The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a major milestone on Tuesday with the successful ground test of its Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off Odisha’s coast.This next-generation propulsion system promises to revolutionise missile capabilities by dramatically extending ranges and enhancing speeds.SFDR
Live: Ukraine, Russia set to meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered peace talks
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are to gather in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to hold talks on how to end the four-year war, with the main sticking point is the long-term fate of territory in eastern Ukraine. The talks come as Russia …
Will India Cut Russian Oil Under US Trade Pact? Expert Flags Divergent Views
India and the United States have concluded negotiations on a significant trade deal, with Russian oil imports emerging as a pivotal issue.US President Donald Trump announced the agreement, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to halt purchases of Russian oil entirely, redirecting imports towards the United States and potentially Venezuela. This move, according to Trump, aims to
Shashi Tharoor Tharoor Hails Vizhinjam Port’s Vast Prospects Following Talks With Maersk Leaders
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has highlighted the immense potential of Vizhinjam Port in Thiruvananthapuram after engaging in productive discussions with senior executives from the global shipping giant Maersk.The meeting, held on Tuesday, focused on bolstering India’s maritime ecosystem and exploring avenues for Maersk’s expanded presence in the country.Tharoor shared details of the interaction on
US-India Trade Pact And Defence Ties Key To Global Stability, Says US Congressman Rich McCormick
US Congressman Rich McCormick has underscored the vital importance of the India-US strategic partnership for global peace and prosperity. This comes in the wake of a fresh trade agreement between the two nations.Speaking to ANI in Washington DC, McCormick, who serves as co-chair of the India Caucus in the US Congress, highlighted the robust personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Sashastra Seema Bal Bolsters Nepal-Bhutan Frontier with Cutting-Edge Surveillance Systems
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), India’s dedicated border guarding force for the Nepal and Bhutan frontiers, has significantly upgraded its capabilities with state-of-the-art surveillance equipment.This includes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), micro UAVs, and advanced systems featuring automatic face recognition integrated with auto number-plate recognition. These technologies aim to enhance
Security Forces Gear Up for Decisive Final Strike On 2 JeM Terrorists Entrenched In Udhampur Cave
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are poised for a final assault against two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists who remain holed up in a natural cave within the Jaffer forest area of Ramnagar, Udhampur district.Officials confirmed on Wednesday that no gunfire occurred overnight, allowing the joint teams to maintain a vigilant cordon around the site. The operation, involving the Army, police,
NSA Ajit Doval Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Official Visit
India’s National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, has arrived in Riyadh on an official visit, signalling a deepening of strategic ties between India and Saudi Arabia. The trip underscores the robust diplomatic and security collaboration between the two nations amid evolving regional challenges.Doval was warmly received at the airport by India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, and
Expert Lauds India’s Strategic Pivot In Critical Minerals Alliances As ‘Pivotal’ Amid US Ministerial
India’s deepening involvement in international critical minerals partnerships has been hailed as both timely and essential by experts, just ahead of the landmark US-led Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC on 4 February 2026.Neha Mukherjee, Research Manager at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence—a London-based firm specialising in supply chain intelligence—voiced this view while commenting
Baloch Activist Exposes Pakistan’s Façade of Control Amid Escalating Balochistan Conflict
A prominent Baloch activist has vehemently contested Pakistan’s claims of military triumph in Balochistan, accusing the state of concealing a protracted insurgency while resorting to the abduction of civilians. Hakeem Baloch, who serves as the Focal Person for the Foreign Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), rejected Islamabad’s assertion that recent coordinated operations had