The Centre is preparing to roll out a relief package aimed at sectors most affected by the ongoing Iran war, which has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and hit India’s exports and imports. According to government sources, this package will be part of a broader ₹2.5 lakh Crores Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) framework, designed to support multiple impacted
Iran Floats Two-Stage Plan To End War And Reopen Hormuz, Defers Nuclear Talks
Iran has reportedly advanced a new diplomatic initiative, offering the United States a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to the war, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage.Axios cited a US official and sources familiar with the matter in confirming that Washington has received the proposal. The plan is presented as a potential breakthrough in a conflict that
US Navy Tests New Long-Range Air-Launched Maritime Strike Weapon
The United States Navy has carried out test flights of a new long‑range air‑launched weapon intended for maritime strike and sea‑mining missions.Reports from USNI News identify the system as the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Long Range, designated GBU‑75. This weapon represents an extended‑range variant of the Joint Direct Attack Munition, a widely used precision‑guided system within the US
India’s Astronaut Confirms Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight By 2026–27, Calls For Human-Centric Innovations
India’s human spaceflight program under Gaganyaan is moving steadily towards its first crewed mission, with astronaut Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair confirming that the timeline points to 2026–202, reported India Today.Speaking at the 4th Indian Defspace Symposium 2026 in Delhi, the decorated Kirti Chakra awardee explained that unmanned missions are expected later this year, serving as
India Bolsters Sri Lanka’s Maritime Readiness With Watercrafts
India has handed over two Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) along with safety gear to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in a ceremony held at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Mirissa.The handover was conducted by the Defence Advisor of the High Commission of India in Colombo, who presented the equipment to the Director of Operations of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.This initiative is aimed at enhancing the Sri
Balancing Strategic Modernisation: Vietnam’s Dilemma Between French Rafale And Russian Su-57 Fighter Jets
Vietnam is currently contemplating a significant modernisation of its legacy air force to counter China’s rapid military expansion and escalating maritime tensions in the South China Sea, according to an analysis by Malaysia based web portal Defence Security Asia.This effort has led to a strategic contest between the French-made Dassault Rafale and the Russian Su-57, reminiscent of similar
California’s fight over pipeline tests state’s right to push back against Washington during war
California continues to fight the Trump administration after it defied state officials to restart oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast in the name of national security
Domino’s Pizza stock falls on disappointing sales — and CEO thinks more chains will follow
CEO Russell Weiner said he expects more fast-food chains will report that winter weather and weak consumer sentiment hurt their quarterly sales.
New British warship project awaiting delayed DIP
The Royal Navy’s future Type 83 destroyer programme remains under review, with no confirmed timeline for its outline business case, after the government today directed a parliamentary question to a January answer.
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Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?
US-Israel war on Iran drives up fuel and food costs, putting 32.5 million people at risk of poverty worldwide.