Daily Archives: December 3, 2025

DRDO Conducts Successful High-Speed Rocket-Sledge Test of Fighter Escape System — Major Step for India’s Indigenous Aircrew Safety

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), successfully tested a fighter-aircraft escape system using a high-speed rocket-sledge at the Rail-Track facility in Chandigarh. The test validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and full aircrew recovery — placing India among the few nations with advanced…

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser says

High-level talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the Ukraine war are described as constructive, though significant hurdles remain, particularly regarding territorial disputes. While some U.S. proposals are deemed acceptable, others face Russian criticism. European nations are pushing for greater involvement in peace efforts, seeking to influence the outcome and secure future guarantees for…

Housing census by Apr-Sept ’26, population count in 2027

The long-delayed national population census, which will include caste enumeration for the first time, will be conducted in two phases starting April 2026, the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said Phase I (House Listing and Housing…

3rd indigenous N-sub to be commissioned soon

India is preparing to strengthen the naval arm of its nuclear triad, with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announcing on Tuesday that the third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridaman, is in “final stages of trials” and “will be commissioned soon”. The Admiral confirmed that India’s underwater deterrent is set for a fresh boost, with…

‘We don’t want them’: Trump rages against Somali immigrants

US President Donald Trump raged Tuesday against Somali immigrants, saying they should be unwelcome in the United States as he highlighted the long woes of the African country. Trump’s heated remarks come as a scandal unfolds in the state of Minnesota where prosecutors say more than $1 billion went to non-existent social services, largely through…

US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries

The Trump administration has paused immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, citing national security concerns. This move, affecting green card and citizenship processing, follows recent crimes and escalates restrictions on legal immigration. The policy mandates a thorough re-review of all pending applications from these nations.   Read More…