Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived to a warm welcome in Amman, the capital of Jordan, the first stop in the three nation trip. In a special gesture emblematic of the close ties between the two countries, the Prime Minister was received by the Prime Minister of Jordan Jafar Hassan and accorded a ceremonial…
An mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said Tuesday. The suspects were a father and son, aged 50 and 24, authorities have said. The older man was shot dead while his…
The Indian Navy will formally commission DSC A20 — the first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft — at Kochi on 16 December 2025 under Southern Naval Command. Constructed by Titagarh Rail Systems, the vessel will enhance coastal diving support, underwater inspection, salvage operations and other specialised maritime missions. Read More…
The Standing Committee on Defence has commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for achieving major milestones in hypersonic and missile technologies and saving an estimated ₹2,64,156 crore over the past five years through indigenous research and development. The panel highlighted DRDO’s role in strengthening India’s self-reliant defence innovation ecosystem. Read More…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi agreed in a phone call that recent Chinese military activity — including a radar-locking incident involving Japanese aircraft — is “not conducive to regional peace and stability,” underscoring shared concern over the deteriorating security environment in the Indo-Pacific. Read More…
President Trump issued a grave warning about the Russia-Ukraine conflict potentially escalating into a global war, expressing deep frustration over the ongoing bloodshed. He emphasized the urgent need for an immediate end to hostilities, citing significant casualties. The US is actively mediating peace efforts, though Ukraine faces pressure for territorial concessions. Read More…
President Donald Trump’s peace proposal for Ukraine includes restoring Russian energy supplies to Europe. It also suggests significant U.S. investment in Russian rare earths and energy sectors. The plan outlines tapping frozen Russian sovereign assets for Ukraine projects. These proposals were detailed in appendices to peace plans shared with European officials. Read More…
India and the US are nearing a trade deal, with Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran expressing optimism for a March resolution. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer acknowledged India’s “best ever” proposals, despite ongoing disagreements on agricultural imports. Negotiators are currently in New Delhi for crucial talks on a Bilateral Trade Agreement. Read More…
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, speaking at SAITED-2025 in Bhubaneswar, emphasized science and technology as vital for India’s rise as a global power. He lauded PM Modi’s ₹1 lakh crore R&D fund and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s inspiration, urging students to pursue innovation. The fest united thousands of young learners and scientists. Read More…