‘Ships now fear crossing the Strait of Hormuz’
“Ships are now afraid to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and that has profound implications for the global economy.”
Day: March 3, 2026
America’s regime decapitations in Iran, Venezuela offer China a playbook for Taiwan, analysts warn
The American decapitation strikes on Iranian and Venezuelan leadership should raise alarms for Taiwan, the island democracy claimed by China.
MoD Seals ₹5,083 Crore Deals For Coast Guard Helicopters And Naval Shtil Missiles Amid Atmanirbhar Push
HAL’s DHRUV MK-III maritime helicopter & Shtil Missile a Sea-Based Air Defence SystemsThe Ministry of Defence has finalised contracts totalling ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) DHRUV MK-III in maritime configuration, alongside Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (SAVL) Shtil missiles.These agreements, signed at South Block in New Delhi under the watchful eye
INS Vikrant Logs 1,000 Flawless Traps: A Beacon of Indian Naval Might From Dawn To Dusk
INS Vikrant, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, has etched a remarkable milestone in its operational history by accomplishing 1000 successful and safe arrested landings.This achievement spans operations from first-light launches to late-night recoveries, underscoring the carrier’s round-the-clock combat readiness.The arrested landings, a critical manoeuvre for carrier-based aviation, involve
Kerala Grants 180 Acres For BrahMos Missile Factory, Boosting Defence Ambitions
The Kerala government has taken a landmark decision to allocate 180 acres of prime land free of cost to BrahMos Aerospace Trivandrum Ltd, paving the way for an advanced missile production hub in the Nettukaltheri area of Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram district.This strategic move, announced on Monday, forms a key pillar of the state’s ambitious defence expansion strategy.The land transfer stems
IAF Medium Transport Aircraft Deal Cleared Alongside DRDO’s Unmanned Combat Drone Push Amidst Atmanirbhar Drive
The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved the acquisition of 60 medium transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), addressing a critical gap in the service’s ageing fleet. Existing platforms like the Soviet-era An-32 and Il-76 have served reliably for decades but are now increasingly maintenance-intensive and nearing obsolescence, reported web portal Times Now.This move aligns with
India Set For Semiconductor Boom With Four Plants Operational By End of 2026
India’s semiconductor ambitions are accelerating rapidly, with Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announcing that three additional plants will commence commercial operations in 2026.This follows the recent inauguration of the Micron ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a pivotal milestone in the nation’s push towards technological
‘Thanked Great Friend PM Modi For Standing With Israel’: Netanyahu To NDTV
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed profound gratitude to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, for India’s unwavering support during a period of intense military escalation in the Middle East.Speaking to NDTV from the ruins of a synagogue in Beit Shemesh, which was recently devastated by an Iranian missile strike, the Israeli leader described Mr Modi as a "great friend" and
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Challenges PM Modi’s Silence On Khamenei’s Killing Amid Middle East Escalation
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has directly questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stance on the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Gandhi urged Modi to clarify whether he supports the killing of a head of state as a means to shape the global order.The assassination occurred on 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel
Eye In The Sky: Indian Start-Up GalaxEye Ships World’s First Dual-Sensor Satellite For SpaceX Launch
Bangalore-based space technology start-up GalaxEye has achieved a major milestone with the completion and testing of its Drishti OptoSAR satellite.The spacecraft is currently being prepared for shipment to the United States, where it is scheduled to be launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket. This mission marks the debut of the world’s first satellite to combine both electro-optical