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India Developing New Stealthy ICBM To Outmanoeuvre Global Air Defence: Lighter, Deadlier Successor To Agni-5 Targets 10,000km Reach

India is embarking on a ground breaking defence initiative to engineer a next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that surpasses the capabilities of its predecessor, the Agni-5, reported Keralam based Malayalam language news portal Mathrubhumi.This classified project, spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), seeks to produce a lighter, more potent

April 3, 2026
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Stealth Frigate INS Taragiri Equipped With Deadly BrahMos Missiles Commissioned; Boosts India’s Maritime Heft

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Taragiri, its fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s maritime capabilities. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, the 6,670-ton warship re-joined the fleet on Friday, embodying over 75 per cent indigenous content.This achievement underscores the maturation of India’s defence industrial

April 3, 2026
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HAL’s Giant Drone Leap: HAL To Develop Advanced ‘Large Bird’ Drone For Modern Warfare

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is spearheading the development of an advanced drone poised to redefine modern warfare capabilities. This initiative comes amid the growing dominance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in global conflicts, where drones have shifted the balance of power on battlefields worldwide.The emergence of drones in contemporary warfare is starkly evident in the

April 3, 2026
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India Strengthens Nuclear Triad With Commissioning of Third Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine, INS Aridhaman

India has formally commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, marking a significant milestone in its strategic deterrence capabilities.The commissioning took place in Visakhapatnam under a veil of secrecy, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offering only a cryptic message on social media to acknowledge the event. This addition strengthens India’s nuclear

April 3, 2026
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India May Miss Out As US-Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker Diverts To China Due To Payment Hurdles

An Iranian crude shipment that was initially bound for India has unexpectedly altered course midway, now signalling China as its destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the United States in 2025, had earlier declared Vadinar in Gujarat as its port of call. This would have marked India’s first purchase of Iranian crude since 2019, a significant development given

April 3, 2026
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Vayunotics Unveils Versatile Payload Solution To Revolutionise Multi-Role Drone Operations

Vayunotics, an innovative aerospace start-up headquartered in Ahmedabad, has officially announced its latest venture into the development of a Modular Payload Handling Mechanism specifically designed for unmanned aerial vehicles.This strategic move aims to address the growing demand for versatility in the drone industry, where a single platform is increasingly expected to perform a diverse range

April 3, 2026
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‘Indian Navy’s Vigilance Secures Trade Routes Amid Global Maritime Tensions’ Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the critical role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime trade routes, particularly the movement of commercial ships and oil tankers.He highlighted that nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade, including vital energy supplies, is conducted via sea, making naval security indispensable to the country’s economic stability.Speaking at the

April 3, 2026
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‘Miscalculation Has Consequences’: Says A Rattled Khawaja Asif, Warns of Decisive Retaliation To Rajnath’s Warning

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning that Islamabad would respond “swiftly, calibrated, and decisively” to any attack, as tensions with India continue to simmer.His remarks were made in direct response to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who recently declared that any “misadventure” by Pakistan would invite an “unprecedented and decisive” retaliation.Singh,

April 3, 2026
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Iran Claims Second F-35 Kill As US-Led Operation Epic Fury Nears Critical Phase Amid Israeli Missile Alerts

Iran has claimed a significant military achievement by shooting down a second United States F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, as reported by the Mehr news agency and cited by Reuters on Friday.This incident occurs as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran approaches its sixth week, with Iranian forces stating that the pilot’s survival is unlikely. No confirmation has yet emerged from the US Central

April 3, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Leads High-Level Push For Vigilance Amid West Asia Turmoil

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a crucial meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi on Thursday, stressing the imperative for ceaseless oversight of the escalating West Asia crisis.He urged a measured and proactive stance to safeguard India’s national interests amid mounting uncertainties.The high-level gathering included key cabinet colleagues: External Affairs

April 3, 2026
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