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U.S. Secretary Rubio Explains Why Trump Admin Taxed India Over Russian Oil But Delayed China Sanctions

The United States’ recent actions regarding tariffs and sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil have prompted extensive discussion, particularly as explained by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump.In the context of mounting global tensions surrounding Russian energy exports, the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports—which includes a direct 25%

August 18, 2025
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Putin Shares Insights With PM Modi On Trump Meeting, India Reiterates Call For Peaceful Resolution

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share insights on his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska regarding the Ukraine conflict.During the phone call, Modi reiterated India’s consistent call for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Ukraine conflict and expressed support for all efforts aimed at achieving this goal. Modi also thanked

August 18, 2025
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Marco Rubio Says That U.S. Is Keeping An Eye On India & Pakistan Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Talks With Russia

Washington continues to closely monitor the India-Pakistan situation on a daily basis amid ongoing tensions and ceasefire challenges, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in multiple interviews in August 2025.Rubio emphasized the difficulty in maintaining ceasefires, noting that ceasefires require agreement from both sides and constant upkeep to avoid collapse. He cited the India-Pakistan

August 18, 2025
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‘Important That De-Escalation On Border Continues’: S Jaishankar, Wang Yi Meet

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on Monday, August 18, 2025, in a significant diplomatic engagement ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled in Tianjin later this month.The meeting was an opportunity to review and strengthen India-China bilateral relations amidst ongoing efforts to stabilise the

August 18, 2025
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Dvipa Defence’s Indigenous U-19 SMG To Undergo Trials With Paramilitary Forces

Hyderabad-based Dvipa Defence India Private Limited has developed an indigenous submachine gun (SMG) known as the U-19, chambered in the popular 9×19mm calibre. This weapon is poised to soon enter trials with India’s paramilitary forces, marking an important step in advancing India’s self-reliance in small arms manufacturing.The U-19 SMG is designed with a focus on ergonomics, compactness, and

August 18, 2025
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HAL Conducts Extensive Tests On The Navy & Coast Guard Dhruv Helicopters To Fix The Issues of Grounded Fleet

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted extensive tests on the Navy and Coast Guard’s Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) off the coast of Visakhapatnam over a continuous period of two weeks in August 2025.The objective of these rigorous trials was to collect critical data aimed at identifying and fixing persistent flaws that led to the grounding of the naval and coast guard Dhruv fleet

August 18, 2025
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India Is Preparing To Acquire Nearly 450 Fighter Jets In The Coming Years

India is preparing to acquire nearly 450 fighter jets in the coming years as part of a comprehensive plan to modernise and expand the Indian Air Force (IAF) amid growing geopolitical challenges, especially from neighbouring China and Pakistan.The Indian Air Force currently has around 31 active combat squadrons, significantly below the desired strength of 42 squadrons. Each squadron typically

August 18, 2025
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Op Sindoor Made It Clear Who Stands With India

Devastation, after devastation was the norm after armed forces pounded Pakistani military assetsOperation Sindoor stands as a watershed moment in modern Indian military history, offering profound insights into the nation’s diplomatic standing, internal cohesion, and defence preparedness.According to retired Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare, former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence,

August 18, 2025
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Philippine Coast Guard Considers Indian-Made Offshore Patrol Vessels To Expand Presence In South China Sea

The Philippine Coast Guard is currently evaluating the option of locally producing the Indian-designed Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) to enhance its maritime presence and capabilities in the South China Sea.The NGOPV is a sophisticated class of patrol ships originally ordered in 11 units by the Indian Navy, featuring a displacement of up to 2,900 tons and a length of around 110

August 18, 2025
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ITI Ltd Receives ISRO Appreciation For Contribution To Successful NISAR Satellite Launch

State-owned telecom company ITI Limited has received special recognition from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its critical contribution to the successful launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite.The satellite, jointly developed by NASA and ISRO, was launched on July 30, 2025, aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota,

August 18, 2025
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