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The big bang theory is the widely accepted explanation for the origin and evolution of the universe. However, a new study which was published in Physical Review D challenges this conventional view. The researchers propose an alternative model in which our universe emerged from a gravitational collapse followed by a bounce, all occurring within a black hole in a larger 'parent' universe.&nbsp;According to the standard cosmological model, the universe is believed to have begun approximately 13.8 billion years ago with a singularity, which is a point of infinite density, and has been expanding and cooling ever since. However, this model relies on several unobserved phenomena such as inflation fields and dark energy. Additionally, it does not explain the origin of the singularity.&nbsp;The research was published by Enrique Gaztanaga, a professor at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth and his colleagues. The new model avoids the issue by combining two things, general relativity with quantum mechanics. Particularly, it invokes the quantum exclusion principle, which prevents identical particles or fermions from occupying the same quantum state. This principle stops the collapse before a singularity forms, hence resulting the matter to rebound outward. The result of this model is a universe expanding from a high-density state which almost identical to our Earth.<h2>From collapse to creation</h2>&nbsp;This process occurs inside a black hole that is formed by a collapsing mass of matter. Instead of ending in a singularity, the collapse results to a bounce this leads to the formation of a new and expanding universe. This 'black hole bounce' model completely relies on established physical laws and does not depend on hypothetical fields or extra dimensions.&nbsp;One of the important predictions of the model is that the space has a slight positive curvature, this differs from the current standard cosmological model which accepts a flat universe. The accuracy of this model could be verified when the upcoming missions like the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope test this curvature.&nbsp;The model also accounts for the two known phases of accelerated expansion, which are the early inflation period and the present-day expansion attributed to dark energy, without introducing any new or speculative physics. Additionally, it could also provide insights to clarify the origins of supermassive black holes and the distribution of galaxies.<h2>Testing the theory</h2>&nbsp;Future missions such as Arrakihs, which will observe faint galactic structures, may further shed light on this theory by studying potential relics from the collapsing phase to verify the model. This new framework proposes that our universe might be part of a larger cosmic cycle, hence reshaping our knowledge and understanding of the universe’s true origin.&nbsp;

The researchers propose an alternative model in which our universe emerged from a gravitational collapse followed by a bounce, all occurring within a black hole in a larger parent universe.

The big bang theory is the widely accepted explanation for the origin and evolution of the universe. However, a new study which was published in Physical Review D challenges this conventional view. The researchers propose an alternative model in which our universe emerged from a gravitational collapse followed by a bounce, all occurring within a black hole in a larger 'parent' universe. According to the standard cosmological model, the universe is believed to have begun approximately 13.8 billion years ago with a singularity, which is a point of infinite density, and has been expanding and cooling ever since. However, this model relies on several unobserved phenomena such as inflation fields and dark energy. Additionally, it does not explain the origin of the singularity. The research was published by Enrique Gaztanaga, a professor at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth and his colleagues. The new model avoids the issue by combining two things, general relativity with quantum mechanics. Particularly, it invokes the quantum exclusion principle, which prevents identical particles or fermions from occupying the same quantum state. This principle stops the collapse before a singularity forms, hence resulting the matter to rebound outward. The result of this model is a universe expanding from a high-density state which almost identical to our Earth. From collapse to creation This process occurs inside a black hole that is formed by a collapsing mass of matter. Instead of ending in a singularity, the collapse results to a bounce this leads to the formation of a new and expanding universe. This 'black hole bounce' model completely relies on established physical laws and does not depend on hypothetical fields or extra dimensions. One of the important predictions of the model is that the space has a slight positive curvature, this differs from the current standard cosmological model which accepts a flat universe. The accuracy of this model could be verified when the upcoming missions like the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope test this curvature. The model also accounts for the two known phases of accelerated expansion, which are the early inflation period and the present-day expansion attributed to dark energy, without introducing any new or speculative physics. Additionally, it could also provide insights to clarify the origins of supermassive black holes and the distribution of galaxies. Testing the theory Future missions such as Arrakihs, which will observe faint galactic structures, may further shed light on this theory by studying potential relics from the collapsing phase to verify the model. This new framework proposes that our universe might be part of a larger cosmic cycle, hence reshaping our knowledge and understanding of the universe’s true origin.

The researchers propose an alternative model in which our universe emerged from a gravitational collapse followed by a bounce, all occurring within a black hole in a larger 'parent' universe.

