Day: April 29, 2026

Rajnath Singh Deepens Defence Ties With Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan And Belarus During SCO Summit In Bishkek

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Belarus on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday.These engagements were aimed at further strengthening India’s defence cooperation with the three nations.In his meeting with Kyrgyz Defence Minister

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Terrorist Dawood’s Associate Salim Dola Deported To India After Istanbul Arrest

Salim Dola, a close associate of terrorist Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in his drug empire, has been deported to India following his arrest in Istanbul.He was flown to Delhi Technical Airport after an operation coordinated between Indian intelligence and international agencies. Dola is currently under interrogation by intelligence officials and will subsequently be handed over to Mumbai Police

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China’s Amphibious Fleet To Gain Russian Ka‑52M Gunships Amid Expanding Sino-Russo Defence Ties

China has reportedly acquired up to 48 Ka‑52M “Alligator” attack helicopters from Russia, with indications that these aircraft are intended for deployment aboard its new universal landing ships, according to a report here.While no official confirmation has been issued by Beijing or Moscow, leaked Russian defence export documents and earlier reports of Ka‑52K naval variants being ordered suggest a

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India Charts DPI 2.0–3.0 Roadmap To Power $30 Trillion Economy By 2047

NITI Aayog has unveiled a comprehensive two-phased roadmap for India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), designed to propel the nation toward its ambitious target of becoming a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047.The report, titled DPI@2047: The Roadmap to Prosperity, was prepared by the NITI Frontier Tech Hub and sets out a vision that shifts the focus from basic digital identity and payments to

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UAE Exits From OPEC; Signals Major Fracture In Global Oil Cartel Amid War Disruptions

The United Arab Emirates has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, a decision that takes effect on 1 May 2026. This marks a significant blow to the cohesion of the oil cartel at a time of heightened disruption in global energy markets due to the ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The UAE’s departure reduces the group’s collective control over global supply from roughly

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ideaForge And Japan’s DMP Join Forces To Develop Next-Generation AI-Powered Drones

Mumbai-based ideaForge has entered into a significant collaboration with Japan-based DMP through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop next-generation AI-powered drones.This partnership marks a strategic step forward for ideaForge, which has already established itself as a leading player in India’s unmanned aerial systems sector.By joining forces with DMP, the company aims to

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Bangladesh Commences Fuel Loading At Rooppur Nuclear Plant, Targets Grid Connection By August

Bangladesh has officially commenced fuel loading operations at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi Upazila, marking a critical milestone in the commissioning of the facility.The process is being carried out in phases under the guidelines of the International Atomic Energy Agency, with fuel loading beginning on Tuesday.It is anticipated that by August, at least 300 megawatts of electricity

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Iranian Coast Guard Fires Warning Shots At Indian-Crewed Tanker Near Oman Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iranian forces fired warning shots at the Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 near the outer port limits of Shinas, Oman, on 25 April.The vessel was carrying 17 Indian crew members and was sailing in company with other ships when it was intercepted.The Iranian Coast Guard approached and fired warning shots, but all crew members were confirmed safe. Indian authorities clarified that no

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Iranian Coast Guard Fires Warning Shots At Indian-Crewed Tanker Near Oman Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iranian forces fired warning shots at the Togo-flagged chemical tanker MT Chiron 7 near the outer port limits of Shinas, Oman, on 25 April.The vessel was carrying 17 Indian crew members and was sailing in company with other ships when it was intercepted.The Iranian Coast Guard approached and fired warning shots, but all crew members were confirmed safe. Indian authorities clarified that no

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