In 2025, the IAF lost 1 Mirage 2000, 1 An-32, and 2 Jaguars in two separate crashes!

These incidents raise serious concerns over aging fleets, frequent crashes, and declining squadron strength. ⚠️

But why is this happening?

A thread on the IAF’s operational challenges 🧵 1/n Here’s a quick rundown of the crashes IAF has suffered since the start of 2025:

Feb 2025 – Mirage 2000 crash (no casualties)
Mar 7, 2025 – Jaguar crash (no casualties)
Mar 7, 2025 – An-32 crash landing (no casualties)
Apr 2, 2025 – Jaguar crash (1 pilot killed)

🇮🇳 Why is India spending $7.6 BILLION on 26 Rafale-M fighter jets? ✈️

This deal isn’t just about buying jets. It’s about something MUCH BIGGER!

At $292M per jet, it sounds expensive, but there’s a reason behind this massive investment.

Let's break it down: (A thread 🧵) 1/n On 2nd September 2022, Indian Navy commissioned the pride of Made in India - It's first indigenous aircraft carrier: The INS Vikrant.

This milestone proved India has the necessary tech, manpower, infra & political will to build some of the largest warships in world. But+

Karnataka Budget 2025: Infra Push or "MODERN MUSLIM LEAGUE BUDGET"?

While praised for its infra boost, this budget takes "inclusivity" to a level where other communities feel excluded.

Here's a thread on the key highlights & why it's being called blatant vote-bank politics/🧵 1/n The Karnataka govt has allocated ₹1,000 crore for minority welfare, including 150 crore for renovating Waqf properties & protecting Muslim burial grounds.

No such dedicated funding exists for other religious communities.🕌

🇮🇳 India’s BrahMos: The Missile That’s Changing Global Defense! 🚀

From hypersonic upgrades to record exports, BrahMos is making India a defense powerhouse.

With a range beyond 800 km, here’s why the world is lining up for it:

(A thread 🧵) 1/n The BrahMos is a versatile supersonic cruise missile capable of launches from land, sea, air, and submarines.

It achieves speeds of Mach 2.8 to 3.0 and carries conventional warheads, making it a formidable asset in modern warfare. 🇮🇳

🇮🇳 Two MEGA DEFENSE CORRIDORS in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu are set to transform India’s military manufacturing!

Here's how they will boost self-reliance, fuel innovation, and reshape national security:

A Thread 🧵 1/n What Are Defense Industrial Corridors?: They are networks of industries, R&D centers & supply chains focused on defense production.

Benefits:
> Attract investments
> Promote indigenous tech
> Strengthen India’s defense ecosystem

🇮🇳 Upcoming nuclear facilities that will light up MILLIONS OF INDIAN HOMES ⚡

Here's an inside look at the future of India's energy revolution and how these facilities aim to meet growing demands:

A Thread 🧵 1/n First up: Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Unit 4

> Began full operation in August'24
> Capacity: 700MW
> Location: Gujarat

> Total expected number of households it can power: 5.1 million (51 lakh homes)

🇮🇳 Indian Defense in 2025: INS Tamal, Rafale Ms, Scorpene Subs and more...

Here are the key defense initiatives set to take place in 2025:

(A Thread 🧵) 1/n INS Tamal & Nuclear Submarines:
India's naval capabilities continue to grow with the expected induction of INS Tamal in 2025, the next warship in the series after INS Tushil.

The recent "WARMING OF TIES" between Pakistan and Bangladesh is raising concerns in India. 🇮🇳

Once a reliable friend, now shaking hands with India’s arch-rival Pakistan isn’t sitting well with Delhi.

Here’s how much of a “THREAT” this is for India in the future: (Thread🧵) 1/n With the recent ouster of Sheikh Hasina's govt. in Bangladesh came the end of 15 year of her rule.

Under her, India enjoyed very good and stable relations with Bangladesh with cooperation from both sides and mutual understanding too.

But this is all coming to an end as -

India’s Upcoming "INFRASTRUCTURE MILESTONES" in 2025 – Airports, Bridges, Trains, and More! 🇮🇳

Here are the mega infrastructure projects set to transform India in 2025:

(A Thread🧵) 1/n ✈️ Navi Mumbai International Airport: The first phase of this greenfield airport is scheduled to be operational by August 2025, easing congestion in Mumbai and enhancing regional air connectivity.

🚀THE GAME-CHANGING SpaDeX MISSION 🇮🇳

Why ISRO's latest demonstration of in-space docking technology is a BIG step towards achieving India's space ambitions!

