Active Conflicts & News Megathread January 13, 2026

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January 13, 2026
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PSLV-C62 Failure Marks Second Straight Setback As Third-Stage Woes Haunt ISRO

PSLV-C54’s stage-3 (Left): flex mechanism is visible; and stage 4 mostly covered: thrusters pack visible on the white ring’s mid-centerIndia’s space program has encountered a significant setback with the failure of the PSLV-C62 mission on 12 January 2026, marking the second consecutive failure for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) reliable workhorse rocket.This mission, ISRO’s first

January 13, 2026
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India’s EU Pivot: Ditching US Tariffs For German Subs And FTAs

India’s strategic pivot towards the European Union amid escalating tensions with the United States marks a profound reconfiguration of its foreign economic and defence policies.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s inaugural official visit to India, accompanied by a delegation of 23 leading German CEOs, underscores this shift. As punitive US tariffs climb to as much as 50 per cent, constraining

January 13, 2026
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Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Countries Doing Business With Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests.In a stark announcement on Truth Social, Trump declared the measure "final and conclusive," effective immediately, targeting all trade with the United States by nations engaging with the Islamic Republic. Iran’s primary

January 13, 2026
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Indian Artillery Systems Spark Middle Eastern Interest Post-Armenia Success

India’s defence export ambitions have received a substantial boost following the proven battlefield performance of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) in Armenia.This indigenous 155mm/52 calibre howitzer, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in partnership with Bharat Forge and TATA Advanced Systems, has captured the attention of several Middle Eastern

January 13, 2026
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₹30,000-Crore Fighter Jet Engine Deal Nears PM-Led CCS Nod

India’s ambitious push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing has reached a pivotal moment with the impending approval of a ₹30,000-crore deal for co-developing a fighter jet engine.This landmark agreement involves French aerospace giant Safran partnering with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The proposal

January 13, 2026
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US Congressman Pushes Bill To Annex Greenland, Grant Statehood Amid Trump Power Play

A US Congressman has introduced a provocative bill calling for the annexation of Greenland and its eventual elevation to statehood within the United States, amid renewed threats from President Donald Trump to assert control over the strategically vital Arctic island.The legislation, dubbed the "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act," was tabled by Randy Fine, a Republican lawmaker from Florida

January 13, 2026
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India To Join PAX SILICA Amid US Tech Trust Signals, Defying Trade Tensions And Tariffs

India stands on the cusp of a transformative opportunity with its invitation
to join Pax Silica, a United States-led strategic initiative aimed at forging
a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain.

This development underscores the deepening technological partnership between
New Delhi and Washington, particularly as global demand for semiconductors
surges

January 13, 2026
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Defence Minister Hails MPATGM Test Success As Aatmanirbhar Bharat Booster

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the successful flight test of India’s indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), hailing it as a significant milestone for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.The third-generation fire-and-forget missile, equipped with top-attack capability, underwent rigorous testing against a moving target, demonstrating its combat effectiveness.The

January 13, 2026
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Hindu Auto Driver, 28, Beaten To Death In Bangladesh

A 28-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver named Samir Das has been brutally beaten and stabbed to death in Daganbhuiyan, Chittagong, Bangladesh, marking yet another grim episode in the surge of violence against religious minorities.The attack unfolded on Sunday night, when assailants thrashed Das with country-made weapons before stabbing him fatally. They fled the scene after stealing his

January 13, 2026
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