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Russia agrees to boost joint defence manufacturing in India

Russia on Friday agreed to encourage joint manufacturing in India of military hardware and spare parts for maintenance of Russian-origin arms and defence equipment. IMAGE: Russian President......

DRDO Gives Defence Atmanirbharta A Boost

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket......

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific,......

India holds key defence talks with Russia; eyes more S-400, gets Su-57 offer

India and Russia on Thursday resolved to expand their bilateral defence cooperation with New Delhi showing its keen interest in procuring additional batches of S-400 missile systems from Moscow to......

Asim Munir becomes more powerful, elevated as Pak's 1st Chief Of Defence Forces

Asim Munir, who was promoted to the Field Marshal rank this year, will also simultaneously hold the office of the Chief of Army Staff, along with his duties as CDF. IMAGE: Asim Munir is only the......

'We Must Aim For 100,000 Defence Startups'

'India has the capital to invest in defence production.''With clear timelines and commitments, private industry can deliver surge capacity effectively.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalyani Strategic......

What Putin hopes to achieve on his India visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India this week aims to secure energy supplies, stabilise defence deliveries and ensure bilateral trade continues smoothly despite strong Western......

India, Russia Explore Duty Cuts to Rebalance Trade

Putin's State visit will centre on fixing the huge India-Russia trade imbalance, with both sides pushing to lower duties, ease non-tariff barriers, and seal a landmark mobility pact to send more......

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.' IMAGE: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps demonstrates operational excellence during a......

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

The stock of automotive (auto) components major Bharat Forge has risen 14.6 per cent over the past month. Photograph: Courtesy, Bharat Forge/X Despite ongoing demand challenges, strong operating......

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested in Rs 30cr for cheating case

The Udaipur police on Sunday arrested popular filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife from Mumbai in a Rs 30 crore cheating case registered in Rajasthan, an official said. IMAGE: Filmmaker Vikram......

FC Goa launch Super Cup title defence with solid win

IMAGE: Javier Siverio and Dejan Drazic found the net for FC Goa against Jamshedpur FC in their Super Cup opener, in Fatorda, on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Super League/X On a rain-soaked Sunday......

Sinner begins ATP Finals defence in style!

IMAGE: Jannik Sinner must retain his title in Turin to have any chance of finishing the year as World No 1. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters Italy's Jannik Sinner began his bid to retain......

Belgium pip India to lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

IMAGE: India, who had lost to Belgium 2-3 in the league stage, could not break the European side's defence in the summit clash. Photograph: Hockey India/X In an entertaining final, Belgium beat......

Historic! FC Goa lift Super Cup, book spot in CL 2

IMAGE: FC Goa captain Sandesh Jhinghan and players celebrate winning the Super Cup final on Sunday. Photograph: AIFF FC Goa won the AIFF Super Cup title, prevailing over East Bengal FC in a......

PIX: Palace move up to fourth, Brighton held at home

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday IMAGE: Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi celebrates with Chris Richards on scoring their second goal agains Fulham during their match at Craven Cottage,......