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Pahalgam, April 22: What the Attack Means for Kashmir's Tourism Economy and India's Security Calculus
On April 22, 2025, 26 civilians — 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali national — were killed by three armed terrorists of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF) in the Baisaran Valley meadow near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. One year on, the attack's consequences continue to reshape India's security posture, Kashmir's economic recovery, and the India-Pakistan relationship. 26 1st 3 4 Days Civilians killed — Baisaran
Thoughts Initiative Team
Apr 223 min read
From Importer to Exporter: How India Became the World's Quiet Defence Powerhouse
In 2013–14, India's total defence exports stood at ₹686 crore. A decade later, that figure reached ₹23,622 crore — a 34-fold rise that tells a story of industrial transformation few outside the corridors of power in New Delhi have fully appreciated. ₹23,622 Cr Defence Exports FY25 34× Growth vs FY14 80+ Countries Supplied ₹1.51 Lakh Cr Defence Production FY25 A 34-Fold Rise in a Single Decade India's defence exports reached a historic high of ₹23,622 crore (approximately $2.7
Thoughts Initiative Team
Mar 165 min read
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