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The United States has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, Pakistan, which was carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a group designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organisation by the U.S.The attack occurred on March 11, 2025, when rebels detonated explosives on the railway track, forcing the train to halt, and then opened fire,
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on approximately CAD 29.8 billion (USD 20.7 billion) worth of U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports.The move follows the expiration of previous exemptions, duty-free quotas, and product exclusions, which had protected these imports. The Canadian tariffs, set to take effect
The European Union has announced a series of countermeasures in response to the United States’ imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The U.S. tariffs, which took effect on March 12, 2025, include a 25% duty on all steel and aluminium imports, impacting approximately $28 billion worth of EU exports.In response, the EU will impose its own tariffs on a range of U.S. goods valued at
According to information published on the Facebook account of the IADN Centre on March 9, 2025, the DRDO is developing the 300 kW Directed-Energy Weapon (DEW) laser, named Surya, which boasts a remarkable range of 20 kilometres. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made significant advancements in the field of directed-energy weapons. This system boasts an
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has accelerated efforts to finalise the procurement of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), a deal estimated to be worth $20 billion.The initiative aligns with the "Buy Global Make in India" strategy, aiming to manufacture these jets domestically with global collaboration. Several international contenders, including Boeing, Dassault, Lockheed Martin, SAAB, and
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is set to attend a significant conference of intelligence chiefs in New Delhi, India, as part of her multi-nation tour of the Indo-Pacific region. This visit marks her first high-level trip to India since assuming her role in the second Trump administration.Gabbard will be joined by intelligence chiefs from Quad countries such as Australia and
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to induct new multi-role fighter jets within the next four to five years through a fast-tracked global tender.The move is crucial as the IAF faces a decline in its fleet due to the phasing out of older MiG series aircraft and delays in the induction of indigenous aircraft like the TEJAS MK-1 and MK-1A. A high-level committee, headed by Defence Secretary
The White House has highlighted the high tariffs imposed by several countries on U.S. goods, with a particular focus on India and Canada. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that India imposes a 150% tariff on American alcohol and a 100% tariff on U.S. agricultural products. This was seen as a barrier to exporting products like Kentucky bourbon into
A significant maritime incident occurred off the northeastern coast of England when a Portuguese cargo ship, the Solong, collided with a US-flagged oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, on Monday. The Solong was carrying sodium cyanide, a highly toxic chemical, while the Stena Immaculate was transporting jet fuel for the US military.The collision resulted in a massive fire and multiple explosions on
According to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy apologized to former US President Donald Trump in a letter following a tense meeting at the Oval Office.Witkoff stated that Zelenskyy’s letter was an important step towards mending relations between the two countries, which had been strained after the heated exchange.The meeting had been marked by sharp