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Timing of German Chancellor Merz's India Visit Particularly Significant: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to India on January 12, 2026, receiving a warm welcome in Ahmedabad. This was Merz's inaugural trip to Asia and to India since taking off...
After IIT-MADRAS, PARAM Rudra Supercomputing Facility Inaugurated At IIT-BOMBAY
The PARAM Rudra supercomputer facility was inaugurated at IIT-Bombay as part of India's High-Performance Computing infrastructure expansion. This initiative, in continuation with the establishment of ...
Navy To Induct Stealth Frigate Taragiri In February
The Indian Navy plans to commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri, in February 2026. This event represents a significant milestone for the navy's self-reliance efforts in defense manufacturing ...
Ukrainian Ambassador Anticipates Visit by President Zelenskyy This Year
The Ukrainian ambassador to India expressed optimism regarding President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's planned visit to India in the near future. The statement hints at enhanced diplomatic relations and poten...
India To Buy Indigenous Indrajaal's Infra Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) To Protect Strategic Defence Facilities
India’s Ministry of Defence has awarded four contracts worth ₹100 Crores to Hyderabad-based Indrajaal for the procurement of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). These systems will be used by bo...
Philippines Scrambles To Shield Vital Undersea Cables From Spies
The Philippines has submarine cables that serve as crucial links connecting Southeast Asia with the United States, India, and Hong Kong. There is growing concern over protecting these vital undersea c...
Defence Minister Commissions First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Pratap in Goa Today
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Samudra Pratap', which is the first in a series of two pollution control vessels. The minister described the ...
DRDO Builds Portable Water Purifier To Support Troops In Remote Areas
The DRDO has developed a compact, hand-operated water purification system called Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS). This device is designed to provide critical drinking water support for troops s...
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Embarks On UAE, Sri Lanka Visit
General Upendra Dwivedi, India's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), is visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5th to 8th, 2026. The aim of the visit is to strengthen defense c...
Unilateral US Strikes in Venezuela Raise Pertinent Questions About India’s Strategic Options Against Pakistan
The article suggests that unilateral military actions by the United States in Venezuela have prompted reflection on how such tactics might apply to Indian strategic considerations against Pakistan, dr...
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi begins official visit to UAE to boost defence ties
India's Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, embarked on an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit aims at bolstering military and defense relationships between India and ...
Netflix-Warner deal sparks concern in India’s entertainment sector
India's entertainment industry is wary of Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, fearing increased competition and a shift away from cinema towards streaming services. T...
DRDO Will Play Crucial Role In Creation of Sudarshan Chakra: Defence Minister
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited DRDO headquarters to celebrate its 68th anniversary and acknowledged the crucial role played by DRDO in recent operations. He praised DRDO's weapon system...
Army Chief Gen Dwivedi Urges Indigenous Tech For Jointness, Self-Reliance, And Innovation To Ensure Future Readiness
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi issued New Year greetings on January 1, 2026, stressing the Indian Army's transformation for future readiness. In an X post from the Additional Directorate ...
Delhi’s worst air in years fuels anger in test for Modi’s party
New Delhi experienced its worst air quality in years during November and December 2023, with the pollution index above 300 on 88% of days, matching records since at least 2017. This situation is incre...
Japan may lose GDP race to India amid weak yen, tourism woes and China row
According to an International Monetary Fund estimate, Japan's economy could fall behind India’s and drop to fifth place globally by 2026. This shift is spurred by factors including weak yen, tourism i...
Desperate Pakistan Hypes EAM's Dhaka Handshake, Urges Talks To Avert Escalation
Pakistan's leadership has intensified its efforts to avoid further escalation by highlighting a casual handshake between Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani National Assembly S...
Guyana Invites Indian Companies To Bid In Oil Blocks Auction In 2026
Guyana has formally invited Indian companies to join its oil blocks auction scheduled for 2026 as part of efforts to diversify the country's energy investor base. This initiative follows substantial o...
India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Concludes In Abu Dhabi
The second edition of the India-UAE military drill, Desert Cyclone-II, ended successfully on December 30, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. The exercise took place from December 18 to 30 and involved forces from bo...
11 Arrested In Assam, Tripura For Links With Bangladesh Radical Islamic Group
The Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF) arrested 11 individuals across Assam and Tripura for their alleged connections to the radical Islamic group Imam Mahmuder Kafila, an offshoot of Jamaat-ul-M...
EAM Jaishankar Hands Over PM Modi's Letter To BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman In Dhaka
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. During the meeting, he delivered a personal letter from Indian Prime ...
Consul-General Revach Calls India, Israel 'Strategic Allies, Partners' In Fighting Terrorism
Israel's Consul-General in Mumbai, Yaniv Revach, described India and Israel as strategic allies and partners against terrorism during a speech in Nagpur on December 30, 2025. He highlighted the shared...
Centre Eyes ₹10,000 Crore Incentive Boost For Drone Manufacturing In Upcoming Budget
The Indian government plans to introduce a significant ₹10,000 crore incentive scheme for the drone manufacturing sector in the next Union Budget 2026. The initiative, named Drone Shakti, aims to supp...
Modi Voices Alarm Over Attack On Putin's Residence, Urges Diplomacy To End Ukraine War
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over reports of an alleged drone attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region. In a statement, he urg...
Indian Investors Fuel Bangladesh Textile Mills With Factory Ownership And Supply of Essential Materials: Former Diplomat
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat has criticized protests and ultimatums issued by Bangladeshi group Inqilab Moncho against Indian investors in the textile industry. The criticism comes as part of discu...
