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The Indian Army has received the first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, marking a significant enhancement to its combat aviation capabilities.These state-of-the-art platforms arrived via an Antonov-124 transport aircraft at Hindon airbase near New Delhi on 22 July 2025, before being ferried to Jodhpur for integration into the Army Aviation Corps squadron
The Indian Navy is set to commission its second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), on 17 December at INS Hansa near Dabolim in Goa. This milestone underscores the Navy’s drive towards modernisation and enhanced operational readiness.The commissioning ceremony will occur in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Officials highlighted that this step will
A surprise ambush in Syria has claimed the lives of two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter, with three other soldiers wounded, according to a statement from the US Central Command (USCENTCOM).The incident occurred on 13 December during counter-ISIS operations, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by American forces in the region.The attack unfolded when a lone ISIS gunman launched a
A coalition of 19 US state attorneys general has launched a legal challenge against the Trump Administration over a controversial new policy imposing a USD 1,00,000 fee on fresh H-1B visa petitions.Led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, the lawsuit contends that this measure is unlawful and detrimental to employers grappling with acute labour shortages in specialised fields.The policy stems
China has methodically expanded its influence over key ports in Latin America and the Caribbean, establishing a network that poses strategic challenges to US interests. A comprehensive report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) identifies 37 Chinese-linked port projects across the region, encompassing investments, construction, equipment supply, and operational
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is gearing up for a significant milestone with the launch of BlueBird-6, the heaviest US commercial satellite to date.Originally slated for 15 December 2025 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the mission has faced an unexpected delay. It is now rescheduled for 21 December, heightening global anticipation amid strengthening Indo-US
US President Donald Trump has vowed "very serious retaliation" following a deadly ambush by an ISIS gunman in Syria that claimed the lives of two American soldiers and one civilian interpreter.The attack unfolded on 13 December during counter-terrorism operations near the ancient city of Palmyra, a region fraught with persistent militant threats.Speaking from the White House on Saturday local
The United States has conducted a daring raid on a cargo ship en route from China to Iran, marking a significant escalation in maritime enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Al Jazeera and ANI, US forces intercepted the vessel last month, several hundred miles off the coast of Sri Lanka. This operation, executed in
Amazon has announced a landmark commitment to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, marking one of the largest foreign investments in the country’s history. This pledge builds upon the tech giant’s existing contributions of over $40 billion since entering the market in 2010. The announcement came during Amazon’s annual Smbhav summit in New Delhi, just a day after Microsoft revealed its own $17.5
The United States is intensifying trade negotiations with India, as revealed by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing.Greer described India’s latest proposals as "the best we’ve ever received as a country," particularly in expanding market access for American agricultural products such as grain sorghum and soy. This marks a significant shift in