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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Chief Managing Director, DK Sunil, has acknowledged delays in India’s TEJAS fighter program due to the ongoing conflicts involving Israel.Speaking to ANI on 1 April 2026, he noted specific setbacks in receiving software critical for the TEJAS MK-1A variant’s radar and Electronic Warfare systems. These disruptions stem from Israel’s embroilment in West Asia,
In a landmark move for the Indian private space sector, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has formalised a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with PierSight, a maritime surveillance start-up based in Ahmedabad.This strategic partnership facilitates the transition of a critical and previously classified satellite component from the Indian Space Research
The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the Indian government is currently reviewing a formal request from Bangladesh for the supply of diesel.This development comes at a critical juncture as the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its second month, severely disrupting global energy corridors and triggering fuel shortages across several
India has officially joined a high-level diplomatic initiative alongside 60 other nations to address the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Following an invitation from the United Kingdom, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented New Delhi in a virtual summit aimed at reopening the strategic waterway.The passage remains a vital artery for global commerce, currently blocked following a
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, met with India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi to discuss avenues for strengthening defence cooperation. Their talks centred on expanding joint training initiatives and exploring new opportunities for collaboration that could contribute to regional peace and stability. Both sides emphasised the importance
By R Anil Kumar UN/ Bengaluru. United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres appointed Ms. Shalini Bahuguna of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her post on April …
The geopolitical climate has reached a fever pitch following reports that a Mahan Air aircraft was caught in a United States airstrike at Mashhad International Airport.The plane, which was reportedly preparing for a humanitarian journey to New Delhi, was set to transport a critical consignment of medicines and medical equipment. This disruption has not only halted the logistical flow of aid but
The United States Central Command has officially dismissed assertions from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding the alleged downing of an American fighter jet near Qeshm Island.In a direct rebuttal issued via social media, CENTCOM confirmed that all United States aircraft remain fully accounted for, effectively labelling the Iranian report as a fabrication.The military command
In the wake of a deepening energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict
in West Asia, the Maldives has formally approached India to secure a steady
supply of petroleum products.This request, which covers both short-term and
long-term requirements, arrives at a critical juncture as global oil markets
experience extreme volatility.
New Delhi has
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any future misadventure would be met with an "unprecedented and decisive" response from the Indian Armed Forces.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in Kerala, the minister’s remarks follow recent revelations regarding the sheer scale of India’s military readiness during a period of heightened regional tension.The