Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilitiesIndia and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key m...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Pak's first Hangor-class submarine arrives at Karachi PortPakistan's Navy has received its first Hangor-class submarine from China. This marks a significant step in the Navy's modernization efforts...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic testFrance has successfully tested its advanced MICA NG missile from a Rafale fighter jet. This new weapon is designed to counter stealth aircr...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
India issues formal request to France for 114 Rafales in Rs 3.25 lakh crore dealIndia has requested France for 114 Rafale fighter jets. This major deal is valued at approximately 3.25 lakh crore rupees. A significant po...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
26 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Iran ceasefire appears to hold, Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard linksA fragile ceasefire held even after the US struck two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain arrested 41 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutio...
10 May, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
07 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz missionFrance's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is now in the Red Sea. This move prepares for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The F...
06 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war, Pakistani source saysWashington is reportedly nearing a breakthrough with Tehran on a preliminary deal to de-escalate tensions and pave the way for nuclear talk...
06 May, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarinesPakistan's Navy is acquiring advanced Chinese submarines. This move enhances maritime security and defense cooperation with China. The firs...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
The surprise gift King Charles presented to Donald Trump at the state dinner goes viral - what he gaveThe White House state dinner hosted by Donald Trump for King Charles III became a viral global moment after the monarch presented a histori...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Groupe ADP to sell up to 7.3% stake in GMR Airports LtdFrench airport operator Groupe ADP is set to sell up to 7.3 percent of its stake in GMR Airports Ltd. The deal involves the early purchase ...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Iran's seizure of two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz does not violate ceasefire? US and Iran give opposite claims on truce and blockadeIran's seizure of two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz does not violate ceasefire? The United States says the seizures do not break the ceas...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayNifty 50 and BSE Sensex declined, snapping a three-day rally due to IT and FMCG losses. Rising India VIX signaled caution, though broader t...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Trump pushes ‘magic paint’ makeover for Eisenhower building, as it lacks ‘symbolic cohesion’ with White HouseTrump’s magic paint: President Donald Trump has proposed a significant change for the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The structure b...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.37 AM IST