Jakarta Could Plug Into India’s BrahMos Ring Around China

India’s expansion of BrahMos missile exports is rapidly reshaping the strategic balance in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is now considering a landmark defence agreement that would make it the third regional operator of the system.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming trip to Jakarta has drawn significant attention, with officials negotiating terms that go beyond routine defence exports. If

July 4, 2026
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Indus Waters Treaty To Remain Suspended Until Pakistan Irrevocably Ends Support For Terrorism: MEA

India has once again reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably halts its sponsorship of cross‑border terrorism.The statement was delivered by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, during a media briefing on Friday, 3 July 2026.His remarks came in response to a recent international conference convened in

July 4, 2026
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Prime Minister Modi Dedicates India’s First Greenfield Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex In Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated India’s first Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Balotra, Rajasthan, announced Press Information Bureau.The facility is regarded as one of the most advanced refineries in the world and represents a major milestone for India’s petrochemical sector.Constructed on the desert landscape of Rajasthan, the

July 4, 2026
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Ministry of Home Affairs Designates 23 Pakistan-Based JeM And LeT Operatives As Terrorists Under UAPA

The Union Home Ministry has formally designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), and The Resistance Front (TRF) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), bringing the total number of designated individuals to 80.This move targets operatives involved in infiltration, drone-based arms supply,

July 4, 2026
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China-Bangladesh Teesta Plan Sparks Strategic Attention: India To Factor All Developments In Approach To Teesta Issue

India has stated that its development assistance for projects in Bangladesh is guided by a mutually agreed roadmap and that it will factor all related developments into its overall approach to the Teesta river issue.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made these remarks in response to questions about Dhaka and Beijing’s discussions on the Teesta River Comprehensive

July 4, 2026
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Saubha Aerial Systems Tests Indigenous Drone Netgun To Strengthen India’s Counter-UAV Capabilities

Bangalore-based Saubha Aerial Systems has successfully tested its indigenous Drone Netgun, a system that enables drones to capture or disable hostile UAVs mid-air by deploying a net.This breakthrough highlights the start-up’s rapid progress in specialised aerial technology and counter-drone solutions, adding a new dimension to India’s growing indigenous defence ecosystem.The Drone Netgun

July 4, 2026
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Indian Envoy In Beijing Rejects Pakistan Comparison On West Asia Mediation

India’s envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, firmly rejected comparisons with Pakistan over mediation in the West Asia conflict, stressing that India’s global integration and economic strength set it apart. He emphasised that mediation is a sovereign choice and suggested India would not step into the already crowded diplomatic space at present.India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, made

July 4, 2026
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Rear Admiral C Raghuram Assumes Charge As CMD of Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Rear Admiral C Raghuram, VSM (Retd.), has formally assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam with effect from 2 July. His appointment marks a significant leadership transition at one of India’s most important defence public sector shipyards, which plays a central role in naval shipbuilding and repair.Commissioned into the Indian Navy on

July 4, 2026
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Government Launches ₹28,840 Crore Modified UDAN Scheme To Transform Regional Aviation And Boost Indigenous Aerospace

The Government of India has launched the Modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore allocation, aiming to transform regional aviation over the next decade by developing 100 aerodromes, 200 helipads, and supporting indigenous aircraft procurement.This initiative is expected to boost connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities while strengthening domestic aerospace

July 4, 2026
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UK, Italy And Japan Seal £4.6 Billion Contract With Edgewing To Advance GCAP Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet

Britain, Italy, and Japan have awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing, a joint venture of BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement, to advance the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP).This milestone secures the next phase of development for a sixth‑generation stealth fighter, targeted for service entry in 2035, and strengthens trilateral defence cooperation while opening

July 4, 2026
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