Sweden Formally Partners With India On Shukrayaan Venus Mission During Modi’s Visit

Sweden has formally joined India’s Shukrayaan mission to Venus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sweden, with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics contributing the Venusian Neutrals Analyser (VNA) instrument.This collaboration strengthens Indo‑Swedish scientific ties and enhances the mission’s ability to study Venus’ atmosphere and its interaction with solar winds.India’s ambitious

May 19, 2026
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Ghostware Alert: Trump Delegation Discards Chinese Phones, Badges And Gifts Before Boarding Air Force One

US officials and press members accompanying President Donald Trump reportedly discarded all Chinese-provided materials before boarding Air Force One at the conclusion of his two-day visit to Beijing.According to reports, the delegation threw away phones, credential badges, lapel pins, and other commemorative items issued by Chinese hosts. A bin was placed near the aircraft stairs at Beijing

May 19, 2026
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Operation Sindoor Showcased India’s Smart Power In Its Most Complete Form, Says Army Chief

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, described Operation Sindoor as the most complete expression of smart power, noting that it dismantled terror infrastructure, punctured a long-standing strategic assumption, and then stopped deliberately and purposefully.Speaking at a seminar hosted at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, he recalled that twelve months ago India had

May 19, 2026
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US Clears Possible FMS Support Sales For Apache Helicopters And M777A2 Howitzers To India

The United States Department of State has approved possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to provide long-term sustainment and related support services for India’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzer artillery systems, with the approvals processed under the FMS channel and described as possible sales by the State Department, reported PTI.The proposed sustainment

May 19, 2026
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India’s Fighter Jet Crossroads: F‑35, Su‑57 Or AMCA As Rafale Deal Stalls

India’s Rafale deal faces a critical impasse over technology-sharing, and if it collapses, the alternatives—F‑35, Su‑57, or AMCA—each present distinct advantages and risks, reported Zee News.The F‑35 offers unmatched stealth and NATO interoperability, the Su‑57 provides affordability and payload flexibility with Russian ties, while the AMCA promises sovereignty but is years away from operational

May 19, 2026
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India To Continue Russian Oil Imports Despite US Waiver Expiry, Prioritises Energy Security

India has firmly declared it will continue importing Russian crude oil regardless of the expiry of US sanctions waivers, emphasising that national energy security and commercial viability remain paramount.Officials assured that there is no shortage of crude, with supplies repeatedly secured, even as global oil prices hover above USD 110 per barrel amidst West Asian turmoil.India’s announcement

May 19, 2026
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Vayumandal Innovations Delivers Custom-Built Training Drones To Indian Army

Delhi-based Vayumandal Innovations has successfully supplied custom-built training drones to the Indian Army, marking a significant step in strengthening simulation-based learning and tactical skill development within the armed forces.These drones are designed specifically for military training programmes, offering mission-oriented FPV systems that enhance operational preparedness and reduce

May 19, 2026
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US Grants Temporary Waiver On Iranian Oil Sanctions Amid Ongoing Negotiations

The United States has reportedly agreed to a temporary waiver on sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports during ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to Iranian state media. Tasnim News Agency, citing a source close to the Iranian delegation, stated that Washington has accepted provisions in a revised draft text that allow for the suspension of oil-related sanctions during the negotiation

May 19, 2026
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PM Modi Conferred Norway’s Highest Honour As He Strengthens Ties With King Harald V In Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with King Harald V of Norway in Oslo marked a significant reaffirmation of India-Norway ties, highlighted by the conferment of Norway’s highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit.This engagement underscored shared democratic values, technological cooperation, and a deepening strategic partnership.Prime Minister Narendra Modi met

May 19, 2026
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