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By R Anil Kumar New York, May 1, 2026. The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on Friday announced that the 2026 celebration of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations headquarters will be held on June 18. In a post on X, the Mission said it was “delighted to announce” … The post India to hold International Day of Yoga event at UN on June 18 appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 1. The Indian Navy on April 30 took delivery of Mahendragiri, the sixth stealth frigate under the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. The warship is the fourth Project 17A vessel constructed at the Mumbai-based shipyard. The delivery marks a key milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in warship design … The post Indian Navy receives ‘Mahendragiri’, sixth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate built under Project 17A appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, April 30, 2026. The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could push tens of millions into poverty, trigger a surge in global hunger and even tip the world towards recession, the UN Secretary-General warned on Thursday, April 30. António Guterres decried the restrictions on free passage through the crucial … The post Hormuz crisis strangling global economy, Guterres warns, demanding solutions to end stalemate appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Mumbai, April 30. Shield Armoring Private Limited has introduced the PAMA-APC, a new armoured personnel carrier designed for defence forces, paramilitary units and police operating in high-risk environments. Built on the Toyota Hilux platform, the vehicle combines ballistic protection, off-road mobility and compact design for operations across urban conflict zones and difficult terrain. The PAMA-APC … The post Shield Armoring unveils ‘PAMA-APC’ armoured carrier for police, paramilitary and defence operations appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Charvi Arora, SPAN Magazine, US Embassy New Delhi New Delhi, May 1, 2026. From vital sea lanes and trade routes to disaster response, the Indo-Pacific sits at the center of global security and stability. For the United States, operating across this vast region requires constant readiness, strong coordination, and the ability to respond quickly … The post Strengthening Interoperability Between the US and India in the Indo-Pacific appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, underscored the importance of maintaining a balanced mix of traditional and modern weapon systems while addressing the ANI National Security Summit 2.0.He cautioned against viewing drones and missiles purely as cost-effective solutions, stressing that long-term operational analysis continues to favour a combined approach that includes Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, April 30. India and Italy took fresh steps to expand their defence partnership as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto at the Manekshaw Centre here on April 30. The meeting marked a significant moment in the steady revival and expansion of India-Italy defence cooperation, which has … The post India, Italy deepen defence ties with new military cooperation plan and push for industrial collaboration appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar UN/ Bengaluru. The majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is likely still at its Isfahan nuclear complex, which was bombarded by airstrikes last year and faced less intense attacks in this year’s US-Israeli war, the UN nuclear agency’s leader said. Rafael Grossi said in an interview on Tuesday, 28 April, that … The post UN nuclear chief: Iran’s highly enriched uranium likely still buried at Isfahan site appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Mumbai, April 29, 2026. Safran Aircraft Engines, a world leader in aircraft propulsion systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uni Tritech Private Limited, a Neterwala Group company, to manufacture components for the CFM LEAP engine program. This collaboration marks a major milestone in strengthening Safran Aircraft Engines’ supply chain and advancing India’s … The post India Enters Global Jet Engine Supply Chain – Global Aerospace Major Safran Aircraft Engines Partners Uni Tritech Private Limited for LEAP Engine Manufacturing appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York. Yojna Patel, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, delivered India’s statement at the UN Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East on April 28, said that the Strait of Hormuz is of great concern for India in terms of the country’s energy and economic security. … The post India condemns attack on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source