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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a historic milestone by becoming
India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, surpassing the record set by
Jawaharlal Nehru.
On Wednesday, Modi completed an uninterrupted tenure of 4,399 days in office,
a feat that underscores his enduring political dominance and the trust reposed
in him by the electorate across three consecutive
HAL has completed technical negotiations with GE Aerospace for the GE-414 engines that will power India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototypes, with commercial talks now underway, NDTV Profit reported. This milestone coincides with the Defence Ministry’s issuance of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to three shortlisted consortia, marking a decisive step in India’s indigenous
Six TEJAS MK-1A aircraft are now structurally complete and fitted with engines, with defence officials projecting between 18 and 24 fighters ready by the end of 2026 if Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) resolves outstanding Air Staff Qualitative Requirements.The Ministry of Defence is considering penalties for delays, underscoring the urgency of timely induction amid the Indian Air Force’s
India has frozen Starlink’s final approvals, citing concerns over its reported use during the Iran conflict and doubts about compliance with national security requirements. This setback comes just days before SpaceX’s planned Nasdaq IPO, expected to be the largest in history, with Starlink central to its valuation.India has effectively withheld the clearances required for Elon Musk’s satellite
Sigma Advanced Systems has announced a major export contract valued at US$21.97 million, approximately ₹208 crore, to manufacture and supply 40,000 units of 155 mm M107 artillery shell bodies for a North American customer.The Hyderabad-based defence manufacturer confirmed that the order will be executed within a six-month timeframe, with production and deliveries scheduled for completion during
The United States launched military strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.The incident marked a serious escalation in the ongoing hostilities between the two sides. According to the US military, the operation was described as a proportional response to what it termed unjustified Iranian
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