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…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced India is moving to manufacture fighter-jet engines domestically, partnering with French firm Safran for the next-gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. He underscored the nation’s commitment to defence self-reliance and boosting indigenous aerospace capabilities. Read More…
India is finalising a US$200 million Line of Credit to Angola to support defence modernisation, alongside deepened cooperation in energy production and refining. The initiative coincides with expanded strategic ties as President Droupadi Murmu prepares to visit Angola and Botswana. Read More…
China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a ship that experts say will help what is already the world’s largest navy expand its power farther beyond its own waters. The official Xinhua news agency reported Friday that the Fujian was commissioned in Sanya on Hainan island…
In an apparent attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said important stanzas of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ were dropped in 1937 which sowed the seeds of partition and asserted that such a “divisive mindset” is still a challenge for the country. Modi made the comments while inaugurating the year-long commemoration…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated year-long commemoration of ‘Vande Mataram’ to mark 150 years of the national song. He also released a commemorative stamp and coin on the occasion at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here. The programme will mark the formal launch of the year-long nationwide commemoration — from November 7, 2025…