Mumbai, June 5: India has officially received its fourth squadron of the Russian S-400 air defense system, enhancing its military capabilities. This delivery comes as part of a larger agreement signed in 2018, where India committed to purchasing five S-400 systems for approximately $5.43 billion. The first three squadrons have already been integrated into service, … Read more
Mumbai, May 18: In a significant cultural exchange, the Netherlands officially returned 11th-century copper plates to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on May 17. These historical artifacts, known as Chola copper plates, contain valuable Tamil inscriptions that provide insights into the Chola dynasty’s governance and maritime trade. The copper plates, also referred to … Read more
Lucknow, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway today during his visit to Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. This significant project, which spans 594 kilometers and features a six-lane, access-controlled design, has been developed at a cost of ₹36,000 crores. The expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Meerut and … Read more
Mumbai, April 20: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in India on April 19 for a state visit, marking his first trip to the country. Accompanied by First Lady Kim Hae-kyung and a high-level delegation, President Lee met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of his visit. The discussions focused on various … Read more
Mumbai, April 14: In a historic move, Australia has appointed Lieutenant General Susan Coyle as its first female Army Chief, marking a significant milestone in the country’s military history. Coyle will assume her new role in July, succeeding Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. This appointment is notable as it comes after 125 years of the Australian … Read more
Mumbai, April 2: The Indian Navy has officially received the indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft named ‘Malwan’ on March 31. Designed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), this advanced vessel is equipped for underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). The ‘Malwan’ is armed with sophisticated systems including torpedoes, rockets, modern radar, and sonar capabilities. Its design … Read more
Kochi, March 31: The Indian Navy conducted a maritime exercise named IMEX TTX 2026 at its naval warfare center in Kochi on March 27. This exercise brought together naval officers and experts from several countries in the Indian Ocean region to discuss increasing security challenges at sea. Participating nations included Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Kenya, Maldives, … Read more
Mumbai, March 23: In significant developments for India’s defense and trade, the INS Taragiri, an indigenous stealth frigate, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 3. The frigate, equipped with advanced weaponry including BrahMos missiles, will be inaugurated in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This marks a … Read more
New Delhi, March 4: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader K.P. Unnikrishnan passed away on March 3 at the age of 89. He was a prominent figure in Kerala’s political landscape, known for representing the same Lok Sabha constituency for an extended period. Unnikrishnan joined the Congress Party in 1960 and was first elected … Read more