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India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has emphasised the urgent need for the country to cultivate a self-reliant ecosystem in drone manufacturing, drawing stark lessons from recent global conflicts. Speaking at the National Defence Industries Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday, Singh highlighted the pivotal role of drones and counter-drone technologies in modern warfare, as evidenced by Read Full Article at Source

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New Delhi, March 18. Senior officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs have said India remains well-prepared to handle the evolving situation in West Asia, assuring adequate fuel supplies, smooth maritime operations, and continued support for Indian nationals in the region. At a joint media briefing … The post India assures fuel security, maritime stability and citizen safety amid West Asia tensions appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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New Delhi, March 17. The government has said India’s fuel supplies remain stable and well-managed despite escalating tensions in West Asia, even as it intensified monitoring of maritime operations and the safety of Indian nationals in the region. At a regular inter-ministerial media briefing here on March 17, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and … The post India assures stable fuel supplies, maritime safety amid West Asia crisis appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, March 17, 2026. The United States and Israel continued their joint attack on Iran that began on February 28. Iran retaliated by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel, and targeting US allies in the region. Iran launched fresh attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, March 17, … The post Iran renews attacks on US Gulf Allies, Trump says that was not expected appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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New Delhi, March 16. The Government has said it is taking coordinated measures to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, safeguard maritime operations and assist Indian nationals in West Asia amid disruptions triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. At the latest inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media Centre on March 16, officials … The post Government assures adequate fuel supplies, monitors Indians in West Asia amid Strait of Hormuz closure appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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By R Anil Kumar Nature of Warfare rapidly changing and is becoming technology driven: Dr Jitendra Singh India’s Space Startup Ecosystem Expanding Rapidly following Space Sector Reforms: Dr Jitendra Singh at ‘Unstoppable Bharat 2026’ Conference Government Creating Ecosystem to Nurture Scientific Talent from Early Stages; Programmes Like Vigyan Jyoti Encouraging Girls to Pursue Science Careers: … The post Warfare Becoming Increasingly Technology-Driven: Dr Jitendra Singh appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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New Delhi, March 15. The Government of India on March 15 said it has taken extensive measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply, safeguard Indian seafarers and citizens abroad, and maintain smooth maritime operations in view of the evolving situation in West Asia. According to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, … The post India assures adequate fuel supply, monitors seafarer safety amid West Asia tensions appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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New Delhi. The government on March 14 said India has sufficient fuel supplies and that refineries are operating at high capacity, even as authorities continue to monitor the fallout of the ongoing West Asia conflict and its potential impact on energy and maritime operations. During the fourth inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media … The post Govt assures adequate fuel supplies amid West Asia crisis, reiterates warning against panic buying appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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Paris. On March 13, 2026, Naval Group India announced the commissioning of a Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at its technical workshop in Karwar by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel (COM) of the Indian Navy. in presence of senior management of Naval Group India along with other senior representatives from the Navy. … The post COM commissions first of its kind Pneumatic RAM Test Facility at Naval Group India Workshop Karwar appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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New Delhi, March 13. The Indian government on March 13 urged all citizens not to panic in the face of reports of shortages in fuel supplies in the wake of the conflict in West Asia. During an inter-ministerial media briefing here, senior officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, External Affairs, and Shipping … The post Don’t panic, govt says as India moves to safeguard fuel supplies and citizens amid West Asia conflict appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

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