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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
India’s human spaceflight program is advancing steadily, with the Indian Space Research Organisation revealing detailed updates on astronaut training and mission readiness for the Gaganyaan mission.According to a India Today report, the latest annual report provides the most comprehensive account yet of how the first batch of astronauts, known as Gaganyaatris, are being prepared for their journey
India’s defence sector is poised for a dramatic transformation, with a projected ₹15 Lakh Crores revenue opportunity over the next five years, underpinned by rising government spending, indigenisation, and strong global demand.Exports have already reached ₹38,424 crore, and the government is targeting ₹50,000 crore by FY29, signalling India’s emergence as a significant global arms
Pune-based deep-tech start-up OleeSpace has reportedly delivered what is being described as India’s first private sector-developed Directed Energy Weapon, or laser weapon system, to the Indian Army. Emerging from reported developments in early 2026, the company has concentrated on compact, AI-powered laser systems, marking a significant step forward for private sector involvement in India’s
Labour Day marches across France on Friday focused on wages, workers’ rights and the future of the 1 May public holiday, as unions pushed for higher pay, bakers and florists opened despite legal uncertainty and clashes broke out in Lyon and Nantes.
As antisemitic incidents rise, some Jewish people are asking if it’s time to leave – and where they might go nextFor many Jews sitting down with family and friends for Friday night dinner, the conversation is now turning to their “red line”. “What do w…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, underscoring the importance of maintaining stability in bilateral relations and preparing for future high-level exchanges.The discussion came ahead of US President Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to China, scheduled for mid-May.According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning
Pakistan has openly acknowledged its acute vulnerability to the global oil shock, conceding that it lacks strategic reserves to shield itself from soaring fuel prices.The admission came as crude surged to $126 per barrel, the highest level since 2022, amid continued obstruction of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik, speaking to Samaa TV, revealed that Islamabad
Mizoram has formally been declared insurgency-free following the laying down of arms by the last remaining faction of the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic), led by Lalhmingthanga Sanate.Forty-three cadres returned to the mainstream during a Home Coming and Arms Laying Ceremony held in Sesawng, attended by Chief Minister Lalduhoma. This event followed the peace pact signed on 14 April 2026 at
Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim that he resolved the India-Pakistan conflict of 2025 through the threat of tariffs. Speaking at an executive order signing event in Washington DC, he asserted that he had settled eight wars during his presidency, including the confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.He stated that he threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200 per cent