International
In a significant geopolitical development, Myanmar has begun pivoting away from its traditional economic reliance on China and has turned to India for crucial construction supplies. The immediate trigger for this shift has been the reportedly poor quality of Chinese materials—particularly cement—that were supplied for infrastructure and reconstruction work across Myanmar.
Defence National
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has issued a blunt and urgent warning regarding the chronic delays plaguing India’s defence procurement landscape. In a strongly worded assessment, he stated that “not a single project has been completed on time,” highlighting a systemic failure in meeting deadlines across key defence initiatives. The delays, he said, reflect
International
Global financial markets reacted positively following a landmark court decision striking down key Trump-era tariffs. The ruling, seen as a rollback of protectionist trade measures, has boosted investor confidence, leading to gains in major stock indices, a stronger US dollar, and a rally in oil prices. The ruling essentially nullifies sections of the controversial tariffs
National
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully apprehended two hybrid terrorists associated with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) during a targeted operation in Shopian district. The arrests were made during a coordinated cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Baskuchan area. The two individuals were found to be in possession of incriminating
Agriculture National
The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has suggested a complete ban on the import of yellow peas into India. The recommendation is part of a broader push to protect the interests of domestic pulse farmers who have been adversely impacted by the inflow of cheap yellow peas from countries such as Canada, Ukraine, […]
Defence National
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s foremost engineering conglomerates, is setting its sights on building a multi-billion-dollar defence enterprise, leveraging its current ₹6,185 crore ($726 million) defence order book. The company’s aggressive push comes as the Narendra Modi-led government intensifies efforts to modernize India’s military through the Atmanirbhar