US Ambassador Sergio Gor has held discussions with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi, emphasising the abundant opportunities for deepening the India-US partnership. This meeting follows the recent finalisation of a framework for an interim trade agreement between the two nations.Gor described the encounter as a pleasure, with talks centred on propelling the bilateral
India’s TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft: Three Decades of Development Hurdles
The HAL TEJAS, India’s indigenous light combat fighter, has faced a protracted
journey since its conceptualisation in the early 1980s, often sensationalised
as being "stuck on the ground for 33 years".
This narrative stems from the project’s sanction in 1983 to replace ageing
MiG-21s, yet full operational capability remains elusive even in 2026. While
the aircraft achieved its
India Weighs US Bid To Join Trump-Led Gaza Peace Board
India is carefully assessing an invitation from the United States to join the newly proposed Board of Peace, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. The MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, disclosed during a media briefing that New Delhi has received formal communication from Washington on the matter.The proposal stems from US President Donald Trump’s initiative to formalise
India Advances To Fly-By-Light Era In Indigenous Flight Control Systems
India’s "National Team" of aerospace organisations is embarking on an ambitious endeavour to pioneer Fly-By-Light flight control systems, marking a significant evolution from the nation’s successful mastery of Fly-By-Wire technology.This collaborative push involves key players such as the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Aircraft Development Establishment (ADE), Bharat Electronics Limited (
Rolls-Royce Charts Multi-Domain Expansion In India With AMCA Engine Co-Development And 10,000-Job Boost
Rolls-Royce has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to significantly expand its operations in India across defence, energy, and civil aviation sectors. This announcement came just a day after Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the company’s commitment to deepening its partnership with India.The initiative includes plans for co-developing an
UAE updates foundation stage admission criteria for British Schools: Key changes explained
New rules for private schools with British curricula will assess children born September-December for Foundation Stage 1 readiness from 2026-27. A one-time transition allows 2022 births to be placed in FS1 or FS2 based on assessment. Decisions are fin…
DAC clears $40 billion modernisation push for armed forces; 114 more Rafale for IAF get approval
New Delhi, February 13. The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on February 12 approved capital acquisition proposals worth an estimated Rs. 3.60 lakh crore (around $40 billion), significantly boosting India’s milita…
Trump Hails ‘Very Good’ US-China Ties Ahead of April Xi Summit And Reciprocal Visits
US President Donald Trump has revealed plans for a bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, signalling a potential thaw in relations between the world’s two largest economies.Speaking to reporters in Washington DC on Thursday, Trump confirmed he would travel to meet Xi, with the Chinese leader expected to reciprocate with a visit to the United States later in 2026.The
US Destroyer, Supply Ship Collide In Caribbean Refuelling Mishap, Injuring Two
Two individuals sustained minor injuries following a collision between the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply in the Caribbean region. The mishap occurred during a routine ship-to-ship refuelling operation on Wednesday, local time, as confirmed by US Southern Command spokesman Colonel Emmanuel Ortiz.Both vessels were
Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman Set To Become PM After 17 Years In Exile
After 17 years in exile in the United Kingdom, Tarique Rahman, the leader of Bangladesh’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is on the cusp of becoming the country’s next prime minister following a resounding victory in the national election held on Thursday.Unofficial results from the Election Commission and party sources indicate that Rahman, aged 60, secured victories in both Dhaka-17 and