Alstom secures 5-yr maintenance service agreement worth Euro 107 mn at MELPL Nagpur DepotFrench firm Alstom, through its joint venture MELPL with Indian Railways, has secured a Euro 107 million deal for a five-year maintenance s...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
French proverb of the day: 'What is learned in the cradle lasts to the...' - this French saying reveals why childhood lessons matter for a lifetime and importance of upbringing, education, parenting and character buildingFrench proverb of the day: French wisdom emphasizes that lessons learned in childhood profoundly shape an individual's life, extending from...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.52 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
All eyes on China: From the deck of USS Portland, a new spy drone takes America’s maritime surveillance further into the South China SeaUS Marines have successfully launched a V-BAT drone from the USS Portland in the South China Sea, showcasing enhanced long-range intelligen...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
French Proverb of the Day: 'Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you...'- A timeless lesson about passion, perseverance and purposeA timeless French proverb advises against chasing success directly. Instead, it suggests focusing on doing what you love and believe in, as...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.37 AM IST
Indian Navy commissions three indigenously built warships: Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and AgrayIndia's naval might has been significantly bolstered with the commissioning of three indigenously built warships in Kolkata. Prime Minister...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
GRSE shares jump 5% after PSU conferred 'Navratna' status. What this means for the warship-maker?GRSE shares surged nearly 5% after the defence PSU was granted Navratna status, boosting investor sentiment. The status allows greater fina...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
India's warship-building capability gaining new speed in modern technology: Navy ChiefChief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said that the commissioning on Sunday of three frontline platforms - INS Dunagir...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
French Proverb of the Day: ‘Who will live will see’ — a lesson on patience and trusting time; check meaning, significance and relevance in everyday lifeFrench wisdom offers a powerful perspective on life's uncertainties with the proverb, 'Who will live will see.' This timeless saying encour...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
India aims to be defence manufacturer, not just buyer: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing defense manufacturing prowess, now at Rs 40,000 crore, emphasizing self-reliance o...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Warship-maker GRSE conferred 'Navratna' status; defining moment for company, says CMDDefence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has achieved 'Navratna' status, a significant recognition of its consistent ...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.44 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
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
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
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
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