India’s envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, firmly rejected comparisons with Pakistan over mediation in the West Asia conflict, stressing that India’s global integration and economic strength set it apart. He emphasised that mediation is a sovereign choice and suggested India would not step into the already crowded diplomatic space at present.India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, made
Rear Admiral C Raghuram Assumes Charge As CMD of Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Rear Admiral C Raghuram, VSM (Retd.), has formally assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam with effect from 2 July. His appointment marks a significant leadership transition at one of India’s most important defence public sector shipyards, which plays a central role in naval shipbuilding and repair.Commissioned into the Indian Navy on
Government Launches ₹28,840 Crore Modified UDAN Scheme To Transform Regional Aviation And Boost Indigenous Aerospace
The Government of India has launched the Modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore allocation, aiming to transform regional aviation over the next decade by developing 100 aerodromes, 200 helipads, and supporting indigenous aircraft procurement.This initiative is expected to boost connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 cities while strengthening domestic aerospace
UK, Italy And Japan Seal £4.6 Billion Contract With Edgewing To Advance GCAP Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet
Britain, Italy, and Japan have awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing, a joint venture of BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement, to advance the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP).This milestone secures the next phase of development for a sixth‑generation stealth fighter, targeted for service entry in 2035, and strengthens trilateral defence cooperation while opening
Boeing Expands $1.3 Billion Sourcing From India To Strengthen Global Aerospace Supply Chains
Boeing currently sources over $1.3 billion worth of advanced components and services annually from India, relying on a growing network of more than 375 local suppliers.This procurement strategy is anchored by the Boeing India team, which operates from a $200 million technology campus in Bangalore.The facility plays a central role in supplying critical Aerostructures and avionics for Boeing’s
At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza
A further nine bodies were recovered from under the rubble, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe…
Paris summer ritual returns with supervised Seine swimming spots
The Seine was a venue for some swimming and triathlon competition during the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.
Russian Defence Ministry Says Ukraine’s Attacks “Will Not Go Unanswered”
Russia’s defence ministry has issued a statement vowing to not let Ukrainian attacks go unanswered.