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UP plans defence, FDI conclave ahead of assembly polls to boost investment

The Uttar Pradesh government is planning a Defence and FDI Conclave in Lucknow to attract investment ahead of the 2027 assembly election

Published 6 days ago

BSNL launches satellite phone at ₹1,34,166: Who can buy and why is it special?

Satellite phone use is heavily restricted in India due to national security concerns.

Updated 24 days ago

Uranium deal, defence ties on agenda for PM Modi’s Australia visit

PM Modi will address the India-Australia CEOs Forum at a time when both sides are engaged in negotiations to upgrade an interim trade deal into a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. (Reuters)

Updated 25 days ago

India, Indonesia rise as key partners

Prime Minister Modi and President Subianto both spoke of their commitment to an Indo-Pacific centred around unimpeded commerce and a rules-based order. (@IndianEmbJkt)

Published 25 days ago

Indian-origin ‘fake’ CIA agent secured defence deals from Indonesia President

Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava allegedly pretended to be a CIA agent to secure deals from now-Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Updated 27 days ago

₹52,000 crore defence buys approved by DAC, anti-tank missiles, drones included

The DAC accorded its Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the very short-range air defence system (V-SHORADS), an active protection system for tanks, and a jet-based kamikaze drone system.

Updated 30 days ago

Acquisition architecture of defence-industrial autonomy

Defence minister Rajnath Singh (File)

Published 47 days ago

From patrol to rescue: US's sea drone just rewrote rules of unmanned warfare

US Navy awarded Saronic Technologies the contract for Corsair vessels last year.

Published 52 days ago

Centre to set up air-raid warning systems in 244 districts

Documents seen by HT showed that the Directorate General (Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards), a federal agency under the Home Ministry, is leading the project and hiring experts from the IAF.

Updated 63 days ago

Centre okays ₹70,000-crore deal for six made-in-India submarines

The induction of the nuclear submarine is going to further strengthen the capability of the forces.

Updated 66 days ago

DRDO successfully tests ULPGM-V3 missile | All about the indigenous weapon

DRDO successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the ULPGM-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at the DRDO test range in Kurnool on Tuesday.

Updated 74 days ago

'Will strengthen defence cooperation': Rajnath during bilateral talks in Vietnam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang to strengthen defence ties between the two countries

Updated 75 days ago

Who is ‘Pak-China expert’ Lt General NS Raja Subramani, the next CDS of India?

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, succeeding General Anil Chauhan.

Updated 85 days ago

Indigenous defence manufacturing: India’s first line of strategic resilience

Indian Defence

Updated 98 days ago

Why Pete Hegseth quoted a fake Bible verse: Pulp Fiction confusion explained

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16.

Updated 108 days ago

Pete Hegseth fake Bible quote row: Pulp Fiction dialogue sparks backlash

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, April 16, in Washington.

Published 108 days ago

Will Trump fire Pete Hegseth amid impeachment row? Here's what we know so far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Updated 109 days ago

Pete Hegseth ‘paranoid’ about losing job? Report links fears to Army purge

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)

Updated 120 days ago

5 S-400s, strike drones cleared in ₹2.38 lakh cr defence boost for India

The additional air defence systems will bring the number of S-400 units in the IAF to 10.

Updated 128 days ago

SC allows pension benefits to SSC women officers as ‘one-time measure'

The SC bench used its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution.

Published 131 days ago

India may join 6th-generation fighter jet consortium

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. (File photo) (@HQ_IDS_India X/ANI Photo)

Updated 137 days ago

Trump official Elbridge Colby's visit this month to revive India-US defence ties

Elbridge Colby, under secretary of defense for policy.

Updated 138 days ago

Punjab Assembly okays bill to establish Shri Guru Teg Bahadur World Class University

Punjab Assembly okays bill to establish Shri Guru Teg Bahadur World Class University

Published 139 days ago

India world’s 2nd largest arms importer despite drop in goods: Report

India has taken several measures to boost self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector during recent years.

Updated 146 days ago

AI, deterrence and the new battlespace

Artificial intelligence

Published 160 days ago

PM to visit Malaysia: Security, defence, investment on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Published 179 days ago

Focus on transport, boost to defence: Portfolio-wise breakdown of Budget

Focus on transport, boost to defence: Portfolio-wise breakdown of Budget

Updated 182 days ago

Watch: Italian foreign minister serves Risotto at gathering in New Delhi

The gesture symbolised Italy’s pride in its culinary heritage.

Published 190 days ago

India and Spain vow to fight terror, improve ties

The two leaders reviewed the gamut of bilateral ties, including trade, investment, defence and security, tourism and people-to-people relations. (@jmalbares)

Published 193 days ago

Jaishankar, Rubio talk India-US trade

Rubio and Jaishankar also discussed regional developments and reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (PTI)

Updated 201 days ago

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