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Vikram Menon

Foreign Affairs Editor

Vikram writes on India’s foreign policy, security and global affairs. He translates complex geopolitics into what it means for readers back home.

Latest by Vikram Menon

Geopolitics

India's P-8I Naval Aircraft Joins World's Largest Maritime Exercise

Indian Navy deploys advanced P-8I aircraft to participate in RIMPAC, the globe's premier naval drill.

● By Vikram Menon · 22 min ago

Geopolitics

Texas Emerges as Operating Base for Kashmir-Linked Terror Network Activities

Investigation reveals terror-linked Kashmiri outfit using Texas infrastructure for radical operations.

● By Vikram Menon · 36 min ago

Geopolitics

India deploys P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to world's largest naval exercise

India's P-8I aircraft has joined RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational naval exercise hosted by the United States. The triennial event brings together 30 nations to strengthen maritime cooperation and operational readiness.

● By Vikram Menon · 41 min ago

Geopolitics

India Issues 11-Point Travel Advisory for Thailand-Bound Citizens

New guidelines require minimum cash, confirmed return tickets for Indian travelers to Thailand.

● By Vikram Menon · 51 min ago

Geopolitics

US Secret Service missed 102 alerts before Trump Pennsylvania shooting

A damaging government report reveals the US Secret Service ignored critical police radio communications and failed to activate its counter-drone system ahead of the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania. Over 100 alerts went unheeded.

● By Vikram Menon · 1 hr ago

Geopolitics

Indian leaders attend Khamenei funeral as geopolitical tensions escalate

Mehbooba Mufti, Salman Khurshid join international delegates at Iranian Supreme Leader's funeral ceremony.

● By Vikram Menon · 1 hr ago

Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Emerges Amid Khamenei Memorial Period

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Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Emerges Amid Khamenei Memorial Period

IRGC official reappears as Iran enters period of mourning for Supreme Leader Khamenei.

● By Vikram Menon · 1 hr ago

Geopolitics

Indian Leaders Honor Iran's Late Supreme Leader Khamenei Before Funeral

Indian dignitaries express condolences as Iran prepares final rites for Ayatollah Khamenei.

● By Vikram Menon · 2 hr ago

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Leader Re-emerges as Nation Mourns Supreme Leader

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Leader Re-emerges as Nation Mourns Supreme Leader

A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reappeared publicly as the country enters a period of national mourning following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The development marks a significant moment in Iran's political transition.

● By Vikram Menon · 2 hr ago

Geopolitics

Indian leaders pay respects to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei before funeral

India's senior officials have gathered to honour Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei following his death. The tribute comes ahead of the religious leader's state funeral in Tehran.

● By Vikram Menon · 2 hr ago