The Defence Ministry of India has initiated significant reforms to expedite the acquisition of weapons and military equipment, aiming to reduce the average procurement timeline […]
Missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi crossed US-Mexico border, LAPD says
Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who was believed to be missing in Los Angeles, was seen on surveillance footage crossing the border into Mexico after…
Hunter Biden pardon ‘unprecedented’ and ‘very unusual,’ experts say
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden was an unusually broad and rare example of executive clemency, according to legal experts. The president pardoned his…
TEJAS MK-1A Avionics ₹80 Crore HAL Contract With AXISCADES Bags At Bangalore Facility
Under the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A program, AXISCADES Technologies Limited, a well-known engineering and…
Prior to Macron’s visit, DAC is scheduled to approve 114 Rafale jets for the IAF.
Ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to India, the Indian Air Force is…
Deciphering the IAF’s Induction Deadlock: TEJAS MK-1A Airframes Ready, But Grounded
The TEJAS MK-1A program has come under renewed criticism due to a picture that has…
With an emphasis on trade, technology, and security during the Goa Summit, the US-India Energy Alliance grows.
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, which was held in Goa from January 27 to 30,…
India’s Oil Imports Expand: Russia Falls in the FY26 Economic Survey, While the US Gains
India's crude oil import patterns have significantly changed, especially between April and November of the…
Queen Camilla to miss Qatar state visit event due to ‘lingering’ chest infection: Reports
Queen Camilla will be sitting out an upcoming diplomatic event in the U.K. due to ongoing illness, according to reports. The queen consort, 77, will not participate in the ceremonial kickoff…
IOL and SAFRAN Collaborate to Produce Navigation and Targeting Systems in India
Safran Electronics & Defence and India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, have signed a crucial collaboration agreement to produce two combat-proven, high-precision defense systems locally.…
Apollo Micro Systems Acquires DRDO Technology Transfers for Directed Energy Weapon SystemsApollo Micro Systems Acquires DRDO Technology Transfers for Directed Energy Weapon Systems
Apollo Micro Systems Limited, a Hyderabad-based defence electronics firm, has secured approvals from India's Defence Research and Development Organisation for two critical technology transfers in Directed Energy Weapon systems. These…
Russia Defends India Once again: Putin Suggested Three Improved Submarines Instead of One
To immediately improve the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities, Russia has proposed to provide India with three refurbished Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines, valued at less than $1 billion. According to defense officials,…
NASA Loses Communication With The “Maven” Mars Probe
A crucial orbiter that has been researching the upper atmosphere of the Red Planet since 2014, NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) probe has lost communication. Launched in November…
Cabinet Committee On Security Clears ₹7,000 Crore Mega Deal For Indigenous Artillery Guns
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant ₹7,000 Crores deal to acquire advanced towed artillery gun […]
Pakistan High Commission In Delhi Celebrates National Day With Iftar Event
The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi celebrated its National Day on March 20, 2025, with a special Iftar event, marking a significant return to […]
Pakistan FO Rubbishes India’s ‘Unwarranted Assertions’, Says It Has No Right To Blame UNSC For Kashmir Resolutions
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has firmly rejected India’s recent claims regarding the Kashmir dispute, asserting that India has “no right” to blame the United Nations […]
Nepal’s PM Oli Stated Has No Immediate Plans To Visit The Disputed Tri-Junction In Uttarakhand
Oli also addressed questions regarding the Eminent Persons Group (EPG), which was established to facilitate discussions between Nepal and India on various issues, including territorial […]
Trump To Sign Rare Earth Mineral Deal With Ukraine ‘Shortly’, Expresses Hope For Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced on March 20, 2025, that he would be signing a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine “very shortly.” This announcement […]
Jaishankar Meets Commonwealth Secretary General-Elect, Discusses India’s Expectations
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently met with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Commonwealth Secretary General-elect and former Foreign Minister of Ghana, in New Delhi. During […]
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has publicly expressed India’s full support for Brazil’s presidency of COP30, emphasizing the importance of a successful and outcome-oriented conference. […]
New Zealand Pm Christopher Luxon Visits INS SURAT In Mumbai Amid Strengthening Naval Ties
On March 20, 2025, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand paid a visit to the Indian Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, at […]
BEL Employee Arrested In Bangalore For Allegedly Leaking Sensitive Info To Pakistan
The arrest, which occurred on March 20, 2025, was part of a coordinated operation involving central, state, and military intelligence agencies. The accused, 36 years […]