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A Russian delegation has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to engage in U.S.-brokered peace talks aimed at establishing a partial ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.This significant diplomatic effort follows a series of discussions held between Ukrainian officials and U.S. representatives, which were described as "productive" and focused on key issues including energy infrastructure
The delay in the delivery of GE F-404 engines has significant implications for the TEJAS MK-1A program, impacting production timelines, operational readiness, and defence capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Key consequences include:Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been forced to postpone the delivery of TEJAS MK-1A aircraft to the IAF. Originally scheduled for early 2024, only 2–3
Delegations from the United States and Ukraine are currently engaged in negotiations in Saudi Arabia, aiming to address the ongoing conflict with Russia.Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed the discussions, which focus on the protection of energy infrastructure and critical sites amid persistent hostilities.These talks are part of a broader diplomatic initiative led by former US
Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has announced a snap election scheduled for April 28, just under two weeks after he took office. This decision follows his meeting with Governor-General Mary Simon, where he requested the dissolution of Parliament.Carney emphasized the need for a strong mandate to address ongoing trade tensions with the United States, particularly in light of
Tech billionaire Elon Musk criticised the New York Times on March 21, 2025, labelling it as "pure propaganda" following a report that he would be briefed by the Pentagon on U.S. military strategies regarding a potential conflict with China. This statement came shortly after former President Donald Trump condemned the Times as "discredited media" and "the enemy of the people," asserting that the
GE Aerospace is set to deliver the first of 99 F-404 engines for the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets by the end of March 2025, following a two-year delay in fulfilling its contractual obligations. This delivery is part of a $716 million contract signed in 2021 between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).The first engine is currently undergoing testing and is expected to be handed over shortly. As
During the recent Raisina Dialogue, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed questions regarding the United States’ foreign policy and its implications for a potential new world order.In a somewhat humorous yet pointed remark, Jaishankar suggested that inquiries about U.S. intentions should be directed at Americans themselves, emphasising that India is focused on maximising its
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent visit to India underscored the strong and enduring relationship between the United States and India, significantly enhanced by the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former President Donald Trump.This visit marked Gabbard’s first multi-nation trip as DNI, which included stops in Hawaii, Japan, Thailand, and France,
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s administration’s move to deport a Georgetown University researcher studying and teaching on a student visa, accused of opposing US foreign policy in Israel-Hamas conflict, CNN reported.US federal immigration authorities detained the Indian national and postdoctoral fellow, Badar Khan Suri, outside his home in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighbourhood in Virginia
Kalyani Powertrain, a subsidiary of Bharat Forge, has partnered with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to enhance India’s server infrastructure. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the Indian server market by integrating AMD’s advanced EPYC processors into locally manufactured server solutions.The partnership was officially announced on February 24, 2025, during an event in Pune