Ashutosh Mishra

🧵 IAF’s ₹1 Lakh Crore Aircraft Deal Just Got INTENSE 🇮🇳✈️ India is planning to buy 60 Medium Transport Aircraft — but one major global player is already falling behind. And no… it’s NOT who you think. 👇 THREAD

🚨BREAKING: Russia just attacked Bila Tserkva in Ukraine with an Oreshnik Intermedium Range Ballistic Missile.

Reuters: The U.S. and Iran are reportedly discussing a three-step framework — first to officially end the war, then ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and finally open a 30-day window for broader negotiations on a larger deal. Sources say the talks could also be extended if needed.

🇺🇸 Donald Trump announced that Tulsi Gabbard will leave the administration on June 30. Trump said her husband, Abraham, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and Tulsi wants to focus on supporting him and helping him recover during this difficult time. He praised Tulsi for her work in the administration and said she will be greatly missed. Trump also announced that Aaron Lukas, currently the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, will take over as Acting DNI.

Axios reports that the Trump administration and Iran are now very close to a deal to end the conflict, with only a few wording-related issues still left to resolve.

Trump: "I am the smartest guy you're ever gonna meet."

Nibe Limited has reportedly received an Indian Army emergency procurement order for: ▪️ 2 launcher vehicles ▪️ 1 battery command post ▪️ 1 loader vehicle The overall deal value for the system is expected to touch nearly ₹5,000 crore.

🚨 How Kolkata Knight Riders Can Still Qualify 🚨 Here’s what needs to happen: ▪️ Mumbai Indians must defeat Rajasthan Royals. ▪️ Then KKR need a massive win over Delhi Capitals to boost their Net Run Rate. Scenarios for KKR qualification: ➡️ If KKR score 200 first, they must win by 77 runs. ➡️ If they chase 180, they need to finish the chase in around 12 to 12.4 overs.

A maiden IPL century for Shreyas Iyer — and what a time to deliver it. 💯🔥 101* while chasing under pressure, a captain’s knock that keeps Punjab Kings alive in IPL 2026. The roar after reaching the milestone said it all. Captains to score IPL hundreds while chasing: ▪️ 119 — Virender Sehwag vs Deccan Chargers, 2011 (Won) ▪️ 119 — Sanju Samson vs PBKS, 2021 (Lost) ▪️ 108* — Virat Kohli vs RPS, 2016 (Won) ▪️ 101* — Shreyas Iyer vs LSG, 2026 (Won) Leading from the front. Pure captaincy statement by Shreyas Iyer. 👏 x.com/IPL/status/205…

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🚨 HUGE! Centre-Ladakh representatives Agreement reached! – Agreement on elected UT-level body – Executive head for the body proposed – Legislative, executive & financial powers discussed – Article 371-like safeguards for land, jobs & culture – Statehood issue deferred for now

12/ Bottom line: Netra MkII is not just an “eye in the sky.” It’s India building an airborne command-and-control ecosystem for future wars against both China and Pakistan simultaneously. 🇮🇳 The era of platform warfare is ending. The era of sensor warfare has began.

10/ The aircraft may also integrate with: • IACCS • S-400 • MR-SAM • Akash NG • Future ballistic missile defence systems Meaning Netra MkII won’t just track aircraft… It could become part of India’s entire air-defense network. 🛡️ 11/ Another underrated advantage: Better survivability. Traditional AWACS often fly predictable sideways orbits for radar coverage. The frontal radar allows: • Safer standoff distances • Better forward tracking • Reduced exposure to enemy long-range missiles

1/ 🇮🇳✈️ Why is the Netra MkII AWACS getting a frontal radar? Because future air wars won’t be fought by the fighter that flies fastest… They’ll be won by the side that SEES first, TRACKS first, and SHOOTS first. And the IAF is preparing exactly for that. 🧵

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the India-US relationship is becoming stronger and more important for the future of the Indo-Pacific region. 🇮🇳🇺🇸 He said PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump share a strong personal connection that began during Trump’s first term and continues today. According to Rubio, both leaders are focused on long-term goals and stronger cooperation between the two nations. Rubio also highlighted India’s key role in the Quad alliance and said his first official meeting as US Secretary of State was with Quad partners, showing how important India is in America’s Indo-Pacific strategy. He announced a new “America First” visa schedule that will prioritise business professionals who help strengthen India-US ties. Rubio added that trade and security cooperation between both countries are growing rapidly, with over $20 billion in investments from Indian companies in the US and increased military exercises in the Indo-Pacific region x.com/ANI/status/205…

#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher System in Shirdi, Maharashtra. CM Devendra Fadnavis also present.