New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India is well-positioned to consider the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), not merely as a “commercial connectivity initiative” but as “a potential national-security-cum-economic hedge”. The current phase of geopolitical instability offers a political window to press partner countries to expedite implementation of critical rail-link agreements, enhance customs-and-standards harmonisation, and codify shared rules for energy-and-digital-corridor gove…
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New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a boost to Make in India, US-based aircraft engine maker GE Aerospace on Monday announced a new agreement with the Indian Air Force to set up an in-country depot facility for F404-IN20 engines that power the HAL Tejas fighter jets.The upcoming facility will be established in India and operated by the Indian Air Force, with technical support from GE Aerospace.The move is aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous defence maintenance capabilities and reducing relianc…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Indian Navy will hold the inaugural biannual Commanders’ Conference from April 14 to 16, at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi, as announced by the Ministry of Defence on Sunday. This Conference takes place amidst the Indian Navy’s deployment in the Indian Ocean, where it is tasked with protecting oil tankers that are travelling towards India after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, in light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.In an official statement, the Ministry of…
Kochi, April 11 (IANS) Course Completion Divisions for 53 Officer Trainees of the 107th Integrated Officer Training Course were held at Naval Base, Kochi, on Saturday, said the Southern Naval Command. “The parade was reviewed by Commodore Pramod G Thomas, Cmde (Training), HQSNC. The 39-week training, conducted across 14 professional schools of the Indian Navy, equips these future naval leaders with essential skills through a blend of theoretical instructions and hands-on experience using advan…
Nairobi, April 10 (IANS) INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, on Friday departed Kenya’s Mombasa following a highly successful Operational Turnaround (OTR) which included professional exchanges, community outreach, while strengthening maritime cooperation with the Kenyan Navy. According to the Indian Assistant High Commission in Mombasa, the ship’s OTR witnessed a blend of wellness, engagement and professional exchanges.“An early morning yoga session saw enthus…
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Television star Shraddha Arya has taken to her social media account on Wednesday to share a glimpse of a beautiful ‘morning view’. The picture shared by Shraddha on her social media account shows her little twin babies fast asleep in their cozy bedroom set-up.The babies are seen dress in matching light coloured night wear outfits.Shraddha captioned the picture as, “Morning view,” further adding heart in eyes, red heart and evil eye emoticons.Talking about Shraddha …
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has played a pivotal role in the construction of ‘INS Taragiri’ — the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A — which was commissioned into the Indian Navy recently, the Maharatna PSU said on Saturday.The 6,670-tonne frigate was commissioned in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Visakhapatnam.Designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the vessel is equip…
Washington, April 4 (IANS) The United States and India joined Japan, Australia and New Zealand in a 20-day antisubmarine warfare exercise in Guam, boosting coordination among Indo-Pacific partners, officials said.Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 concluded at Andersen Air Force Base on March 28 after 20 days of intensive training focused on tracking and neutralising undersea threats in a complex operational environment, a media release said.Hosted by Commander, Task Force 72, the exercise featured US Nav…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, recalled a crucial moment when doubts loomed over India’s chances at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), but a firm decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned the course of events. Speaking on the YouTube channel of Indian podcaster and entrepreneur Raj Shamani, Akbaruddin shared insights into India’s legal battle in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav. He said that despite widesp…
Visakhapatnam, April 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy commissioned its stealth frigate INS Taragiri on Friday at a grand ceremony, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking a defining moment in India’s maritime security and sovereignty.Following the commissioning of the warship, Rajnath Singh hailed the development as a symbol of India’s rising defence prowess and the nation’s journey towards a self-reliant naval power.He said the INS Taragiri’s commissioning sends a message of peace a…