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India’s space program, spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has achieved remarkable feats over the years, with 44 satellite launches conducted between 2017 and 2026.Yet, a troubling pattern emerges when examining these missions: five outright failures, each tied directly to national defence objectives. This string of setbacks has ignited serious concerns over reliability,
The European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to visit India for the 16th EU-India Summit on 27 January. They will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to bolster the strategic partnership between the European Union and India. This high-level engagement underscores a deepening of ties amid evolving global
An Indian defence firm, IG Defence, has achieved a notable milestone by securing orders from both the Indian Army and the Indian Navy for its indigenously developed IG T-Shul Pulse Anti-Drone System. This lightweight, handheld device represents a significant advancement in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology, tailored to neutralise hostile drones and emerging aerial threats.Based
The Indian Coast Guard has successfully intercepted a Pakistani fishing vessel named Al-Madina in the Arabian Sea, close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). This operation, conducted during a routine night patrol on 14 January 2026, underscores India’s unwavering commitment to maritime vigilance amid ongoing regional tensions.The vessel was spotted operating suspiciously near the
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has joined forces with global satellite communications leader Viasat to modernise the Indian Navy’s satellite infrastructure. The partnership, announced on 16 January 2026, aims to bolster the Navy’s communication capabilities amid rising demands for secure and resilient connectivity at sea.Under a formal agreement
The Defence Ministry is poised to seek approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the construction of six advanced air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines under Project 75 India.This ambitious initiative, valued at approximately $8 billion or ₹66,000 crore, will be executed primarily at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) with technical support from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon’s shock decree in 2024.
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to the regime’s violent crackdown on widespread protests. These measures target senior security officials, a notorious prison, and an extensive network of front companies involved in laundering billions from oil and petrochemical sales.Announced on Thursday by the State Department and the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a gesture of recognition for his commitment to her country’s freedom.Machado confirmed the presentation to reporters after the meeting but offered no further details. The White House has not yet clarified whether Trump accepted the
Zen Technologies Limited, a prominent player in India’s defence technology sector, has recently secured defence contracts worth ₹404 crores for anti-drone systems and simulators. This development underscores the company’s growing footprint in indigenous defence production, aligning with national priorities for self-reliance in military hardware.The contracts highlight Zen’s expertise in