India Slams Iran-Backed Attacks On Hormuz Shipping As International Maritime Organisation Pushes Safety Corridors

India has strongly condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as unacceptable threats to international waterways and the safety of seafarers.Speaking at the 36th extraordinary session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council in London, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswamy, reaffirmed India’s commitment to maritime security,

March 20, 2026
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Global Powers Urge Restraint As Iran’s Strikes Threaten Regional Stability And World Energy Flows

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has delivered a forceful plea for an immediate halt to escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Speaking from Brussels, he addressed both the United States and Israel directly, warning that their actions risk spiralling the conflict out of control.Guterres highlighted the immense suffering inflicted on civilians, alongside severe

March 20, 2026
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IRGC Spokesman Who Threatened Israel Saying ‘Missile Surprise’ Is Coming; Killed Soon After By US-Israel Strikes

Iranian state media Press TV has reported the killing of Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in strikes attributed to the United States and Israel. The announcement came on Friday, marking another significant loss for Iran’s military leadership amid escalating tensions.This development follows a series of targeted eliminations of

March 20, 2026
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India Weighs GCAP And FCAS Partnerships To Bridge Airpower Gap Against China

India’s consideration of joining either the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) marks a significant inflection point in its long-term airpower strategy.The Indian Air Force, already grappling with a shortfall of squadrons, is acutely aware that delays in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the retirement of legacy fighters have created a widening gap

March 20, 2026
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IAF Launches DAD To Spearhead Indigenous Aerospace Innovation Amid ₹13,000 Crore iDEX Growth

The Indian Air Force has established the Directorate of Aerospace Design (DAD), a specialised unit poised to revolutionise indigenous aerospace development. This new directorate serves as a pivotal bridge between the military, industry, research and development institutions, and academia. By fostering seamless collaboration, DAD aims to pinpoint niche technologies with high potential for defence

March 20, 2026
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AI-Powered Waves: India’s Transformative Naval Leap Into Intelligent Maritime Security

The Indian Navy stands at the forefront of a transformative AI revolution, reshaping naval warfare through indigenous innovation and strategic investments.Over the past three years, the Indian Navy Incubation Centre for AI (INICAI) has been a cornerstone of this shift, fostering cutting-edge research and development in artificial intelligence tailored for maritime operations.Commissioned in early

March 20, 2026
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India’s Oceanic Leap: ₹1.07 Lakh Crore Fuels 230-Ship Armada By 2037

India’s naval ambitions have reached a pivotal juncture with the allocation of ₹1,07,549 crore to the Indian Navy’s budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.This substantial funding underscores New Delhi’s commitment to transforming its maritime force into a formidable blue-water navy capable of projecting power across the Indian Ocean Region and beyond.At the heart of this expansion lies an impressive

March 20, 2026
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US Intelligence Chief Warns Pakistan’s Long‑Range Missiles Could Reach America – How Will Trump Respond?

The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment before the United States Senate Intelligence Committee has placed Pakistan among the most significant nuclear‑missile threats to the American homeland, with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard identifying Islamabad’s long‑range ballistic‑missile program as a potential pathway to intercontinental reach.Gabbard’s testimony underscores that Russia, China

March 20, 2026
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