The domestically assembled Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft represents a watershed moment for India’s aerospace industry, signalling a decisive shift towards self-reliance and private-sector participation in defence manufacturing.Emerging visuals from the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, show the aircraft in the final stages of production, with rollout
Why is the UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer so unpopular?
This week British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been fighting for his political survival as more than 80 members of his own party have asked him to step down, and recent polls show him to be Britain’s most unpopular leader on record. Just two years …
Top U.S. CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Indian Army Neutralises Lashkar Terrorist In Krishna Ghati Sector Infiltration Bid
The Indian Army has foiled a major infiltration attempt in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch, killing one infiltrator suspected to be linked to Lashkar‑e‑Taiba.The operation was carried out by the Nagrota‑based White Knight Corps, which detected suspicious movement 300 metres inside Indian territory and swiftly neutralised the threat. Search operations are ongoing as authorities believe more
Raja Subramani Appointed As CDS To Drive India’s Defence Transformation
Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani’s appointment as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) with effect from 30 May 2026 marks a defining moment in the evolution of India’s military leadership and strategic doctrine.His elevation comes at a time when India faces complex challenges across the Western and Northern borders, while simultaneously navigating the rapid transformation of warfare
Pakistan’s Proxy War Will Persist, Says Former Western Army Commander Manoj Katiyar
Former Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Katiyar has stated that Pakistan is unlikely to abandon its reliance on proxy warfare, which continues to be viewed by its military establishment as a low-cost strategic instrument against India, reported Arvind Chauhan of TOI.Speaking at a seminar titled “Op Sindoor 2.0: Lessons, Strategy and Prognosis,” organised by STRIVE India in Lucknow
Drishti Satellite: India’s Game-Changing Eye in the Sky for Surveillance
The launch of Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, has been hailed as a landmark in India’s space journey and a defining moment for the country’s private sector.Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that the achievement is a testament to the youth’s passion for innovation and nation-building, congratulating the founders and the team of GalaxEye for their breakthrough.The
Rajnath Singh’s Vietnam And South Korea Visit To Boost Defence Ties With BrahMos Deal And KIND‑X Collaboration
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a four‑day visit to Vietnam and South Korea from 18 to 21 May 2026, with the agenda dominated by a possible $700 million BrahMos missile deal with Hanoi and advanced defence technology collaboration under the KIND‑X initiative with Seoul.The trip underscores India’s intent to consolidate its role as a key security partner in the Indo‑Pacific while
President Trump Arrives In China For High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first state visit to the country since 2017.He was formally received on arrival by China’s Vice President Han Zheng, with US Ambassador to China David Perdue also present at the welcoming ceremony.The visit underscores the significance of head-of-state diplomacy in
India Will Not Bow To Pressure On Nuclear Tests, Prime Minister Modi Declares
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav in Gujarat’s Veraval, declared that no global power can compel India to bow down or abandon its nuclear ambitions.Drawing a direct parallel to the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998, he emphasised that India’s resolve remains unshaken despite external pressures.The event marked 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath