Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Indian Navy, said India’s ambition to become a US$5-trillion economy and realise “Viksit Bharat 2047” will depend on maritime strength — leveraging the country’s vast oceans, coastal geography, and rising sea trade to power economic growth, strategic capacity and global connectivity. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and assured India’s continued assistance to the flood-hit island nation under Operation Sagar Bandhu, an ongoing humanitarian mission responding to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. According to an official release, Modi conveyed his condolences over the loss…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed “deep concern” over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, saying India stands ready to “extend all possible support in whatever way we can.” In a post on X, Modi wrote, “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to…
At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, Rajnath Singh said India’s economic growth, technological capabilities and principled foreign policy have made it a “voice of balance and responsibility.” He asserted that nations across the Indo-Pacific and Global South now view India as a dependable partner for peace, stability and strategic cooperation Read More…
India’s Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, along with the indigenously built frigate INS Udaygiri, are participating in the Sri Lanka Navy’s International Fleet Review 2025 in Colombo (27–29 Nov), marking the ships’ maiden overseas deployment. Their involvement underscores India’s advancing shipbuilding capabilities and commitment to maritime cooperation and stability in the Indian Ocean region. …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country’s lead negotiator in talks with the U.S, after Yermak’s residence was searched by anti-corruption investigators. The unprecedented search at the heart of Ukraine’s government was a blow for the Ukrainian leader that risked disrupting…
The Supreme Court has held that there is no provision in law which bars an individual from filing a complaint related to damage to public property. The SC was hearing an appeal against a September 24, 2024 order of the Allahabad High Court that had stayed the summoning of accused persons in the case, saying…
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defence (SED), France, have inked a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement to produce the precision-guided HAMMER air-to-ground weapon in India. The 50:50 JV will localise manufacturing, aiming for 60% indigenisation, with BEL handling final assembly, testing and supply to the Indian Air Force and Navy. Read More…
The Indian Navy commissioned Cochin Shipyard Ltd.-built INS Mahe on 24 Nov 2025 at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. It is the first of eight indigenous Mahe-class anti-submarine shallow-water vessels, boasting over 80 % domestic content. INS Mahe enhances coastal ASW capabilities and strengthens India’s maritime security umbrella. Read More…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with the Data Security Council of India and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), launched the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0 under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project. The initiative invites students and researchers to solve real-world cybersecurity problems — boosting skills, promoting…