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Many believe that smartphones have changed the world more than any other invention in the human history, however, in recent months, major tech leaders have started outlining a future that leaves the smartphone behind. Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future.<h2>Musk and Neuralink</h2>&nbsp;Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has been developing brain-computer interfaces that allows users to use devices through thought-driven control. Neuralink has even implanted its device in two human subjects, with the aim of removing physical interaction from computing.<h2>Bill Gates and Chaotic Moon</h2>&nbsp;Bill Gates supports Chaotic Moon, a company designing digital tattoos, which is a biotechnology-based technique that wants to analyze and collect information from the human body through it. These devices are still in the development phase, however they will be worn on the skin, use nanosensors to monitor health, track location, and transmit data. The goal, hence is, to turn the human body into a digital interface.<h2>Zuckerberg and Meta</h2>&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg as well, through Meta, is focusing on augmented reality glasses. He believes AR devices will have the potential to replace smartphones by 2030, projecting data and communication tools directly into the user’s field of vision. This approach, also supports Meta’s wider plans for the metaverse, where users will interact through immersive digital spaces.<h2>Altman and OpenAI&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;At the same time OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, advocates for seamless computing powered by artificial intelligence. While these are less focused on hardware, OpenAI's AI systems are seen as the underlying intelligence for new interface technologies, including both voice and vision-based systems.<h2>Apple has a different approach</h2>&nbsp;Apple, led by Tim Cook, however, is taking a different approach. The company’s newly launched iPhone 16, incorporates the AI-driven features but still retains the traditional smartphone design. Cook advocates gradual evolution rather than replacement, stating that smartphones shall continue to remain central to people’s daily lives. “We’re committed to improving what people already use,” Cook has stated.&nbsp;According to Statista, close to about 7.21 billion smartphones were in use globally in 2024. This figure includes multiple devices per person and corporate ownership, meaning actual user numbers are lower. Still, it signals the widespread adoption of smartphones, hence it might be reflective of the fact that a device so much in use is not vanishing anytime soon.&nbsp;

 Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future.

Many believe that smartphones have changed the world more than any other invention in the human history, however, in recent months, major tech leaders have started outlining a future that leaves the smartphone behind. Tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Bill Gates are each backing technologies that aim to replace smartphones with more integrated, ambient forms of computing in near future. Musk and Neuralink Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has been developing brain-computer interfaces that allows users to use devices through thought-driven control. Neuralink has even implanted its device in two human subjects, with the aim of removing physical interaction from computing. Bill Gates and Chaotic Moon Bill Gates supports Chaotic Moon, a company designing digital tattoos, which is a biotechnology-based technique that wants to analyze and collect information from the human body through it. These devices are still in the development phase, however they will be worn on the skin, use nanosensors to monitor health, track location, and transmit data. The goal, hence is, to turn the human body into a digital interface. Zuckerberg and Meta Mark Zuckerberg as well, through Meta, is focusing on augmented reality glasses. He believes AR devices will have the potential to replace smartphones by 2030, projecting data and communication tools directly into the user’s field of vision. This approach, also supports Meta’s wider plans for the metaverse, where users will interact through immersive digital spaces. Altman and OpenAI At the same time OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, advocates for seamless computing powered by artificial intelligence. While these are less focused on hardware, OpenAI's AI systems are seen as the underlying intelligence for new interface technologies, including both voice and vision-based systems. Apple has a different approach Apple, led by Tim Cook, however, is taking a different approach. The company’s newly launched iPhone 16, incorporates the AI-driven features but still retains the traditional smartphone design. Cook advocates gradual evolution rather than replacement, stating that smartphones shall continue to remain central to people’s daily lives. “We’re committed to improving what people already use,” Cook has stated. According to Statista, close to about 7.21 billion smartphones were in use globally in 2024. This figure includes multiple devices per person and corporate ownership, meaning actual user numbers are lower. Still, it signals the widespread adoption of smartphones, hence it might be reflective of the fact that a device so much in use is not vanishing anytime soon.

