Lebanon divided over framework agreement signed in Washington
HAL Confronts Fresh Challenge As Sixth GE Engine Snag Delays TEJAS MK-1A Deliveries
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has encountered a fresh complication in the TEJAS MK-1A program after a technical snag was discovered in the sixth GE F404-IN20 engine received in May 2026.The issue was identified during routine quality checks conducted by HAL engineers, who immediately flagged the problem to GE Aerospace.This setback is expected to further delay the delivery of fighter jets to the
California officials unearth 117 dog bodies, many with bullet fragments, at ‘no-kill’ shelter
Police say they also found more than 600 dog collars in area where they suspect animals were killedInvestigators uncovered 117 dead dogs at a northern California animal rescue sanctuary, with many of the canine remains having evidence of gunshots.Miran…
Aheesa Tapes Out India’s First RISC-V Broadband Network SoC In Early 2026
Aheesa Digital Innovations has achieved a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor journey with the tape-out of VIHAAN-I, the country’s first domestically designed RISC-V-based broadband networking system-on-chip (SoC).This development marks a breakthrough in India’s efforts to build indigenous solutions for optical fibre access networks, which are critical for delivering last-mile
IAF Demands 40–60% Local Content In Rafale Deal As India-France Push Co-Production
The Indian Air Force has formally demanded that the 96 Rafale F4 fighters to be manufactured in India under the ₹3.25 lakh crore deal must begin with at least 40 percent indigenous content, rising to 60 percent in the final batch, The Print reported.Dassault Aviation, already partnered with TATA Advanced Systems for fuselage production, is scouting for an Indian partner to produce wings, while
Marco Rubio: Modi-Trump Bond Are In Strong Lockstep’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, describing India as an increasingly influential global power.Speaking in an exclusive interview at the White House, Rubio, a close aide of President Donald Trump, emphasised that the relationship between the two leaders could not be closer, a factor he deemed crucial in diplomacy.Rubio stated that the Trump
Coast Guard Commissions ICGS Akshay, Fourth Adamya-Class Fast Patrol Vessel
The Indian Coast Guard has formally commissioned ICGS Akshay, the fourth vessel in the Adamya-class series of eight fast patrol vessels being built by Goa Shipyard Limited.The commissioning ceremony took place at GSL’s facility in Vasco, Goa, in the presence of senior Coast Guard officials and government dignitaries.Among those attending were Parama Sen, Additional Secretary (Personnel),
China Assures Bangladesh Teesta Cooperation Does Not Target India
China has reaffirmed that its cooperation with Bangladesh on the Teesta River project is purely developmental and not directed against any third party, even as India continues to express concerns about Beijing’s growing role in the region.The initiative is framed as a livelihood project critical for Bangladesh’s northern districts, with China pledging technical and financial support to expedite
New Zealand Foreign Minister Alleges Discriminatory Immigration Rules Targeting Indians Under India FTA
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has sharply criticised his own government, alleging that immigration rules tied to the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement unfairly single out Indian citizens.He warned that such discriminatory measures could damage bilateral ties, invite legal challenges, and provoke retaliation from New Delhi.Winston Peters, leader of New Zealand First and
US Sanctions Indian National And Chhattisgarh Firm Over Sudan Conflict Networks
The United States has announced sanctions on eight individuals and entities accused of sustaining Sudan’s brutal civil war. The measures include designations against an Indian national, Alok Choudhari, and his Raipur‑based company, SBL Energy Limited, which the US Treasury alleges supplied explosives to Sudanese networks.According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, SBL Energy provided over