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The November 2025 crash of a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) TEJAS light combat aircraft at the Dubai Air Show—the third-largest aviation exhibition globally—represents far more than a singular tragedy. The death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal on 21 November symbolises a systemic crisis in India’s defence manufacturing architecture, one that has festered for over four decades while private
The United States must build a significantly stronger relationship with India, according to James C. Lawler, a highly respected former CIA officer and ex-head of the agency’s Counter-Proliferation Division.Lawler expressed puzzlement over the historical state of US-India relations, noting that although the two nations were never adversaries, they never developed into true friends despite sharing
India’s prime minister among those paying tribute to celebrated actor whose career spanned six decadesDharmendra, one of the most enduring stars of India’s Bollywood cinema, has died at the age of 89.Born Dharam Singh Deol, but later known as Dharmend…
In a career spanning nearly seven decades and more than 300 productions, the actor became one of India’s best known and most versatile screen stars.
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force pilot who tragically lost his life when the TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, November 21, has been brought to Coimbatore.His mortal remains arrived at Sulur Air Force Station on Sunday, November 23, where a solemn and emotional tribute was paid by military colleagues and local
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed a landmark deal with French aerospace leader Safran to jointly develop a clean-sheet, next-generation fighter jet engine in the 120–140 kN thrust class.This new propulsion system will be developed with full Indian Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), ensuring complete Indian ownership over the core technologies.Safran will
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has put forward a proposal to acquire 114 additional Dassault Rafale fighter jets, valued at over ₹2 lakh crore ($22 billion), which would mark the biggest defence deal in India’s history if approved.This potential purchase could see India’s Rafale fleet grow to 176 jets, combining current IAF holdings of 36 aircraft and the Indian Navy’s order of 26 Rafale-M naval
India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, recently stirred debate with remarks suggesting future border changes could see Sindh, a region now in Pakistan, returning to India. Speaking at a public event, Singh underscored Sindh’s enduring civilizational bond with India, even if it is “not a part of India today”.His comments emphasised not only historical and cultural ties but also referenced those
The crash of the HAL TEJAS at the Dubai Air Show that tragically claimed the life of Wing Commander Namansh Syal has prompted critical questions about the pilot’s inability to eject before impact.The jet crashed during a low-altitude aerobatic display involving rapid manoeuvres, including aileron rolls and high-speed descent, which drastically limited the pilot’s time and altitude for safe
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, an accomplished Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, tragically lost his life during a dramatic aerial display at the Dubai Air Show when the indigenous TEJAS MK-1 he was flying crashed.The accident occurred on the final day of the event near Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport during a low-altitude negative G manoeuvre, causing the jet to nosedive and erupt into a