Day: May 9, 2026

Steel Cutting of Fifth And Final Fleet Support Ship Marks Major Boost To Indian Navy’s Blue-Water Capabilities

On 8 May 2026, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam conducted the steel-cutting ceremony for the fifth and final Fleet Support Ship (FSS) ordered by the Indian Navy, marking a decisive milestone in strengthening India’s blue-water naval capabilities.These massive vessels, each displacing over 40,000 tons, will provide critical replenishment at sea and support humanitarian operations,

May 9, 2026
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IMF Board Clears $1.32 Billion For Pakistan Amid Reform Push

The International Monetary Fund announced on Friday that its executive board had completed reviews of Pakistan’s agreements, thereby unlocking immediate access to $1.32 billion in fresh funding.This development provides a crucial lifeline to the South Asian nation as it grapples with mounting economic pressures and external uncertainties.The IMF clarified that Pakistan would be able to draw

May 9, 2026
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Israel Not Happy With Pak Acting As Mediator, Reaffirms Counter‑Terrorism Partnership With India

Israel’s Consul General in Mumbai, Yaniv Revach, has strongly criticised Pakistan’s role as mediator in the US–Iran conflict, stressing that Israel does not trust Islamabad and relies instead on Washington to safeguard its security interests.He reaffirmed Israel’s deep counter‑terrorism cooperation with India, highlighted Operation Sindoor as a landmark in bilateral defence ties, and warned that

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Consulate General In Dubai Mourns Death of Indian Seafarer In Unfortunate Maritime Incident

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has expressed its condolences following the death of an Indian crew member in what has been described as an unfortunate incident at sea. In its statement, the consulate noted that it is in contact with the ship’s owner and is working to ascertain further details surrounding the tragedy.The consulate emphasised that it will provide all possible assistance on

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India And Australia Hold 10th Defence Policy Talks In New Delhi

Defence Ministers of India and AustraliaThe 10th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks were convened in New Delhi on 8 May 2026, marking another important milestone in the steadily expanding defence partnership between the two nations.The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad, while the Australian side was represented by Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary,

May 9, 2026
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U.S. Strikes Disable Iranian Tankers As Gulf Ceasefire Teeters

U.S. forces have fired on and disabled two more Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid a fragile ceasefire.The strikes, coupled with Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE, have deepened uncertainty over ongoing negotiations to reopen the strait and roll back Tehran’s nuclear programme. Satellite imagery also revealed a major oil spill from Kharg Island,

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