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Winter’s harsh conditions dehydrate and damage skin, weakening its natural barrier and leading to dullness and sensitivity. Dermatologists emphasise the need for a routine focused on hydration, barrier repair with ingredients like ceramides and hyaluro…
The UAE has implemented a new minimum wage per month for private-sector employees in the Emirates, effective January 1, 2026. This policy aims to bolster Emiratisation efforts and strengthen labour standards. Companies must comply by June 30, 2026 or f…
India has approved a $1.1 billion acquisition of six multirole tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking a pivotal step in bolstering the nation’s airpower projection capabilities. This program, spearheaded by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), aims to equip the IAF with advanced air-to-air refuelling
The government is poised to launch a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme worth ₹15,000 crore, equivalent to approximately $1.6 billion, aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing of small aircraft.This initiative, expected to be unveiled soon, seeks to invigorate the country’s aerospace sector by incentivising production, innovation, and self-reliance. Officials from the Ministry of
On 13 January 2026, the Indian Army marked a significant milestone by signing a landmark contract under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative with Ahmedabad-based Swadeshi Empresa Pvt Ltd.This agreement paves the way for the procurement of an indigenous Fire Fighting Robot, originally developed for the Indian Navy. The signing took place at the Capability Development
India’s ambitious Gaganyaan program, aimed at achieving the nation’s first human spaceflight, has encountered another setback with the delay of its inaugural uncrewed mission, reported The Print.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) withdrew a critical application for ground station support from a US facility in Hawaii, signalling a postponement of the flight originally slated for early
PS3 stage (L) being integrated with PSLV-C62 launch vehicle during pre-launch phaseThe Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C62 mission, launched on 12 January 2026 from Sriharikota, aimed to deploy the EOS-N1 satellite alongside 15 co-passenger satellites into orbit. Within minutes of lift-off, ISRO reported an anomaly towards the end of the rocket’s third stage, designated PS3.
US President Donald Trump has escalated his long-standing push for American control over Greenland by announcing a 10 per cent tariff on imports from Denmark, the United Kingdom, France, and other European Union nations.The declaration, posted on Truth Social on Saturday, targets countries opposing what Trump terms the "Complete and Total purchase of Greenland" by the United States. These tariffs
The 17th edition of the DOSTI exercise, a key trilateral maritime drill involving the Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), has commenced in Male, Maldives.This longstanding platform for regional cooperation kicked off with its harbour phase on 17 January 2026, underscoring renewed commitments to maritime security amid evolving regional
China endured a double setback in its space program on 16 January 2026, with back-to-back launch failures involving the veteran Long March-3B rocket (CZ-3B) and the debut flight of Galactic Energy’s Ceres-2 solid-fuel launcher.These incidents marked the loss of a classified Shijian-32 satellite and an undisclosed payload comprising around six satellites, occurring within roughly 12 hours of each