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India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has conducted a series of high-level meetings with senior Democratic lawmakers in Washington, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington.These engagements, held over the past weekend, centred on critical areas of mutual interest, including artificial intelligence, defence cooperation, trade, and
The United States military has confirmed strikes on three boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals accused of drug smuggling.The operation, detailed in a social media statement, targeted vessels linked to designated terrorist organisations. Three people perished on the first boat, two on the second, and three on the third, with video footage released
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
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
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 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