India should have stepped into vacuum left by U.S. as guarantor of security in West Asia: Talmiz Ahmad
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Summary
Speaking on the topic ‘India’s Diplomatic Balancing in West Asia: Strategic Autonomy, Energy Security and Global Responsibility’, the former Ambassador remarked that “India is not a serious role-player as far as West Asia and the crisis over the last two and a half years is concerned.”
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 million active military, border populations
Key Numbers
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
68% indigenous procurement target
1.4 million active military personnel
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right