At the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Rajnath Singh affirmed that India’s position on the rules-based order and freedom of navigation is not aimed at any country, but at safeguarding all regional stakeholders’ interests. He reinforced India’s long-term strategic partnership with ASEAN. Read More…
President Donald Trump alleged Sunday that countries including Russia and China have conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public, and that the United States would follow suit. “Russia’s testing, and China’s testing, but they don’t talk about it,” he told CBS’s “60 Minutes” program, in an interview released Sunday. “I don’t want to be…
Xi Jinping joked about spying on South Korea’s president as he gifted him a pair of smartphones, telling him to “check if there is a backdoor” in a rare jest from the Chinese leader that made headlines in Seoul. The lighthearted exchange took place on Saturday in the city of Gyeongju, when Xi and President…
Indian women’s cricket finally scaled its Everest on Sunday, as years of toil and heartbreak culminated in glory with a 52-run win over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, sealing the nation’s maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup through stellar all-round efforts from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma. India’s breakthrough in the 13th edition of the…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the Lucknow unit. This facility part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor handles end-to-end missile manufacturing. The event also includes inaugurating the booster building and showcasing missile systems. Read More…
At the inauguration of new production lines for Tejas and HTT-40 in Nashik, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh affirmed India’s ambition to move from 65% domestic defence manufacturing to full self-reliance. He warned that import dependency creates strategic vulnerabilities and pledged fiscal and policy support. Read More…
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated HAL Nashik’s third production line for LCA Tejas Mk 1A and second line for HTT-40, flagging off the first locally built Mk 1A. He described the milestone as emblematic of India’s growing defence self-reliance and pledged to push for 100 % indigenous manufacturing. Read More…
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw invited former UK PM Rishi Sunak to the AI Impact Summit 2026, set for February in New Delhi. Announced by PM Modi, the summit will be the Global South’s first major AI forum, aiming to drive responsible innovation, inclusive growth, and global cooperation in emerging technologies. Read More…
At GFF 2025, Paytm launched its AI Soundbox, a multilingual smart assistant for small businesses. CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma called it a leap beyond payments—like a smartphone for merchants. The device offers real-time insights and global recognition, marking India’s entry into the intelligence revolution in inclusive fintech innovation. Read More…
Perplexity unveiled a new AI-powered language learning feature, offering immersive, card-based experiences beyond text. CEO Aravind Srinivas showcased its real-world utility for travelers, with dynamic phrase generation for scenarios like a trip to Korea. The tool aims to make mastering foreign languages more engaging for learners and global explorers. Read More…