BEL has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with Metamind Systems and Kristellar Aerospace to jointly develop futuristic technologies in defence and non-defence domains, with a strong emphasis on cyber security, semiconductors, electronic warfare, and data centres.The collaboration is designed to strengthen indigenous capabilities under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat
Pakistan Navy Rescues Indian Vessel Crew After Mumbai Distress Call In Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) provided emergency assistance to the Indian vessel MV Gautam after a distress call from Mumbai, rescuing six Indian crew members and one Indonesian national in the Arabian Sea.The operation involved dispatching PMSA ship Kashmir, which delivered food, medical aid, and technical support to stabilise the vessel.The incident occurred
Adani To Establish ₹2,500 Crore Defence Plant In Kolaras, Creating 2,000 Jobs
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced the establishment of a major defence arms manufacturing plant by the Adani Group in Kolaras, situated within his Guna parliamentary constituency.The project, valued at ₹2,500 crore, represents a significant investment in Madhya Pradesh’s industrial landscape and is expected to generate around 2,000 direct jobs.The announcement was made during
France positions itself at the heart of Armenia’s pivot to Europe
As the European Union and Armenia laid the groundwork for deeper integration at a landmark summit in Yerevan, France’s presence loomed large – diplomatically, economically and culturally.
India And Myanmar Deepen Defence Cooperation, Strengthen Maritime Security Under MAHASAGAR
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi’s visit to Myanmar marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral defence ties.On 4 May, Admiral Tripathi held discussions with Senior-General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Defence Forces, and also met General Htun Aung, Myanmar’s Minister of Defence.These engagements underscored the depth of the India–Myanmar relationship and
Armed Man Shot By Secret Service Near White House, Child Injured In Crossfire
An armed man was shot by the US Secret Service near the White House on Monday,
prompting a brief lockdown of the complex.The suspect fired at officers after
being confronted and was struck in return fire, while a juvenile bystander was
injured but is not in life-threatening condition. Authorities confirmed the
suspect is alive and under hospital care, with investigations ongoing.
HD Hyundai To Launch ₹40,000 Crore Greenfield Shipyard In Thoothukudi, Boosting India’s Maritime Vision 2047
HD Hyundai is set to begin groundwork on its ₹40,000 crore ($4 billion) greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking India’s first such facility by a global shipbuilder.The project will transform Thoothukudi into a major shipbuilding hub with an annual capacity of up to 4 million gross tonnage, positioning India as a serious contender in global maritime manufacturing.The proposed
India Expands Rupee Trade Settlement To Reduce Dollar Dependence
India has accelerated efforts to settle global trade in rupees, with the Reserve Bank of India’s mechanism now covering over 30 countries and recording more than ₹14,000 crore worth of transactions in February 2026 alone.This initiative reduces dollar dependence, cuts conversion costs, and shields Indian businesses from currency volatility, though it still represents a small share of total
Three Indians Injured As Iranian Drone Strike Sparks Fire At Fujairah Oil Facility Amid Escalating UAE-Iran Tensions
Three Indian nationals sustained moderate injuries after an Iranian drone strike ignited a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the UAE.The Indian Embassy confirmed it is coordinating with local authorities to ensure medical care, while the UAE’s air defences intercepted multiple missiles and drones in a sharp escalation of regional hostilities.The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi
On War and Wheat
Saba Sinai, The Strategist (ASPI) Dennis Voznesenski’s War and Wheat examines the complex relationship between grain markets and global conflict