Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong defence of India’s strategic autonomy, warning that any attempt to impose sanctions on New Delhi would backfire under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin emphasised that sovereign nations must retain the freedom to select their defence and economic partners without
Solar Industries Strengthens Project Kusha With Indigenous Missile Propulsion Expertise
India’s Project Kusha has entered a decisive phase with Solar Industries contributing solid rocket motors and advanced propellants, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive for strategic autonomy in air defence.The program, led by DRDO, is progressing rapidly with fabricated interceptors and successful propulsion trials, aiming for induction between 2028 and 2030.India is pressing ahead
Churchill dropped from UK banknotes over ‘elitist’ image – Telegraph
The Bank of England reportedly dropped historical figures from future banknotes after research branded them “elitist and divisive”
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India’s 52‑Satellite Constellation: Building A Resilient Military Space Architecture To Monitor China, Pakistan Threats
India has sanctioned a ₹26,968‑crore program to deploy a 52‑satellite military constellation between 2025 and 2029, marking a decisive shift from a civilian‑focused space program to a robust defence architecture, according to a report in TOI.Thirty‑one satellites will be built by private industry, reflecting the new Space Policy 2026 and global trends in commercial integration.India’s space
Prime Minister Modi’s Visit Underscores Hazira’s Role In India’s Defence Manufacturing Future
On the industrial coastline of Hazira near Surat lies Larsen & Toubro’s A.M. Naik Heavy Engineering Complex, a facility that has rapidly evolved from producing heavy industrial equipment to manufacturing some of the most advanced tracked armoured platforms for the Indian Army, reported ET Defence.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit, his first in seven years, highlighted the strategic
India Activates Aggressive Border Doctrine To Strengthen Frontier Security
India has formally activated its new border security doctrine, signalling a decisive shift in its approach to frontier management. The Home Minister has undertaken a comprehensive review of sensitive borders stretching from the eastern to the western frontiers, underscoring the seriousness of the initiative.This doctrine is designed to strengthen India’s defensive posture while enabling rapid and
India Reaffirms Jammu And Kashmir’s Integral Status, Rebukes Pakistan At UN
India delivered a strong rebuke to Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Islamabad of misusing international platforms to advance its political agenda on Jammu and Kashmir.India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, asserted that the Union Territory “was, is and will always remain” an integral and inalienable part of India, dismissing Pakistan’s claims as
Effects of INDUS Water Treaty Abeyance: Karachi Residents Block Major Intersection Over Four-Month Water Shortage
Thousands of residents in Karachi’s Qayyumabad neighbourhood staged a major protest against a crippling water shortage that has persisted for nearly four months.The demonstration, which unfolded at Qayyumabad Chowrangi, one of the city’s busiest intersections, brought traffic to a complete standstill and left thousands of commuters stranded for hours in sweltering heat. Protesters erected
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Driving India’s Indigenous Manufacturing Push, To Assume Charge As Vice Chief On July 1
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a decorated fighter pilot and seasoned test pilot, has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force.He will assume charge on 1 July 2026, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, at a crucial juncture when the IAF is intensifying its modernisation drive and advancing theatre command integration.Air Marshal Dixit is presently serving as
US Sanctions UAE And Chinese Firms Over Iranian LPG Smuggling
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on a network of companies and vessels in the UAE and China accused of smuggling Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) disguised as Omani exports to South and East Asia.The measures, part of Washington’s “Economic Fury” campaign, also target an Iranian currency exchange house accused of facilitating billions in illicit financial transactions.The US