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IndiGo has announced a strategic equity investment in Bangalore-based Sarla Aviation, marking a significant step towards building India’s first nationwide air taxi network, TOI reported.This initiative signals the airline’s intent to diversify beyond conventional passenger services and embrace emerging technologies in aviation.The partnership is designed to deploy advanced electric vertical
In late 2025, Pakistan entered into a mutual defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, binding both parties to provide military support should either come under attack.This arrangement now faces its first serious test as Iran intensifies missile and drone strikes against Saudi targets, raising the prospect of Pakistan being compelled to honour its commitment.Should the conflict continue to escalate,
US President Donald Trump stated in Las Vegas that the war in Iran is going “swimmingly” and could be ending soon. His remarks conveyed optimism about the trajectory of the conflict, even as tensions remain high in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounds the timeline and terms of any resolution.Trump said Washington and Tehran were “very close” to a peace agreement and claimed Iran had agreed
India and Austria have signed more than a dozen agreements and announcements spanning defence, counterterrorism and technology during Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker’s visit to New Delhi. This marks the first visit by an Austrian chancellor in 42 years.Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that both nations support stable, sustainable and lasting peace in Ukraine and West Asia,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on 16 April 2026, focusing on the worsening crisis in West Asia and the urgent need to safeguard maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.This was their second conversation on the matter in less than a month, following an earlier dialogue on 19 March 2026.The telephonic exchange between the two leaders underscored the
In a rare maritime development, naval vessels from India and Pakistan were observed operating just 18 nautical miles apart near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.The incident occurred against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia, where the security of energy routes has become a pressing concern.The proximity of the warships was flagged by open-source intelligence analyst Damien
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has emphasised the strengthening of bilateral relations between Jerusalem and New Delhi, noting what he described as “positive trends” in the partnership.In a post on X, he shared details of his engagement with a global delegation, stating he was honoured to brief a group of distinguished Hindu leaders from around the world.During this interaction, he
The four astronauts selected for India’s Gaganyaan mission are now set to undergo extreme heat trials in the Rann of Kutch, following their recent high-altitude analogue tests in Leh.These simulations are part of ISRO’s broader preparations for human spaceflight, with the mission scheduled for 2027 and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) expected to be operational by 2035.The Human Space
A 10‑day ceasefire has gone into effect in Lebanon, pausing hostilities between Israel and the Iran‑backed Hezbollah group and raising hopes of a broader truce involving the United States and Iran after weeks of war that destabilised the region.The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who described it as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Israel has been fighting
A 10‑day ceasefire has gone into effect in Lebanon, pausing hostilities between Israel and the Iran‑backed Hezbollah group and raising hopes of a broader truce involving the United States and Iran after weeks of war that destabilised the region.The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who described it as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Israel has been fighting