India’s envoy to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and the United States Ambassador to China, David Perdue, held a significant meeting in Beijing on 10 February 2026. The discussions centred on the expanding engagement and mutual interests between India and the US.Ambassador Perdue shared his thoughts on X, highlighting how the US-India relationship yields tangible outcomes. He pointed to close
Sweden’s SAAB Pitches World’s Top Aerospace Hub In India
SAAB, the Swedish defence firm, has made a bold proposal to the Indian government during the Singapore Air Show, aiming to establish what it claims would be the world’s most advanced aerospace industry. Centred on its Gripen-E fighter jet, the offer encompasses multi-layered design, production, maintenance, and induction processes tailored for India’s needs.Mikael Franzen, Chief Marketing Officer
Greek Defence Minister Praises Indian Army’s Innovation During Bangalore Visit Amid Deepening Bilateral Ties
Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited Bangalore Military Station on Sunday, 8 February 2026, where he observed the Indian Army’s impressive operational and technical capabilities at the 515 Army Base Workshop.The visiting dignitary witnessed demonstrations of India’s indigenous drone and simulator technologies, alongside equipment displays by elite Special Forces and Combat Engineers.In
Beijing Slams US Claim of Secret Nuclear Test Charges Post Galwan Clashes As ‘Fabricated, Outright Lies’
The US had accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test in June 2020, shortly after the deadly Galwan Valley clashes.This allegation, revealed at a global disarmament forum, heightens India’s strategic concerns over China’s military posture amidst ongoing border tensions. China denies the claims, accusing the US of exaggerating threats and fuelling an arms race.However, China has
India, China Review Positive Momentum In Ties During Strategic Dialogue In New Delhi
India and China have conducted a significant strategic dialogue in New Delhi, highlighting a positive shift in their bilateral relations. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. This meeting occurred alongside the first BRICS Sherpa Meeting, underscoring the intertwined nature of bilateral and multilateral
Indian Army Renames 246 Colonial-Era Roads And Facilities To Erase Colonial Legacy
The Indian Army has undertaken a significant initiative to rename 246 roads, buildings, and facilities across its military establishments, marking a deliberate effort to erase colonial-era nomenclature.This comprehensive exercise replaces names evocative of British rule with those honouring Indian war heroes and gallantry awardees, fostering a stronger connection to the nation’s indigenous
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Vows Maoist Eradication By March 31 As Anti-Naxal Push Bears Fruit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that India’s anti-Naxal strategy is delivering strong results, with the Maoist menace set to be eradicated by 31 March. Speaking in Raipur on Sunday, Shah emphasised a multi-pronged approach combining security operations, infrastructure development, and the dismantling of Maoist financial networks.This optimistic assessment came during a high-level
India, Greece Forge Five-Year Defence Industry Alliance Amid Strategic Maritime Synergies
India and Greece have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at bolstering defence industrial cooperation. This significant agreement, announced by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), outlines a five-year roadmap to enhance collaboration between the two nations’ defence sectors.The Defence Ministers of India and Greece met on Monday to formalise this partnership. Their discussions focused on
India-Middle East Defence Ties Deepen At Riyadh Expo Amid As MoS Meets Arabian Counterparts
India’s Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, has engaged in high-level discussions with his Saudi Arabian counterpart at the prestigious World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh. This key meeting underscores the deepening strategic ties between New Delhi and Riyadh amid growing defence collaborations.Sanjay Seth met Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs
Top Maoist Commander Prabhakar And Six Terrorists Killed In Gadchiroli Encounter
In a significant blow to Maoist terrorists in eastern Maharashtra, seven rebels, including a top commander known as Prabhakar, were killed during intense encounters with police in Gadchiroli district. The operation, which unfolded over three days, also claimed the life of one police Jawan, highlighting the fierce nature of the confrontation.Prabhakar, whose real name was Loketi Chandar Rao,