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Bharat Forge, a leading global manufacturer of forged and machined components, is ramping up its production of passenger car components at its U.S. facilities to mitigate risks from potential trade policy changes.This move comes as the U.S. plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, creating uncertainty for global auto exports. Bharat Forge currently exports 20% of its auto components
Garrett-Honeywell’s TPE331-12B turboprop engine powers HAL’s HTT-40 trainer aircraftHoneywell Aerospace is intensifying its focus on India as a key growth market, leveraging the country’s burgeoning aviation and defence sectors. Jim Currier, President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, outlined the company’s strategic vision during an exclusive interview, emphasizing India’s potential in engineering
The F-35 fighter jet, once the undisputed champion of Western air power, is facing an unexpected challenge – not from rival aircraft, but from politics. As Donald Trump sows doubt over NATO and hints at restricting US military exports, America’s allies are reconsidering their dependence on US-made weaponry. Concerns over a potential "kill switch" and Washington’s reliability as a security partner
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s recognition of India’s voter ID system, which was highlighted in Trump’s recent executive order aimed at reforming the US federal election process.The order mandates proof of citizenship for federal elections and imposes restrictions on mail-in voting, drawing comparisons with India’s robust voter verification system
Concerns have been raised by a parliamentary panel regarding significant budget cuts for the joint NASA-ISRO mission aimed at sending an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The cuts were highlighted during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, chaired by BJP member Bhubaneshwar Kalita.The Department of Space reported that the budget
Epirus, a defence technology start-up, has recently unveiled its innovative Leonidas system, described as a "Star Trek-Style" laser shield capable of disabling drone swarms in seconds. This ground breaking technology utilizes high-powered microwaves to target and neutralise unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from considerable distances, marking a significant advancement in counter-drone
China has been identified as the most significant military threat to U.S. national security, according to a report released by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on March 26, 2025.This assessment, presented during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, highlights China’s advanced military capabilities and its ambitions under President Xi Jinping as primary concerns for the United
DRDO should now step-up developing GTRE’s Kaveri turbofan as an indigenous alternativeHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first of 99 F-404 turbofan engines from General Electric (GE) for the TEJAS Mark-1A fighter jets, following a two-year delay.This delivery is anticipated to significantly enhance the production capacity of the indigenous aircraft, with HAL aiming to increase
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stressed the ongoing "very active and intense discussions" between India and the United States regarding trade, highlighting a commitment to conclude a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall 2025.This announcement follows recent talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, which aimed to address trade barriers and
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has strongly criticized the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) following the release of its 2025 Annual Report, which labels India as a "country of particular concern" due to alleged ongoing violations of religious freedom. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the report is "biased and politically motivated,