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Shaksgam Valley and the Renewed India–China Strategic Contest in Kashmir

Current Affairs 15-Jan-2026

A renewed diplomatic and strategic tussle has emerged between India and China over the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, reviving concerns despite recent disengagement following the eastern Ladakh standoff.

Source Code, Sovereignty and Security: India’s Debate on Smartphone Software Access

Current Affairs 15-Jan-2026

A recent Reuters report claimed that the Indian government was considering requiring smartphone manufacturers to share their source code with third-party testing agencies and to inform authorities before major software updates.

Politics of Power and the Erosion of Rules-Based Order

Current Affairs 15-Jan-2026

Recently, particularly in the context of Venezuela, unilateral military actions by the United States have reignited global debates about violations of international law and the weakening of the UN-led multilateral order.