Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
France preparing to evacuate entire tourist city as ‘erratic’ fire ‘whirlwinds’ wreak havoc & firefighers ‘overwhelmed’
FRANCE is preparing to evacuate an entire city as “erratic” fire whirlwinds push flames towards its nearly one million residents. Two major wildfires have broken out on Bordeaux’s western flank, which “overwhelmed” firefighters are “far from having und…
Iran accuses US of attacking rescue boats
Iran’s deputy UN envoy has accused the US of targeting two rescue boats, saying the attack is a war crime
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UNESCO adds France’s D-Day landing beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus to World Heritage List
UNESCO has added France’s D-Day landing beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to its World Heritage List, during a UN committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations.
RCI Issues RFP For PRAHAR Launcher Refurbishment To Support PRALAY Missile Operations
The Research Centre Imarat has floated a Request for Proposal for the modification and refurbishment of the 8×8 PRAHAR launcher to enable integration of a complete communication suite for PRALAY missile launch operations, Alpha Defense reported.This marks a significant step in adapting existing launcher infrastructure to meet the requirements of India’s emerging tactical ballistic missile
Kusha Dir Defence Missile Surpasses Range Expectations In First-Stage Trials
India’s Kusha surface-to-air missile has achieved a significant breakthrough during its first-stage trials in Odisha. Developed by Nagpur-based Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), the missile exceeded the stipulated range parameters, marking a major step towards the government’s plan to establish an indigenous multilayer air defence system under Mission Sudarshan Chakra, Times of India
Dassault Restructures Rafale MRFA Deal To Avoid MMRCA Pitfalls
Dassault Aviation is restructuring its approach to India’s 114 Rafale MRFA deal, determined to avoid the pitfalls that derailed the earlier 126‑aircraft MMRCA tender.The company has announced that it will assume full responsibility for the aircraft, select its own Indian partners, and conduct ground and flight testing locally, ensuring tighter control over quality, delivery, and liability.India
India’s Cyber Governance Under Scrutiny Amid DRDO Leak Claims
According to a disturbing report by UNI, sensitive DRDO design leak claims have reignited debate over India’s cyber governance maturity, with experts warning that protecting strategic information is now inseparable from national security. KS Manoj stresses that classification alone is insufficient without robust technical safeguards and resilient governance mechanisms.Claims of sensitive Defence
DMRL Transfers Advanced Naval Steel Technologies To SAIL
The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, has formally transferred three advanced materials technologies to the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). This transfer represents a significant step in strengthening India’s indigenous capabilities in strategic defence metallurgy.The technologies
India Sanctions ₹69,725 Crore Package To Transform Shipbuilding And Maritime Infrastructure
India has approved a comprehensive financial package worth ₹69,725 crore to transform the domestic shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure sector, announced PIB.This package follows the measures announced under the Union Budget 2025–26 and is structured around a four‑pillar strategy aimed at revitalising shipbuilding capacity, maritime financing, and skilling.The initiative is designed to