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The Indian Navy’s sail training vessel INS Sudarshini has embarked on an ambitious 10-month-long global maritime voyage, covering nearly 22,000 nautical miles and visiting 18 ports across 13 countries. The expedition, named ‘Lokayan 26’, underscores India’s growing maritime outreach and naval diplomacy on the global stage. The vessel was formally flagged off from the naval base in Kochi by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command (SNC), marking the commencement of the long-distance sailing mission. Symbol of India’s Maritime Aspirations Describing the voyage as historic, a Navy spokesperson said the deployment represents a powerful symbol of India’s maritime endeavour and reflects the country’s increasing prominence in global marit...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering a visit to Malaysia in early February, a move that could significantly strengthen India’s outreach to Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy. The proposed visit assumes added importance at a time when Malaysia maintains deep economic ties with China, which has been its largest trading partner for the past 17 years. According to media reports, the visit has been under consideration since October last year, when Prime Minister Modi was unable to attend the ASEAN Summit hosted by Malaysia due to domestic commitments, including the Bihar Assembly elections. A bilateral visit now is being seen as a strategic effort to reinforce India–Malaysia relations. Malaysia’s China Factor China continues to dominate Malaysia’s trade landscape. As per d...

New Delhi: Residents of Delhi-NCR battling severe air pollution may soon get much-needed relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for the region. According to the forecast, weather conditions are expected to change after January 23, with rainfall and strong winds likely across several areas. The IMD has predicted widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph. This weather system is expected to help wash away pollutants, leading to a noticeable improvement in air quality across the national capital and adjoining regions. Weather to Turn Colder After Rain While the recent sunshine has provided daytime relief from the biting cold, the IMD warned that rainfall may bring back in...

India is set to showcase a major leap in its indigenous defence capabilities as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) prepares to unveil its long-range anti-ship hypersonic glide missile for the first time during the 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. Developed specifically for the Indian Navy, the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile (LRAShM) represents a significant milestone in India’s journey toward defence self-reliance and advanced military technology. With a striking range of approximately 1,500 kilometres, the missile is designed to dramatically enhance India’s maritime strike capability across the Indian Ocean Region. According to DRDO officials, the hypersonic glide missile can reach speeds well beyond Mach 5, enabling it to evade enemy r...

New Delhi, January 21, 2026: Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albarez, currently on a two-day visit to India, held delegation-level talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. During the meeting, Albarez highlighted India’s growing significance as a reliable international partner and emphasized the need to deepen bilateral cooperation. Albarez stressed that finalizing the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would be a positive step forward. “For Spain, it is crucial to strengthen ties with a trusted country like India, a nation that respects international law, adheres to the principles of the UN Charter, and believes in multilateralism,” he said during the meeting in New Delhi. The Spanish Foreign Minister also cited the collaboration between Airbus Sp...

New Delhi: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Wednesday emphasized the central role of air power in modern warfare, asserting that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has the capability to strike multiple targets within Pakistan in just a few hours. Air Power: The Most Effective Force Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar, the Air Chief highlighted how air power has repeatedly proven to be the most effective instrument in achieving strategic objectives, citing recent global and domestic conflicts. “Looking at events worldwide and in India, there is no need to question which branch of the military delivered the most precise and decisive results. The answer is air power,” he said. Air Force Achievements: From Humanitarian Rescue to Strategic Strikes Air Chief M...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the alleged misuse of subsidy schemes by real estate developers and financial institutions, which has left homebuyers paying EMIs for years without receiving their flats. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed 28 cases against builders, of which three charge sheets have already been submitted. No Relief for Builders Involved in Buyer Exploitation The bench, comprising Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, observed that a “well-planned and deep-rooted conspiracy” appeared to have been orchestrated by real estate firms and financial institutions, causing prolonged hardship to homebuyers. The court made it clear that no person or entity linked to the builders wh...

India and Spain are actively working to strengthen their bilateral ties. As part of this effort, Spain’s Foreign Minister visited Delhi and held discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar. During the meeting, a significant update regarding the C-295 aircraft was shared. First C-295 Aircraft to be Produced in Vadodara External Affairs Minister Jaishankar announced that the first C-295 aircraft being manufactured in India will be ready for rollout from the Vadodara plant before September 2026. The aircraft is being produced under the Airbus-Tata assembly line at Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Vadodara. Jaishankar emphasized that the project reflects the growing depth of India-Spain defense industrial cooperation. Vadodara Plant: India’s First Private ...