PM Modi to commission three indigenously built naval ships in KolkataThe three indigenously built frontline platforms -- Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray -- will be commissioned by the prime minister at Syama ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
France mobilises €13 billion for tech sovereignty funding pushFrance has secured €13 billion in new funding for technology firms. This boost comes from institutional investors under the Tibi initiative...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Black rain in Moscow after Ukrainian drone strike damages oil refinery, Zelenskyy says if Ukraine burns so will MoscowUkraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia, hitting a refinery in Moscow. Residents reported black residue falling from the sky. Aut...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian portsBig news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confir...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive marketsChinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new marke...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Rappid Valves secures Rs 29.86 crore strategic defence & naval ordersRappid Valves (India), a precision-engineered industrial and marine valve manufacturer, has secured strategic orders aggregating INR 29.86 ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
US set to offer Iran $300 billion development fund, broad financial gains in peace dealIran is poised to receive significant financial incentives, including immediate oil sales and access to a $300 billion development fund, as...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
What we know about Iran-US deal to end warIran and the United States have reached an agreement to end nearly four months of war, paving the way for detailed negotiations on the Isla...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
France, UK seek Hormuz deployment if U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes holdFrance and Britain are proposing a multinational naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan aims to secure shipping routes should a ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
US Navy coordinates rescue of 14 Indian nationals from sinking dhow off Oman coastA major operation was launched off Oman to rescue 14 Indian crew members from the sinking vessel Virat 1. After detecting the emergency, th...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
India enters elite ballistic missile club after DRDO conducts three successful flight testsIndia has successfully demonstrated its advanced multi-layered defence capabilities against long-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship thr...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Rekise Marine raises $9.7 million from Accel, NKSquared to build autonomous naval platformsBengaluru-based Rekise Marine secured $9.7 million from Accel and NKSquared. The funding will accelerate the development of autonomous ship...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST