Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
26 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone billTaiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
'India-Israel FTA may be signed in very near future': Israel Embassy's Economic Division head Ofir AmamiIndia and Israel are discussing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) covering goods and services, and the agreement could be signed in the near fut...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Trusted Interdependence: India's next step in defence self-relianceIndia's defence strategy has shifted from 'Make in India' to 'Aatmanirbharta', emphasizing indigenous development and discouraging imports....
25 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Government extends deadline for rare earth magnet manufacturing tenderThe Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended by one month the deadline for the global tender under India’s rare earth permanent magnet inc...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Lockheed Martin gets $35 billion Thaad deal as Trump looks to stockpile weaponsPresident Trump is convening with top defense executives to accelerate weapons production, addressing depleted U.S. stockpiles after extens...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Jewellery, defence, and banks: Nuvama's Nikhil Ranka reveals where to find real opportunitiesNuvama Asset Management's Nikhil Ranka identifies key investment opportunities and potential pitfalls in India's equity markets. While reta...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axedGermany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the anti-submarine warship project suffered delays, a setb...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chainThe U.S. Department of Energy is offering $17.5 billion in conditional loans to bolster the domestic nuclear supply chain, aiming to accele...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
After BrahMos, India may have found its next military bestsellerIndia’s defence export story, long centred on the BrahMos supersonic missile, may be expanding to include a new system gaining global atten...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
US notifies sale of support services for India's Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzersThe US has formally approved a significant military support package for India, including sustainment services for its Apache attack helicop...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Government looks to start work on Great Nicobar Project from 2028, says SonowalThe government plans to commence the ambitious Great Nicobar Project by 2028, aiming to establish a strategic maritime and economic hub. Un...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Brahmos gets another customer: One of Middle East's biggest arms importers and top US weapons buyer eyes Indian weaponsIndia and the UAE are in early-stage discussions for the potential sale of Indian defence platforms, including the supersonic BrahMos missi...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber riskThe intelligence alliance commonly known as the "Five Eyes" said in a three-page statement that, "Frontier AI models are anticipated to e...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricts exports to 10 American defense firmsChina imposed export controls on 10 US companies involved in defence and rare earths mining in response to Washington's blacklist, and bann...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Bharat Forge bags Rs 425 crore Ministry of Defence contract for Navy generatorsThe Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. This...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
U.S. will restart military action, reimpose blockade if Iran does not fulfill commitments, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saysThe United States is prepared to resume military action and reinstate a blockade against Iran. This action will be taken if Iran does not f...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM IST