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The United States military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities across West Asia. According to US Central Command, the drones posed an immediate hazard to international maritime traffic, prompting American forces to engage and neutralise them on Saturday.The incident highlights the fragility of the ceasefire framework, which has already been strained by repeated clashes in recent weeks.The interception came just hours after US forces carried out targeted strikes against Iranian coastal radar installations in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. These pre-dawn operations were launched following the detection…

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, who arrived in India on 5 June at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday.The discussions comprehensively reviewed the full spectrum of India-Nepal relations, covering development cooperation, connectivity, trade and transit, energy, and people-to-people ties.Both ministers also exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest, underscoring the depth of the partnership.The talks reflected satisfaction with the progress achieved across diverse sectors and welcomed new initiatives to enhance cooperation in innovation, start-ups, digital and financial technology, and training and capacity building. Both sides agreed to…

His Excellency Yaniv Revach with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Mohan YadavIsrael’s Consul General in Mumbai, Yaniv Revach, has voiced strong dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s mediation role in the ongoing US–Iran ceasefire talks, stressing that Israel does not trust Islamabad. He confirmed that negotiations are close to an agreement but warned that Iran’s continued missile and drone attacks in the Gulf highlight the fragility of the situation.Revach explained that for the past two weeks, dialogue has been taking place between Washington and Tehran through Pakistani mediators. He admitted that Israel is not pleased with Pakistan’s involvement but acknowledged that this is the…

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has concluded her landmark visit to India and China, emphasising strong engagement with global powers to secure Britain’s prosperity.Her meetings in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar advanced Vision 2035 cooperation, focusing on maritime security, critical minerals, and resilient supply chains.Yvette Cooper’s visit underscored the UK’s determination to remain at the centre of international dialogue. She stressed that Britain cannot isolate itself from global challenges through “cancel culture” in foreign policy, but must instead engage constructively with key interlocutors. This approach, she argued, is essential to deliver growth…

Singapore has taken decisive action against online content that specifically targeted the Indian community.The High Commission of Singapore in India announced that the government had ordered social media platforms to block such content, which was believed to have originated from China.The move was made under the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023, with the Singapore Police Force issuing Disabling Directions to platforms including YouTube, Facebook and X.These directions require the platforms to take all reasonable steps to disable access by Singapore users to the inflammatory posts.According to the statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the content circulating online was designed…

The Indian Army, in partnership with Mahindra Defence Systems, has established a Forward Repair Camp at Joshimath to retrofit Armado Light Specialist Vehicles with Brake Pad Wear Indicators, ensuring sustained combat readiness and logistical efficiency in the demanding Garhwal Sector.This initiative strengthens tactical mobility under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework while enhancing preventive maintenance capabilities in forward areas.The establishment of the Forward Repair Camp at Joshimath represents a significant step in civil-military synergy, enabling preventive maintenance and upgrades to be carried out directly in forward deployment zones.By retrofitting Armado Light Specialist Vehicles (ALSVs) with Brake Pad Wear Indicators, the Army ensures…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Larsen & Toubro’s Hazira facility on 5 June 2026 marked a decisive moment in India’s defence modernisation, showcasing a suite of indigenous systems that underline the private sector’s growing role in military production. The display ranged from the Zorawar light tank and K9 Vajra-T artillery to futuristic directed-energy weapons and indigenous propulsion breakthroughs, signalling India’s ambition to become a self-reliant military power. The Hazira complex in Surat, operated by L&T, has emerged as India’s largest private hub for tracked armoured vehicles. Modi’s inspection highlighted the strategic importance of the site, where engineers and military…

India’s Rudram-2 hypersonic anti-radiation missile marks a decisive leap in aerial warfare, giving the Indian Air Force the ability to neutralise enemy radar networks at standoff ranges with Mach 5.5 speed and pinpoint precision. Its successful test under extreme release conditions validates India’s indigenous missile ecosystem and strengthens the nation’s self-reliance in advanced defence technologies. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), recently conducted a successful flight test of the Rudram-2 missile from a Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The trials were carried out under extreme release conditions, deliberately chosen to validate the missile’s…

India has announced a significant breakthrough in its offshore energy exploration program with the discovery of natural gas at the Sri Vijayapuram‑3 well, located about 15 kilometres off the east coast of the Andaman Islands.The announcement was made by the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, who emphasised that the find reinforces the vast energy potential of the Andaman Sea and marks another success in the ongoing exploration campaign in the basin.The discovery was made at a water depth of 355 metres, underscoring the technical capabilities of India’s offshore exploration teams in navigating challenging subsea environments. The…

Larsen & Toubro’s unmanned medium‑calibre turret for India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle represents a decisive step forward in the evolution of mechanised warfare.Conceived as part of the effort to replace the ageing BMP‑2 fleet, the turret embodies the philosophy of maximising crew survivability by relocating soldiers into the safety of the main hull while enabling remote operation of weapons.Developed jointly with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, this indigenous system integrates advanced firepower, protection, and digital combat technologies, aligning with India’s broader push for self‑reliance in defence manufacturing.The turret’s primary armament consists of a rapid‑fire 30mm automatic cannon, complemented by…