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
Greek Defence Chief Nikos Dendias Visits India To Boost Ties Amid Landmark EU-FTA Signing
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has arrived in India for an official visit lasting until 9 February, at the invitation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This four-day engagement underscores the growing strategic ties between Greece and India amid evolving regional security dynamics.In New Delhi, Dendias is set to hold bilateral meetings with Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S
69 Killed, 169 Injured In Suicide Bombing At Shrine In Islamabad Amid Baloch Rebels Escalation
A devastating suicide bombing at Tarlai Imambargah in Islamabad’s Shehzad Town has claimed at least 69 lives and injured 169 others. The attack struck during afternoon prayers at this prominent Shia shrine, turning a place of worship into a scene of horror.Eyewitness accounts and Pakistani media reports indicate that the bomber detonated his explosives at the main gate. Alert guards intercepted
PM Modi To Push Defence Ties And Trade Cooperation As India Strengthens Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to Malaysia on February 7–8 is being framed as a continuation of the deepening Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with an emphasis on defence collaboration alongside broader economic and people-to-people ties.The Indian government has signalled a specific focus on defence opportunities during the visit, highlighting potential sales of
EAM Jaishankar Hails India-EU FTA As A game Changer, Foresees Wide Potential In Defence, Security, Tech And Talent Flows
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hailed the recently finalised India-EU Free Trade Agreement as a game changer for the bilateral relationship and emphasised the broader opportunities it unlocks across security, defence, climate, technology and talent movements.Speaking at the inaugural India-EU Forum, organised by the Ananta Centre in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs,
US-India Partnership Strengthens Global Fight Against Fentanyl As DEA Dismantles Online Drug Networks In Major Operation
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has disclosed the results of Operation Meltdown, a sweeping crackdown that culminated in seizures of more than 200 internet domains linked to illegal online pharmacies run by an India-based transnational criminal syndicate.The operation, which the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division has overseen with activity stretching back to 2022, has led