Mindgrove Technologies, incubated at IIT-Madras, is preparing to begin commercial production of India’s first indigenously designed Secure IoT chip, a RISC‑V based microcontroller SoC that promises to reduce device costs by nearly 30 percent compared to imported alternatives.The company is targeting biometrics, industrial IoT, smart meters, wearables, and EV battery management systems, with early
HAL‑IAF TEJAS MK-1A Review Deferred To June Amid Radar And Engine Delays
The program review meeting between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Air Force on the delayed TEJAS MK-1A light combat aircraft has been deferred to June, with no firm date yet finalised.Senior defence officials have indicated that the postponement reflects the absence of tangible progress on the program, which has already slipped more than two years behind schedule.The IAF, which had
Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump
Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Dassault Rafale-F5 Breaking All Rules: The Multirole Fighter Reinvents Air Combat With Loyal Wingman And Hypersonic Strike
The Dassault Rafale has long been regarded as the crown jewel of French military aviation, and the latest F5 standard is set to push the aircraft into a new era of relevance. Unlike the American F‑22 Raptor and F‑35 Lightning-II, which are built around stealth as their defining feature, the Rafale continues to thrive without full stealth capability. Instead, it relies on adaptability, advanced
Iran Seizes Chinese Vessel And Indian Ship Sinks As BRICS Divisions Deepen
Iran’s maritime actions on 14 May marked a sharp escalation in the ongoing confrontation in West Asia, coinciding with a fractious BRICS meeting in New Delhi.Within hours, Iranian forces seized a Chinese-operated floating armoury anchored off Fujairah and attacked the Indian‑flagged cargo vessel Haji Ali, which subsequently sank in the Gulf of Oman.The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre
India’s Astra Program Joins US And China In Ultra‑Long‑Range Air Combat Race
The unveiling of the AIM‑260 JATM by the United States marks a decisive step in ultra‑long‑range air‑to‑air missile warfare, closing the gap with China’s PL‑15 and PL‑17. India, meanwhile, is advancing its ASTRA Mk‑2 and ASTRA MK‑3 Gandiva programs, ensuring it remains competitive in this evolving domain with ranges of 200 km and 350 km respectively.The AIM‑260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (
Indo-Pak Dialogue: Dreams And Reality
by Nilesh KunwarUnexpected DevelopmentThe Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is an Indian right-wing volunteer organisation that’s often accused of being a paramilitary group advocating militant Hinduism and spreading communal hatred. This organisation is so despised in Pakistan that Prime Minister IMran Khan in his 2019 UNGA address described it as an organisation "inspired by Hitler and
India And Netherlands Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership With Landmark Deals In Semiconductors And Green Hydrogen
PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Dutch PM Rob JettenIndia and the Netherlands have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, unveiling a comprehensive roadmap that spans semiconductors, green hydrogen, defence, and water management.A landmark Tata Electronics–ASML agreement, the adoption of a Green Hydrogen Roadmap, and technical cooperation on
Iranian Foreign Minister Says India Can Play A Greater Role In West Asia Peace Efforts
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during his three‑day visit to New Delhi for the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave, stated that India could play a greater role in bringing peace to West Asia. He emphasised that India’s strong relations with nearly all countries in the region and its good reputation made it well placed to contribute constructively to easing tensions.Araghchi welcomed
Su-57 Stealth Jet’s RCS On Par With — Or Greater Than — Rafale, Sukhoi Claims
Sukhoi’s own technical documentation places the Su‑57’s frontal radar cross section between 0.1 and 1 m², which means its stealth signature is equal to or greater than that of the Rafale, estimated at 0.05–0.1 m², reported a French based defence portal.This undermines Moscow’s claims of fifth‑generation stealth and highlights the detection advantage of Western fighters such as the F‑35, whose