Indian Navy’s INS Trikand Stealth Frigate Foils Piracy Attempt On MV Golden Arsenal In Gulf of Aden

INS Trikand, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, successfully thwarted a piracy attempt on the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday night. The incident was reported by sources to ANI, highlighting the Navy’s swift and decisive intervention in a high-risk situation.The vessel, which was carrying critical cargo for India, had one Indian crew member onboard.

July 2, 2026
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Japan And India Seal JPY 2 Trillion Deals And Launch 4,00,000-Ton Green Ammonia Project

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced 129 private sector cooperation agreements worth over JPY 2 trillion with India, alongside a landmark joint green ammonia project in Odisha that will produce 400,000 tonnes annually, marking a new era in bilateral energy security and industrial collaboration.The announcement was made at the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi, attended

July 2, 2026
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India Secures Rafale Combat Readiness Through French Bridge Support Deal

The Indian Air Force has moved swiftly to secure the operational readiness of its 36 Rafale multirole combat aircraft by requesting technical and logistical bridge support from French defence manufacturers ahead of the expiration of the original sustainment agreement in September 2026.This request, issued through the Air Headquarters Directorate of Engineering-Rafale in New Delhi, highlights how

July 2, 2026
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India Commissions Fifth Advanced Heavy-Ion LINAC Module At VECC, Strengthening ANURIB Project

India has achieved a major milestone in accelerator science with the commissioning of the fifth heavy-ion LINAC (Linear Accelerator) module at Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) Kolkata, successfully accelerating a nitrogen ion beam to its designated energy, announced Department of Atomic Energy on its Facebook handle.This strengthens the ANURIB (Advanced National facility for Unstable &

July 2, 2026
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‘India-US Partnership Central To Building Trusted AI And Innovation-Led Growth’ Says US Envoy Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday emphasised the strength of the partnership between New Delhi and Washington in shaping the global economy through trusted AI ecosystems, resilient supply chains and innovation-led growth.He made these remarks while reposting Under Secretary Jacob Helberg’s message on X, which described India as a vital Pax Silica partner driving pro‑innovation

July 2, 2026
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Economic And Energy Security High On Agenda During Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Visit To India

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

July 2, 2026
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Japanese PM Takaichi Arrives In Delhi For 16th Annual Summit With Modi To Boost Strategic And Economic Ties

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

July 2, 2026
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Sarla Aviation Completes Flight Tests of Sylla 1.0 eVTOL Demonstrator

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

July 2, 2026
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Tenure Extended By One Year

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

July 2, 2026
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