Solar Industries Secures ₹1,076 Crore Defence Export Contracts, Strengthening Global Footprint

Solar Industries India Ltd. and its subsidiary have secured ₹1,076 crore ($113 million) worth of defence export contracts, to be executed over three years, marking a major boost to their global footprint and reinforcing India’s growing role as a defence exporter.The deal strengthens the company’s order book, now exceeding ₹21,300 crore, and highlights its expanding portfolio of specialised

June 2, 2026
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Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Assumes Command of Andaman & Nicobar Command

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM, formally assumed charge as the 20th Commander‑in‑Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on 1 June 2026.His appointment marks a significant moment for India’s only Tri‑Service Operational Command, which plays a pivotal role in safeguarding national interests in the Indian Ocean Region and reinforcing India’s strategic posture in the

June 2, 2026
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Israel Seizes Strategic Beaufort Castle In Deepest Lebanon Incursion Since 2000

Israeli forces have captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. The move represents a major escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah war, with the fortress now under Israeli control despite a nominal ceasefire and mounting international concern.Israeli troops seized the strategic mountain-top fortress near Nabatiyeh after several days of

June 2, 2026
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India Stresses National Ownership And Transparency In UN Development Reforms, Honours Peacekeepers’ Sacrifice

India has reiterated its strong position on the importance of national ownership and transparency in the ongoing reforms of the United Nations Development System. Speaking at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Operational Activities for Development Segment.India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasised that the primacy of the UN’s development

June 2, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Defence Talks With Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles To Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi to deliberate on regional dynamics, the Indo-Pacific theatre, and the advancement of the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The high-level meeting took place on Monday and was aimed at consolidating strategic understanding and reviewing mutual

June 2, 2026
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India And Myanmar Strengthen Trade Ties With Rupee-Kyat Mechanism, Connectivity And Security Assurances

India and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen their economic partnership by expanding trade through the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism. This arrangement, operational since May 2024, has already seen steady growth in transaction volumes, and both sides expressed satisfaction with its progress.The mechanism is expected to reduce dependence on third-country currencies, thereby facilitating smoother

June 2, 2026
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