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In the world governed by the nation-state system, Air power is considered to be an eminent symbol of national pride. The ability of a nation-state to develop air power by indigenous means signifies technological superiority of a state. In this context, India has ardently been promoting the self-construed narrative of indigenous defence production. The aim of this narrative propagation is two-fold: firstly, to promote Indian defence exports, and secondly, to immunise India from excessive dependence on foreign defence imports. However, the narrative seems to be falling upon its own foundations, reflected in the absence of Tejas in the Republic Day Parade of 2026.
The Republic Day Parade is a national symbol for the glorification of the defence and military capabilities of any state. Indian Republic Day Parade

The US midterm elections will be held in November 2026, which can prove to be one of the most consequential midterms in the US history. The outcome of these midterms will influence the US economic strategies, domestic policies, as well as the global markets and geopolitical alliances. Being held amid escalating international tensions and deep domestic divisions, the result of these midterms will, therefore, carry considerable impacts extending far beyond Washington.
In the electoral process of the US, midterm elections are carried out near the midpoint of the four-year presidential term. During midterms, all 435 seats of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate seats are up for election. Thus, the results of these elections determine who gets to control the Congress. Since Congress influences everything, from legislation, spending, and oversight