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Month: May 2026
Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis
People are gathering in cities worldwide to mark International Workers’ Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Long observed as a public holiday led by unions advocating for workers’ rights, May 1 has seen lar…
India Successfully Tests Phase-II Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile off Odisha Coast
India has successfully conducted a significant test of its long-range anti-ship hypersonic missile system from a defence facility off the Odisha coast.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a milestone by testing Phase-II of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM), which incorporates a two-stage hypersonic glide vehicle design. This marks a crucial
Joe Rogan reignites feud with Trump: ‘What if Iran nukes New York City?’
During a discussion with comedian Ari Shaffir, Rogan questioned the ethics of military intervention by focusing on the innocence of children living in Gaza and the Bronx
159 Indigenous Bulletproof Troop Carriers To Reinforce Rashtriya Rifles In Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian Army is preparing to significantly enhance its counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism capabilities in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh with the induction of new Bullet Proof Troop Carriers (BPTCs).A plan has been drawn up to procure 159 of these vehicles, with the Defence Ministry issuing a Request for Information under the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020. Categorised under the ‘Buy
Fincantieri Targets Strategic Maritime Collaboration With India, Eyes Local Production of Advanced Torpedoes
Italy’s largest warship manufacturer, Fincantieri, is looking to deepen its engagement with India, identifying significant opportunities for collaboration in naval platforms and advanced maritime technologies, reported Manu Pubby of ET Defence.The company’s top executive has emphasised that combining India’s manufacturing expertise with Fincantieri’s technological strengths could yield
India Warns Italy Against Defence Tech Transfers To Pakistan Amid Expanding Bilateral & Military Cooperation
India has issued a firm warning to Italy that defence technology must not be shared with Pakistan, citing its support for terrorism, reported Manu Pubby of ET Defence.This message was delivered during a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto, where both sides explored avenues for defence industrial cooperation.Italy indicated its
DRDO Targets BrahMos Cost Reduction Says DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat
DRDO has confirmed that it is actively working to reduce the cost of BrahMos missiles by optimising subsystems and developing indigenous components, while simultaneously advancing a new long-range anti-ship missile expected to surpass BrahMos in performance.These efforts aim to balance affordability with capability, strengthen India’s deterrence posture, and expand export opportunities.India’s
Defence Minister Reiterates India Halted Operation Sindoor On Its Own Terms, Counters Trump’s Insistent Rant
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has affirmed that India halted Operation Sindoor voluntarily, emphasising that the country was fully prepared for a long war against Pakistan if required.Speaking at the National Security Summit 2.0, he described Pakistan as the epicentre of international terrorism and stressed the need to uproot its ideological and political foundations.He hailed Prime Minister
HAL’s ‘LCA Man’ Ravi Kota Takes Charge As Chairman & MD Amid TEJAS Delivery Challenges
Ravi Kota has been appointed as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), taking charge on 1 May 2026 following the retirement of Dr DK Sunil.He is popularly known as HAL’s “LCA Man” due to his long-standing association with the TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft programme, a project that has defined much of his career within the organisation.His appointment was