India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relationsIndia and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are ...
24 May, 2026, 07.29 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
One year after Operation Sindoor: How India’s armed forces are transformingOperation Sindoor has significantly altered India's defence strategy. The armed forces are now prioritising unmanned warfare and integratin...
07 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Op Sindoor legacy: India moves from borrowing muscle to becoming a source for global playersIndia's defense sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to th...
07 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Rajnath Singh unveils ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047’ roadmapIn a historic address, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched 'Defence Forces Vision 2047', a bold new strategy designed to elevate th...
10 Mar, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Pakistan plans new position of 'Commander of Defence Forces' as part of defence reformsThe new CDF designation is being considered under the proposed amendment to Article 243, The News reported, citing sources.
07 Nov, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
"Pakistan has not forgotten that pain": Rajnath Singh on Operation SindoorIn a recent address, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the triumph of Operation Sindoor while emphasizing the ongoing influence of...
22 Oct, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
Pakistan's plan to sharply increase growth faces headwinds, analysts sayPakistan has unveiled a $62.2 billion budget, aiming for 4.2% GDP growth, despite skepticism from analysts who cite ambitious revenue targe...
11 Jun, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Zen Tech and other defence stocks rally up to 8% after ceasefire fuels hopes of higher military spendingIndian defence stocks surged, fueled by a ceasefire along the India-Pakistan border and expectations of increased military spending. The go...
12 May, 2025, 12.17 PM IST
IMF, put some ifs & buts for PakistanCalls for IMF reforms are growing, incorporating India's concerns about Pakistan's alleged support for terrorism. The current quota system ...
11 May, 2025, 11.23 PM IST
Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan, Bilawal Bhutto's X handles blocked in India amid rising tensionsAmid escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has blocked the X accounts of Imran Khan and Bilawal Bhutto, along wit...
04 May, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
'I don't think it is a secret': Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto admits Islamabad's ties to terror organisationsFormer Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto acknowledged Pakistan's past involvement with terror operatives, echoing Defence Minister ...
02 May, 2025, 07.50 PM IST
China combines India, Pakistan military commands in sweeping reformPresident Xi Jinping redrew the military command system by forming a joint operational command, junking the area military commands.
13 Jul, 2018, 11.23 AM IST
ET Defence Bulletin: Donald Trump's US moves UN to ban Pathankot mastermind Masood AzharThe biggest defence development of the day came as a good sign for India as Donald Trump administration has moved to UN seeking ban on Path...
12 Jul, 2018, 10.34 PM IST
- US foreign policy expert calls for deepening ties with India
Obama Admin needs to address its institutional deficiencies so as to deepen its relationship with India, a prominent American foreign polic...
30 Nov, 2012, 07.38 AM IST
- US House passes $643 billion defence bill; defies veto threat
Defying the White House veto threat, the Republican-majority US House of Representatives has passed the USD 643 billion defence authorisati...
19 May, 2012, 04.30 PM IST