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New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India has to grab opportunity in new world order: Ram Madhav
HYDERABAD: Stating that the new world order is taking shape, BJP leader and author Ram Madhav on Sunday said that India has to grab the opportunity to become more powerful. 'The new world order is taking shape. It doesn't mean America and Europe will disappear. They will be there to be powerful entities of the world, but not as powerful as they had been in the past. But there is an opportunity available for India. We have to grab this opportunity. We have to think about the big picture. We cannot always be stuck in only local issues,' he said. The BJP leader was addressing the gathering after his book 'The New World: 21st Century Global Order and India' was launched here in the presence of former Ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Varma and NALSAR Vice Chancellor Prof Srikrishna Deva Rao. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinks about Viksit Bharat 2047. But what is that Viksit Bharat? How to reach there? What will be the world you see in 2047? We have to think seriously about all these factors and prepare the country. We can rise only with that kind of a big vision,' Ram Madhav said. Stating that a new cold war is on between China and the US, he said: 'During the Cold War that occurred between the USSR and Western powers, there were no other big powers in the world. Now, a huge section of middle powers is emerging and those powers will play an important role. India will be one of those powers.' He said that there are certain entities which have become bigger than sovereign nations. 'Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have become a threat to sovereign nations,' he said.


The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ram Madhav's new book to be launched today
Forum for Nationalist Thinkers, Hyderabad, in association with BEST Innovation University, is organising the book launch of BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav's The New World: 21st Century Global Order and India on Sunday at Hotel Taj Krishna here. The book makes a nuanced analysis of the various developments that have impacted the world order in the 21st century vis-à-vis India and how India has diligently created a space for itself as an indispensable entity in the rapidly changing world order. It discusses the possibilities for India in the days to come. Former Ambassador to Russia, Venkatesh Varma, IFS (Retd.) will be the chief guest for the function. Prof. Krishna Deva Rao, Vice-Chancellor of NALSAR, and Dr. Rupa Vasudevan, Vice-Chancellor of BEST Innovation University, will be the guests of honour. Senior Journalist Uma Sudhir will have a conversation with the author, Shri Ram Madhav, on the book. Further details can be had by contacting D. Veera Babu at 9848559297 and Ch. Krishna Reddy at 9182552078.


Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Had to run for bunkers within 1 minute after sirens went off, say Odia students after return from Israel
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: At least 13 students from Odisha, who were pursuing higher education in Israel, safely arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The students were brought back as part of Centre's Operation Sindhu, launched to evacuate Indian nationals from the war-affected nations. Among them, three students reached Bhubaneswar airport from Tel Aviv via Jordan and thanked the Indian govt for their safe evacuation. "We are relieved after reaching home safe as the situation there was getting worse. We used to get messages on Home Front Command — a mobile app — minutes before the missile attacks. We used to get instructions to run to bunkers within 60-90 seconds once the sirens were blown. After 15-20 minutes, we got messages that it was safe to come out. Israeli people and authorities were very cooperative and took good care of us. After every missile attack, they used to call and ensure we were okay," recounted Venkatesh Varma, a 32-year-old research scientist at Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) in Haifa. Priti Subhadarshini, another research scholar at Tel Aviv University, said she has not slept properly since June 13 when the conflict started. "We had to stay awake as we had to rush to bunkers immediately after we got instructions. We used to run to bunkers every 2 to 3 hours, which made us sleepless and tired. The evacuation process was well-coordinated as we had to cross borders and come through Jordan. Indian embassy was very supportive throughout, unlike people from other countries who were asked to pass the borders on their own. " You Can Also Check: Bhubaneswar AQI | Weather in Bhubaneswar | Bank Holidays in Bhubaneswar | Public Holidays in Bhubaneswar However, Priti said the situation in Israel is not as bad as it is being shown in some social media platforms. "I would urge people not to believe what they see on social media because much misinformation is being circulated. There are AI-generated images of war-torn cities going viral on the internet, which are not accurate and should not be believed at all," said Priti, who is doing PhD in plant science. There are bunkers, fortified bomb shelters every 500 metres, which were frequented by residents due to the constant threat of missile attacks. The students said Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Ramat Gan, Beersheba and Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot are the places that faced missile attacks from Iran. "We heard the first siren on June 13 when Israel launched Operation Rising Lion. Within 10 minutes, everything was closed. Missiles in Israel were nothing unusual, but the missiles launched from Iran were technologically advanced, though most of them were intercepted. During the missile attacks, we took shelter in bunkers, which got shaken. As days passed, the situation became worse with more frequent attacks, and anxiety levels increased," said Arup Sahu, another research scholar from Odisha who was in Haifa. "The evacuation was well-coordinated, from constant monitoring to providing shelter and finally evacuating us, everything was taken care of by the Indian embassy. We are just happy to be home," he added. State govt has been making arrangements for the arrival of other Odia students from Delhi to Bhubaneswar in subsequent flights on Tuesday night and Wednesday, official sources said.


Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
S400 gamechanger in thwarting Pakistani cross-border attacks
New Delhi: Russian-origin air defence system S-400 proved to be a gamechanger for the Indian military as it successfully thwarted several drone and missile attacks by Pakistan Air Force along the country's western and north-western borders since Wednesday. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures "The S-400 Air defence system has lived up to its reputation as the best in its class," DB Venkatesh Varma, who was India's ambassador to Russia when the agreement to purchase S-400 was concluded in 2018, told ET. But purchasing the S-400-known as the 'Sudarshan Chakra'-was not without its challenges, as there was a threat of US sanctions for purchasing the air defence system from Russia. GIF89a����!�,D; Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Also Read: What are the Turkish Asisguard SONGAR drones used by Pakistan on India last night? Live Events India skilfully navigated to ensure there were no sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) that targeted Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The US House of Representatives in 2022 approved an India-specific CAATSA waiver for its S-400 purchase from Russia. Last year, as a senator, Marco Rubio-current US secretary of state-introduced a bill that would provide a limited exemption for India from CAATSA sanctions for purchasing Russian equipment that are currently used by the Indian military. The bill also sought to treat India at par with allies like Japan, Israel and South Korea regarding technology transfers. Also Read: India tears into Pakistan's false claim that Indian forces targeted Amritsar, calls them 'preposterous and outrageous' Currently, India has three operational S-400 air defence systems, and two more are expected to be delivered by 2026. High-level sources recalled that while deciding to purchase the S-400 system, the Indian political leadership was firm in its decision to go ahead with the agreement in India's national interests. Known for its advanced radar and interception capabilities, the S-400 was used to neutralise 15 missiles fired by Pakistan at military sites on Thursday. The S-400 system is capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, at varying ranges and altitudes. It consists of three main components: missile launchers, a powerful radar, and a command centre. It is capable of targeting aircraft, cruise missiles, and even high-speed intermediate-range ballistic missiles.