India and Germany are close to finalising a $8-billion Project-75(I) submarine manufacturing agreement, which is poised to become India’s largest-ever defence deal. As negotiations reach an advanced stage, the agreement, expected to be...

The Indian Navy is set to receive the first batch of the country’s first-of-its-kind autonomous weaponised unmanned fast interceptor crafts (FICs) from Pune-based defence firm Sagar Defence Engineering, a major step towards strengthening...

In a move that blends governance with humanitarian responsibility, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken a significant step by allotting land to 99 families in Kanpur Dehat who had been living in Meerut...

Karnataka is facing an escalating crisis as unpaid dues totaling an estimated Rs 37,000 crore have left contractors across the state reeling and demanding immediate action from the state government. The contractors’ collective...

A public punishment in Indonesia’s Aceh province has drawn renewed international attention after an unmarried couple was caned 140 times each for alleged sexual relations and alcohol consumption. The woman reportedly fainted during...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of maligning India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and undermining the country’s manufacturing potential, particularly...

  India rejected an application from Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink for its next-generation satellite system, dealing a setback to plans for direct-to-device connectivity in the country. The proposal was related to...

  Ravi Kota, widely known as the “LCA man” within defence circles, has been selected to take over as the head of state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from May this year after the...

India has taken a significant step towards strengthening its air defence capabilities with progress on a new long-range, indigenous air defence programme known as Project Kusha. The system is being developed by the...

Airbus on January 29 projected a sharp expansion in India’s aviation sector, estimating that Indian airlines will triple their combined fleet to around 2,250 aircraft over the next decade. As per reports, Boeing...

In order to meet the needs of the new generation of shipbuilding, the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is undertaking extensive infrastructure development work. Its key projects include the extension of the existing slipway...

“Your son is safe. If you desire, I shall set him free,” said Pakistani President Field Marshal Ayub Khan, as he made a special offer to his former commander, General KM Cariappa (Retd),...