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M S Chatterji · 2024-05-21T18:29:00+0530

India's defense industry is buzzing with anticipation as Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defense eyes a significant order for an additional 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, specially equipped for the harsh winter conditions of Ladakh. This comes hot on the heels of the successful delivery of 100...

Raghav Patel · 2024-05-21T17:41:00+0530

In a move that signals potential strengthening of defense ties, a high-level delegation from the Philippines recently embarked on a unique mission: to explore the capabilities of India's indigenously developed ALH-Dhruv helicopter. The delegation, comprising officials from the Philippine Navy...

PTI · 2024-05-21T17:40:00+0530

New Delhi, May 21 (PTI): India's space start-up GalaxEye on Tuesday said it has tested a home-built synthetic aperture radar, capable of taking pictures of the earth in cloudy conditions and during night, on a drone that can fly at a maximum altitude of 18 km, the first private entity to do so...

IANS · 2024-05-21T17:39:00+0530

Sri Lankan intelligence agencies have launched a fresh probe into the ISIS activities on the island nation following the arrest of four suspected ISIS terrorists, all natives of Sri Lanka, from the Ahmedabad airport. Sources said that Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence has requested for more details...

ANI · 2024-05-21T17:38:00+0530

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande said that the ancient Indian wisdom is rooted in a 5,000-year-old civilizational legacy, where immense value is attached to knowledge. “The ancient Indian wisdom is rooted in a 5,000-year-old civilizational legacy, where immense value is attached to...

PTI · 2024-05-21T17:37:00+0530

Ten naxalites, one of them carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, were arrested on Monday in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said. Madvi Buska, Madvi Joga, Madkam Deva and seven others were apprehended from the forest near Duled village during an anti-Naxalite operation, Sukma...

Anjana Basu · 2024-05-21T17:36:00+0530

The Manipur government has initiated action against a Kuki insurgent group for renaming a sacred hill of the valley-dominant Meitei community and claiming the area as their “camp”.Manipur government sources said today. The Kuki armed group’s actions could spark another round of violence amid...

ANI · 2024-05-21T17:35:00+0530

The US on Monday addressed a recently published news report describing the Muslim community in India and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting universal respect for freedom of religion. The US said that they are engaging with countries worldwide, including India, on this matter. “We are deeply...

Anjana Basu · 2024-05-21T14:50:00+0530

New Delhi is confident now of its role as an exporter of high tech defence weapons by Girish Linganna For Northlines The escalating maritime tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea have significant implications for India's maritime trade interests. As a major player...

PTI · 2024-05-21T14:41:05+0530

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that due to the interest and initiative of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, "we were actually able to finalise a long-term agreement" on the crucial Chabahar port. Raisi, Abdollahian...

ANI · 2024-05-21T14:40:00+0530

Colombo: Hailing the 'excellent' relationship between Colombo and New Delhi, Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that India is marching towards economic glory, which is not only good for the region but also for countries like Sri Lanka. He said Sri Lanka is also looking at a lot of...

ANI · 2024-05-21T14:31:10+0530

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Monday that the Quad alliance is working towards realising its shared vision of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific and delivering in the field of clean energy, disaster relief and health security. The EAM also mentioned that the...

PTI · 2024-05-21T14:26:15+0530

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday said the abrogation of Article 370 was a “political decision” and there was no need for it as 99 per cent of the laws of India were already operational in Kashmir. Sibal also said that he does not see assembly elections being...

ANI · 2024-05-21T14:21:00+0530

Colombo: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry expressed his country's keenness to join the BRICS grouping on Monday and conveyed that the group has become a 'good body' after India became part of it. He emphasized that Sri Lanka would reach out first to India whenever it formally applies to...

ANI · 2024-05-21T14:17:19+0530

New Delhi: Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday, Retired Indian Air Force Group Captain Mahesh Upasani said that the team which will conduct an inquiry to find the cause of the incident will look into all aspects on whether it is human error...

ANI · 2024-05-21T14:14:34+0530

Hong Kong: Instead of calling Russia to halt its military invasion of Ukraine, China is supporting its ally as fully as it can without triggering Western sanctions. The farewell hug between the autocratic leaders of the respective nations - Chairman Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin - made...

Raghav Patel · 2024-05-21T08:03:00+0530

Russia's Su-35 fighter jet, a cutting-edge marvel of aviation technology, is making a bold bid to conquer Indian skies. This state-of-the-art aircraft, boasting a formidable arsenal and advanced avionics, is vying for a major contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its multi-role fighter...

PTI · 2024-05-21T08:02:00+0530

Indians are the most abandoned nationality of seafarers with 411 already recorded for this year to surpass last year’s 401, a UK-headquartered global union of transport workers has said. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) wants to draw attention to the plight of seafarers who...

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L&T Defense Sets Sights on Another 100 Winterized K-9 Vajra Howitzers for India's Ladakh Region

Philippine Delegation Assesses India's ALH-Dhruv Helicopter for Potential Acquisition

GalaxEye Tests SAR Technology on HAPS Drone, a World First

Sri Lankan Intelligence Launches Fresh Probe into ISIS Activities Following Ahmedabad Arrests

India's 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Legacy Key to Modern Military Thinking: Army Chief

Major Anti-Naxal Operation in Sukma: 10 Arrested, Including High-Ranking Commander

Manipur Govt Files Case Against Kuki Insurgents for Renaming Sacred Meitei Hill to “Kuki Army Camp”

“Deeply committed to promoting universal respect for freedom of religion”: US on report describing Muslims in India

Philippines' BrahMos Deal: A Blueprint for India's Defence Diplomacy in Southeast Asia

Chabahar Long-Term Agreement Finalized Thanks to Initiative of Late Iranian President, FM: EAM Jaishankar

"India marching towards economic glory": Sri Lanka Foreign Minister sees mutual benefits

EAM Jaishankar Reaffirms Quad’s Commitment To A Secure Indo-Pacific

Article 370 abrogation was a “political decision” as 99% laws were already operational: Kapil Sibal

Sri Lanka Eyes BRICS Membership, Seeks India's Support

Raisi Helicopter Crash: Former IAF Official Cautions Against Jumping to Conclusions, Cites Multiple Possible Causes

Asserting its strategic choice, China backs Russia to the hilt

Su-35's High-Stakes Bid for India's Skies, Can It Outshine the Su-30MKI?

Indian crew world’s most abandoned seafarers, union figures show

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