Indian Navy To Wet-Lease 4 Amphibious Aircraft To Bolster Coastal Defences

The Indian Navy is set to enhance its coastal security and maritime surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of four fixed-wing amphibious aircraft on a four-year wet lease, reported Asianet News web portal.The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to procure these versatile platforms, which will bolster reconnaissance, surveillance, search-and-rescue (SAR), and

January 12, 2026
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China Accuses Japan of Nuclear Ambitions Threatening Global Peace

China has sharply criticised Japan over what it describes as expanding "nuclear ambitions" under its new government, labelling them a "serious threat to world peace and stability."Speaking at a regular press briefing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning referenced a new report titled Nuclear Ambitions of Japan’s Right-Wing Forces: A Serious Threat to World Peace, issued by

January 9, 2026
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi To Visit India Later This Month

Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is scheduled to visit India later this month, as confirmed by sources cited in an ANI report on 6 January 2026. This development underscores the deepening diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Tokyo amid evolving regional dynamics.The visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in November 2025, held

January 6, 2026
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Sega co-founder David Rosen dies aged 95

Rosen, who led Sega from the 1960s into the 90s and who died on Christmas Day, was a hugely important figure in the history of arcade and home gamingIt is difficult to think of a more influential figure in the arcade game industry than David Rosen, who…

January 5, 2026
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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces India’s First Bullet Train Launch In 2027

E10 Shinkansen bullet train, capable of speeds up to 320 km/h, is slated for operations in IndiaIndia’s first bullet train is poised to revolutionise rail travel, with Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announcing that it will hit the tracks by 15 August 2027.This milestone pertains to the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, which promises to slash journey times

January 2, 2026
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China Hails India Overtaking Japan As World’s 4th Largest Economy

India has achieved a significant milestone by overtaking Japan to become the
world’s fourth-largest economy, with a gross domestic product (GDP) now
standing at USD 4.18 trillion, as announced by the government on 30 December.

This development positions the nation firmly on a trajectory to surpass
Germany and claim the third spot within the next 2.5 to 3 years, potentially

January 2, 2026
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