Space warfare, AI solutions to defence highlight of DefSat 2025 next month

A Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday, as per defence sources. Further details about the incident are awaited. Full Article

In the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, RCB scored 169/8 in 20 overs with Liam Livingstone top-scoring with 54 runs. Mohammed Siraj starred for GT with three wickets. In the chase, GT lost Shubman Gill early but Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan built a strong partnership. RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar took the first wicket, while GT needed 170 runs to win. Full Article

Overnight drone attacks by Russia on Ukraine resulted in one fatality and 10 injuries, including three children. Energy facilities in two regions were damaged, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accusing both sides of violating a U.S.-proposed moratorium on strikes. The attacks highlight the need for increased pressure on Russia to end the war, as diplomatic efforts seem to be disregarded by Moscow. Full Article

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was taken up for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, leading to a heated debate between the government and the Opposition. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Bill with amendments, which had been referred to a joint parliamentary committee after its initial introduction last year. The Opposition parties united to challenge the legislation with a debate ongoing in the House. Full Article

The United States is increasing its aircraft carrier presence in the Middle East to two, with one already deployed and another being sent from the Indo-Pacific, according to the Pentagon. This move is aimed at promoting regional stability, deterring aggression, and protecting the free flow of commerce in the region amidst ongoing air strikes targeting Yemen's Huthi rebels. Additionally, the deployment includes additional squadrons and air assets to enhance defensive air-support capabilities in the CENTCOM...

The lone Congress MP from Gujarat, Geniben Thakor, has requested permission from the Lok Sabha Speaker to address the blast at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha’s Deesa that claimed the lives of 21 individuals. Thakor criticized the BJP-led government in Gujarat for previous tragedies, urging the formation of a high-level committee to investigate the incident and take strict actions against those accountable. The blast resulted in the death of 21 workers, including children, and injuries...