US adding second aircraft carrier in Middle East

Israel announced plans to seize large areas of the Gaza Strip for "security zones" amid a wave of strikes that killed over 40 people, including women and children. The offensive is part of an escalated conflict with Hamas, aiming to secure the release of hostages and disarm the militant group. A U.N. building in Gaza was hit, resulting in casualties, as Israel intensifies its military actions in the region. Full Article

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, following its passage in the Lok Sabha, where it was defended as beneficial for minorities by the ruling NDA and criticized as "anti-Muslim" by the opposition. The lower house passed the bill after rejecting all amendments proposed by opposition members, with a division of votes resulting in 288 in favor and 232 against. The bill will now be debated in the...

The Indian Navy has awarded Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited a project sanction order under Make-I category for the design and development of a 6MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine, with over 50% indigenous content, at a cost of Rs 270 crore. This initiative, aimed at achieving self-reliance in marine engine development, will strengthen indigenous capabilities and reduce dependency on foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The project, funded 70% by the Government of India, will contribute...

The Trump administration has imposed a 25% tariff on the global automotive and auto component industry, sparking uncertainty. The Indian Auto Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is hopeful that ongoing negotiations between India and the US will lead to a balanced resolution to benefit both economies. The tariff will affect auto manufacturers immediately and auto component manufacturers a month later, impacting exports to the US, including companies like Samvardhana Motherson, Sona Comstar, and Bharat Forge. Full...

Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani announced that the company has supplied 100 guns, including 18 ATAGs, to various countries, including those in Europe, before providing them to the Indian Army. Kalyani expressed pride in India's ability to manufacture and export artillery guns, aiming to become the world's largest artillery producer by 2030, with a focus on developing advanced artillery systems. He highlighted the growing global interest in their products and the company's commitment to expanding...

India is considering adopting new international standards, specifically the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) datum, to calculate the exact coordinates of its shoreline and baselines, moving away from the outdated Everest Ellipsoid system. This shift may result in an increase in India's maritime borders, impacting territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) by a few meters to a few hundred meters. The Ministry of External Affairs is discussing aligning the new system with global standards,...