Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced India is moving to manufacture fighter-jet engines domestically, partnering with French firm Safran for the next-gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. He underscored the nation’s commitment to defence self-reliance and boosting indigenous aerospace capabilities. Read More…
India is finalising a US$200 million Line of Credit to Angola to support defence modernisation, alongside deepened cooperation in energy production and refining. The initiative coincides with expanded strategic ties as President Droupadi Murmu prepares to visit Angola and Botswana. Read More…
China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world’s largest navy expand its power farther beyond its own waters. The official Xinhua news agency reported Friday that the Fujian was commissioned in Sanya on Hainan island…
In an apparent attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said important stanzas of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ were dropped in 1937 which sowed the seeds of partition and asserted that such a “divisive mindset” is still a challenge for the country. Modi made the comments while inaugurating the year-long commemoration…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated year-long commemoration of ‘Vande Mataram’ to mark 150 years of the national song. He also released a commemorative stamp and coin on the occasion at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here. The programme will mark the formal launch of the year-long nationwide commemoration — from November 7, 2025…
Indians are now the leading source of new citizens in advanced economies. In 2023, 2.25 lakh Indians gained nationality in OECD countries, a new record. Canada, the United States, and Australia were the primary destinations. Overall Indian migration to OECD nations also saw an increase, highlighting India’s growing global mobility. Read More…
In the latest sign of warming ties with Beijing, New Delhi plans to quickly clear pending proposals by local companies for importing electronics parts, shoes, household items of daily use, steel products, raw materials and other goods from China and other countries. India had stopped approving such imports after ties with China worsened following border…
India’s manufacturing activity gained momentum in October as domestic demand strengthened, offsetting a slowdown in export growth, although business optimism slipped from a seven-month high, a business survey showed on Monday. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 59.2 in October from 57.7 in September, higher than a preliminary…
Steel makers have urged the government for more measures to check rising imports from select group of countries including China which has produced 746.3 MT of crude steel in January-September period, over six-fold of the domestic output. As per global body World Steel Association (worldsteel), India has produced 122.4 MT of crude steel in January-September.…
India’s export diversification strategy is yielding positive outcomes. Exports of cotton readymade garments are increasing to the UAE, France, and Japan. Marine products and certain gems and jewelry are also finding new markets. This shift helps cushion the impact of US tariffs. India’s overall merchandise exports saw growth in September. Read More…