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PM Modi Shares Car Ride With German Chancellor Merz, Highlighting Growing India-Germany Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a car ride during Merz's official visit to Gujarat on January 12-13, 2026. This gesture symbolizes the growing personal bond be...
India And France Have Accelerated Negotiations For An Expanded Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Ahead of Macron Visit
India and France are intensifying discussions on expanding the Rafale fighter jet deal due to India's urgent need to increase its combat capabilities. The Indian Air Force is pushing for a government-...
India Likely to Receive Fourth S-400 Squadron by May 2026 as Russia Stabilises Supply Chains
The Indian Air Force (IAF) anticipates receiving the fourth squadron of the S-400 Triumf air defence system by late May 2026, as Russian supply chains stabilize. This development is part of India's on...
Report Suggests Pakistan State Machinery Actively Normalising JeM and LeT Operations Under Guise of Political Activity
A report based on dossiers and open-source material indicates that the Pakistani state is allegedly facilitating the operations of terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Th...
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties
During his first official visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key areas including trade, technology, and green development initiati...
India AI Mission Supercharges Start-Ups, Positions India As Global AI Powerhouse: Experts
Experts at the AI Convergence Summit 2026 in Lucknow praised India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission as a transformative initiative to propel the nation towards global AI leadership by decade’s e...
Trump’s 500% tariff threat is undeclared war on Global South
Donald Trump’s proposed economic measure, embedding a 500% tariff threat on India within the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, is viewed as more than just a sanctions policy. Critics argue it represents...
DAC Clears Induction of More Israeli SPICE-1000 Bombs for Precision Strikes While DRDO Refines Indigenous Gaurav
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement and induction of additional SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs from Israel to enhance the offensive capabilities of the Indian ...
Pahalgam terror attack mastermind Kasuri boasts of Pakistan Army ties, issues threats to India
Saifullah Kasuri, Deputy Chief of the terrorist organization led by Hafiz Saeed, has boasted about connections to the Pakistani military. This revelation underscores the alleged deep ties between outl...
Indian Navy Set to Induct Record 19 Warships in 2026, Targeting 200-Ship Fleet by 2035
The Indian Navy is set to achieve a historic milestone by commissioning 19 warships in a single year in 2026. This marks the highest number of inductions planned for one fiscal year, contributing to t...
India's 155mm Ramjet-Powered Artillery Success In Pokhran: Rocket Launchers Doomed?
India has achieved successful test firings of its indigenous ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells at the Pokhran testing range. These tests position India as a pioneer for operational use of such tec...
India's ARDE Pioneers Railgun Development For Army's Hypersonic Strike Edge
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of India is developing an indigenous Electromagnetic Railgun system for the Indian Army, marking a significant step towards enhancing its mil...
Chabahar Crunch: Iran FM's Delhi Visit Eyes US Waiver Renewal Amid Sanctions Storm
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits New Delhi from January 15-16, 2026, to discuss the future of Chabahar Port amidst expiring U.S. sanctions waiver....
China's Grip on Pakistan Causes Concern in Delhi
The article discusses the increasing Chinese influence in Pakistan and how this development raises concerns for India, especially regarding security and strategic implications. It highlights infrastru...
IAF Seeks G2G Route for 114 Rafale Fighters to Bypass Further MRFA Trials & Fast-Track Delivery as India-France Deal Nears
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing for a Government-to-Government route to expedite the procurement of an additional 114 Rafale fighter jets, aiming to bypass further trials and fast-track delivery...
UP Defence Corridor Has Received Investments of More Than ₹34,000 Crore: Defence Minister
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that over ₹34,000 crore has been invested in Uttar Pradesh's defense corridor nodes, signaling a significant advancement towards India’s self-reliance ...
India, France Eye Mega Rafale Deal To Plug IAF Shortfalls
India and France are close to finalizing an agreement for additional Rafale fighter jets to address critical shortages in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The negotiations have intensified ahead of French ...