🧵/ Here's everything you need to know about SpaDeX in brief: 1/n A brief about SpadeX mission:

> It is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission
> Aims to successfully demonstrate docking of 2 spacecrafts in LEO(low earth orbit)
> Also demonstrate transfer of electrical power from 1 spacecraft to another for future missions -

🇮🇳 India in 2024: A Year Shaping the Nation's Political Future (A thread 🧵)

Here are all the MAJOR political events that happened in India in 2024 that you CAN'T miss! 🚨👇🏼 1 January

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya during the Prana Pratishtha ceremony.
• Rahul Gandhi began the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Imphal, Manipur.
• Bihar saw a political crisis as CM Nitish Kumar resigned, ended the coalition with the INDIA bloc, joined the BJP-led NDA, and took oath as CM for the ninth time.
• Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren was arrested by the ED in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh has deployed BAYRAKTAR TB-2 DRONES on its border with India! 🇮🇳

This is another addition to the growing list of UNFRIENDLY MOVES by Bangladesh towards India.

Here's what this drone is and how India can counter it: (A thread 🧵) 1/n Reports are in that Bangladesh has deployed it's Bayraktar TB-2 drones along it's border with India.

This is seen through a lens of concern as observers in India believe once a friendly Bangladesh is now behaving irrationally after the toppling of Sheikh Hasina's government in--

AN UNDERGROUND SUBMARINE BASE TO COUNTER CHINA?

🇮🇳 India is building an underground submarine base. But how it is so important for India's naval power & how it will help India keep PLAN (People's Liberation Army Navy) in check?

Here's how: (A thread 🧵) 1/n INS Varsha is a naval base in construction under project Varsha to house India's nuclear-powered submarines. Its location gets more interesting as you look at it. How? INS Varsha is being constructed near Rambilli, Andhra Pradesh, about 70 km from Visakhapatnam. This allows India to -

🇮🇳 India SILENTLY tested what is probably one of its most formidable deterrence weapons ever - A WEAPON LURKING UNDER THE OCEAN.

And we’ll also talk a bit about the “thing” that fired it.

🧵 Here’s all you need to know about today’s launch: 1/10 The missile launched today was the K-4 or Kalam-4. It is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) designed and intended for nuclear retaliatory strikes.

As India has adopted a "No First Use" policy in its nuclear posture, this missile becomes even more significant—

🧵Highlights of the G20 Summit 2024

Here's everything you need to know about the G20 Summit 2024 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 🇧🇷

(A thread) 🧵1/12 The G20 Leaders' Summit 2024 was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18–19. President Lula welcomed global leaders under Brazil’s presidency.

Today, India launched its first Quasi Ballistic Anti-Ship Missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. 🚀

Here's all you should know about it. (A thread)🧵 1/n LR-AShM or Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, developed by various laboratories of DRDO and other industrial units, is a major addition to India's arsenal of missiles. And with this, it has shown us how India is shaping its war strategies. Many are calling it, and rightfully so -

The Indian Air Force recently signed an MoU with Uber India to offer exclusive benefits to its personnel. This has sparked controversy, with concerns about the safety of Air Force personnel and their data stored by Uber.

We explore some of these concerns.

Here’s how 🧵: 1/n Before we proceed with any commentary, we should clarify that the MoU and the overall deal have not been made public yet, so we don't know the full extent of it.
With this in mind, let's look at the concerns raised by people and veterans, and assess their potential severity.

✈️ The New C295 factory in Gujarat Vadodra is a game changer in many ways for the IAF and Indian Aerospace industry as a whole.

The new facility hopes to export this aircraft in near future. This new milestone will enhance the capabilities of the IAF in many ways.

Here's how: Starting with the facility itself:

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat.

The facility will manufacture the C-295 tactical transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

The World's Scariest Jobs

A thread🧵

⚠ The 4th one might leave you in shock! 1/n Fire fighting

☀️ What If the Sun Died Tomorrow?

(A thread🧵) 1/n. Imagine waking up to a world where the Sun simply vanishes from the sky. Could Earth survive the ultimate deep freeze, or would life face extinction?

Here’s what would happen:

🧵From the Gaza ceasefire call to new BRICS partnerships!

Key Highlights of the BRICS 2024 Summit:

(A thread) 1. Putin Warns of Escalation in the Middle East :

Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned that the Middle East was on the verge of a full-scale war due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran.