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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is "incomplete" without Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), asserting that the region is a vital part of India. Speaking at an ex-servicemen rally in Akhnoor, Singh highlighted the plight of people in PoK, claiming they face discrimination based on religion and are deprived of a dignified life.He criticised Pakistan for using
The Space Commission has officially approved India’s Mars Lander Mission (MLM), also known as Mangalyaan-2, marking a significant advancement in the country’s space exploration efforts.This ambitious initiative aims to successfully land a spacecraft on Mars, positioning India as the fourth nation to achieve this remarkable milestone, following the United States, Russia, and China. The final
Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dr V Narayanan, said that the organisation is working on a mission to take an Indian to the Moon and bring him back safely. He also said that India will have its own space station by 2035.He was at Lovely Professional University near Jalandhar as one of the key speakers at the 8th Chhatra Sansad. Dr Narayanan said that Prime Minister, Sh
At least four police personnel were killed in an attack in the Nushki district of Balochistan, Pakistan, on March 23, 2025. The incident occurred in the Gharibabad area when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a police patrolling van.The attackers fled the scene, and security forces quickly arrived to transport the deceased to a local hospital.Balochistan’s Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz
On March 22, 2025, four laborers from Punjab were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Mangochar area of Kalat district, Balochistan.The victims, identified as Zeeshan, Khalid, Dilawar Hussain, and Muhammad Amin, were working as borewell drillers when they were attacked around 2:30 PM. Reports indicate that the assailants arrived on motorcycles and opened fire during iftar time, killing the
GE Aerospace is set to deliver the first of 99 F-404 engines for the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets by the end of March 2025, following a two-year delay in fulfilling its contractual obligations. This delivery is part of a $716 million contract signed in 2021 between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).The first engine is currently undergoing testing and is expected to be handed over shortly. As
China’s recent military support to Pakistan, particularly through the delivery of advanced weaponry, is significantly impacting the regional arms race, especially in relation to India. The transfer of the second Hangor-class submarine to Pakistan marks a pivotal moment in this strategic partnership, which is part of a broader $5 billion deal for eight submarines aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s
Japan’s Astroscale, a company specializing in the removal of orbital debris, has announced a partnership with two Indian space companies, Digantara and Bellatrix Aerospace.This collaboration aims to develop technology and services for orbital debris mitigation and is expected to lead to an orbital services bid for Indian clients within one to two years. This initiative will mark Astroscale’s
On March 22, 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched a new stealth frigate into the water, marking a significant milestone in India’s naval capabilities. The event was attended by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth.This frigate is the last of four Krivak-class stealth frigates contracted from Russia, with two to be built at GSL under a technology transfer agreement. The first of these
During the recent Raisina Dialogue, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed questions regarding the United States’ foreign policy and its implications for a potential new world order.In a somewhat humorous yet pointed remark, Jaishankar suggested that inquiries about U.S. intentions should be directed at Americans themselves, emphasising that India is focused on maximising its