‘Path To Take Them Off’: Trump Aide Hints At Removing 25% Tariffs On India

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated a potential diplomatic route to lift the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil. Speaking at Davos on Friday, he described the measures as a resounding success, noting that Indian refinery imports of Russian crude have plummeted as a direct result.Bessent shared these observations during a discussion with Politico,

January 24, 2026
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BEL Delivers Game-Changing GBVU Jammer To IAF, Targeting Enemy Encrypted Comms Across Vast Spectrum

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has commenced deliveries of its advanced Ground Based Very-Ultra High Frequency (GBVU) Communication Jammer to the Indian Air Force (IAF).This indigenous system marks a significant milestone in India’s electronic warfare capabilities, enhancing the IAF’s ability to disrupt enemy

January 24, 2026
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ISRO Accelerates Bharatiya Antariksh Station With 2028 Module Goal, Full Operations By 2035

India’s space ambitions have reached a new milestone with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launching development on the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, its indigenous space station. This ambitious project signals New Delhi’s determination to establish a permanent human outpost in low Earth orbit, reducing reliance on foreign infrastructure.ISRO has issued invitations to Indian firms to

January 24, 2026
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Adani-Embraer Venture Eyes Gujarat Or Andhra As Final Assembly Line For Commercial Fixed-Wing Aircraft Project

India’s ambition to bolster its indigenous aerospace manufacturing capabilities has taken a significant step forward with the prospective establishment of the country’s first final assembly line (FAL) for commercial fixed-wing aircraft.This landmark project involves a joint venture between Brazilian regional aircraft manufacturer Embraer and the Adani Group, with potential locations narrowed down

January 24, 2026
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Why India Must Prioritise Self-Reliance in Defence Amid Global Dependencies

India’s indigenous defence programs have long faced ridicule from critics. For decades, commentators dismissed investments in home-grown military platforms as misguided. Why pour resources into unproven domestic systems, they argued, when advanced foreign alternatives stand ready on the shelf?Consider the Kaveri engine: detractors question its viability amid a ready deal with General Electric.

January 24, 2026
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IAF’s Marathon Quest For Fighters: Rafale MRFA Deal Nears Lift-Off After 19 Years

The Indian Air Force’s pursuit of modern multi-role fighter jets has spanned nearly two decades, originating with the MMRCA tender issued in 2007. This ambitious procurement aimed to bolster the IAF’s depleting squadron strength, which had been critically exposed during the Kargil conflict of 1999, where precision strike capabilities proved vital, as Dev Goswami sits down with national security

January 24, 2026
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