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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,......

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......

What Weapons Will Putin Sell India On Rare State Visit?

On the table are additional batches of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, which India used with immense success during Operation Sindoor.India could buy at least two squadrons of......

India, US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariffs row

India and the US on Friday signed a 10-year defence framework pact that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described as a "signal" of growing bilateral strategic ties even as Washington vowed to work......

Pakistan creates new post of Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan on Saturday brought in a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of chief of defence forces to ensure greater coordination and unified command among the three services. The 27th......

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......

New segments like defence and data centres to drive growth for L&T

The exit of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) from the Hyderabad Metro is a long-term positive for the stock. It could be a bullish trigger, alongside higher international orders, and new opportunities in......

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian......

FDI rises 18% to $35.18 bn in Q2FY26; inflow from US doubles

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India rose 18 per cent to $35.18 billion during April-September this fiscal year, while the inflow from the US more than doubled to $6.62 billion during the first......

Karnataka Bets Big On Space

'This policy is a vision to position Karnataka as the epicentre of India's space ambitions.' IMAGE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah speaks during the inaugural event of the Bengaluru Tech......

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey (retd). IMAGE:......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

'Stay in your domain': Gambhir hits back at Delhi Capitals owner Jindal

'It's very important for people to stay in their domain because if we don't go into someone's domain, then they also don't have the right to come into our domain.' IMAGE: India head coach Gautam......

How Pak Army Chief convinced Lankan players to stay back

'Our field marshal spoke to their defence minister and secretary and convinced them and assured them fully of (providing) security.' IMAGE: The visiting Sri Lankan team is scheduled to play a......

Pak army called in to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

The cricket stadium and the hotel where the Sri Lanka team is staying are both less than 10 km from the site of the bombing. IMAGE: A police officer stands outside a court building in Islamabad......

Chess WC: Arjun stuns two-time winner, seals QF spot

IMAGE: Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi secured his place in the last eight of the FIDE World Cup with a win over Levon Aronian of the US, in Panaji on Saturday. Photograph: Norway Chess Grandmaster......

'Jaiswal's Approach Hard To Understand'

'You saw Yashasvi Jaiswal start in the second innings, did you see the first three balls, the kind of shots that he attempted?' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar was unhappy with Yashasvi Jaiswal's approach.......