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Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machines has secured a ₹58.21 crore ($6 million) contract from the Indian Army to supply modification kits for FN MAG 7.62×51mm medium machine guns, marking a major expansion of its role in India’s defence manufacturing program.This order significantly boosts its order book and aligns with the government’s push for indigenous defence production under the ‘Make in India’
India’s nuclear arsenal has undergone a notable transformation, with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reporting that the country expanded its stockpile from 180 to 190 warheads in 2025. The most striking revelation is that India may now be deploying some of these warheads during peacetime, with around 12 reportedly placed onboard a nuclear-powered ballistic missile
The claim that India “owns” Chabahar Port is factually wrong. India operates only the Shahid Beheshti Terminal under a 10‑year agreement, while the port itself remains under Iranian sovereignty.The recent strike occurred near Shahid Kalantari, not the Indian‑run terminal, and Iranian officials themselves confirmed the damaged tower was part of the civilian monitoring system. Even the Ministry of
Skyroot Aerospace has achieved a milestone that has instantly placed India’s private space sector on the global map. On Saturday, the Vikram-1 rocket lifted off from the First Launch Pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking India’s first privately developed rocket to reach orbit.The launch tower was cleared smoothly, the trajectory was followed precisely, and payload
The transformation of India’s space sector through private participation is not a story of decline but of immense opportunity. Far from weakening ISRO, the rise of private companies and start-ups represents the first great step towards building a truly global space industry in India.This shift is technological, organisational, and cultural, and it promises to propel the country into a new era of
by Nilesh KunwarUnfulfilled Promises & LiesMore than a year ago, Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir told a cheering group of Pakistanis how he would beat the hell of Baloch fighters “very soon.” More than a year has since elapsed but rather than improving, things have taken a turn for the worse.And this is why media reports of the CDF issuing a 72-hour ultimatum
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed that zero tolerance against terrorism is not just rhetoric but a concrete line of action, citing Operation Sindoor as proof of India’s resolve.He also highlighted record defence production of ₹1.78 lakh crore and exports to nearly 100 countries, positioning India as a credible global security partner.India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has formally proposed establishing a new greenfield shipyard in Andhra Pradesh, with Machilipatnam in Krishna district and Dugarajapatnam in Tirupati district identified as potential sites.This initiative is part of India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and aims to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity while positioning Andhra Pradesh as a major maritime hub.The
Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Skyroot Aerospace’s founders Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka minutes after Vikram-1’s flawless orbital debut, hailing the young team’s achievement as proof of India’s bold space reforms and a landmark for the nation’s private space sector.He emphasised that the success vindicated the government’s decision to open the industry to private
Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez will undertake a five-day visit to India from 19 to 23 July. He will be accompanied by his wife Mireya Paris De Martinez Acha, arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport on the morning of 19 July.His official program will commence in New Delhi on 20 July with a meeting with the Minister for Commerce and Industry,