India, China Reach Agreement, Direct Flights To Begin On October 26

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services by late October 2025, marking a significant step toward normalising bilateral relations that had been strained since the 2020 border standoff and further impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.According to the ministry’s statement, technical-level talks between aviation officials from both sides had been on since earlier this year.The Ministry

October 2, 2025
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Finnish Major ICEYE Planning To Set Up Signature Radar Microsatellites Facility In India

ICEYE, a Finnish small satellite manufacturer with the world’s largest synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation, is planning to establish a local manufacturing and assembly facility in India.This move reflects the company’s strategy to expand its footprint in the Indian defence and security market while contributing to the government’s focus on self-reliance in space

October 2, 2025
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Misadventure In Sir Creek Will Alter History, Geography Says Rajnath Singh; Warns Pak One Route To Karachi Passes Through The Creek

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a strong warning to Pakistan regarding any aggression or misadventure in the Sir Creek region. Speaking at a military base near Bhuj in Gujarat during Dussehra celebrations, Singh asserted that any Pakistani action in this disputed area would be met with a "resounding response" powerful enough to alter "history and geography."He highlighted the strategic

October 2, 2025
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India Achieved All Objectives in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s Defences Laid Bare: Rajnath Singh

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has declared that Operation Sindoor was a complete success, with all objectives achieved, while reaffirming that the country’s fight against cross-border terrorism is far from over.Addressing soldiers at a forward military base in Bhuj, Gujarat, Singh underscored that the operation delivered a decisive message about India’s resolve and preparedness.Singh

October 2, 2025
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India’s Push for Theatre Commands: New Strategy Towards Unified Military Operations

India is moving forward with the theatre command concept, a major structural reform designed to integrate the Army, Navy, and Air Force under unified command structures. The goal is to ensure that operations in a specific geographical theatre are conducted with complete synergy, leveraging the combined strengths of all three services.The debate over Theaterisation gained momentum in 2019, when

October 2, 2025
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Why U.S. Energy Giants Are Sniffing An Opportunity In India Amid Trump’s Russian Oil Tariffs

U.S. energy giants are increasingly interested in entering India’s gas infrastructure sector, a development linked closely to ongoing trade talks between the two countries amid complex geopolitical issues including Trump’s tariffs on Indian imports due to its Russian oil purchases.This interest forms part of a broader strategy to leverage India’s growing energy market and expanding gas

October 2, 2025
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India Condemns Terror Attack On Manchester Synagogue During Yom Kippur Services

India has strongly condemned the terror attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, which occurred during Yom Kippur services on October 2, 2025. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep sorrow that this heinous act was committed on the International Day of Non-violence, calling the attack a grim reminder of the global challenge posed by

October 2, 2025
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Defence Minister Praises Defence Accounts Department (DAD) For Pivotal Role In Maintaining Fiscal Discipline

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) for its pivotal role in maintaining fiscal discipline and supporting the armed forces. Speaking at an event to mark the 278th foundation day of the DAD, Singh highlighted its silent yet crucial contribution to India’s military readiness, especially during Operation Sindoor, where timely management of financial resources

October 2, 2025
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India’s AMCA Fighter: Bids, Evaluation, And Budget

India has embarked on its most ambitious military aerospace project to date
with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, a fifth-generation
stealth fighter expected to become the backbone of the Indian Air Force by
the mid-2030s. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially received bids
from seven Indian companies, marking the largest military R&

October 2, 2025
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Race For AMCA Begins: Can India Rely On Private Firms For AMCA Fighter Jet?

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has moved into a decisive stage, with multiple private and public sector defence firms competing to become long-term partners in developing the country’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter.The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is spearheading the project. To ensure

October 2, 2025
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