Surprising Bible Find Sparks Big ‘Opportunity’ For the Church
Despite growing in 2025, Bible engagement has ticked down and returned to 2024 levels, according to the American Bible Society’s (ABS) State of the Bible survey.
Month: May 2026
Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Trump warns of more ‘cuts’
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump’s decision to pull out 5,000 troops.
The Rapid Sinking of This City Can Be Seen From Space – Newser
The Rapid Sinking of This City Can Be Seen From Space NewserUS-Indian Space Mission Maps Extreme Subsidence in Mexico City NASA (.gov)Mexico City is sinking – and a new satellite can see it in real time Earth.comMexico …
China Launches Disinformation Campaign To Undermine India’s Great Nicobar Port Project
Reports indicate that China has launched a disinformation campaign targeting India’s Great Nicobar Port project, portraying it as environmentally destructive and politically controversial.Analysts suggest this is part of Beijing’s broader strategy to undermine India’s strategic foothold near the Strait of Malacca, a critical chokepoint for Chinese trade and energy supplies.The Great Nicobar
Indian Army Launches Sovereign Swarm Warfare Project With Indigenous Autonomy Framework
The Indian Army has formally launched a sovereign swarm warfare initiative, inviting bids for an indigenous swarm algorithm project that will establish a unified, secure, and vendor-independent architecture for multi-drone operations.The program is structured in two phases over six months, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for mid-May 2026.The Army’s push is driven by mounting concerns over
India To Develop AI-Enabled Radar To Track Hypersonic Missiles At Mach 5
India is advancing a new radar system designed to detect hypersonic missiles travelling at speeds beyond Mach 5, equivalent to over 6,000 kilometres per hour, according to a report here.The Defence Research and Development Organisation, working with the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, is leading this effort to overcome one of the most complex challenges in modern warfare:
BHEL Leads Indigenous Marine Gas Turbine Program To Power Indian Navy’s Future Warships
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has taken a decisive step in India’s march towards propulsion self-reliance by leading the indigenous marine gas turbine program for the Indian Navy.This initiative, approved under the prestigious ‘MAKE-I’ category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, aims to deliver a 24–28 MW class engine tailored for frontline warships.The Indian Navy has long
₹30,000 Crore Deal For 87 Indigenous MALE Drones For Tri-Service Boost Nears RFQ Stage
India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved in August 2025 the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones worth over ₹30,000 crore, marking one of the largest indigenous UAV programs to date.Deliveries are expected around 2029–2030, with the order split between two Indian firms in a 64:36 ratio to establish dual production lines.India’s decision to procure 87 MALE drones
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities “have terminated” because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
India Invokes Force Majeure To Shield Defence And Drone Contracts From War Disruptions
India has formally recognised the ongoing West Asia conflict as a ‘war-like’ event, enabling government agencies to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts affected by the crisis.This classification, announced by the Finance Ministry’s Department of Expenditure, allows procuring entities to extend delivery deadlines by two to four months without penalties, provided disruptions began on or