The Bangladesh capital on Thursday woke up to heightened security vigil over the Dhaka lockdown call by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s now disbanded Awami League in protest against her trial over last year’s protests that left hundreds dead. Hasina faces charges of crimes against humanity involving a crackdown on the student-led uprising that ended…
In a bid to accelerate the domestic production of rare earth and critical minerals, the Centre has approved the rationalization of royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium—minerals that are essential for high-tech industries and green energy technologies. Graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium are vital for advanced technological applications and the ongoing global energy…
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral actions, including canceling…
Addressing the CAPSS-IMR Seminar, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasised that the successful Operation Sindoor reaffirmed the critical role of electronic warfare, cyber resilience and multi-domain operations. He urged greater involvement of private sector defence firms in India’s innovation drive to bolster strategic readiness. Read More…
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has embarked on a week-long official visit to the United States, underscoring the Indian Navy’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with the United States Navy. Discussions will focus on maritime domain awareness, operational linkages, and advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific. Read More…
The two-day Defence Conclave will be held at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore on November 13-14, organised by the Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre (CDIIC). Over 40 MSMEs will showcase indigenous defence technologies, aligning with India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Read More…
