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India’s Department of Space has received a budget allocation of ₹13,705.63 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, representing a modest hike of approximately 2 per cent over the previous Budget Estimate of ₹13,416.20 crore for 2025-26.This increment amounts to about ₹289 crore, underscoring the government’s ongoing commitment to the space sector amid preparations for several high-stakes
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a prominent separatist group operating in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, has claimed responsibility for a major offensive named "Operation Herof Phase I". This campaign, now exceeding 40 hours, spans multiple districts including Kharan, Mastung, Tump, and Pasni. BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch issued two statements detailing the operations,
US President Donald Trump has announced that India has struck a deal to purchase Venezuelan oil, positioning it as a strategic shift away from Iranian supplies. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on 1 February 2026, Trump emphasised that the agreement underscores a broader US-led effort to redirect global oil flows."China is welcome to come in and make a great deal on oil," Trump stated.
India’s Budget 2026 has emerged as a strategic triumph for tech giants like Apple, deftly countering the trade barriers erected by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.By introducing targeted tax exemptions and export incentives, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has fortified India’s position in global manufacturing while shielding vulnerable domestic sectors from ongoing US protectionism.A
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest budget announcement serves as a calculated response to the escalating trade tensions ignited by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Unveiled on Sunday, the plan prioritises economic resilience, with targeted support for exporters reeling from a 50 per cent duty imposed since August, reported Bloomberg.This tariff, ostensibly aimed at curbing India’s
Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based firm specialising in advanced maritime systems, has achieved a significant milestone by dispatching the first two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to the Indian Navy.These vessels form part of a larger order for 12 units, underscoring the growing momentum in India’s push for indigenous defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has spearheaded a high-level defence delegation to Armenia, arriving in Yerevan on 1 February 2026 for a four-day official visit. This trip seeks to elevate bilateral defence engagement and foster enduring security cooperation between the two nations.The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff announced the visit on X, describing it as a pivotal
The Union Budget has strongly reinforced India’s drive towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector, with sustained backing for deep-tech research, semiconductor self-sufficiency, and home-grown weapons systems.DRDO Director General Binoy Kumar Das made these remarks on Sunday while addressing reporters in Kolkata, shortly after receiving an award at a JIS Group ceremony.Das highlighted how
India’s Union Budget has received strong endorsement from IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who highlighted its potential to propel the semiconductor sector forward and stimulate substantial investments in data centres.In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal, Vaishnaw praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements as a pivotal step for
Rajnath Singh, the Raksha Mantri, has praised the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 as a robust endorsement of India’s defence priorities. He expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the unprecedented allocation of ₹7.85 lakh crore to the defence sector.This figure marks a substantial 15% rise from the previous year’s estimates, underscoring the government’s unwavering