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Day: March 17, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Champions India’s Defence Tech Surge At Global Attaché Summit
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underscored the nation’s transformation into a dynamic centre of innovation within the defence and security domain.Speaking virtually on Monday at the inauguration of a two-day conference of defence attachés in Ahmedabad, he highlighted India’s strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies.The event, hosted at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), bore
Surge In Global Bidders Threatens India’s Russian Oil Bargains
Indian refiners have grown reliant on discounted Russian crude oil since the onset of Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This steady supply has helped keep India’s import costs down amid volatile global energy markets. However, a recent U.S. policy shift could upend this advantage.The United States has temporarily eased restrictions, permitting countries previously
HD Hyundai Charts Solo Course For $4 Billions At Tuticorin In Tamil Nadu Shipyard Mega-Hub
HD (Hyundai Development) Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company for South Korea’s HD Hyundai shipbuilding and offshore division, is finalising plans for a massive $4 billion greenfield shipyard at Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) in Tamil Nadu.This facility aims to produce between 3.5 and 4 million gross tonnage (GT) annually, positioning it as the anchor for the Tuticorin
India Approves 23 Quantum Labs As National Quantum Mission Accelerates Amid Space Setbacks
India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) has marked a significant milestone with the approval of 23 academic institutions to establish quantum teaching laboratories.This development emerged from the joint monthly meeting of Secretaries of Science Ministries, held in New Delhi on 16 March 2026. Another 100 proposals remain under evaluation, signalling robust momentum in the country’s quantum
India Rejects Claims of Iran Tankers Release Request
India has firmly rejected claims that Iran requested the release of three oil tankers seized by Indian authorities last February. The denial came on Monday from an official familiar with the matter, who dismissed a Reuters report as entirely unfounded.The report had suggested that Iran sought the vessels’ release as part of broader negotiations to ensure safe passage for Indian-flagged ships
Pakistan’s Reckless Strike On Kabul Hospital Draws India’s Fierce Rebuke
India has issued a sharp condemnation of Pakistan’s alleged airstrikes on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, describing the incident as a "cowardly and unconscionable act of violence."The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, following the late-Monday night attack on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital.The airstrike, which
Iran Fires Cluster Bombs Into Israel
by Joydeep GhoshWhen in 28 February 2026 when Israel and USA fired these PGMs into Tehran killing Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, thought that Iran will surrender and USA expected to announce victory. It was not to be Iran instead fired back and hit Israel and USA interests including its lapdog kingdoms in the Middle East nations like UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.Today is 17th day
EAM Jaishankar And President of EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen Advance India-EU FTA Amid West Asia And Ukraine Talks
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has concluded a significant meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, during his official visit to Brussels. The discussions centred on advancing the implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and addressing pressing geopolitical issues in West Asia and Ukraine.Jaishankar described von der Leyen’s state visit to
Baloch Liberation Army Rebels Launch Multi-Day Offensive Against Pakistani Military Targets In Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist insurgent group operating in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks on Pakistani security forces between 14 and 16 March 2026. The claims were publicised through a statement from Hakkal, the outfit’s media wing, highlighting strikes across multiple districts.These operations targeted