US Embassy Recalls Rubio’s Vision of India-US Partnership As Trade Talks Advance

The United States Embassy in India has highlighted remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring the depth and breadth of the India-US partnership.Sharing a picture of Rubio with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Embassy recalled his statement from India’s Republic Day on 26 January 2026.Rubio had emphasised that cooperation between the two nations spans defence, energy,

May 1, 2026
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Defence Minister Warns of AI’s Dual-Use Perils, Cites Defence Applications From BrahMos To Sudarshan Systems

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, underscored the growing dual-use dilemma of Artificial Intelligence in the defence sector.He warned that deep fakes, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapon systems are emerging as challenges that will intensify rather than diminish in the future.To illustrate the risks, he drew a parallel with the mythological figure

May 1, 2026
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Pakistan Commissions First Chinese-Built Hangor-Class Submarine, Deepening Military Axis With China

China and Pakistan’s military partnership has reached a new strategic milestone with the commissioning of Pakistan’s first Hangor-class submarine in Sanya.President Asif Ali Zardari attended the ceremony as chief guest, underscoring the political weight of the event. Pakistan’s military described the induction as a continuation of close bilateral ties, calling it another chapter in the

May 1, 2026
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Veteran Technocrat D K Sunil Retires As HAL Chairman And Managing Director After 37-Year Tenure

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has announced that Dr D K Sunil has stepped down as Chairman and Managing Director upon his superannuation on 30 April 2026. He had assumed these leadership roles in September 2024, and the company confirmed his departure through a regulatory filing on Friday.Shares of HAL closed at ₹4,336.70 per scrip on Thursday, reflecting a decline of ₹15.40 or 0.35 per cent.Dr

May 1, 2026
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US Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Chinese AI Models Over Security Risks And Exploitation of American Technology

US lawmakers have announced a joint investigation into the security risks posed by Chinese-developed artificial intelligence models. The probe, led by House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino, will examine the national security and cybersecurity implications of American companies adopting AI systems created by

May 1, 2026
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Guterres Warns Hormuz Strait Crisis Risks Global Recession And Mass Poverty

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the continued disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global recession.Speaking in New York, he urged the reopening of the strategic waterway, stressing that the longer it remains blocked, the higher the cost to humanity. His message was unequivocal: the strait must be opened to

May 1, 2026
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From Rocket Assembly To Behavioural Trials: ISRO Gaganyaan Preparations Across India In Full Swing

The Indian Space Research Organisation has begun assembling the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This marks a crucial step towards the first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight, scheduled as part of India’s ambitious human spaceflight program.The assembly commenced on 18 December 2025, underscoring ISRO’s steady progress despite the absence of firm launch

May 1, 2026
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India And Italy Exchange Military Cooperation Plan, Strengthen Defence Industrial And Maritime Ties

Defence minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Thursday. The two leaders emphasised that the India-Italy strategic partnership rests on shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect.A bilateral military cooperation plan for 2026–27 was formally exchanged during the meeting, setting out

May 1, 2026
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