Trump’s ballroom plans are nothing new, says longtime White House aide
Trump himself has discussed building a White House ballroom for years, even before entering politics
Day: December 31, 2025
Trump kicks off New Year’s Eve celebrations by telling fellow Republican to ‘rot in hell’
The president posted a message defending jailed former Colorado elections clerk and conspiracy theorist Tina Peters and blasted those who had prosecuted her
Day two of inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai sees focus shift to athletes’ well-being
Dubai Sports Council organised the event under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
India-Russia Kick Off IL-114-300 Aircraft Joint Production Talks Post-Putin Visit; HAL-UAC Seal MoU, ROSTEC Leads Feasibility Study
India and Russia have launched discussions on the joint production of the Il-114-300 turboprop aircraft, spurred by President Vladimir Putin’s visit in December 2025.This development marks a significant step in deepening bilateral defence and aerospace cooperation. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have formalised their commitment through a
EAM Jaishankar Hands Over PM Modi’s Letter To BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman In Dhaka
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Wednesday, handing over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This encounter occurred amid national mourning for Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.Jaishankar
United Nations Organization Stabilisation Mission In The Democratic Republic of The Congo Honoured For Bravery And Commitment
India’s Level-II Plus Hospital, previously known as the Level-III Hospital and deployed under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), has received a prestigious honour for its bravery and unwavering commitment in Goma.The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of MONUSCO Unit Appreciation was conferred upon
BIG: India Overtakes Japan To Become World’s 4th Largest Economy
India has achieved a landmark milestone by surpassing Japan to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy in nominal GDP terms, as outlined in the government’s year-end economic review.With a GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, this positions India ahead of Japan and on track to overtake Germany for the third spot after the United States and China within the next 2.5 to 3 years. Projections indicate
ADE Looking For Development-Cum-Production Partner (DCPP) For Indigenous HALE UAVs
DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to identify a Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) for its indigenous High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program.This initiative, referenced as ADE/MMD/EOI-03/HALE-RPAS/25-26, invites Indian industry players to collaborate on building a 6-ton class UAV
From Warmth To Brinkmanship: India-US Ties Tested In Trump 2.0
India-US relations in 2025 marked a year of stark contrasts, blending public displays of warmth between leaders with escalating trade disputes and strategic uncertainties. While both nations continued to label their partnership as "special", underlying tensions tested its resilience.President Donald Trump’s return to office on 20 January introduced a variable approach, prioritising "America First
GRSE Secures Three Year Engine Overhaul Contract From Indian Coast Guard
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has secured a significant three-year Rate Running Contract (RRC) with the Indian Coast Guard, signed on 26 December 2025 in New Delhi.This agreement focuses on the overhaul and maintenance of MTU-4000 series engines fitted aboard Coast Guard vessels, aiming to enhance fleet readiness and operational reliability.The contract stipulates that GRSE will