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

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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

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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…

India Wins 2 Gold, 4 Silver at International Junior Science Olympiad 2025 in Russia

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India’s six-member team excelled at IJSO 2025 in Sirius, Russia, securing two golds and four silvers among 140 global participants. Aadish Jain and Anmol Kumar won gold, while four teammates earned silver. Selected through rigorous national tests, the team was trained by IAPT and HBCSE, with government-backed support for science Olympiads.   Read More…

S-400s, Russian oil & RuPay–Mir pact: Will the Modi–Putin summit push India closer to Moscow and further from the West?

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Modi–Putin summit: Putin’s arrival in Delhi marks a pivotal moment in India’s geopolitical strategy. The talks around S-400 defence systems and alternative payment mechanisms reflect India’s determination to preserve its economic ties with Russia. In this delicate balancing act, India seeks to deepen its partnership with Moscow while skilfully avoiding friction with the West.  …