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 […]
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…
Europe’s Defense Super Cycle: Ten Years of Prospects for Indian Defense Companies
India's defense sector is in a unique position to gain from supply chain integration and…
Headline: Vikram-1 Passes Crucial Vibration and Systems Tests with Precision Under Pressure
Vikram-1's interstages are much more than just rocket stage couplings. Flight computers, navigation sensors, power…
TATA Leads ₹91,000 Crore Investment While India Approves SEZs for Semiconductor Manufacturing
With the permission of a special economic zone (SEZ) for TATA Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Ltd.,…
DRDO Advances Next-Generation Missiles and Secures Prithvi-II Support Agreement
A three-year lifecycle support contract for the Prithvi-II missile system has been obtained by the…
India Enhances Orbital Surveillance With Ladakh Telescope and Northeastern Space Tracking Radar
With plans to build an optical telescope at Hanle in Ladakh and a phased array…
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…
New Delhi and Dhaka Set a Course for Strategic Cooperation and Reconciliation
After a time of considerable diplomatic strain, India and Bangladesh have formally agreed to progress the normalization of their bilateral relations.India's foreign policyDuring a visit to New Delhi, Bangladeshi Foreign…
Tokyo and Delhi Agree on West Asia De-Escalation and Maritime Security in a New Strategic Alliance
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a significant telephonic conversation with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, on Friday afternoon. The conversation, which lasted around twenty minutes, mostly addressed the…
ISRO Plans a Triple Uncrewed Prelude for Gaganyaan’s Ascent to the Stars
As a demanding prelude to Gaganyaan, India's historic first human spaceflight, the Indian Space Research Organization is getting ready to carry out three separate unmanned missions. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan…
Protector of the Gulf: Indian Navy Monitors Tactical Changes During the Hormuz Transit
The movement of cargo vessels in the Persian Gulf has changed significantly, according to the Indian Navy, as the region's maritime risks keep getting worse. Ships are increasingly straying from…
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 […]
Indian Army Personnel Conducts Patrolling In Snow-Covered Doda In Jammu & Kashmir
In Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Army personnel conducted patrolling operations on March 21, 2025, amidst challenging winter conditions characterised by thick snow […]
Chinese Vessels Engaging In Military Work In Indian Ocean: Navy Chief
India is closely monitoring Chinese vessels operating in the Indian Ocean, particularly those identified as dual-purpose civilian ships suspected of engaging in military activities. Navy […]
CDS Flags Slow Defence Procurement, Stresses Tech-Soldier Balance
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan recently expressed significant concerns regarding the slow pace of India’s defence procurement processes, which he believes hampers […]
MoD Clears Key ‘Eye In The Sky’ Project To Catch Up With Pakistan
The Defence Ministry has approved the procurement of six additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems, which will be an upgraded version of the […]
First GE-F404 Engine Set To Power TEJAS MK-1A On Final Tests
The long-awaited arrival of the GEF404 engine to power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, also known as TEJAS Alpha, marks a significant milestone […]