Hope India Backs Denmark: Danish MP Amid Trump's Greenland Threats
A Danish Conservative MP has condemned President Trump's threats towards Greenland, stressing that any aggression against a NATO ally like Denmark is unacceptable and sets an ominous precedent. Rasmus...
PM Modi Hails Jaishankar As Key Diplomat Boosting India's Foreign Policy On Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar's birthday on January 9, 2026, praising his extensive diplomatic service and pivotal role in strengthening India's f...
How Russian Crude Put US-India Trade on Ice
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, India has found ways to benefit economically from importing Russian oil at discounted prices. However, the United States is now exerting pressure on Indi...
Indian Army Raising Dedicated Swarm Drone Regiments for Future Tech-Driven Battlefield Dominance and Surveillance
The Indian Army is raising specialised drone units named 'Shaktibaan' regiments as part of its modernization efforts to gain an edge on future battlefields through technological advancements in survei...
Indian Navy Confirms Induction of 10 Indigenous Drishti 10 Starliner MALE Drones for Enhanced Naval Surveillance
The Indian Navy has announced plans to introduce ten Drishti-10 Starliner Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones aimed at enhancing naval surveillance capabilities, as shared by Chief of the Nav...
India moves toward major Rafale fighter procurement
India is progressing toward the approval for purchasing a considerable number of Rafale fighter jets ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit. The Indian Air Force has submitted a pr...
ADA Accelerates AMCA Programme with New SOW for Manufacturing Critical Bulkhead Frame Test Section
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has advanced the development of India's fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) by initiating a new Statement of Work (SOW) focused on manufac...
ARDE Confirms Development of Indigenous Electromagnetic Railgun System to Boost Indian Army’s Long-Range Firepower
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in India has confirmed the development of an indigenous electromagnetic railgun system aimed at enhancing the long-range firepower capabiliti...
Pinaka LRGR Fires Back: India's 120km Precision Strike Neutralises Pakistan's Fatah Threat
India has successfully tested its Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) with a range of up to 120 km, developed by the DRDO. This development comes as a response to Pakistan’s advancements in rocket ...
MSME 'Vividh Hi-Fab' Develops Critical Equipment For Handling Nuclear Spent Fuel
A micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) named Vividh Hi-Fab from Vadodara, India has developed indigenous equipment for handling nuclear spent fuel. This achievement marks a significant stride tow...
Indian Navy Bolsters Maritime Might With Drishti-10 Starliner Induction
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi of the Indian Navy has announced that 10 new Drishti-10 MALE RPAs (medium altitude long endurance remotely piloted aircraft) have been inducted, increasing maritime surveilla...
India Launches PARAM SHAKTI: Homegrown 3.1 Petaflop Supercomputing Powerhouse For Defence At IIT-Madras
India has unveiled the indigenous supercomputer PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras, marking a significant step in its technological self-reliance strategy under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The system...
India boosts Southeast Asia military ties, Indo-Pacific role
India is strengthening its military relationships with countries in Southeast Asia through recent agreements involving arms sales and enhanced security cooperation, particularly aimed at increasing In...
India’s Tata Steel, JSW, and SAIL accused of price-fixing in collusion probe
India's Competition Commission found Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and SAIL to have violated antitrust law by colluding on steel selling prices with 25 other firms, risking significant fines. The commission ...
Safran Confirms AMCA Engine Will Be Scalable to 140 kN, Capable of Powering Future Heavier Variants
In a recent announcement, Safran CEO Olivier Andries confirmed that the new turbofan engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will have a thrust capacity scalable up to 140 kN. This c...
AMCA Rollout In 2028, TEJAS MK-2 To Fly By June: DRDO Chief Gives Major Update
India's DRDO chairman announced key milestones for its indigenous fighter aircraft programs on January 4, 2026, during the TEJAS-25 national seminar in Bangalore. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (...
