Explosions Rock Kabul as Taliban Minister Visits India
Accusations rise that Pakistan struck the Afghan capital with airstrikes, but neither country would confirm the reports.
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Army Deploys ‘Situational Awareness For Kinetic Soft And Hard Kill Assets Management’ (SAKSHAM) Grid To Secure Tactical Battlefield Space
The Indian Army has accelerated the deployment of an indigenous counter-drone defence system named SAKSHAM (Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management), developed in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).This initiative follows the lessons learned from Operation Sindoor, during which multiple Pakistani drone swarms attempted incursions across the
PM Modi And Trump Hold Telephonic Conversation, Discuss Gaza Peace Plan And India-US Trade Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Thursday to discuss developments related to the Gaza peace plan and the ongoing India-US trade negotiations. The interaction highlighted both leaders’ shared intent to deepen bilateral cooperation while maintaining active diplomatic engagement on key global issues.In a post on X, Prime Minister
‘We Are Opening Up Nuclear Power Sector To The Private Sector’: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the India-UK CEO Forum in Mumbai on October 9, 2025, that India is opening its nuclear power sector to private sector participation. This marks a significant policy shift ending the decades-old state monopoly in the nuclear industry and inviting private firms to contribute to India’s energy development.Modi emphasised that this opening creates new
IAF’s 114‑Jet MRFA Plan Advances Toward ‘Make In India’ Execution
India’s Multi‑Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) procurement program, valued at over ₹65,000 crore, is progressing through crucial procedural stages within the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The initiative is designed to bolster the Indian Air Force’s fighter strength while simultaneously cultivating an enduring domestic aerospace ecosystem aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework.The MoD is
India Welcomes Israel-Hamas Deal, PM Modi Praises Netanyahu’s Leadership
India has welcomed the US-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which aims to secure the release of hostages and facilitate a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.The agreement, announced earlier today by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeks to bring an end to the two-year-long conflict that began with Hamas’ surprise offensive on Israeli
Earlier NOTAM For Likely Missile Test Extended To 3,550 Km
NOTAM is likely to be that of band new Dhvani Hypersonic missile test with a partial-range trialA new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) originally slated for activation between October 15 and October 17 has been amended to indicate an extended range reaching up to 3,550 kilometres. This revised distance represents a significant increase compared to typical test boundaries within the Bay of Bengal,
US Sanctions Over 50 Entities, Including Indian Nationals, For Facilitating Iranian Energy Exports
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sweeping sanctions targeting over 50 individuals, companies, and vessels allegedly involved in facilitating Iran’s energy exports, including several Indian nationals.The move is part of Washington’s ongoing effort to curb Tehran’s ability to generate revenue from oil and liquefied petroleum gas (
UK PM Starmer’s India Visit Concludes With 12 Key Outcomes In Technology, Education, Trade, And Research
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s two-day official visit to India on October 8–9, 2025, concluded with the announcement of 12 significant outcomes spanning technology, education, trade, climate, and research.The visit, hosted in New Delhi, underscored a renewed strategic partnership between the two nations and elevated the India-UK relationship to a higher level of technological and economic
‘India’s Growth Story Is Remarkable,’ UK PM Starmer Says ‘Vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ On Track’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during his first official visit to India, praised the country’s economic progress, calling its growth story “remarkable.” Speaking in Mumbai, India’s financial capital, he expressed confidence that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is firmly on track to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat — becoming a fully developed nation by 2047.He also