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By R Anil Kumar New York / Bengaluru. India on April 16, 2026 raised serious concerns at the United Nations over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, urging the immediate restoration of safe navigation and calling for restraint and de-escalation amid continuing tensions in the Middle East. Addressing the UN General Assembly … The post India says Targeting Commercial Shipping Unacceptable, urges safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz at UN appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source
New York, April 17. India has raised strong concerns at the UN General Assembly over attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that disruptions to maritime traffic pose a direct threat to its energy supplies and economic stability. At the same time, New Delhi urged all parties to step back from further … The post India flags energy security risks at UN, condemns attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish P, voiced strong concerns over threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during a UN General Assembly debate under the Veto Initiative on “The Situation in the Middle East.”He emphasised that maritime security is vital for India’s energy and economic interests, urging immediate restoration of safe navigation Read Full Article at Source
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, April 17, 2026. The Gaganyaan crew module, which houses the astronauts, orbits the Earth at a velocity of about 7,800 metres per second. On its return, the module must shed this immense kinetic energy during re-entry. Atmospheric drag acts as the primary brake, dissipating most of the energy through aerobraking. … The post GAGANYAAN Mission: Astronauts Safe Return to Earth-Explained appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source
New Delhi, April 16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker agreed to significantly expand the scope of India-Austria cooperation across defence, counter-terrorism, trade, innovation, education, and mobility during wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on April 16. Chancellor Stocker, on his first visit to India from April 14 to 17, called … The post Modi, Austrian Chancellor Stocker elevate India-Austria ties with defence, tech, trade and education push appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source
Mumbai, April 16, 2026. The 107th birth anniversary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, Padma Vibhushan, Distinguished Flying Cross was celebrated at the iconic Gateway of India, Mumbai. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was conducted with exemplary precision, … The post IAF Commemorates 107th Birth Anniversary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, Padma Vibhushan, DFC appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2026. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced its new Armed Black Hawk helicopter kits, expanding the capabilities of this proven workhorse. The kits extend the role of the Black Hawk into new mission sets including airmobile assault, close support, medical evacuation, ISR and tactical lift, in a single, battle-tested airframe, giving … The post Sikorsky Offers New Armed BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Kits to Deliver Additional Mission Capabilities appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source
Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation ROSATOM, through its subsidiary JSC Engineering and Technology Center ‘ETC GET’, has announced a pilot training program for nuclear industry specialists in India, according to a report by Times News Network. This initiative has been developed in strategic partnership with IIT-Bombay and Bangalore-based engineering solution company ProSIM, marking a Read Full Article at Source
Hamburg, April 15. Thales has introduced a new generation seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, FlytEDGE Aura, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, positioning it as the lightest, brightest and most powerful IFE solution currently available to airlines. Designed for the company’s cloud-native FlytEDGE platform and powered by an onboard data centre, FlytEDGE Aura features a … The post Thales unveils ‘FlytEDGE Aura’ seatback IFE with 4K OLED, Wi-Fi 7 and modular design at Aircraft Interiors Expo appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source
Berlin, April 15. India and Germany held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Berlin on April 14, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and German State Secretary Géza Andreas von Geyr leading the talks. During the visit, Misri also called on German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The consultations took place in a landmark year for bilateral relations … The post India, Germany hold Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin, mark 75 years of diplomatic ties appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source