Nuclear Body Downplays Kudankulam Data Breach Amid Rising Cybersecurity Concerns

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited has sought to downplay concerns over a reported data breach at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, India’s largest reactor complex, NDTV reported.A senior atomic scientist emphasised that the incident has no bearing on nuclear safety or security, stressing that the compromised files relate only to common service balance of plant systems.NPCIL’s

July 17, 2026
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Sundarbans Border To Be Fenced For First Time As BSF Expedites Security Program

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has, for the first time, approved fencing in the marshy Sundarbans region along the India–Bangladesh border in West Bengal.The project will cover nearly 90 kilometres of terrain that is notoriously difficult, marked by mangrove forests, tidal swamps, embankments and countless creeks. This initiative is expected to significantly strengthen border security in one

July 17, 2026
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NTPC-NPCIL Joint Venture Issues ₹28,000 Crore Tender For Rajasthan Nuclear Island Project

India’s NTPC-NPCIL joint venture ASHVINI has floated a record ₹28,000 crore tender for the 2,800 MW Mahi Banswara Nuclear Power Plant in Rajasthan, marking the country’s largest-ever Nuclear Island EPC package under its indigenous PHWR program.This milestone project will feature four 700 MW reactors and is the first nuclear plant not wholly owned by NPCIL.Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI),

July 17, 2026
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Axl Drone Demonstrates UAV Anti-Jamming Technology After Delivering 30 Peregrine Drones To Indian Army

Eranakulam-based Axl Drone has achieved a significant breakthrough by demonstrating its UAV anti-jamming technology to the Indian Army, reinforcing its position as a rising force in India’s indigenous defence sector.This follows the delivery of 30 “Axl Peregrine” surveillance drones, showcasing Kerala’s growing role in military innovation.Axl Drone, headquartered in Ernakulam, has recently

July 17, 2026
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IAF Rafales Touches Down For Exercise Pitch Black 2026 In Australia

The Indian Air Force has deployed four Rafale fighter jets, two C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft and over 120 personnel to Darwin, Australia, for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, joining 19 other nations in one of the world’s largest multinational air combat training programs.The exercise runs from 20 July to 7 August and will involve up to 100 aircraft and 2,500 personnel across RAAF Bases Darwin,

July 17, 2026
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Active Conflicts & News Megathread July 17, 2026

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TEJAS MK-1A Showcases Mid-Board Drop Tanks, Paving Way For Twin ASTRA Racks On MK-2

The latest TEJAS MK-1A configuration demonstrates a striking evolution in payload flexibility, with drop tanks now mounted on the mid-board pylons—an arrangement that frees outer stations for advanced missile racks.This setup foreshadows the dual-rack ASTRA pylons being developed for the TEJAS MK-2, signalling India’s intent to maximise both endurance and firepower in future air combat.The TEJAS

July 17, 2026
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