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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three‑day official visit, during which she will participate in the 16th India‑Japan Annual Summit.Economic security and energy security are expected to be among the central themes of her discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two countries seek to deepen their Special Strategic and Global
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three-day official visit to India from 1 to 3 July.This marks her first official trip to the country since assuming office, and she will participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, a key platform for advancing bilateral cooperation.She was received at the airport by Minister of State for Science and
Sarla Aviation has announced the successful completion of the flight-test campaign for its half-scale electric vertical take-off and landing technology demonstrator, Sylla 1.0. This marks a significant milestone in India’s emerging eVTOL sector, showcasing the country’s growing capabilities in advanced aerospace technologies.Over a six-month period, Sylla 1.0 underwent more than 500 tests and
The tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has been formally extended for a period of one year beyond 14 July, following approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions announced the decision on Wednesday, confirming that Misri will continue in his role until mid‑2027.Vikram Misri assumed charge as Foreign Secretary in 2024. He is
India and Malaysia convened the 12th Sub Committee Meeting on Military Cooperation in New Delhi on Wednesday, where both sides comprehensively reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral military cooperation.The discussions covered ongoing defence engagements, military-to-military exchanges, bilateral exercises, training programs, staff talks, capacity building, maritime cooperation, and
India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation in sustainable ship recycling, with both sides expressing confidence in the progress made towards the inclusion of Indian ship recycling facilities under the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation.The discussions took place between Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and
India has issued a strong condemnation of the reported demolition of the historic 125‑year‑old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs described the incident as a highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism against a revered Sikh shrine.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi was deeply disturbed by the reports and highlighted the
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) TEJAS MK-1A is preparing to conduct trials of a twin-configuration launcher for the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM).This development marks a significant step in expanding the fighter’s close-combat arsenal, as the new launcher will allow two missiles to be mounted on a single pylon, thereby doubling the available firepower in dogfight
The BrahMos missile program is undergoing a transformative phase, with the next generation of variants being designed to be lighter, stealthier and longer‑ranged. The current BrahMos weighs around three tonnes, but the BrahMos‑NG is expected to be substantially smaller and lighter, at around 1.2 tonnes, thanks to the use of advanced composite materials.This reduction in weight will allow fighter
Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, is preparing to establish a cutting-edge blow‑down type Trisonic Wind Tunnel (TWT) with a test section measuring 1.6 metres by 1.6 metres.This advanced facility will be capable of operating across a Mach number range from 0.2 to 4.5, covering subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flight regimes. The project represents a major step in