The BBC’s Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.
‘Our home is gone’: BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon
The BBC’s Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.
Pope Leo heads to Monaco 488 years after the last papal visit
Decision to choose small, wealthy – but very Catholic – state for first European trip has baffled some Vatican observersPope Leo will travel to Monaco, the semi-enclave famous for casinos and superyachts, on Saturday on his first European trip since be…
What You Should Know About Tunguska Missile System That India Recently Approved For Purchase From Russia
India has recently approved the acquisition of the 2K22 Tunguska air defence missile system from Russia, marking a significant enhancement to its multi-layered air defence capabilities.On 27 March 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹858 crore, including ₹445 crore specifically for the Tunguska system destined for the Indian Army. This deal was inked with JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT in
HoverIT Clears Key Milestone With Successful Test of Its AI‑Powered Divyastra Mk-1 Long‑Range Loitering Munition
Lucknow‑based defence‑technology start-up HoverIT has successfully conducted a test of its Divyastra MK-1 loitering munition, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous “killer drone” ecosystem.The platform, developed entirely within the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, is positioned as an AI‑powered long‑range loitering munition intended for both tactical and strategic
DAC Grants AoN For Development And Purchase of Air Cushion Vehicles Under A ₹2.38 Lakh Crore Proposal For Coast Guard
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the indigenous development and procurement of Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), marking a pivotal step in India’s naval modernisation.This decision falls under a colossal ₹2.38 lakh crore proposal, one of the largest in recent defence acquisition history, aimed at enhancing
Chennai Firm Dashagriva Aerospace Gears Up For Stratospheric HAPS Trials Amid India’s Defence Tech Surge
Chennai-based Dashagriva Aerospace has emerged as a promising player in India’s burgeoning private space sector, announcing ambitious plans to develop High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS).These innovative platforms, often likened to pseudo-satellites, operate in the stratosphere at altitudes between 18 and 22 kilometres, offering persistent aerial surveillance and communication capabilities far
India Races To Save Crippled NavIC
India is grappling with a critical crisis in its homegrown navigation system, NavIC, which teeters on the edge of total failure. With just one fully operational satellite left against the bare minimum of four required for basic functionality, the system faces imminent collapse.The government has promised swift action through fresh satellite launches, yet no firm timeline has emerged, leaving
India Sends A Fuel Tanker To Sri Lanka Loaded With 20,000 MT of Diesel & 18,000 MT of Petrol
India has extended vital fuel assistance to Sri Lanka amid escalating regional tensions that threaten energy security across South Asia.On 27 March 2026, the Indian High Commission announced the imminent arrival of a 38,000 metric tons shipment comprising diesel and petrol, set to dock at Colombo Harbour on Saturday. This emergency support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering its
The Slow Drift Toward Ground War In Iran
by M A Hossain Wars often begin with confidence in distance—precision strikes, remote control, minimal exposure. It is a familiar American instinct, visible from the early days of the Gulf War to the opening phases of the campaign against ISIS. Air power promises disruption without entanglement. It rarely delivers resolution.That pattern is reappearing in the current confrontation with Iran.