The Supreme Court on Friday held that companies cannot claim to be socially responsible while disregarding the protection of wildlife and fragile ecosystems affected by their operations. A two-judge bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Atul S Chandurkar while hearing submissions in the long-running case on conservation of critically endangered Great Indian Bustard held…
India and the Netherlands on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation in emerging strategic domains such as semiconductors, digital technology and cyberspace, while also stepping up defence and security engagement, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pressed for Dutch support to conclude the India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA). During talks with his Dutch counterpart David…
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its new-generation fast patrol vessel ICGS Amulya in Goa on 19 December 2025. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60 % indigenous content, Amulya will undertake surveillance, interdiction, search-and-rescue, anti-smuggling and pollution response operations — strengthening coastal security and homegrown shipbuilding capabilities. Read More…
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) announced plans to deepen academic programmes in the maritime sector (with focus on shipbuilding), bridge and tunnel engineering, and enhance applied research and training in defence logistics, transport planning and multimodal supply chains. The move aims to upskill forces and industry professionals for integrated infrastructure development. Read More…
The bilateral Harimau Shakti 2025 military exercise concluded in Rajasthan, enhancing interoperability between the Indian Army and Malaysian Armed Forces. The drills focused on counter-terrorism, tactical planning, joint manoeuvres and battlefield communication, underscoring shared commitment to regional security cooperation and expanding defence partnership between India and Malaysia. Read More…