India secures 3rd place in Oz think tank’s Asia Power Index

India reaches ‘major power’ status in Asia Power Index 2025 NEW DELHI: India has secured the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025, on the back of economic growth and military capability based on its performance in Operation Sindoor, Australia-based think tank Lowy Institute said on Friday. Only US and China are ahead of India on the list. The 2025 edition shows India’s overall power score crossing 40 points, the threshold for classification as a ‘major power’. The US and China scored 80.5 and 73.7 points, respectively, and Japan ranks fourth with 38.8 points. However, there are still gaps…