From ‘Make in India’ to ‘Export to America’: Bharat Forge signs big defence contract for advanced artillery cannons at IDEX 2025

India strongly protested against Turkish President Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir during his visit to Pakistan, calling them unacceptable and asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Erdogan's call for addressing the Kashmir issue as per UN resolutions and lodged a protest with the Turkish envoy. India criticized Erdogan for commenting on internal matters and urged him to focus on Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism against...

The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy, consisting of INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, arrived at Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam on February 20, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. The visit aims to strengthen the friendship and partnership between the two nations through various professional interactions, community visits, and bilateral exercises with the Vietnam People's Navy and Coast Guard, enhancing interoperability and Best Practices exchange. This visit underscores the longstanding maritime cooperation...

In the opening match of the Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium, Australia and England will face off on a batting-friendly pitch, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring game. With both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses, the absence of key Australian bowlers could give England an advantage. The weather forecast for Lahore on Saturday predicts clear skies and mild temperatures, enhancing the conditions for a competitive match. Full Article

The Defence Department is cutting 5,400 probationary workers and implementing a hiring freeze, excluding uniformed military personnel, in an effort to reduce the civilian workforce by 5-8% and prioritize the President's goals. The move follows the firing of federal employees with fewer civil service protections, including 2,000 from the US Forest Service and an expected 7,000 from the Internal Revenue Service. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the cuts to focus on readiness and efficiency. Full...

Russia is considering using $300 billion of frozen sovereign assets in Europe for reconstruction in Ukraine, with the condition that part of the funds be spent on the territories controlled by Moscow. Talks between Russia and the United States on ending the Ukraine war have begun, with hopes of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin. Russia's main demands include the withdrawal of Kyiv's troops and an end to Ukraine's NATO aspirations, while Ukraine seeks...

Hadi Matar, an American-Lebanese man, was found guilty by a jury for attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie by stabbing him on stage, leading to a potential 25-year prison sentence. Matar, convicted of attempted murder and assault, believed Rushdie had "attacked Islam," despite admitting to reading only two pages of The Satanic Verses. Rushdie, targeted by a 1989 fatwa, detailed his attack and lasting injuries in his memoir Knife, highlighting the ongoing debate between free...