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Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday as the ailing seven-time European champions try once again to rebuild following an awful season, on a busy day for managerial moves in Serie A.&nbsp;Milan have turned to serial winner Allegri in their hour of need following the expected sacking of Sergio Conceicao, who leaves the San Siro club after five miserable months in charge.&nbsp;Milan did not reveal details of the deal but Italian media widely report that Allegri has signed a two-year contract worth five million euros a season, with the option to extend for a further two years.&nbsp;Allegri has become the fourth coach in a year for Milan, who finished this past Serie A season in eighth place and missed out on European football for next term.&nbsp;The 57-year-old led Milan to the 2011 Scudetto in his first stint in charge, between 2010 and 2014, and he was their coach for one of the most infamous episodes in recent Serie A history.&nbsp;Milan were beating Juventus, rivals for the 2012 league title, 1-0 in February that year when a Sulley Muntari goal was not given despite the ball clearly crossing the line.&nbsp;Juve went on to draw that game 1-1 and then win their first title in nine years -- finishing the campaign unbeaten -- and two years later hired Allegri who then won Serie A five more times in his two spells with the Turin giants.<h2>Conceicao out</h2>Allegri had been on hiatus since being sacked by Juve in May last year, his final act there being a post-match rampage after winning the Italian Cup in which he railed at officials and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.&nbsp;Conceicao, a former Inter Milan and Lazio player, was hired in late December in place of his countryman Paulo Fonseca on a contract until next year.&nbsp;The 50-year-old began in positive fashion at Milan by winning the Italian Super Cup in January, but he failed to claim a Champions League spot for a talented but inconsistent team that also lost the Italian Cup final to Bologna earlier this month.&nbsp;Conceciao, 50, won 16 of 31 games in charge at Milan, including 11 victories, seven losses and three draws in the league and also had to deal with vociferous protests from supporters against the club's American owners RedBird.&nbsp;Fans demonstrated in large numbers outside Milan's headquarters ahead of their team's final match of the season, a dead-rubber against relegated Monza last weekend.That protest was a culmination of months of visible anger from supporters who have watched Milan slide down the league after Stefano Pioli took them to second place in 2023/24.&nbsp;For months matches have been punctuated by loud calls for owner Gerry Cardinale, the founder of investment fund RedBird, to sell the club as fans watched Inter battle for the Serie A title and arrive at this weekend's Champions League final.<h2>Musical chairs</h2>Allegri's arrival came as a host of clubs in Serie A look to new faces in the dugout, with the sudden departures of Marco Baroni and Raffaele Palladino from Lazio and Fiorentina on Friday hurrying things along.&nbsp;Also looking for a new coach are Roma after Claudio Ranieri retired for the second time in the space of a year, with Gian Piero Gasperini reported to be the capital club's prime target.&nbsp;Meanwhile even Simone Inzaghi had to play down reports of a mega-money move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, rumours which arrived out of the blue ahead of Inter Milan's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;On Monday Inzaghi said that he was "really happy" at Inter even with talk of a two-year deal with Saudi Pro league club Al-Hilal worth 50 million euros ($57 million).&nbsp;Champions Napoli managed to keep hold of Antonio Conte, meaning Juventus have to start a new search with Igor Tudor unlikely to be kept on and Gasperini also a target for the Turin giants.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday as the ailing seven-time European champions try once again to rebuild following an awful season, on a busy day for managerial moves in Serie A.

Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday as the ailing seven-time European champions try once again to rebuild following an awful season, on a busy day for managerial moves in Serie A. Milan have turned to serial winner Allegri in their hour of need following the expected sacking of Sergio Conceicao, who leaves the San Siro club after five miserable months in charge. Milan did not reveal details of the deal but Italian media widely report that Allegri has signed a two-year contract worth five million euros a season, with the option to extend for a further two years. Allegri has become the fourth coach in a year for Milan, who finished this past Serie A season in eighth place and missed out on European football for next term. The 57-year-old led Milan to the 2011 Scudetto in his first stint in charge, between 2010 and 2014, and he was their coach for one of the most infamous episodes in recent Serie A history. Milan were beating Juventus, rivals for the 2012 league title, 1-0 in February that year when a Sulley Muntari goal was not given despite the ball clearly crossing the line. Juve went on to draw that game 1-1 and then win their first title in nine years -- finishing the campaign unbeaten -- and two years later hired Allegri who then won Serie A five more times in his two spells with the Turin giants. Conceicao out Allegri had been on hiatus since being sacked by Juve in May last year, his final act there being a post-match rampage after winning the Italian Cup in which he railed at officials and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Conceicao, a former Inter Milan and Lazio player, was hired in late December in place of his countryman Paulo Fonseca on a contract until next year. The 50-year-old began in positive fashion at Milan by winning the Italian Super Cup in January, but he failed to claim a Champions League spot for a talented but inconsistent team that also lost the Italian Cup final to Bologna earlier this month. Conceciao, 50, won 16 of 31 games in charge at Milan, including 11 victories, seven losses and three draws in the league and also had to deal with vociferous protests from supporters against the club's American owners RedBird. Fans demonstrated in large numbers outside Milan's headquarters ahead of their team's final match of the season, a dead-rubber against relegated Monza last weekend. That protest was a culmination of months of visible anger from supporters who have watched Milan slide down the league after Stefano Pioli took them to second place in 2023/24. For months matches have been punctuated by loud calls for owner Gerry Cardinale, the founder of investment fund RedBird, to sell the club as fans watched Inter battle for the Serie A title and arrive at this weekend's Champions League final. Musical chairs Allegri's arrival came as a host of clubs in Serie A look to new faces in the dugout, with the sudden departures of Marco Baroni and Raffaele Palladino from Lazio and Fiorentina on Friday hurrying things along. Also looking for a new coach are Roma after Claudio Ranieri retired for the second time in the space of a year, with Gian Piero Gasperini reported to be the capital club's prime target. Meanwhile even Simone Inzaghi had to play down reports of a mega-money move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, rumours which arrived out of the blue ahead of Inter Milan's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. On Monday Inzaghi said that he was "really happy" at Inter even with talk of a two-year deal with Saudi Pro league club Al-Hilal worth 50 million euros ($57 million). Champions Napoli managed to keep hold of Antonio Conte, meaning Juventus have to start a new search with Igor Tudor unlikely to be kept on and Gasperini also a target for the Turin giants. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday as the ailing seven-time European champions try once again to rebuild following an awful season, on a busy day for managerial moves in Serie A.

