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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally handed over the India-built Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR, along with six ambulances, ten utility vehicles and five laser radial boats, to Seychelles. The ceremony, held at the Coast Guard Base in Victoria on 27 June 2026, marked a major milestone in India–Seychelles defence cooperation and coincided with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Seychelles’ National Day.The Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR was manufactured by Goa Shipyard Limited and is designed to enhance Seychelles’ maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone patrol capabilities. Its induction will significantly strengthen the Seychelles Coast Guard’s ability to monitor its vast…

Iran has formally proposed an “insurance mechanism” for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the financial burden should fall on oil transporters rather than the Iranian public.The United States has rejected any form of tolls or fees, with President Donald Trump warning that Tehran’s assurances of free passage must hold or negotiations will collapse.Senior Iranian leader Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and now adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, outlined Tehran’s position in an interview with NewsNation.He said Iran wants to guarantee both security and environmental protection in the Strait…

Eleven Chinese companies have proposed investments totalling $9.21 billion in Bangladesh. The CEOs and business heads of these firms met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing on 25 June, accompanied by the Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Ashik Chowdhury.Chowdhury later explained that the newly elected government had restored stability, which was emphasised to the investors, alongside Bangladesh’s first‑ever five‑year tax outlook.China Future Energy Group Holding Limited, specialising in petroleum engineering and gas field investment, proposed $250 million for gas field exploration and development. Shanghai SUS Environment Co., Ltd., a global leader in Waste‑to‑Energy projects, pledged $890 million for…

US President Donald Trump announced that American forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, along with coastal radar sites, in what he described as tit‑for‑tat action against repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement.He warned that if Iran continued its defiance, the United States might be compelled to complete the military campaign to the point where the Islamic Republic would cease to exist.In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that United States aircraft had struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the ceasefire agreement once again. He added that there may come a…

Three paramilitary personnel and three rebels were killed during a fierce attack on the local headquarters of Pakistan’s Sindh Rangers in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar locality on Saturday.The incident was confirmed by Sindh Inspector General Javed Alam Odho, who stated that the attackers rammed the main gate with their vehicle. Initial reports could not confirm whether a blast had also occurred, though heavy firing and an explosion were reported in the area.Odho explained that a mopping-up operation was underway, with the entire locality sealed off by Special Security Unit (SSU) commandos, Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF), and rangers personnel. The swift deployment of these…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Victoria, Seychelles, on Saturday, beginning his official State Visit to the Indian Ocean nation. His arrival at the Seychelles International Airport was marked by a warm reception, setting a positive tone for the engagements ahead.The Prime Minister expressed optimism that the visit would be highly productive and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation.Immediately after landing, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his appreciation for the welcome extended by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie. In a post on X, he described Seychelles as a valued maritime partner and a close friend in the Indian Ocean. He emphasised that the…

Indian Envoy to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has lauded the support of Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby in advancing the India–US strategic partnership. The meeting took place at the Pentagon, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and industrial cooperation.Kwatra shared details of the engagement on social media, describing it as a “good conversation” with Colby. He expressed appreciation for Colby’s steadfast support in advancing the bilateral partnership and emphasised his intention to continue engagements aimed at implementing the defence and defence‑industrial cooperation agenda.Earlier this month, on 9 June, Kwatra held a series…

The Section 301 Investigation launched by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in March 2026 is framed as a response to forced labor. But examining the Investigation Report released in June and the proposed additional tariffs, the true purpose appears to be something else entirely. The investigation was not designed to assess whether forced labor is occurring in specific countries; rather, its purpose is to determine whether countries have established systems to prohibit imports produced by forced labor and are effectively enforcing them. The proposed tariff rates, however, cannot be explained by human rights concerns alone. Thailand, Vietnam,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program highlighted India’s significant strides in defence, security, and self-reliance during June. He noted that these achievements will fill every citizen with pride as the country continues to strengthen its indigenous capabilities.He lauded the maiden successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft. This milestone marks a major advancement in India’s aviation sector and demonstrates the nation’s growing ability to design, manufacture, and operate complex aerospace platforms domestically.The Prime Minister also praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for successfully testing the indigenous Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile.…

ISRO chairman V Narayanan has confirmed that the Gaganyaan mission remains firmly on track for its first launch in the third quarter of 2027.He revealed that more than 8,000 ground tests have already been successfully conducted, underscoring the scale of preparation behind India’s maiden human spaceflight program.Narayanan was delivering the keynote lecture at the 17th annual Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Memorial Lecture, organised by the Air Force Association (Karnataka) at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Management Academy. His address, titled “Indian Space Program: The Challenges and Way Forward”, highlighted the enduring partnership between ISRO and HAL. He emphasised that…