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India and France are set to strengthen their defence ties through a high-level dialogue scheduled for 17 February in Bangalore. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will engage in talks with his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, who serves as Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs.This sixth India-France Annual Defence Dialogue promises several key outcomes aimed at deepening bilateral
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted how a decade of defence reforms reached a pivotal moment during Operation Sindoor, underscoring the tangible gains from sustained efforts to bolster the nation’s military capabilities.In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi emphasised that these reforms proved their worth amid the high-stakes demands of the operation, with the armed forces
In the early 1980s, Sweden and India independently launched ambitious programs to modernise their air forces with lightweight, single-engine fighter jets. Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen aimed to replace the ageing Viggen fleet, while India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) TEJAS sought to phase out the MiG-21s and foster domestic aerospace prowess, according to an analysis here.Both designs
Tech giants are pouring billions into massive AI data centres across India, yet modular plug-and-play facilities are gaining traction as a swifter, more adaptable option. With AI workloads exploding and fears of overcapacity looming, firms seek infrastructure that scales dynamically with demand.India’s data centre capacity stands at around 1.3-1.7 gigawatts as of late 2025, but projections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the urgent need for comprehensive modernisation of India’s defence sector, stating that the armed forces must be fortified to align with contemporary geopolitical realities.Speaking in an exclusive interview with PTI on Sunday, he praised the Union Budget 2026 as a forward-looking blueprint that underscores India’s transition towards becoming a
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is pressing for a limited relaxation in the Air Staff Qualitative Requirements (ASQRs) to enable the immediate delivery of the first five TEJAS MK-1A fighters to the Indian Air Force (IAF).Reports from X users on 16 February 2026 highlight this development, underscoring HAL’s assertion that these aircraft are fully ready with major contracted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman, the acting chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), after the party claimed a resounding victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections.In a post on X, Modi hailed Rahman’s leadership, noting that the result reflects the deep trust placed in him by the people of Bangladesh. This marks a pivotal moment
President Droupadi Murmu will preside over one of independent India’s grandest maritime spectacles on 18 February, as she reviews a formidable assembly of 71 ships, 50 aircraft during the International Fleet Review (IFR) in Visakhapatnam.This impressive lineup includes 19 foreign warships, 45 vessels from the Indian Navy, and additional contributions from the Coast Guard, the Shipping Corporation
Can Australia really get knocked out of the World Cup? What do Pakistan need to do to qualify? Al Jazeera explains.
Locals have told of their fear after their homes were rocked by the earthquake.