US Imposes 500% Tariffs In Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India, China, And Brazil Over Oil Imports

US Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that President Donald Trump has endorsed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, known as the Sanctioning of Russia Act 2025. This legislation proposes imposing duties of at least 500 per cent on all Russian imports into the United States. Graham revealed this development following a productive meeting with Trump, emphasising the bill’s potential as a tool to

January 8, 2026
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Adani Partners With Brazil’s Embraer To Make Regional Jets In India For First Time: Report

The Adani Group has forged a landmark partnership with Brazil’s Embraer to manufacture regional jets in India for the first time, marking a pivotal step in the nation’s aviation ambitions.This collaboration centres on establishing a final assembly line (FAL) for Embraer’s E-Jets family, which serve short- to medium-haul routes with capacities from 70 to 146 passengers.According to a Times of

January 8, 2026
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Indian Army To Deploy Solar-Powered Spy Drone For Multi-Terrain Surveillance

Illustrative Image     India’s defence landscape has received a significant boost with the Indian Army placing a ₹168 crore order for solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) developed by Bangalore-based start-up NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT).This contract marks the first deployment of solar-powered surveillance drones by the Indian armed forces, moving beyond

January 8, 2026
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IAF Awards ₹275 Cr Order To Hyderabad’s Astra Rafael Comsys For Cutting-Edge SSDRs

Hyderabad-based Astra Rafael Comsys (ARC) has clinched a landmark contract worth approximately ₹275 crore (around $30 million) from the Indian Air Force (IAF). This order focuses on the integration and supply of cutting-edge Software Defined Radios (SSDRs), representing a pivotal upgrade to the communication infrastructure of India’s fighter aircraft fleet.The deal encompasses two key elements

January 8, 2026
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India’s Fiscal Tightrope: Defence Surge And Infrastructure Push Challenge Budget 2026 Targets

The Union Budget 2026, due next month, faces mounting pressures from escalating defence and infrastructure demands. BMI, a Fitch Solutions firm, predicts a rise in defence and capital expenditure allocations. This comes as the government juggles fiscal consolidation with domestic ambitions and external threats.India’s fiscal deficit target for FY2026-27 stands at 4.3 per cent of GDP. BMI

January 8, 2026
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PTC Industries Completes Plasma Arc Melting Furnace Installation At Lucknow Facility

PTC Industries has announced a significant milestone with the successful completion of a plasma arc melting furnace installation at its subsidiary Aerolloy Technologies’ facility in Lucknow. This advanced equipment, boasting an annual production capacity of 600 tonnes, stands ready for trials and commissioning. The development bolsters the company’s capabilities in manufacturing titanium alloy

January 8, 2026
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