AC Milan turn to Massimiliano Allegri as new manager after disappointing Serie A season

A new scientific study has warned that the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region could lose up to 75 per cent of its glacier ice by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels. The region is the primary source of major river systems and supports nearly two billion people across Asia.&nbsp;The findings, published in the Journal Science, highlight the importance of limiting warming under the Paris Agreement targets. The study also shows that if warming is kept to 1.5 degree celsius, 40–45 per cent of glacier ice in the Himalayas and the Caucasus could still be saved.<h2>Global glacier loss worsens with warming</h2>Globally, not more than 24 per cent of glacier ice would remain if temperatures rise to 2.7 degree Celsius, the path projected under current climate policies. In contrast, if we succeed in holding warming to 1.5 degree celsius, we could preserve 54 per cent of current glacier mass worldwide.&nbsp;Regions such as the European Alps, North American Rockies, and Iceland which are critical to human populations are particularly vulnerable. At 2 degree celsius warming, these areas could retain not more than just 10–15 per cent of their 2020 glacier volumes. The most concerning part is that Scandinavia could lose all glacier ice entirely.<h2>Long-term effects will persist</h2>Researchers emphasise that even if global temperatures stabilise, the loss of glacier will still continue for decades. It will over centuries for glaciers to slowly retreat to higher altitudes, before they can reach a new balance.&nbsp;A team of about 21 scientists from 10 countries used eight glacier models to assess over 200,000 glaciers under various warming scenarios. The study is released at a crucial time when the UN’s first conference on glaciers in Dushanbe is ongoing. It is bein attended by over 50 countries.&nbsp;

 The Hindu Kush Himalaya region spans over eight countries and is also the home to some of the world’s largest glaciers outside the polar areas. 

A new scientific study has warned that the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region could lose up to 75 per cent of its glacier ice by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels. The region is the primary source of major river systems and supports nearly two billion people across Asia. The findings, published in the Journal Science, highlight the importance of limiting warming under the Paris Agreement targets. The study also shows that if warming is kept to 1.5 degree celsius, 40–45 per cent of glacier ice in the Himalayas and the Caucasus could still be saved. Global glacier loss worsens with warming Globally, not more than 24 per cent of glacier ice would remain if temperatures rise to 2.7 degree Celsius, the path projected under current climate policies. In contrast, if we succeed in holding warming to 1.5 degree celsius, we could preserve 54 per cent of current glacier mass worldwide. Regions such as the European Alps, North American Rockies, and Iceland which are critical to human populations are particularly vulnerable. At 2 degree celsius warming, these areas could retain not more than just 10–15 per cent of their 2020 glacier volumes. The most concerning part is that Scandinavia could lose all glacier ice entirely. Long-term effects will persist Researchers emphasise that even if global temperatures stabilise, the loss of glacier will still continue for decades. It will over centuries for glaciers to slowly retreat to higher altitudes, before they can reach a new balance. A team of about 21 scientists from 10 countries used eight glacier models to assess over 200,000 glaciers under various warming scenarios. The study is released at a crucial time when the UN’s first conference on glaciers in Dushanbe is ongoing. It is bein attended by over 50 countries.

