India and the Philippines have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, emphasizing expanded cooperation in defence, security, and maritime domains. This development includes finalizing terms for joint military exercises and India’s support for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. Both nations voiced concerns over China’s actions in the South China Sea, reaffirming the importance of the 2016 arbitral award. Post navigation 370 abrogation anniversary: ‘New J&K’ for LG; ‘Black Day’ for others Long-range precision hits had psychological impact on Pakistan: CDS
