Cracks have emerged within the Donald Trump administration following the surfacing of audio recordings featuring Republican Senator Ted Cruz. The Texas lawmaker openly criticised Vice President JD Vance, White House adviser Peter Navarro, and at times even President Trump himself.These recordings, provided by a Republican source to Axios, total nearly 10 minutes and date from early to mid-2025.In
ideaForge Crosses 100 Global Patent Filings Milestone, With 52 Innovations Now Formally Granted
Mumbai-based ideaForge Technology Limited has reached a significant innovation milestone, with 100 global patent applications filed and 52 of these already granted across key unmanned aerial systems technologies.This achievement underscores the company’s evolution from an IIT-Bombay start-up into one of India’s leading original equipment manufacturers in the drone and unmanned aerial vehicle
‘At The Table Or On The Menu’: Why Mark Carney’s Outburst Is A Wake Up Call For The World’s Middle Powers
by G H KumarThe World Economic Forum in Davos has long served as a crucible for global elites, where business titans, politicians, and academics converge amid the Swiss Alps to dissect the planet’s pressing dilemmas.This year, however, the gathering took on an unusually sharp edge, dominated by fears of resurgent great power rivalry. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged as the unexpected
AMS Bags Vast TSIIC Plot For Precision Munitions Plant In Hyderabad
Apollo Micro Systems (AMS), a Hyderabad-based defence technology firm, has acquired 22,988 square metres of land at the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) Hardware Park Phase-II.This strategic move paves the way for establishing a state-of-the-art munitions manufacturing facility, bolstering India’s indigenous defence production capabilities.The land parcel, located in
DRDO Showcases Microwave DEW Prototype To Neutralise Drone Swarms At 1 km Range At EWCI 2026
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled a scale model of its advanced high-power microwave (HPM) directed energy weapon (DEW) system, marking a significant step forward in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology.The prototype, developed by the Microwave Tube Research and Development Centre (MTRDC) in Bengaluru, targets swarms of unmanned aerial
‘Agni Pariksha’ Exercise Breaks Silos: Army-ITBP Forge Artillery Synergy In Arunachal
The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have successfully concluded a landmark six-day joint training exercise named ‘Agni Pariksha’ in Arunachal Pradesh.Held from 19 to 24 January at Sigar in the East Siang district, the exercise marked a pioneering effort to enhance inter-force combat synergy.Spearhead gunners from the Spear Corps led the initiative, training alongside
Rajasthan Police Unearth Massive Explosives Haul On Republic Day Eve Amid Heightened Security
In a significant operation ahead of Republic Day celebrations, police in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district seized a vast cache of explosives from a remote farm late on Saturday night. Acting on credible intelligence, officers raided a field in Harsaur village, recovering 9,550 kilograms of ammonium nitrate packed into 187 sacks.Nagaur Superintendent of Police, Mridul Kachhawa, confirmed the haul during
ADANI Forges Air Works-INDAMER Alliance To Establish MRO Facilities For Narrow-Body & Wide-Body Aircraft In Assam
Adani Group is aggressively expanding its footprint in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector.By integrating Air Works and Indamer Aviation, the conglomerate aims to establish a robust, unified MRO platform. This strategic consolidation separates its aircraft services from airport infrastructure operations, targeting both civil and defence aviation markets.Jeet Adani,
Chhattisgarh’s ATMASTCO Defence Unveils Mega Facility To Power India’s Atmanirbhar Arsenal
ATMASTCO Defence Systems (ADS), a Chhattisgarh-based innovator in defence manufacturing, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advanced weaponry and aerospace components.Located in the industrial heartland of Raipur, the new plant spans 50 acres and represents a significant investment of ₹500 crore, aimed at bolstering India’s indigenous defence production under
India-EU FTA On Brink of Signing: ‘Mega Trade Pact’ To Counter Trump Tariffs At Delhi Summit
India and the European Union stand on the cusp of a landmark free trade agreement, often dubbed the ‘Mother of All Deals’ by key figures such as Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.This pact, uniting markets of nearly two billion people and representing around 25 per cent of global GDP, promises to reshape trade dynamics amid escalating US tariffs