The Hindu Kush region spans over eight countries and is also the home to some of the world’s largest glaciers outside the polar areas.&nbsp;

75% of Hindu Kush Himalayan glaciers may vanish by century’s end: Study

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India is accelerating efforts to revive Kailashahar Airport in Tripura, a defunct airstrip with significance dating back to the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. This will become the second airport for the state after Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport.&nbsp;Kailashahar Airport is situated just a few kilometres from the Bangladesh border and near the Siliguri Corridor, which is also known as India’s “Chicken’s Neck.” This narrow corridor has a width of just 22km at its narrowest point, and it connects India’s northeastern states to the rest of the country, making the area strategically critical.

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<h2>Recent Developments</h2>&nbsp;The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated steps to revive the defunct airport in Unakoti district. On May 26 2025, the senior officials from the AAI &nbsp;visited Kailashahar to inspect the site, following the request from the Tripura state government. The delegation, which included AAI’s Northeast Regional Executive Director M Raju Krishore and Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport Director K C Meena, assessed the infrastructure and land availability for the redevelopment plan.<h2>Historical Role in 1971 War</h2>Kailashahar Airport played a significant role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. It was a key base for the Indian Air Force and the launching point for the first missions of ‘Kilo Flight’, which was the inaugural air unit of the Bangladeshi resistance. The airport enabled reconnaissance and combat missions using modified civilian aircraft during the war.&nbsp;For over 30 years, the airport has been non-operational after having closed in the mid-1990s due to limited space. Currently, the runway is around 1,000 metres long, extremely insufficient for larger aircraft like ATRs. Officials are, however, exploring options to acquire 75 to 205 acres to enable expansion and safe operation, keeping recent development from China and Bangladesh in mind.&nbsp;<h2>Strategic Countermeasure</h2>India’s push to revive Kailashahar comes amid concerns over China’s potential military foothold at Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, which is less than 20km from the Indian border. Reviving the Kailashahar airbase, further aims to strengthen India’s strategic posture in this sensitive border region.&nbsp;The airport, while primarily intended to improve regional air connectivity and economic development will further support regional security needs. It is also expected to facilitate faster movement of goods and personnel near the sensitive border areas. Further planning is still underway in consultation with the Tripura state government.&nbsp;

The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. 

India is accelerating efforts to revive Kailashahar Airport in Tripura, a defunct airstrip with significance dating back to the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border. This will become the second airport for the state after Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport. Kailashahar Airport is situated just a few kilometres from the Bangladesh border and near the Siliguri Corridor, which is also known as India’s “Chicken’s Neck.” This narrow corridor has a width of just 22km at its narrowest point, and it connects India’s northeastern states to the rest of the country, making the area strategically critical.

The move follows reports that China may gain access to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airfield, located close to the India-Bangladesh border.&nbsp;

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India views China as its 'primary adversary' and regards Pakistan as an 'ancillary security problem to be managed', according to the United States Defence Intelligence Agency’s Worldwide Threat Assessment 2025.&nbsp;The report, released days after cross-border clashes between the two neighbouring nations in early May, outlines the shifting defence priorities of the Indian government during the rising regional tensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;"India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said.<h2>Main Report</h2>“Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s defence priorities will probably focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Delhi’s military power,” the report added.&nbsp;Despite a military confrontation between India and Pakistan in mid-May, the DIA noted in their report that India’s strategic focus remains fixed on China. It further referenced India’s continuing investment in the modernisation of it's military, highlighting the testing of the nuclear-capable Agni-I Prime medium-range ballistic missile, the Agni-V MIRV (multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle), as well as it's second commissioning of a second nuclear-powered submarine to reinforce its nuclear triad and 'bolster its ability to deter adversaries'.&nbsp;India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which was carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', led to days of hostilities involving artillery, missiles and drones between 7 and 10 May. “Following a late April terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi conducted missile strikes on terrorism-related infrastructure facilities in Pakistan,” the report said. A ceasefire was in place as of 10 May.&nbsp;Contrary to the observations about India, the report noted that Islamabad continues to regard India as an 'existential threat' and is focusing on developing battlefield nuclear weapons to offset India’s conventional military advantage.<h2>India's focus on bilateral cooperation</h2>The assessment also highlighted India’s growing defence diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes bilateral cooperation, multilateral engagement in groups such as the ASEAN, Quad, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and continued promotion of its 'Made in India' initiative to develop a self-reliant domestic defence sector aimed at modernising the military.&nbsp;While both, India and China reached an agreement in October 2024 on disengagement in Depsang and Demchok, the DIA noted the fundamental border dispute remains unresolved.&nbsp;

"India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said.

