L&T Heavy Engineering Dispatches Seventh 700 MWe Steam Generator For NPCIL, Boosting India’s Nuclear Program

Larsen & Toubro’s Heavy Engineering arm has achieved a significant milestone with the dispatch of its seventh 700 MWe Steam Generator for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL). This accomplishment marks another step forward in India’s fast-track nuclear programme, underscoring the company’s role in advancing the nation’s energy security and technological capabilities.The Steam

April 16, 2026
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Artemis-II Triumph Inspires India’s Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Plans

The successful completion of Artemis-II has instilled considerable confidence in India as it prepares for its own human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. Somak Raychaudhury, vice-chancellor and professor of physics at Ashoka University, emphasised that the mission’s achievements mirror the capabilities India aims to demonstrate in its upcoming venture.Artemis-II’s crew splashed down safely in the

April 16, 2026
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Russia Unleashes Largest Aerial Assault In Weeks On Ukraine, Killing 16 And Injuring Over 80

Russia has carried out its most extensive aerial attack in nearly two weeks, striking civilian areas across Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.The assault, which stretched from daytime into the night, left at least 16 people dead and more than 80 injured, according to Ukrainian officials.Authorities reported that Moscow’s forces launched nearly 700 drones alongside ballistic

April 16, 2026
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Russia Touts Sukhoi Su-57 Export Momentum, But Algeria Remains The Only Likely Operator

Russia’s state arms exporter ROSOBORONEXPORT announced that it had signed export agreements involving the Sukhoi Su-57 during the DSA-2026 defence exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.However, the company did not disclose the number of aircraft involved, the identity of the customers, or delivery timelines, leaving the scope of these deals unclear.The export variant, designated the Su-57E, has reportedly

April 16, 2026
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Active Conflicts & News Megathread April 16, 2026

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MEA Reveals Modi-Trump Call, Jaishankar-Puri Gulf Outreach Amid Iran War

India’s diplomatic machinery is in full swing as the Ministry of External Affairs revealed details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phone call with US President Donald Trump amid the ongoing Iran War 2026.The conversation centred on securing the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring regional stability, while Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri intensified outreach to

April 16, 2026
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Sheshnaag-150 Swarm Drone Demonstrates 700 km Strike Capability In Pokhran Test

The Sheshnaag-150 swarming attack drone underwent an important critical test at Pokhran today, marking a notable step in India’s unmanned aerial systems development, reported defence journalist Shiv Aroor of NDTV.The trial showcased the drone’s ability to operate in coordinated swarms, a capability that enhances both offensive and defensive applications in modern warfare.The final seconds of the

April 16, 2026
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NewSpace Research Likely Developing VTO Interceptor Drones, Echoing Ukraine’s Proven Success

NewSpace Research and Technologies is advancing work on vertical take-off interceptor drones, drawing inspiration from Ukrainian battlefield successes. These systems are designed to provide India with agile, autonomous aerial defence capabilities, particularly suited for contested environments.NewSpace Research and Technologies, based in Bengaluru, has positioned itself as India’s fastest-growing

April 16, 2026
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India’s $3.5 Billion Push: Expanding P-8I Fleet Amid Rising Costs And Strategic Deals

India is moving forward with the acquisition of six additional P-8I Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft from the United States, despite the sharp rise in costs, reported Srinjoy Chowdhury of Times Now.The deal, valued at over $3.5 billion, will be processed through the Foreign Military Sales route. Negotiations had been ongoing for more than a year, with India initially resisting the

April 16, 2026
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