India has intercepted three oil tankers subject to US sanctions and suspected of Iranian connections, escalating maritime vigilance in its waters.The vessels—Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia—were seized near Mumbai after displaying suspicious behaviour, including frequent changes to their identities. This development, reported on 17 February 2026, underscores New Delhi’s commitment to
DRDO’s Submarine Stealth: Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile Capsule Revolutionising Underwater Missile Strikes
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has pioneered a ground breaking Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) capsule, transforming naval warfare capabilities for the Indian Navy.This innovative watertight launch container enables cruise missiles to be fired from submerged submarines via torpedo tubes or vertical launch systems. It ensures the platform remains hidden beneath
Bridging The Stratospheric Gap: AS-HAPS And India’s Defence Horizon
India’s Airship-Based High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS) project marks a pivotal advancement in stratospheric surveillance technology. Recently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for AS-HAPS procurement for the Indian Air Force (IAF), part of a ₹3.60 lakh crore acquisition package.This approval, valued at around ₹15,000
DRDO Advances AMCA Stealth Jet Race: TATA, L&T-BEL, And Bharat Forge Consortiums Lead Prototype Bid: Report
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has advanced its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project by shortlisting three industry contenders to design and build prototypes according to a report by The Indian Express.This pivotal step marks a crucial phase in developing the nation’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, aimed at bolstering the
DRDO Advances AMCA Stealth Jet Race: TATA, L&T-BEL, And Bharat Forge Consortiums Lead Prototype Bid: Report
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has advanced its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project by shortlisting three industry contenders to design and build prototypes according to a report by The Indian Express.This pivotal step marks a crucial phase in developing the nation’s first indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, aimed at bolstering the
India’s BharatGen Ushers In Sovereign AI Era With PARAM-2 Launch
India is poised to make a significant leap in artificial intelligence with the imminent launch of PARAM-2, a sophisticated 17-billion-parameter multilingual AI model.This development will be unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. PARAM-2 emerges from the BharatGen program, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering sovereign foundational AI models tailored to its unique linguistic,
Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse
Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.
Home Minister Amit Shah Vows Naxal Eradication By March 2026 And Impenetrable Borders Against Infiltrators
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared on Monday that Naxal violence across several Indian states is on its deathbed and will be completely vanquished by March 2026.Speaking at the Delhi Police Raising Day event in New Delhi, he underscored the Central government’s unyielding commitment to eradicating this persistent internal security threat.Shah highlighted the dramatic transformation in India’s
Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh Prime Minister Today
Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s political landscape.This ceremony follows the BNP’s resounding victory in the recent general elections, held on 12 February 2026. Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned from 17 years of exile to lead his
US Envoy Sergio Gor Stresses Joint Efforts For Safe Indo-Pacific At Indian Army Western Command
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, accompanied by Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited the Headquarters of the Indian Army’s Western Command. The high-level delegation held in-depth discussions with Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, the Army Commander, focusing on strategic security dynamics along India’s Western Front.The