India, UK Carrier Strike Groups Launch Historic Exercise Konkan INS Vikrant, HMS Prince of Wales Lead

For the first time, India’s INS Vikrant and the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales are spearheading their nations’ carrier strike groups in Exercise Konkan-25. Deployed in the western Indian Ocean from October 5–12, the joint drills will include complex maritime warfare, cross-deck operations, and interoperability training.   Read More…

Exports making Indian factories greener by up to 25%: IIM study

Exports not only boost business growth but also make Indian factories greener, a study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, has found after analysing two decades of firm-level data Described as the first-of-its-kind, the study examined whether export orientation encourages Indian manufacturing companies to adopt greener practices. Led by Chandan Sharma, professor of…

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland to protect federal buildings from ongoing protests. During a hastily called evening telephone hearing, US District Judge Karin Immergut granted the…

India to Launch Vyommitra, Its First Humanoid Robot, into Space This December

ISRO will send Vyommitra, a semi-humanoid robot, into space this December as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Designed to mimic human functions, Vyommitra will test life-support systems and assist with communication and mechanical tasks. This milestone marks India’s bold step toward crewed spaceflight and autonomous exploration beyond Earth.   Read More…

Sir Creek Dispute Resurfaces as Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan of ‘History-Changing’ Response

Sir Creek, a 96 km tidal estuary between Gujarat and Sindh, remains disputed over maritime boundaries and control. India cites the 1925 map and the thalweg principle, while Pakistan leans on the 1914 resolution. Rajnath Singh warned any Pakistani “misadventure” would invite a response capable of altering geography.   Read More…