Rescuers blame weather and ‘underprepared skiers’ for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.
Day: March 14, 2026
NewSpace Research & Technologies Triumphs With Sheshnag-20 Loitering Munition Flight Test Success
Bangalore-based NewSpace Research & Technologies has marked a significant milestone in India’s defence innovation by successfully flight testing its Sheshnag-20 loitering munition.This canister-launched system, unveiled at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, represents a leap forward for tactical precision strikes. The achievement underscores the rising prowess of India’s private sector in
Iran Grants Safe Passage To India-Bound LPG Carrier Through Hormuz Blockade Amid US Conflict
An LPG tanker bound for India has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the US-Iran war. Sources confirm the vessel crossed the strait this afternoon without incident, marking a rare passage since Iran imposed a blockade over two weeks ago. Another tanker is expected to follow shortly, signalling potential continuity in vital energy supplies.This development
Throttle Aerospace Supplies Tethered Drones To Bolster Army Surveillance
Bangalore-based Throttle Aerospace has successfully delivered its advanced tethered drones to the Indian Army, marking a key milestone in indigenous defence manufacturing.This delivery, reported in early March 2026, enhances the Army’s capabilities for persistent surveillance along critical borders.Tethered drones differ from conventional UAVs by remaining connected to a ground station via a
US-Israel-Iran Clash: India’s Urgent Call To Ditch Import Dependence And Forge True Strategic Autonomy
The escalating US-Israel-Iran war serves as a stark reminder for India to reassess its national security posture.As the fourth-largest economy and military power, India cannot afford to depend excessively on foreign entities for its defence and energy needs. In a world where raw power often trumps diplomacy, New Delhi must urgently diminish its vulnerabilities, bolster its capacities, and expand
INS TATAGIRI: Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Frigate Set For April Commissioning Amid Navy’s 2026 Expansion
India’s latest indigenous stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, is set to bolster the Indian Navy’s capabilities with its commissioning scheduled for the first week of April 2026.The ceremony will take place along the eastern seaboard in Visakhapatnam, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This induction, originally anticipated in March, faced a slight delay but marks a significant milestone
Nuclear Energy Mission: ₹20,000 Crore Boost For India’s Indigenous SMR Trio And 100 GW Target By 2047
The Indian government has earmarked ₹20,000 crore under the Nuclear Energy Mission, unveiled in the Union Budget 2025–26, to advance the research, design, development, and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), according to GOI’s Press Information Bureau press release.This substantial funding underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering nuclear capabilities amid growing energy
DRDO’s Scramjet Breakthrough: 12-Minute Hypersonic Endurance Ushers In Mach-6 Missile Era
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has marked a significant milestone in its Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) program with a landmark 12-minute ground test of a scramjet engine on 9 January 2026.This test sustained hypersonic speeds, validating advanced thermal management systems and paving the way for operational Mach-6-plus air-breathing hypersonic
U.S. Bombs Targets On Iran’s Oil Export Hub Kharg Island
United States President Donald Trump has announced that American forces conducted precision strikes on military installations located on Iran’s strategically vital Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. This action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic, now approaching its second week.Kharg Island serves as the nerve centre of Iran’s oil export
U.S. Dangles $10M Bounty For Intel on Iran’s New Religious Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The United States State Department has unveiled a staggering bounty of USD 10 million for actionable intelligence on Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, marking a bold escalation in its campaign against Tehran’s leadership.This incentive, announced on Friday, extends to other senior figures including Iran’s Interior Minister and the Minister of Intelligence and Security. It