Zelensky says new US-brokered peace plan will be ready in days – but Moscow is already pushing back
Zelensky left Germany armed with Nato-style security guarantees – but was still unclear on territory
Day: December 16, 2025
Zelenskyy’s dilemma: How much must Ukraine cede to make peace?
The Ukrainian president has said that security guarantees from Europe and the United States are a precondition for his country to make any territorial concessions.
Search for body of last hostage held by Hamas in Gaza is delayed due to bad weather – NPR
Search for body of last hostage held by Hamas in Gaza is delayed due to bad weather NPRCandle lightings nationwide honor final hostage Ran Gvili for first night of Hanukkah The Times of IsraelFather of freed slain hostage calls fo…
Search for body of last hostage held by Hamas in Gaza is delayed due to bad weather
A storm has battered the Gaza Strip, creating misery for displaced Palestinians and delaying the search for the body of the last Israeli hostage held by militants there.
DRDO Picks Bombardier Global-6500 Jets For IAF’s ₹10,000 Cr ISTAR Program
The Indian Air Force stands on the cusp of a transformative upgrade in its
intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR)
capabilities. Under a monumental ₹10,000 crore initiative, three Bombardier
Global-6500 ultra-long-range business jets will be converted into
sophisticated airborne command centres.
Spearheaded by the DRDO, this project
India Reaffirms Ties Commitment In EAM Jaishankar’s Bahrain National Day Greetings
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has extended warm greetings to Bahrain on its National Day, underscoring New Delhi’s steadfast commitment to bolstering bilateral ties.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jaishankar conveyed his best wishes to Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the government, and the people of the Kingdom of Bahrain.He stated: "Warm
‘India Has Witnessed Remarkable Growth Under PM Modi’: King Abdullah-II At India-Jordan Business Forum
King Abdullah II of Jordan has commended the remarkable economic growth India has achieved under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking at the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman on 16 December 2025, the King highlighted India’s progress and expressed eagerness to elevate bilateral economic ties.He stated, "Under the great leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has witnessed great
Raghu Vamsi Group Launches ‘Arrobot ’, Unveils Six Indigenous UAV Defence Products
Raghu Vamsi Group’s RV LakshyaRaghu Vamsi Group has launched ‘Arrobot’, a cutting-edge deep-technology defence brand, and unveiled six indigenous UAV and autonomous defence products developed entirely in India.This marks the company’s bold entry into fully integrated defence platforms. The new product line comprises RV Astra, RV Maya, RV Lakshya, RV Rudra, RV Indra, RV Yodha, and RV Drishti.These
India Eyes Defence Acquisition Revamp: Graded Local Content, Single-Vendor Nominations On Horizon
India’s defence procurement framework stands on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by recommendations from a high-level committee tasked with revamping the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 into a more agile DAP 2025.Formed in June under the Director General (Acquisition) with former bureaucrat Apurva Chandra serving as adviser, the panel aims to expedite military
AstroBase Develops India’s Most Advanced Full-Flow Staged Combustion Rocket Engine
Bangalore based Astrobase, a start-up founded in 2024 by industry veterans and former ISRO engineers, is pioneering next-generation rocket technology with a high-performance methane-fuelled engine.The company focuses on a full-flow staged combustion (FFSC) cycle, using liquid oxygen (LOX) and methane propellants, which ranks among the most efficient propulsion systems globally. This ambitious