Police in Sydney are being investigated by a state watchdog over their response to protests around Israel president Isaac Herzog’s visit. Namita Singh speaks to witnesses and rights groups about an incident that shocked Australia
Chinese tourists shun Japan over lunar new year holiday as rift deepens
Japanese prime minister’s refusal to back down over Taiwan comments brings more criticism and travel warnings from ChinaChinese tourists are continuing to shun Japan in large numbers, with the country falling out of the top 10 destinations for those ce…
Defence Minister Urges Compression of Aero Engine Timelines To 5-7 Years Amid Strategic Pressures
Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has issued a stark call to accelerate the development of next-generation aero engines, emphasising that the nation faces a pressing time crunch amid evolving strategic demands.Speaking during a visit to the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bangalore on Monday, Singh highlighted the typically
India Accelerates Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Drive With France And UK Partnerships
India has launched a pivotal initiative in fighter jet engine development through collaboration with France under the National Aero Engine Mission, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This move underscores the government’s firm commitment to attaining self-reliance in this intricate domain of defence technology.During his visit to the DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment in
India Accelerates Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Drive With France And UK Partnerships
India has launched a pivotal initiative in fighter jet engine development through collaboration with France under the National Aero Engine Mission, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This move underscores the government’s firm commitment to attaining self-reliance in this intricate domain of defence technology.During his visit to the DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment in
India Accelerates Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Drive With France And UK Partnerships
India has launched a pivotal initiative in fighter jet engine development through collaboration with France under the National Aero Engine Mission, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This move underscores the government’s firm commitment to attaining self-reliance in this intricate domain of defence technology.During his visit to the DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment in
Defence Minister Launches BEL’s Missile Integration Unit, Boosting India’s Indigenous Defence Edge
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on Monday, where he inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration facility at the company’s premises. Officials confirmed that this new infrastructure marks a significant step forward in India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.During the visit, Singh flagged off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment
French Defence Major Thales Establishes Elite R&D Hub In Bangalore To Champion India’s Self-Reliance Drive
Thales, the prominent French defence conglomerate, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore, marking a significant milestone in its Indian operations.Unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, this facility positions India alongside elite global hubs such as France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore as one of Thales’ five
French Defence Major Thales Establishes Elite R&D Hub In Bangalore To Champion India’s Self-Reliance Drive
Thales, the prominent French defence conglomerate, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore, marking a significant milestone in its Indian operations.Unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, this facility positions India alongside elite global hubs such as France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore as one of Thales’ five
India Seizes Three US Sanctioned Iran Linked Oil Tankers Near Mumbai, Tightens Maritime Surveillance
India has intercepted three oil tankers subject to US sanctions and suspected of Iranian connections, escalating maritime vigilance in its waters.The vessels—Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star, and Al Jafzia—were seized near Mumbai after displaying suspicious behaviour, including frequent changes to their identities. This development, reported on 17 February 2026, underscores New Delhi’s commitment to