Europe’s Defence Super Cycle: A Decade of Opportunity for Indian Defence Firms

Europe’s defence spending surge to $574 billion in 2025 marks the start of a decade-long super cycle, and India’s defence industry is uniquely positioned to benefit through supply chain integration and long-term order pipelines. This could translate into a sustained rally for Indian defence players, according to report by NDTV Profit.Europe is entering a new era of defence investment. NATO allies

April 17, 2026
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Kalpakkam’s Criticality: India’s Long March To Nuclear Self-Reliance

India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieved first criticality on 6 April, marking not just the activation of a reactor but the culmination of seven decades of scientific perseverance, strategic foresight, and decisive political will.This milestone belongs foremost to India’s nuclear scientists and engineers, who carried the mission through years of sanctions, scepticism, and

April 17, 2026
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Indian Leak Derails US Bid For Indonesian Airspace Access

Just a day before the United States and Indonesia were set to sign a major defence deal on 13 April, a classified document outlining a secret plan to grant American military jets blanket access to Indonesian airspace was leaked by an Indian media outlet.This access would have allowed Washington to monitor the Malacca Strait, a vital trade chokepoint, especially significant given Iran’s blockade

April 17, 2026
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L&T Technology Services Partners With Global Energy Major To Establish 500-Engineer Digital Centre In India

L&T Technology Services has announced a strategic partnership with a leading global energy major to establish a new Digital Expertise Centre in India.The collaboration positions the company as a key engineering services and technology partner, with the centre expected to expand its workforce by approximately 500 engineers.The disclosure, underscores the strategic importance of this initiative

April 17, 2026
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Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Nears, Kashmir and Ladakh Set For Historic Link

The Zojila Tunnel project along the Srinagar–Leh highway is approaching a historic milestone, with excavation work expected to achieve a breakthrough by the end of May.Officials associated with the project have confirmed that only around 300 metres of excavation remain, signalling that the tunnel is on the verge of connecting both ends.Once completed, the tunnel will provide all-weather

April 17, 2026
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Israel and Lebanon Agree To 10-Day Ceasefire Brokered By Trump After Trilateral Talks

Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon will initiate a 10-day ceasefire beginning at 5 PM EST. This development follows trilateral discussions involving Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Lebanese President Michel Aoun.The agreement marks a significant pause in hostilities between the two nations, offering a window for diplomatic engagement and humanitarian

April 17, 2026
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India Condemns Attacks On Commercial Shipping, Calls For Safe Navigation In Strait of Hormuz At UN Debate

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish P, voiced strong concerns over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during a UN General Assembly debate under the Veto Initiative on “The Situation in the Middle East.”He emphasised that maritime security is vital for India’s energy and economic interests, urging immediate restoration of safe navigation

April 17, 2026
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ISRO Carried Out 18 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres In 2025 To Protect India’s Satellites

India’s latest Space Situational Awareness report underscores the growing complexity of orbital operations and the Indian Space Research Organisation’s expanding role in global space traffic management.The agency revealed that it had executed 18 collision avoidance manoeuvres across its satellite fleet, including critical interventions involving NISAR and Chandrayaan-2. These actions were taken

April 17, 2026
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India Weighs Sheikh Hasina Extradition Amid Shifting Bangladesh Ties

India is currently engaged in a delicate balancing act as it reviews a formal request for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the matter is being examined through established legal and judicial channels, underscoring the importance of due process in such a sensitive case.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated

April 17, 2026
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