IAF Chief Hails TEJAS' 25-Year Revolution: A Game-Changer In India's Defence Aviation And Design Legacy
India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first flight on January 4, 2001. The aircraft flew for about 18 minutes and reached speeds up to 280 knots dur...
Indian Navy Plans to Induct a Warship Every Six Weeks
India's navy plans to commission new warships at a rate of one every six weeks throughout 2026. This strategy aims to enhance maritime strength and stimulate economic growth, reflecting New Delhi's st...
Know All About Indian Army's 'Bhairav' Modern Warfare Force: 1 Lakh Drone Operatives In Action
The Indian Army has developed a modern warfare unit named 'Bhairav', which includes over 100,000 drone operators. This initiative aims to adapt to contemporary conflict requirements and is part of the...
Defence Minister Commissions ICG’s Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ In Goa
On January 5, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) first domestically designed and constructed pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipy...
DRDO Chief Confirms June–July 2026 First Flight Window for Indigenous LCA Mk2 Fighter Jet, Signalling Rapid Development Progress
The DRDO chief has confirmed that the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 will have a first flight window in June-July 2026, marking significant progress in its development....
GE-HAL Expected to Finalize F414 Engine ToT Deal by March 2026, First Indigenous Unit Targeted for 2029
India is on the verge of finalizing a technology transfer (ToT) deal with General Electric (GE) and HAL for the F414 engines. The deal is anticipated to be completed by March 2026, with the first indi...
Arihant Class Nuclear-Powered Submarine S4* Likely To Be Named INS Arisudan
The fourth Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine, designated S4*, is anticipated to become known as INS Arisudan within the Indian Navy. Launched by India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October...
Govt Clears 22 Electronics Parts Projects At ₹42,000 Crores Investment
The Indian government has given the green light to 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a total investment of almost ₹42,000 Crores from leading firms su...
EAM Jaishankar To Visit France, Luxembourg To Deepen Strategic, Bilateral Engagements
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg from January 4-10, 2026. The trip aims to strengthen India's bilateral relations with both count...
IAF Chief Urges ADA To Meet Delivery Timelines For Operational Readiness
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff, urged the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to meet delivery timelines for critical projects crucial to maintaining the Indian Air Force's ...
DRDO Receives AoN to Develop BM-04 Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Filling the Critical Gap Between Pinaka and Agni
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to develop the BM-04 short-range ballistic missile, aiming to fill a critical gap between existi...
Russian Orbital Station (ROS) - Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS) Pact: Russia And India Sync Orbits For Post-ISS Collaboration
Russia and India have agreed to synchronize their respective orbital stations, the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) and the Indian National Space Station (BAS), in preparation for collaborative activitie...
India Performed Creditably During Operation Sindoor, Says Stimson Centre Analyst Christopher Clary
Christopher Clary, a Fellow at the Stimson Center's South Asia program, has noted that India demonstrated commendable performance during the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan. According to Clary’s repor...
India To Deploy Layered Air Defence Shields Across Defence Corridors To Protect Critical Hubs From Pakistan-China Threats
India intends to install comprehensive air defence systems throughout its major Defence Corridors to protect crucial industrial and strategic infrastructure from potential threats, primarily from Paki...
IAF Accelerates Indigenous DEAD Loitering Munitions Post-May Ops Sindoor Success
The Indian Air Force is accelerating development of indigenous loitering munitions for Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (DEAD) missions, spurred by the success of Israeli-made HAROP systems in the re...
India ‘spreads its bets’ to beat Trump’s 50% tariff as exports rise
India has signed free-trade agreements quickly with nations like New Zealand to diversify its trade partnerships after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% import tariffs on Indian goods. This strate...
Rolls-Royce Pitches Adaptable AMCA Engine Core to Power India’s Future Fighter Jets and Next-Gen Naval Warships
Rolls-Royce has expressed its interest in developing an adaptable engine core that can power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for the Indian Air Force as well as next-generation naval warshi...
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