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Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) for the Government of Kerala, has crossed the landmark milestone of handling 2 million twenty‑foot equivalent units within just 18 months of commencing operations. This makes it the fastest Indian port to achieve such a feat, according to the official release.The port began trial Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, May 29, 2026. India and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, with both countries agreeing to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The commitment was announced during the 2026 Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum, where Union … The post India, Canada launch Trade and Investment Forum; target CEPA conclusion by year-end appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Singapore, May 29. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Singapore’s Permanent Secretary (Defence) Joseph Leong co-chaired the 16th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in Singapore on May 28, reviewing the progress of bilateral military cooperation and exploring new areas of strategic collaboration. During the dialogue, the two sides held extensive discussions on defence cooperation, military engagements, … The post India, Singapore review defence ties at 16th Defence Policy Dialogue appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Prague, Czech Republic, May 27, 2026. The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety infrastructure. These state-of-the-art multi-role aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service, serving as the backbone of … The post Czech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has entered a decisive stage with the formal release of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), marking a historic shift towards private-sector-led stealth fighter development.This aircraft is set to reshape India’s combat capabilities by introducing fifth-generation stealth technology, advanced sensors, and manned-unmanned teaming doctrines, while Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar The UN Security Council is meeting in emergency session on Ukraine, with Secretary-General António Guterres telling ambassadors following what Kyiv describes as the most devastating attack on its capital to date, that “the time for peace is now.” In the early hours of 23-24 May, Russia launched a massive barrage of … The post UN warns Ukraine war risks spiralling ‘out of control’ appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Supply situation is normal, people should avoid panic purchase of fuel: Defence Minister “Govt is leaving no stone unturned to ensure availability of all essential items” IGoM expresses gratitude to PM Modi for his outstanding leadership during difficult times New Delhi. The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia, headed by Defence Minister Rajnath … The post Defence Minister-led IGoM on West Asia reviews availability of essential commodities & supply chain resilience in India amid the ongoing crisis appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, May 28. The Ministry of Defence on May 27 issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to three shortlisted industry consortia for the development and production of five prototypes of India’s indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a major step towards establishing a second fighter aircraft manufacturing ecosystem in the country beyond … The post Defence Ministry issues AMCA prototype bids, opens path for India’s second fighter jet production ecosystem appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Toulouse, May 27, 2026. Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for two additional Airbus A350F freighters. This will bring the airline’s total order to eight of the new-generation cargo aircraft. The A350F will be operated by the airline’s cargo division, Cathay Cargo, bringing new levels of efficiency across its extensive … The post Cathay Group orders two more Airbus A350F freighters appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 27. In a major blow to maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard and the Anti-Terrorism Squad Gujarat jointly seized around 115 kg of cocaine during an intelligence-led operation off the coast of Mundra between May 25 and 26. According to the Ministry of Defence, the narcotics haul has an estimated international … The post Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize cocaine worth ₹1,150 Crore off Mundra coast appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source