DRDO Fast-Tracks Astra Mk3 Development with Imminent Ramjet Trials, Targeting Operational Induction by Year 2029
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India is advancing the development of the Astra Mk3 air-to-air missile. The project includes imminent ramjet trials to accelerate its operat...
NCC Republic Day Camp Commences in Delhi with Record Participation of 2,406 Cadets from Across India
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp has commenced in Delhi with a record number of participants - 2,406 cadets including 898 girls. These cadets are drawn from 28 states and eight Union T...
Kremlin threatens tougher negotiating position after alleged drone attack Ukraine denies
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, expressed disappointment over concerns raised by Emirati, Indian, and Pakistani officials regarding an alleged drone attack on Russian President Putin's ...
India says its economy has overtaken Japan, eyes Germany
India claims its economy has surpassed Japan's based on current estimates but final confirmation requires data expected in 2026. The country also expresses ambition to surpass Germany economically....
A peace summit for Ukraine in India?
Kiev's diplomatic efforts are focusing on building support among nations in the Global South, which are increasingly influential in international affairs. These countries could play a crucial role in ...
Lockheed Martin pitches C-130Js as ‘best’choice for IAF’s tactical airlift requirement,plans production hub in India
US aerospace company Lockheed Martin is advocating the C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft as the optimal choice to meet India’s requirement for up to 80 military airlifters, emphasizing potentia...
Return of global funds puts Southeast Asia in spotlight for 2026
Foreign funds have invested $337 million into Southeast Asia's emerging markets due to attractive valuations and the need for portfolio diversification....
China Rejects Pentagon Report On India Ties, Calls It Unresponsible
The Chinese government has responded negatively to the latest report by the U.S. Department of Defense on military relations between India and China. The report was perceived as misleading and overly ...
Indian Army Issues RfI For The Procurement of 20 Tactical UAVs With Up To 800kg MTOW
The Indian Army has initiated a Request for Information (RFI) to procure 20 tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a maximum take-off weight of up to 800 kg. This procurement aims at enhancing ...
China Accuses US of Trying to Thwart Improved China-India Ties
China has accused the United States of attempting to obstruct improved relations between China and India. No further details or evidence were provided in the article....
Chinese Side Opposes Unwarranted Comments on Sino-Indian Relations Made by Relevant Countries
A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China opposes comments from other countries regarding Sino-Indian relations, in reference to an allegation made in a Pentagon report. The st...
How Would the Extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India to Bangladesh Work?
The process for extraditing Sheikh Hasina from India to Bangladesh would be complex and could face significant bureaucratic and judicial obstacles, as well as potential geopolitical issues....
How US is Helping India Eat into China's Solar Exports
The article discusses how the United States is assisting India to reduce its reliance on Chinese solar panel exports by promoting alternative suppliers and fostering domestic production capabilities i...
Terrorists take unusual winter risk in J&K, agencies flag shift in pattern
The Indian Army has been engaged in significant operations over the past week aimed at apprehending approximately 30-35 terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation is noted as one of the mos...
Ukrainian Ambassador to India Praises PM Modi's Visit to War-Torn Ukraine as Brave
The Ukrainian Ambassador to India has commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit to Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict, describing the act as 'brave'. The diplomatic recognition highlights effo...
Indian Army Renames ATAGS as 'Amogh' (Infallible) Ahead of Army Day Parade, Signalling Trust in Native Defence Solutions
India's Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), an indigenous artillery project, has been renamed 'Amogh', meaning 'Infallible'. The new name was announced ahead of the Army Day parade, indicatin...
INSV Kaundinya: Built Using 2000-Year-old technique Enters Omani Waters On Epic Voyage
The Indian sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya has embarked on its maiden overseas voyage by entering Omani waters, following an ancient maritime trade route from Porbandar in Gujarat. Departing on December...
India’s PSLV launch fails during ascent, 16 satellites lost
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) experienced a failure during its recent launch attempt, resulting in the loss of a primary Earth observation satellite and an additional fifteen smaller s...
The Truth of Operation Sindoor/ Bunyan-un-Marsous
Pakistan's military claims dominance over India during Operation Sindoor/Bunyan-un-Marsous despite lacking credible evidence. Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, asserts that New Delhi...
Kongsberg Bags DRDO Vessel Deal: Rim-Drive Thrusters For NPOL's New Advanced Acoustic Research Vessel
Norwegian company Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to supply its rim-drive thrusters for a new acoustic research vessel un...
57 scholars visit Air Force Station Hindon to strengthen defence research ties with Indian Air Force
A delegation of 57 research scholars from leading think tanks visited the Indian Air Force's premier base at Air Force Station Hindon on Saturday. The visit aimed to deepen understanding of operationa...
Space-Z Aerospace Unveils MarineSky-365 Maritime Defence UAV
Space-Z Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., located in Tamil Nadu, India, has launched the MarineSky-365, a long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle designed for maritime defense. The platform is aimed at addressing t...
India's Leadership Crucial For Indian Ocean And South Asian Stability : Sajith Premadasa Sri Lanka's Leader of Opposition
Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka's Leader of Opposition and head of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), highlighted India’s critical role in ensuring stability in the Indian Ocean and South Asia during an interv...
India Among Few Ancient Civilisations To Emerge As Modern Nation-State: EAM Jaishankar At IIT-Madras
During his visit to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Madras, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India's distinction as one of the few ancient civilizations that has evolved i...
Muhammad Yunus Tries To Revitalise SAARC South-Asian Grouping
Nobel laureate and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). At a regional forum, he...
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