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Russia, in a stern warning to the US, said that the threats of new military strikes on Iran were “categorically unacceptable” and slammed what it called a “subversive external interference” in Tehran’s internal politics.
India has adopted an unwavering stance on the Shaksgam Valley, asserting that it constitutes an integral and inalienable part of its territory, specifically within the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.This position was firmly reiterated by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a weekly press briefing on 9 January 2026, in direct response to China’s
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has outlined four broad priorities for India’s BRICS 2026 Chairmanship: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.These principles will guide the 18th summit of the grouping and provide a coherent framework across its three foundational pillars: political and security, economic and financial, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.Speaking
US Vice President JD Vance has extended warm greetings to the newly arrived US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, as he begins his tenure in New Delhi.On Tuesday, Vance took to the social media platform X to congratulate Gor, stating succinctly, "Congrats, Mr. Ambassador. You’ll do a great job!" This message came in response to Gor’s own post announcing
The Indian Army is set to procure a comprehensive family of loitering munitions, with an initial deal valued at approximately ₹2,000 crores. This acquisition forms part of a fast-tracked procurement process, where tenders are expected to be issued imminently.The order will be divided in a 60:40 ratio between indigenous manufacturers and foreign vendors through technology transfer
Tonbo Imaging, a Bengaluru-based leader in advanced imaging and sensor systems, has emerged as the lowest bidder (L-1) for supplying 1775 Thermal Imaging (TI) sights to equip the Indian Army’s Sig Sauer-716 rifles. The contract value stands at ₹37.28 crore, marking another milestone in India’s push for indigenous defence technologies.This development was announced on 13 January 2026 via updates
Russia has confirmed delivery of the fourth S-400 Triumf squadron to India by the end of May 2026. This milestone advances the landmark ₹40,000-crore contract signed in October 2018 during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi. Negotiations for the deal began as early as 2015, underscoring long-standing defence ties between the two nations.Three squadrons have already reached India and
India’s push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing has reached a significant milestone with the first batch of fully Bharat-designed and manufactured weapons set for delivery in 2026. SSS Defence, a key player in this indigenous effort, has confirmed production completion on its shop floor, as announced by CEO Vivek Krishnan.These weapons represent a triumph of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’,
Hyderabad-based Apollyon Dynamics, a defence technology start-up founded by students from BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus, has delivered a Mobile Drone Lab to the Indian Army. This innovative facility boasts the capacity to produce over 100 First-Person View (FPV) drones per month, enabling rapid on-field assembly and manufacturing tailored to operational demands.The company, co-founded by Jayant
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit India in the coming weeks, marking a significant step towards revitalising bilateral trade amid escalating US tariffs under President Donald Trump.This move follows over two years of strained diplomatic ties, primarily triggered by Canada’s allegations in 2023 regarding the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India has