India views China as its 'primary adversary' and regards Pakistan as an 'ancillary security problem to be managed', according to the United States Defence Intelligence Agency’s Worldwide Threat Assessment 2025. The report, released days after cross-border clashes between the two neighbouring nations in early May, outlines the shifting defence priorities of the Indian government during the rising regional tensions. "India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said. Main Report “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s defence priorities will probably focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Delhi’s military power,” the report added. Despite a military confrontation between India and Pakistan in mid-May, the DIA noted in their report that India’s strategic focus remains fixed on China. It further referenced India’s continuing investment in the modernisation of it's military, highlighting the testing of the nuclear-capable Agni-I Prime medium-range ballistic missile, the Agni-V MIRV (multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle), as well as it's second commissioning of a second nuclear-powered submarine to reinforce its nuclear triad and 'bolster its ability to deter adversaries'. India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which was carried out under 'Operation Sindoor', led to days of hostilities involving artillery, missiles and drones between 7 and 10 May. “Following a late April terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, New Delhi conducted missile strikes on terrorism-related infrastructure facilities in Pakistan,” the report said. A ceasefire was in place as of 10 May. Contrary to the observations about India, the report noted that Islamabad continues to regard India as an 'existential threat' and is focusing on developing battlefield nuclear weapons to offset India’s conventional military advantage. India's focus on bilateral cooperation The assessment also highlighted India’s growing defence diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes bilateral cooperation, multilateral engagement in groups such as the ASEAN, Quad, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and continued promotion of its 'Made in India' initiative to develop a self-reliant domestic defence sector aimed at modernising the military. While both, India and China reached an agreement in October 2024 on disengagement in Depsang and Demchok, the DIA noted the fundamental border dispute remains unresolved.

"India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries", the report said.

India sees Pakistan as side character, China as 'primary adversary': US Report

Pakistan is intensifying efforts to modernise its nuclear arsenal, driven by its longstanding perception of India as an 'existential threat', according to a US report.&nbsp;In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;The report suggests that Pakistan is focusing on the &nbsp;enhancement of its nuclear capabilities, including it's development of tactical or battlefield nuclear weapons, in an effort to offset India’s conventional military advantage.&nbsp;“Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernization effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons,” the report said.&nbsp;The assessment also notes that Pakistan is receiving military and economic support from China to support this modernisation.&nbsp;The report added, "Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan’s WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates."&nbsp;While Islamabad still continues to rely heavily on Beijing as its main defence partner, there are growing tensions in this relationship, the reports cite a rise in militant attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan.&nbsp;The intelligence document also outlines the broader security challenges facing Pakistan. These include ongoing border conflicts, the rise in attack of organisations like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Baloch nationalist militants, as well as several counter-terrorism operations. Despite these efforts, more than 2,500 people were killed in militant violence within Pakistan in 2024.&nbsp;In contrast, the report notes that India views Islamabad only as an 'ancillary security proble' to be managed, and not as a central strategic challenge indicating a divergent threat perception between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Pakistan is intensifying efforts to modernise its nuclear arsenal, driven by its longstanding perception of India as an 'existential threat', according to a US report. In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The report suggests that Pakistan is focusing on the enhancement of its nuclear capabilities, including it's development of tactical or battlefield nuclear weapons, in an effort to offset India’s conventional military advantage. “Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernization effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons,” the report said. The assessment also notes that Pakistan is receiving military and economic support from China to support this modernisation. The report added, "Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan’s WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates." While Islamabad still continues to rely heavily on Beijing as its main defence partner, there are growing tensions in this relationship, the reports cite a rise in militant attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan. The intelligence document also outlines the broader security challenges facing Pakistan. These include ongoing border conflicts, the rise in attack of organisations like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Baloch nationalist militants, as well as several counter-terrorism operations. Despite these efforts, more than 2,500 people were killed in militant violence within Pakistan in 2024. In contrast, the report notes that India views Islamabad only as an 'ancillary security proble' to be managed, and not as a central strategic challenge indicating a divergent threat perception between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

In the wake of renewed military tensions in South Asia, the assessment was part of the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report, released days after India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

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