The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence is scheduled to convene at 3 PM today at the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi. The session will focus on the transformation of Defence Public Sector Undertakings, with particular emphasis on self‑reliance and modernisation.The Committee is chaired by BJP MP Radha Mohan Singh. Representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the DPSUs will brief
Bhanu Prakash Srivastava Appointed As CEO of Raymond Defence Business
Raymond Limited has announced the appointment of Bhanu Prakash Srivastava as Chief Executive Officer – Defence, marking a significant step in its ambition to build a future-ready, technology-led defence platform, Economic Times reported.Srivastava is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. He brings with him 39 years of experience in advancing
CSIR-NAL Freezes SARAS MK-II Design, Prototype Manufacturing To Begin For Indigenous 19-Seater Aircraft
CSIR-NAL has officially frozen the design of the SARAS MK-II, a 19-seater indigenous passenger aircraft, and is now moving into the prototype manufacturing phase. This marks a decisive step in India’s civil aviation program, aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and reducing dependence on imported aircraft.The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), under the Council of Scientific and
Embraer’s E-Jets Family Secures Type Certification From India’s DGCA
Embraer’s E-Jets family has achieved a significant milestone with the granting of Type Certification by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).This certification covers multiple aircraft models within the E-Jets family, including the E190, E195, and the advanced E195-E2, which is recognised as the world’s quietest and most fuel-efficient small narrow body aircraft.Raul Villaron,
CE20 Cryogenic Engine Passes Extended Sea-Level Trials Thanks To Nozzle Protection System—LVM3-M7 Cleared For Launch
The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully conducted the Flight Acceptance Test of the CE20 cryogenic engine for the upcoming LVM3-M7 mission. This marks another significant milestone in India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle program and strengthens preparations for future human spaceflight missions.The CE20 cryogenic engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle. It has been
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over, Criticises NATO At Ankara Summit
Donald Trump declared during the NATO summit in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran is “over,” though he left the door open for negotiations, while also criticising NATO over issues relating to Greenland and Iran.His remarks came amid fresh US strikes on Iranian targets and growing divisions within the alliance.US President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday at the
Iran Claims Drone And Missile Strikes On US Military Sites In Bahrain And Kuwait After American Counter-Offensives
Iran has claimed responsibility for launching drone and missile strikes against US-linked military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in direct retaliation for American strikes on its southern provinces. According to the state-affiliated Fars News Agency, Iranian army drones targeted the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain early on Wednesday morning, describing the attack as a response to what it
Three OGWs Arrested In Anantnag After Facial Recognition System Flags Them During Amarnath Yatra
Anantnag Police have successfully apprehended three Over Ground Workers who were providing logistical, financial, and informational support to terrorists after being flagged by the Facial Recognition System deployed for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra in the Sarbal area.The arrests were made after real-time alerts were generated, enabling police teams to intercept and verify the individuals before
Canadian Police Rule Out Indian Officials In Nijjar Murder As US Indicts Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
Nearly three years after former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian government agents could have been linked to the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian authorities have now clarified that their investigation has found no evidence implicating Indian officials. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed that no Indian government representatives
PM Modi And President Prabowo Inaugurate Prambanan Temple Restoration Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto jointly inaugurated the restoration project of the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta on Wednesday. The thousand‑year‑old Hindu temple complex is regarded as a cultural treasure and the ceremony marked a milestone in bilateral cooperation between India and Indonesia.The Prime Minister offered prayers at the