Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperityJapan's government promotes its military expansion as a path to economic growth. The defense white paper advocates for technology and start...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Anti-paper leak bill, Supreme Court judges amendment on Parliament agendaThe Lok Sabha will consider a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Another bill aims to increase the number of Supreme Cour...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Private space invaders: Skyroot's perfect debut validates India Inc’s space push - repeat launches will prove the modelVikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, successfully launched carrying multiple payloads. This marks a significant milestone for In...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at Farnborough AirshowGlobal security risks are pushing defence to the forefront at Farnborough Airshow. Aerospace makers face demand for weapons while civil jet...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
NATO allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire as US Prez heads to TurkeyNATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President D...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Europe's STOXX 600 clocks best week in over a month as rally broadensEuropean stocks surged to record highs this week, with the STOXX 600 and Germany's DAX hitting all-time peaks. Investors are betting agains...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Can 8th CPC submit its report before Mid-2027 as Lucknow meetings begin?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees are anticipating the 8th Pay Commission's report, with some associations suggesting a...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister AurangzebPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict....
16 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran dealPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated it's too early to revise the budget despite potential economic improvements post-Iran...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, analysis findsA new CSIS report has warned that the United States could take up to three years to replenish key missile stockpiles depleted during the Ir...
27 May, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Pakistan eyes PKR 100 bn defence hike in IMF-linked budgetPakistan is set to boost its defense budget by approximately PKR 100 billion. This move aligns with an International Monetary Fund program....
16 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Trump’s $1.5 trillion defence budget plan may deepen deficits, says Moody’sDefence stocks surged globally after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a significant military budget hike. This move is expected to boos...
09 Jan, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
UK to become 'defence industrial superpower', finance minister saysBritain's finance minister Rachel Reeves announced an extra £2.2 billion for the defence sector in her budget update, aiming to make the UK...
26 Mar, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
UK to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by cutting aid budgetBritain plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, aiming for 3% later. The increase will be funded by reducing the oversea...
26 Feb, 2025, 12.49 PM IST
UK to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, aiming for 3% in the long run – Cuts to foreign aid to fund military expansionUK defence spending is set to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with a long-term goal of 3%, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. To fun...
25 Feb, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
Japan's defence ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military's strike capabilityThe budget request was approved at the defence ministry meeting Thursday and submitted to the finance ministry for negotiations. The reques...
31 Aug, 2023, 11.03 AM IST