Macron unveils plan to boost France’s military spending – SUCH TV

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced an accelerated plan to boost France’s defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 — three years ahead of the original 2030 target — in response to evolving global challenges. The initial goal was to double the defence budget from 2017 levels by 2030. However, Emmanuel Macron…

Against ‘Oil’ Odds: With Israel-Iran War, How India Plans To Manage Crude, Rupee, Basic Goods

Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 21:31 IST Top government sources say policymakers have it all sorted, and there is nothing to worry about Sources say all key ministries like commerce, finance, and oil are monitoring the situation. (Representational image/Shutterestock) Why should we be concerned about what’s happening between Israel and Iran? Given the state of the…

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India in uproar as top general admits Pakistan downed jets – SUCH TV

The Congress Party swiftly condemned the revelation, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of “misleading the nation” and calling for an urgent special session of parliament to address what it described as a grave breach of public trust and national accountability. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge, posting a sharp critique on X (formerly…

Iran seals 20-year strategic pact with Russia, deepening defence ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a ceremony to sign an agreement of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 17, 2025. — Reuters Iran’s parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership on Wednesday between Moscow and Tehran, state media reported. The agreement represents a…