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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to further enhance the capabilities of the Pralay missile, a solid-propellant quasi-ballistic system designed for tactical surface-to-surface strikes.Recent statements from DRDO Chief Dr. Samir V Kamat indicate that user trials will conclude in 2026, paving the way for induction into the Indian Armed Forces.This development
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to accelerate the development cycle for new weapons and systems.Speaking on Tuesday to top DRDO scientists, he emphasised reducing delays across key phases: from research to prototype, prototype to testing, and testing to final deployment. Timely induction into the armed forces, he stressed, serves
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a pivotal diplomatic mission to China, aiming to reset ties with the world’s second-largest economy. The visit, spanning 28 to 31 January, represents the first by a UK prime minister in eight years. It unfolds against a backdrop of global shifts, domestic scrutiny, and frayed transatlantic relations.Starmer travels with a high-powered entourage,
US President Donald Trump has renewed his hard-line stance on Iran during a campaign-style event in Clive, Iowa.He emphasised military pressure alongside the potential for negotiations amid ongoing tensions over Tehran’s crackdown on protesters and regional security concerns.Trump highlighted a major US military build-up in the Middle East. "By the way, there’s another beautiful armada floating
The Indian Army is set to induct approximately 30,000 drones to monitor and neutralise flying objects within a 35-kilometre radius of India’s borders with China and Pakistan. This ambitious plan addresses the escalating threat of enemy drone intrusions along the western and northern frontiers.These drones will patrol up to 35 kilometres from the border, aiming to curb infiltration attempts by
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has hailed the newly concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a historic milestone, describing it as the largest trade deal ever negotiated by either side.In a post on X, Stubb emphasised that the pact would significantly intensify economic and political ties between Europe and India. He underscored the importance of bolstering global partnerships amid
India and the European Union have reaffirmed their strong dedication to bolstering multilateralism, placing the United Nations firmly at its centre.This commitment emerged prominently during the recent India-EU Summit, which coincided with the State Visit to India by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.In a comprehensive joint statement issued from
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed optimism that the recently finalised Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union will enter into force later this year. Speaking at a joint press conference in New Delhi on 27 January 2026, Goyal announced that the pact, concluded on Tuesday, will undergo legal scrubbing on a fast-track basis.He highlighted the
India’s President Droupadi Murmu hosted a prestigious banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan for European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.The event took place on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, during the EU leaders’ State Visit to India as chief guests for the nation’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.President Murmu warmly received her distinguished guests,
India tells platforms to curb 10-minute deliveries amid concerns for workers’ safety but there’s no incentive to comply.