Why India’s New Parliament Building Is So Controversial
The political controversy is intensifying, with 19 opposition parties planning to boycott the building’s inauguration
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Indian Army Plans To Procure 590 Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV)
India to develop its next-generation main battle tank through a government-funded approach, shifting away from strategic partnerships with outside player.India’s defence capabilities are set to receive a significant boost as the country takes the decisive step towards developing its next-generation Main Battle Tank, with "Approval in Principle" now under the Make-I category, according to the
MiG-29K Makes Maiden Night Landing On INS Vikrant
New Delhi: The MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook a ‘maiden’ night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.The Navy said that this challenging accomplishment, within three months of the maiden day landing demonstrates the resolve, skill and professionalism of the Indian Navy, Vikrant crew and Naval Pilots.The night landing of the Russian-origin MiG-29K took place on May 24
US Defence Secretary Austin To Visit India Next Week
Washington: United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin-III will embark on a four-nation trip including India from next week, according to the official statement released by the US Department of Defence.The first stop in his four-nation trip is Tokyo where he will meet with Japanese Defense Minister Yasukasu Hamada and other senior leaders and visit US troops stationed in Japan.According to
World Leaders Line Up To Welcome PM Modi As India’s Foreign Policy March Continues
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently in Japan as part of his power-packed schedule to visit a number of countries and hold meetings with major global players.The G7, one of the most influential groupings in the world has consistently accorded India the respect she deserves. Others too have fallen in line to acknowledge its growing diplomatic and economic heft.The world’s newfound
Britannica’s Gaganyaan Crew Module Rendition
Gaganyaan Mission: Definition, Missions, & FactsGaganyaan, crewed spacecraft being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The first uncrewed test flight is planned for 2023, with a second uncrewed test flight and the first crewed flight planned for 2024. India would become the fourth nation to launch its own crewed spacecraft, after the Soviet Union (later Russia), the United
Jaishankar Meets Russian Envoy, Asserts Taking Intergovernmental Commission For Trade Framework Talks To Higher Level
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov on Thursday evening and has asserted to take the discussions on bilateral cooperation in the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific & Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) framework to a higher level.EAM Jaishankar and Alipov also spoke about the ensuing BRICS Foreign Ministers’
‘It felt like my way out’: why students from India come to the UK to study
About 140,000 Indians sought educational opportunities in Britain last year, and the number is growing The aspiration to travel abroad for university and work has long been ubiquitous across India.In a country of 1.4 billion people, places at India’s t…
MiG-29K Fighter Makes Maiden Night Landing On INS Vikrant; Navy Terms It ‘Historic Milestone’
For the first time, the MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a feat described by the Indian Navy as a "historic milestone". The Navy said the "challenging" night landing trial demonstrated the resolve, skill and professionalism of the crew of the INS Vikrant and the naval pilots.The milestone was achieved on Wednesday night when the
Indian Army, IAF Conduct Joint Exercise Along Western Borders
The joint exercise was carried out to deploy paratroopers with new-generation weapon systems in support of mechanised forces deep inside enemy territory to facilitate and enhance the operational reach of their own forces.Indian Army’s Shatrujeet Brigade and the Western Command conducted a joint exercise with the Indian Air Force along the western border, officials said on Thursday. The joint