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The 9th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held on September 30, 2025, in Tashkent. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vinod J. Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Gulomjon Pirimkulov, Head of Department for Cooperation with South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign
India reaffirmed its commitment to its longstanding friendship with Armenia during the National Day celebrations of the Republic of Armenia on October 1, 2025. Representing India at the event in New Delhi, Secretary (West) Sibi George reiterated the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasised that the partnership is continuously
India–Cyprus relations gained renewed emphasis as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended warm greetings to Cyprus on its Independence Day, highlighting the enduring friendship between the two nations. He described this bond as one that has steadily evolved into a robust partnership, reflecting mutual trust and cooperation at various levels.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit
India has expressed skepticism about the chances of United Nations peacekeeping forces being deployed to Ukraine or Gaza. A senior Ministry of Defence official, Vishwesh Negi, clarified during a press conference at the conclave of army chiefs of UN troop-contributing nations in New Delhi that such deployments are highly unlikely in the current geopolitical scenario.His remarks underline the
The Maharashtra Police has placed an order for 15 American-origin Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles worth approximately ₹5 crore. These advanced sniper systems will equip the elite Force One commando unit, which was established after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to respond to terrorism-related security threats.According to documents reviewed, each MRAD rifle is priced at
India is accelerating its lunar exploration program with a focused roadmap that includes missions Chandrayaan-6, 7, and 8, following the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions. This sequence of missions is part of a long-term strategic plan unveiled during the National Space Day meet, aimed at landing an astronaut on the Moon by 2040.Chandrayaan-4 is India’s first lunar sample return
The India–EFTA Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed earlier this year, formally comes into effect from October 1, 2025. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed the development, marking a major milestone in India’s global trade partnerships.The agreement links India with the four European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—in a
With MiG-21s retired, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to begin receiving the TEJAS MK-1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) imminently, with the first two aircraft deliveries expected as early as October 2025.This milestone marks a significant capability boost for the IAF, with indigenous fighter jets ready to replace the iconic but ageing MiG-21s.HAL has stated that one TEJAS MK-1A is fully ready for
Seven of India’s biggest defence manufacturers have formally submitted bids to take part in the country’s most ambitious aerospace program — the Advanced Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet project slated to become the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) by the mid-2030s.The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Larsen
GE-F404-IN20 engine undergoing integration process at HAL facilityHAL has received the fourth GE-F404-IN20 engine from US-based GE Aerospace under the 2021 procurement agreement. These engines are critical for powering the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, which is slated for induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the near term.The latest delivery comes soon after the third engine