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Trump Claims He Averted India-Pak War With ‘250% Tariff Threat’; Says Modi Is ‘The Nicest Looking Guy’

US President Donald Trump has claimed that he personally prevented a full-scale war between India and Pakistan by threatening to impose a 250% tariff on both countries.Speaking at a recent press event, Trump asserted that his intervention came at a critical juncture when tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours were escalating rapidly. He described the situation as “very dangerous” and

October 31, 2025
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Rafale For Kyiv? Ukraine Eyes Rafale Fighters As Gripen Plan Fades

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Kyiv is in negotiations with France for the potential acquisition of Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter jets. The discussions come as Ukraine continues efforts to build a modernised, NATO-compatible air force while fighting an extended conflict with Russia.The Rafale’s primary appeal lies in its independence from U.S. International

October 31, 2025
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US Drone Operations From Pakistan Derail Afghan Peace Talks, Not Indian Influence

The latest peace negotiations between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghanistan in Istanbul collapsed, not because of Indian interference as claimed by Islamabad, but due to Pakistan’s inability to halt US drone strikes launched from its own territory into Afghanistan.During the talks, Pakistani officials admitted to a previously undisclosed agreement with the United States, granting American

October 31, 2025
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CVRDE Reassesses Cummins Engine As Interim Measure For Arjun MBT Fleet

The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) is reassessing a Cummins power-pack as a temporary measure to sustain the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) fleet amid engine shortages.The initiative addresses gaps caused by discontinued MTU engine production and delays in the indigenous 1,500 horsepower DATRAN engine program.The Cummins QST 30, previously evaluated in 2007–08, is

October 30, 2025
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IAF Casts Doubt On HAL’s Commitments For TEJAS MK-1A Delivery By March 2026

The Indian Air Force has reportedly expressed growing doubt over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) ability to deliver the first TEJAS MK-1A aircraft by the revised March 2026 deadline.The concern emerges even after HAL Chairman and Managing Director D K Sunil reaffirmed this timeline during the fighter’s maiden flight at Nashik on 17 October, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath

October 30, 2025
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In A Big Relief For India Trump 2.0 Extends Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver, Easing India’s Strategic Operations At The Port Until April 2026

In a significant diplomatic relief, President Donald Trump’s administration has extended the sanctions waiver for India’s operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port until at least April 2026. The waiver, initially set to expire on 29 September 2025, ensures India’s uninterrupted engagement in the strategic port project, a vital component of its regional connectivity strategy.The Chabahar Port, located on

October 30, 2025
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Hold Key Defence Talks With US Counterpart Hegseth in Malaysia

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to meet his United States counterpart, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, in Malaysia on Friday.The discussion will take place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Kuala Lumpur. According to senior officials, the meeting aims to ease recent tensions caused by Washington’s tariff measures against India and explore avenues

October 30, 2025
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‘Father, Killer, And Tough Guy As Hell’: President Trump Praises PM Modi, Hints At India–US Early Trade Deal, Reiterates Mediation Claims On India–Pakistan Skirmish

During his keynote speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEOs Luncheon in Gyeongju, South Korea, US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as “the nicest-looking guy” while also calling him “a father,” “a killer,” and “tough as hell.” The remarks came as Trump hinted at an upcoming trade agreement between India and the United

October 29, 2025
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Jairam Ramesh Yet Again Jabs At PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘54 Claims’ of Thwarting India‑Pakistan Tensions

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a sharp yet measured barb at Prime Minister Narendra Modi following President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of having “stopped” a military confrontation between India and Pakistan earlier this year. Ramesh remarked that the American President has now publicly made this assertion “54 times” in different parts of the world.In a post shared on X, the Congress

October 29, 2025
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NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Completes First Flight

NASA’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s quest to pioneer quiet supersonic travel.Developed in collaboration with Lockheed Martin’s renowned Skunk Works division, the experimental aircraft took off from Palmdale, California, on 28 October and landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base after a one-hour and

October 29, 2025
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