Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 21st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Progress Toward Propulsion Sovereignty: Kaveri Dry Engine Nears 2026 Certification Milestone, Propelling Ghatak UCAV And Kaveri 2.0 Ambitions
India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is intensifying efforts to certify the Kaveri Dry Engine (KDE) by 2026, a pivotal step for powering the nation’s stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) program, Ghatak.This certification serves as a crucial confidence booster ahead of the ambitious Kaveri 2.0 initiative, which targets a high-thrust variant for manned fighter aircraft. The
IAF Extends Mirage-2000 Lifespan To 2039 Amid Squadron Crisis And Delayed Inductions
According to reports in the Indian media, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is extending the service life of its Mirage-2000 fighter jets until 2038 or 2039 to prevent a critical capability gap. This decision revises the original retirement plan set for 2035, coinciding with the phase-out of 115 ageing SEPECAT Jaguars.During Operation Bandar in February 2019, the Indian Air Force deployed 12 Mirage-2000
IAF Garud Forces Seek Cutting-Edge 9mm Sidearms Through Indigenous RFI Drive
The Indian Air Force has issued a Request for Information for procuring advanced 9mm pistols exclusively for its elite Garud Special Forces.This tender underscores the force’s commitment to equipping its commando units with modern secondary weapons that complement existing assault rifles and specialised small arms. The RFI, accessible via official channels, invites vendors to showcase their
HAL’s ₹2.22 Lakh Crore Order Surge: TEJAS, Prachand, And Su-30MKI Boost For Indian Armed Forces
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) maintains a robust order book for the Indian armed forces, underpinned by major contracts for advanced aircraft and helicopters.Recent disclosures to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence reveal a comfortable position, with key programs including 180 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, 34 Dhruv helicopters, and 156 Prachand attack gunships.The
Indian Army Seeks 15,000 Indigenous Holographic Sights To Boost Small Arms Precision
Holographic reflex sight designed by Instruments Research & Development Establishment, DRDOThe Indian Army has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of approximately 15,000 Holographic Reflex Sights, marking a significant step towards modernising its small arms capabilities.This initiative seeks to enhance target acquisition speeds and accuracy for infantry units
‘It’s really Orwellian’: Has Dubai’s social media crackdown killed the influencer dream for good?
As Iranian missiles strike Dubai, the UAE’s most glamourous city, residents face arrest for sharing or sending photos on social media. even to family Katie Rosseinsky speaks with Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai, to uncover the reality behi…
IIT-Delhi Incubee DeepLase Bags ₹6 Crore Seed Funding To Pioneer Indigenous Photonics Systems
DeepLase Technologies, a pioneering photonics start-up incubated at IIT-Delhi, has secured ₹6 crore in seed funding to propel its high-performance laser and photonics platform forward. This investment marks a significant milestone for the company, which is led by founder Dr. Deepak Jain.The funding aims to bridge the critical divide between laboratory-grade optical research and scalable
US Grants 30-Day Reprieve To Sanctioned Iranian Oil Cargoes To Control Skyrocketing Prices
The United States has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil cargoes already loaded onto vessels at sea, marking a pragmatic pivot amid escalating global energy prices.This authorisation, announced by the US Treasury on Friday, permits the delivery and sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products loaded before 20 March, with the waiver extending until 19 April. It represents
Arabelle Solutions To Showcase Nuclear Turbine Tech At Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 To Power India’s 100 GW Vision
Arabelle Solutions, a subsidiary of France’s EDF Group and a global leader in nuclear turbine island technology, will showcase its expertise at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. This participation underscores the company’s role in India’s push towards low-carbon energy, particularly as nuclear power gains momentum amid ambitious national targets.India aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear capacity