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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess the performance of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), with the delays in delivering TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force emerging as a central issue.The inordinate slippages in the program have become a matter of concern for the Ministry of Defence, given the urgency of strengthening
Presumptuous illustration A United States Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with both crew members rescued safely. The incident was reported by The New York Times, citing two individuals familiar with the matter.The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, and investigators are examining whether the helicopter was struck by
Defence grapevine indicate that the Ministry of Defence is now actively considering imposing financial penalties on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for failing to deliver any TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force despite engines and airframes being available.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reviewed the matter, signalling that accountability measures may be enforced to accelerate
The Defence Ministry has indicated that between 18 and 24 TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets could be ready by the end of this year, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous combat aircraft program.Sources cited by ANI revealed that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently reviewed the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program and assessed its progress.At present, six MK-1A aircraft equipped with
The United States has formally expanded its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Beijing’s military, adding major firms such as Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, CXMT, YMTC, WuXi AppTec, RoboSense, and Unitree, according to a communique by the Pentagon.This update, released just weeks after President Donald Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping, underscores Washington’s growing concerns about China’s
US President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers has been struck down by a federal court. US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston ruled that the fee amounted to an unlawful tax never authorised by Congress.The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the measure announced by Trump in
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapsed dramatically on the 100th day of the conflict, unleashing missile barrages, retaliatory airstrikes, and urgent diplomatic manoeuvres as regional powers scrambled to prevent escalation into a full-scale war.The breakdown has drawn in proxies, heightened U.S. involvement, and raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflagration.The ceasefire,
All 24 Indian seafarers aboard the MT Marivex were safely evacuated after a fire broke out near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and Indian authorities have launched a probe into the incident amid heightened regional tensions.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed that the fire occurred at around 1:30 pm aboard the MT Marivex, a foreign‑flagged
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
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