Direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has resumed after a 14-year hiatus, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated its inaugural Dhaka-Karachi flight, landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Thursday night. The Pakistan Airports Authority confirmed the arrival, which was celebrated with a traditional water cannon
Bangladesh Air Force Partners With China’s CETC For Indigenous UAV Factory And Tech Transfer
China has deepened its military cooperation with Bangladesh through a significant pact signed between the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) International. This agreement paves the way for establishing a cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing and assembly plant in Bangladesh, complete with technology transfer provisions.The pact
India’s Defence Stocks Are Back In Focus On EU Trade Pact
India and the European Union deepened their strategic ties with the signing of a landmark Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. This agreement, announced by Kaja Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission, comes amid a high-level summit co-chaired by European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der
Guwahati Refinery’s Exclusive Smokeless Fuel Supply Bolsters Indian Army In Operation Sindoor
The Guwahati Refinery, operated by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has emerged as a pivotal asset in India’s defence logistics by exclusively supplying 19 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) of Low Sulphur Low Aromatics Superior Kerosene Oil (LSLA SKO) to the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor.This specialised smokeless fuel was developed at the request of the Indian Army to provide warmth in
World Bank Chief Lauds India’s Infrastructure Surge And Skilling Push As Keys To Viksit Bharat Vision
World Bank President Ajay Banga has praised India’s remarkable economic trajectory, highlighting the nation’s impressive infrastructure investments over the past decade as a cornerstone of its growth story.Speaking in Bhubaneswar on Thursday during a visit to the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), Banga emphasised that India’s ability to demonstrate exceptional growth goes beyond mere
NISAR’s Cloud-Penetrating Radar Unveils Stunning Mississippi Delta In Vivid Detail
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission has delivered a striking new image of the Mississippi River Delta in south-eastern Louisiana, demonstrating its remarkable ability to pierce through thick cloud cover and map intricate surface features with exceptional clarity.Captured on 29 November during late autumn, this colourful radar image highlights major landmarks such as New Orleans
ndia-Bangladesh Coast Guards Swap 151 Fishermen And Vessels
India and Bangladesh have successfully coordinated the safe repatriation of fishermen and their vessels across the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Bay of Bengal.On 29 January 2026, the Indian Coast Guard facilitated the return of 23 Indian fishermen along with two Indian-owned fishing boats, while handing over 128 Bangladeshi fishermen and five Bangladesh-owned fishing boats to
Venezuela’s Oil Reforms Usher In Era of Foreign Dominance Amid US-Backed Regime Shift
Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved comprehensive reforms to the nation’s oil laws, marking a pivotal shift in its energy policy.The changes grant foreign energy companies unprecedented operational control over production projects, significantly diminishing the dominance of the state-run Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).This legislation, enacted on Thursday, also permits authorities to slash
The Secret Sauce in ‘Heated Rivalry’? Canada.
The global television phenomenon is full of Canadian iconography and subsidized by Canadian taxpayers. On Thursday, it came home to celebrate.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Said To Consider Merger With Tesla Or xAI
SpaceX is considering a potential merger with Tesla Inc, as well as an alternative combination with artificial intelligence firm xAI, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign billionaire Elon Musk is weighing how to consolidate his empire