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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday, accompanied by his wife Jeanette D Rubio. The couple was joined by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during their tour of the monument, which remains one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world and a magnet for visiting dignitaries.The Taj Mahal, celebrated as one of the seven wonders of the world, has long been a stop for global leaders on official visits to India. Just last year, US Vice President JD Vance toured the site with his wife Usha Vance and their children Vivek,…

India and the United States have reaffirmed their defence partnership with a strong emphasis on India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, signalling a decisive shift towards domestic manufacturing, technology co-development, and battlefield readiness.The talks also spanned energy security, civil nuclear cooperation, critical minerals, and emerging technologies, while addressing pressing geopolitical challenges.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored that India’s “Make in India” priorities will remain central to the next phase of defence cooperation with the United States. Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, he stressed that future collaboration must align with India’s domestic manufacturing ambitions and lessons…

India and Russia have taken another step forward in advancing their military cooperation through the 5th Sub Working Group (Land) meeting. This engagement was held under the framework of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation, underscoring the enduring depth of their defence partnership.The Indian Army confirmed in a post on X that the discussions were highly productive, focusing on enhancing mutual learning, operational synergy, and bilateral military capabilities. These deliberations further reinforced the longstanding bond between the Indian Army and the Russian Land Forces.The visiting Russian delegation also toured the Shatrujeet Brigade, which provided an opportunity…

The National Investigation Agency’s probe into the Red Fort car blast in Delhi has revealed disturbing details of how artificial intelligence platforms were misused for what investigators termed “terror engineering.”The chargesheet, running into 7,500 pages and filed on 14 May, outlines the involvement of accused individuals linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), in fabricating and deploying improvised explosive devices with laboratory-like precision.The blast, which occurred on 10 November last year near the Red Fort, killed 11 people and injured several others. According to the chargesheet, Jasir Bilal Wani emerged as the “in-house…

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, has underlined self-reliance as a strategic necessity for India’s defence preparedness, stressing the importance of resilient indigenous capabilities.He made these remarks during the graduation ceremony of the 48th Flight Test Course in Bengaluru on Saturday, 23 May 2026, where he addressed the newly commissioned test pilots and flight test engineers.The ceremony marked the culmination of a demanding 48‑week multidisciplinary training programme at the Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS). Eleven test pilots and six flight test engineers successfully graduated, forming a cohort of 17 officers.Among them were 14 officers from…

India’s defence industry is undergoing a profound transformation as private corporations step into roles traditionally dominated by public sector undertakings, according to a TOI report.The government has shortlisted TATA Advanced Systems Limited, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Forge to develop prototypes for the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, India’s most ambitious defence manufacturing project.Once these prototypes are proven, the Indian Air Force will issue a larger tender for acquisition, with the selected company enjoying a natural advantage. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, long the state’s monopoly in fighter jet production, has been excluded from the initial shortlist, signalling a decisive shift…

Paninian India Private Limited has unveiled the Yantur Ramjet Engine, a breakthrough in indigenous aerospace propulsion designed for supersonic and hypersonic platforms.This marks a significant milestone for India’s private defence sector, positioning the company at the forefront of advanced air-breathing engine technology. The Yantur Ramjet Engine represents one of the most ambitious projects undertaken by a private Indian aerospace firm. Unlike conventional turbojet or turbofan engines, ramjets operate without rotating compressors or turbines, relying instead on the forward motion of the vehicle to compress incoming air before combustion. This architecture allows for extremely high speeds but requires precise engineering to…

The world is a more dangerous place than ever before. At least, that’s what most governments seem to believe, going by the worldwide increase in military spending. From 2021 to 2025, arms spending around the globe surged up by 9.2%. And when arms sales are up, so are profits. That means some countries are not only expanding their militaries but cashing in. Asia is already home to two full-fledged arms export powerhouses – but many more countries have high hopes of joining the ranks of the world’s top defense exporters. Today, we’re counting down the region’s top 10 defense exporters…

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has cleared the ULPGM-V3 missile for mass production following the successful conclusion of its final deliverable configuration trials at the Kurnool test range in Andhra Pradesh.These trials validated the missile’s performance in both air-to-ground and air-to-air roles, demonstrating its readiness for induction into service. Operated through an integrated Ground Control System, the missile showcased rapid deployment and precision strike capabilities, confirming operational maturity.The ULPGM-V3 has been built entirely within India’s defence ecosystem, with extensive participation from MSMEs and private industries. Production responsibilities will be shared between Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems &…

On May 18, the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, Starbucks Korea ran a tumbler promotion called “Tank Day.”  The promotional copy included the phrase “Bang on the Desk” – a phrase instantly recognizable to any Korean adult as an echo of the police cover-up following the 1987 torture and death of democracy activist Park Jong-chul. Park’s interrogators told the public that they had slammed the table and he had died on the spot. Within hours, what the company framed as a routine product launch had become a national scandal. The May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement remains the most…