Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on developmentInfluential backbenchers are calling on Andy Burnham to reclaim Labour’s leadership on international development and chart a course back to spendin…
Inbred children unable to speak or see after living in gruesome incest cult
The Colt family – a pseudonym assigned by the court – were discovered living in squalor in a remote Australian farming valley, with all 38 members related to one another across four generations of abuse
Dvipa Defence Secures MoD Contract For Indigenous Ugram U-51 Battle Rifles
Hyderabad-based Dvipa Defence has secured a Ministry of Defence contract to supply 200 Ugram U-51 battle rifles, marking a significant step in India’s push for indigenous small arms production.The Ugram, chambered in 7.62×51mm, has cleared Army and Ministry of Home Affairs trials and is now entering service with security forces.The Ugram U-51 rifle was jointly developed by Dvipa Defence and the
Indian Army’s 2050 Vision: AI Humanoid Robots To Transform Counter-Terrorism And Urban Warfare
The Indian Army has outlined a futuristic vision that places humanoid robots at the centre of its long-term modernisation strategy, with a target of full integration by 2050.This ambitious program, driven by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Army, is designed to enhance battlefield safety and operational efficiency in high-risk scenarios such as
Veda Aeronautics Unveils Indigenous High-Speed Interceptor To Counter Hostile UAVs
Delhi-based VEDA Aeronautics is advancing India’s indigenous counter-drone capabilities with the development of a high-speed interceptor drone designed to neutralise hostile UAVs.The company, founded in the early 2020s by entrepreneurs Dipesh Gupta and Shagun Gupta, has focused on mission-specific unmanned platforms tailored for the armed forces. Its latest innovation, the VEDA Interceptor, is an
PM Modi Holds Historic Bilateral Talks With New Zealand PM Luxon In Auckland
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, in Auckland on Saturday.The discussions followed a ceremonial welcome at the Government House, where Prime Minister Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour, underscoring the significance of the visit.Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to interact with prominent business and sports
US Removes Sanctions On Four Indian Firms Linked To Russia
The United States has lifted sanctions on four Indian companies previously designated for alleged links to Russia. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), under the US Department of the Treasury, confirmed the removal of these firms from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) list.Placement on this list prohibits American individuals and companies from conducting
Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Mahendragiri Set For Indian Navy Commissioning
The indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 11 July, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime modernisation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the ceremony in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where the warship will formally join the fleet.INS Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), has been
India And New Zealand Elevate Ties With Strategic Partnership Roadmap To 2030 Targeting NZ$7 Billion Trade
India and New Zealand have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership, adopting the “India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030” as a guiding framework for cooperation across multiple sectors.The announcement was made in Auckland during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to New Zealand on 10–11 July, his first trip to the
India And New Zealand Elevate Defence Partnership With Indo-Pacific Maritime Framework
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised that the expanding defence and security cooperation between India and New Zealand is a reflection of the “deep strategic trust” binding the two nations.His remarks came during a Gala Lunch hosted in his honour by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, where both leaders announced a series of new agreements aimed at