India is fortifying the Siliguri Corridor, popularly known as the Chicken’s Neck, with underground railway tracks to bolster the security and reliability of the vital land link to its north‑eastern states.The plan, described by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, involves laying underground lines from Tin Mile Haat to Rangapani, at a depth of about 20–24 metres, and converting the existing route
Strategic Forces Command Validates Agni-III Might With Flawless Launch
India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) achieved a significant milestone on Friday, February 6, 2026, with the successful test firing of the Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) from a location in Odisha.Conducted under the oversight of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the trial validated the missile’s operational readiness and reinforced India’s robust
HAL’s TEJAS MK-1A Update And What It Means For India
HAL has sought to dispel ongoing speculation about delays in the delivery of the TEJAS MK-1A to the Indian Air Force, stating that five aircraft are fully ready for delivery with major contracted capabilities integrated as per agreed specifications.The company emphasised that nine additional aircraft have already been built and flown, and these aircraft will be prepared for delivery once engines
EU commission proposes further sanctions on Russian oil trade and financial services
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should ban maritime services aiding Russia in shipping oil and target its financial and trade sectors with new sanctions over the war on Ukraine.
Sex beast thug ‘livestreamed rape of his underage daughter for cryptocurrency’
A 46-year-old man accused of livestreaming the rape of his under-age daughter for cryptocurrency has been arrested.
DRDO And US Forge Ahead In Defence Tech Collaboration At 24th Joint Meeting
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group (JTG) Plenary Meeting in New Delhi on 3-4 February 2026. This key event sought to bolster bilateral cooperation in defence science and technology.The meeting was co-chaired by DRDO Director General (Production Coordination & Services Interaction) Dr Chandrika Kaushik and US Assistant
Protests Erupt Near Yunus Residence In Dhaka Ahead of Bangladesh Elections
Violent clashes broke out in central Dhaka on Friday as government employees demanding the implementation of the Ninth National Pay Scale clashed with police outside Jamuna, the official residence of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.The incident occurred just six days before a general election, which is expected to usher in an elected government for the first time since the violent unrest of August
ISRO Readies GISAT-1A As Replacement Satellite After Years of Careful Review
ISRO’s preparations for GISAT-1A reflect a careful, high-stakes effort to restore confidence after a sequence of setbacks that have shadowed India’s civilian and defence-oriented space imaging ambitions. GISAT-1, originally conceived to provide near real-time, high-resolution observations over large areas, has stood as a symbol of India’s ambitions to monitor vast regions with frequent revisits
India’s Space Ambition: Capturing 8-10% of $1.8 Trillion Global Market By 2035
Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, addressed investors in Singapore, forecasting that the Indian space sector will account for 8-10 per cent of the global space economy by 2035. This projection positions India as a major player in a market expected to reach USD 1.8 trillion. Speaking to PTI, Goenka highlighted the accelerating momentum in India’s space ecosystem, driven by robust investment
Jammu And Kashmir Emphasises Unity And Development As Pakistan Faces Criticism Over Solidarity Claims
Jammu and Kashmir is continuing to move forward on a path described by officials as peace, development and inclusive growth, a trajectory they say has boosted public confidence in India’s democratic institutions and governance.The region’s improved infrastructure, better connectivity, enhanced healthcare and expanding opportunities for youth are highlighted as tangible changes in everyday