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Operation Sindoor in 2025 highlighted the devastating impact of supersonic weapons such as the BrahMos cruise missile, which flies at nearly Mach 3 or 3,700 kmph, according to a report by TOI.At such speeds, a missile detected by radar at a distance of 15 kilometres would give defenders only 15 seconds to respond. This compressed decision cycle already makes supersonic systems extremely difficult
India has voiced deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities in West Asia, stressing that the latest attacks are a matter of utmost importance for the international community.The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement highlighting that the conflict, which has now stretched beyond one hundred days, continues to inflict severe humanitarian and economic costs.The government
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that India was never instructed to stop purchasing Russian oil, stressing that the only restrictions applied were to specific entities placed under sanctions.In his remarks to CNN‑News18, Puri explained that the government had consistently managed to keep fuel prices under control despite severe global disruptions and
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a sharp message at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026, underscoring India’s independent foreign policy and rejecting any notion of external diktats, as reported by Zee News.Speaking at a plenary session moderated by India Today, Putin emphasised that India has consistently pursued its own course in global affairs, never acting
India and the United States convened the 29th edition of their army-to-army staff talks in Hawaii, marking another milestone in the steady expansion of bilateral defence cooperation, reported News On Air.The discussions were co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy), and Lieutenant General Joel Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of US Army Pacific. 
His Excellency Yaniv Revach with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Mohan YadavIsrael’s Consul General in Mumbai, Yaniv Revach, has voiced strong dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s mediation role in the ongoing US–Iran ceasefire talks, stressing that Israel does not trust Islamabad. He confirmed that negotiations are close to an agreement but warned that Iran’s continued missile and drone
The United States military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities across West Asia. According to US Central Command, the drones posed an immediate hazard to international maritime traffic, prompting American forces to engage and neutralise them on Saturday.The incident highlights the fragility of the ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a strong defence of Moscow’s partnership with India, describing the relationship as “brotherly” and “trust-based” while rejecting external pressure from Washington.Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, he praised India’s human capital and technological expertise, particularly in coding and software engineering, noting that
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong defence of India’s strategic autonomy, warning that any attempt to impose sanctions on New Delhi would backfire under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin emphasised that sovereign nations must retain the freedom to select their defence and economic partners without
India’s RudraM-II missile represents a decisive leap in indigenous defence capability, surpassing foreign systems like Russia’s Kh-31P and America’s AGM-88 HARM/AARGM in both range and speed.With a strike envelope of 350 kilometres and speeds of Mach 5.5, it provides the Indian Air Force with a powerful tool for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) missions while reducing reliance on