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Sonam Wangchuk, who has been agitating against the government, was on his way to speak at a press briefingA renowned environmentalist at the forefront of a protest movement in the Indian region of Ladakh has been arrested amid a wider crackdown on diss…
India is on track to finalise a landmark $1 billion agreement with US aerospace giant General Electric (GE) for 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines. The deal, expected to be signed in October, will power the Indian Air Force’s planned fleet of TEJAS MK-1A aircraft. According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), negotiations have concluded with pricing settled, and only contract formalities
Operation Sindoor was a significant and expansive military operation launched by India on May 7, 2025, targeting terror camps and military infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).This action was in response to a terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, where 26 tourists were killed. The operation involved missile strikes on nine different
Brightcom Group Ltd has taken a significant step in diversifying into the defence sector by signing a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based defence manufacturer CQT Weapon Systems.The pact aims to combine Brightcom’s strength in artificial intelligence and software solutions with CQT’s proven expertise in defence hardware manufacturing. This collaboration sets the stage for
The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally retired its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet fleet on September 26, 2025, after 63 years of distinguished service at a decommissioning ceremony held at Chandigarh Air Base. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi attended the event, which marked the closing
Senior officers from the army, air force, and navy have underscored the unprecedented synergy seen during Operation Sindoor. Clear guidance from the Narendra Modi government allowed for rapid, integrated military action, significantly impacting operational outcomes, they said at the India Today Conclave.Operation Sindoor stands as a landmark in India’s military history, demonstrating how clear
India has firmly rejected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to “explain his strategy on Ukraine” following U.S. tariff measures.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the assertion as “entirely baseless” and criticized the remarks as speculative and irresponsible, stressing that no such conversation had
At the World Food India 2025 summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev.The discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation in critical sectors such as agriculture, fertilisers, and food processing, areas in which India and Russia have longstanding strategic and economic interests. The meeting underscored the deepening of
Khalistani terrorist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, linked to the proscribed group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), was released on bail from Ontario’s Central East Correctional Centre within a week of his arrest on firearms-related charges.Shortly after his release, he appeared in a video declaring his intent to support SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in organizing the Khalistan referendum scheduled for
India’s diplomatic engagements at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) highlighted the country’s steadfast positions on counter-terrorism, global solidarity, and climate resilience, while also deepening its partnership with the European Union.Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Ambassador Sibi George, held discussions with Ms. Belen Martinez Carbonell,