India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

Iran is refusing direct talks with the U.S. over its nuclear program, preferring indirect negotiations through Oman. The Iranian official emphasized that any U.S. attack on Iran, with support from neighboring countries, would be seen as hostile. Iran is prepared to engage in talks if U.S. messaging indicates a genuine interest in a political solution. Full Article

A 27-year-old Indian national named Dharmesh Kathireeya was fatally stabbed in a suspected racially motivated attack in Rockland, Canada, where he lived as an international student. The attacker, a white male neighbor in his 60s, had reportedly used racial slurs towards Kathireeya and his wife before the incident. Kathireeya, a manager at Milano Pizza, was mourned by the restaurant following his tragic death, prompting its temporary closure. Full Article

India sent 31 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including supplies for an Indian army field hospital unit in Myanmar, via a C-17 Globemaster aircraft as part of 'Operation Brahma' in response to a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. The aid was dispatched from Hindon air force station in Ghaziabad, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sharing updates on social media. The mission aims to assist Myanmar and Thailand, with over 3,000 casualties reported and ongoing search efforts...

Bruno Maçães experienced a seven-hour delay on his British Airways flight from Gatwick, highlighting the decline in essential services in Britain compared to his punctual experiences in India. The UK's rail network will undergo major disruptions over the Easter bank holiday for an £86 million upgrade blitz, impacting critical routes and rerouting millions of commuters. Additionally, pharmacies are facing drug shortages, with key medications like Teva’s pramipexole tablets out of stock and APO-go syringes being...

After 40 years, Hindustan Shipyard (HSL) in New Delhi has turned its net worth positive, overcoming financial challenges and supply chain issues that nearly led to its closure. The defence shipyard, now manufacturing ships for the Indian Navy, achieved a total income of ₹1,586 crore and a profit before tax of ₹295 crore in 2024-25, marking a significant 36% year-on-year growth and positioning itself to receive Miniratna status. Established in 1941, HSL's expertise in submarine...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Indian Navy's crucial role in preventing domination in the Indian Ocean Region by nations with superior military or economic power. At a naval event in Karwar, Singh inaugurated infrastructure worth over ₹2,000 crore under Project Seabird, emphasizing India's commitment to sovereignty, equality, and mutual respect among regional nations. He stated that the Navy ensures no nation in the IOR is allowed to dominate others, protecting national interests and sovereignty...