On the morning of 11 June 2026, Indian authorities carried out a large-scale precautionary evacuation ahead of a planned missile test from Launch Complex-3 (LC-3) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Balasore district, Odisha.The operation involved moving over 11,000 residents, precisely 11,442 people, along with livestock, to temporary shelters. The evacuation was coordinated by
India Intensifies Efforts To Halt Water Flow Into Pakistan Amid Treaty Suspension
India has intensified its efforts to ensure that not a single drop of water from its rivers flows into Pakistan, following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty last year. The announcement was made by Water Minister CR Patil, who stated unequivocally that “not a single drop of water will go to Pakistan in the coming years.” He explained that the government is actively working on this
AMCA Airframe Undergoing Testing At Open Range RCS Measurement Facility At Dundigal
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has reached a significant stage in its developmental cycle, with radar cross-section (RCS) testing being conducted at Dundigal, Hyderabad, Telangana.The coordinates provided, 17.674359, 78.390435, correspond closely to the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) ORANGE facility, which stands for Open Range RCS Measurement
PM Modi Thanks Global Leaders For Wishes On Historic Tenure, Reaffirms Commitment To Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to world leaders who extended their congratulations on his historic achievement of becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.In his message, he described it as a privilege to serve the nation and contribute to India’s development journey, reaffirming his commitment to work with greater dedication towards the
In A Big Move, India Summons US Diplomat Over After Attack On Ship
India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after a missile strike disabled the Palau‑flagged oil tanker Settebello off Oman, leaving three Indian crew members missing. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned US chargé d’affaires Jason Meeks in New Delhi, underscoring the seriousness of the incident and demanding accountability amid escalating maritime tensions.India on Wednesday
India And United States Near Completion of First Phase Trade Agreement
India and the United States are on the verge of concluding the first phase of their long‑anticipated bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal declaring that “about 99 percent” of the issues have already been resolved.His remarks came as a high‑level American delegation, led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, began three days
Will MoD Penalise HAL For TEJAS MK-1A Delays?
The Ministry of Defence has intensified its scrutiny of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) over delays in delivering the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force. During a high-level review chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the issue of missed deadlines and technical shortfalls was discussed in detail.The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff Gen NS Raja Subramani,
Trump Hails Modi As ‘Great PM, Wise Man’ On Historic 12-Year Tenure
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing twelve years in office and becoming India’s longest-serving elected premier. Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump referred to Modi as his friend and described him as a “great” prime minister.He emphasised Modi’s qualities by calling him a “strong, healthy, and wise man” and expressed
Benjamin Netanyahu Hails Modi’s Historic Tenure, Highlights Stronger India-Israel Bond
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on achieving the historic milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.In a video message, Netanyahu praised Modi’s leadership for transforming India, strengthening the bond between India and Israel, and driving rapid economic growth alongside poverty
India Gifts Advanced Medical Equipment To Afghanistan To Boost Healthcare Sector
India has once again reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Afghanistan’s healthcare sector by gifting a range of advanced medical equipment to Afghan health authorities. The Ministry of External Affairs announced that the consignment includes devices for diagnosis, treatment, and specialised care, with a particular focus on neonatal and paediatric needs.Among the equipment delivered are