India’s Project-75I, acquiring six advanced German Type-214NG submarines, is gaining urgency amid regional tensions and China’s growing undersea presence. This crucial naval procurement emphasises indigenous construction, technology transfer, and bolstering India’s deterrence capabilities in the Indian Ocean.

Jagdeep Dhankhar, was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after losing consciousness twice. He resigned on July 21 citing health reasons and has since made limited public appearances.

PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Ahmedabad, where they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation.