Aero India 2025: India opens air show with eye on boosting defence manufacturing and exports

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, received a $6,995 UFO-shaped Judith Leiber handbag from the Kardashians after her recent Blue Origin space flight. The gift, featuring star-shaped crystals, was shared by Sánchez on Instagram, where she expressed her excitement, calling it “Out of this world!” Kris Jenner and Khloé Kardashian attended the flight to support her and praised the significance of the all-female crew, while Sánchez also addressed the need for better-fitting spacesuits for...

BENGALURU: A man's attempt to help a neighbor by discarding a trash bag turned into a nightmare when he discovered it contained a stillborn baby. The 17-year-old mother, a vegetable vendor, had secretly delivered the baby at home after concealing her pregnancy from her laborer parents and asked the man to dispose of the bag. Police arrested her lover for raping her, charging him under the Pocso Act, while the man who discarded the bag...

In a shocking incident in Seelampur, Delhi, 17-year-old Kunal was stabbed to death in a suspected revenge killing by two teenagers, with police identifying the suspects who are currently on the run. Zikra, allegedly involved in conspiring the attack, has been arrested; she is part of a local gang and is believed to have instigated the murder due to a past altercation involving the suspects. Kunal's mother expressed her grief and called for justice, highlighting...

India has criticized Bangladesh's interim government following its comments on the violence in West Bengal, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urging Bangladesh to focus on protecting its own minorities instead of making unwarranted remarks. India dismissed Bangladesh's statements as a disingenuous attempt to equate the situation with the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. The exchange highlights tensions between the two nations regarding the treatment of minorities and the broader implications of such comments. Full Article

The grounding of around 330 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters (ALHs) following a fatal crash has severely impacted military operations for the Indian armed forces, which already face high crash rates and low serviceability of older helicopters. This has disrupted critical missions including reconnaissance and supply flights along borders with China and Pakistan, with the Army particularly affected due to its fleet of over 180 ALHs. The situation is compounded by delays in procuring new helicopters,...

Ukraine and the United States have achieved an initial understanding on a minerals deal, which sets the stage for an economic partnership and the establishment of an investment fund aimed at Ukraine's reconstruction. Ukraine is rich in critical minerals like graphite, titanium, and uranium, which are vital for various sectors, including renewable energy, aerospace, and defense. This agreement signifies a significant step towards enhancing economic collaboration and utilizing Ukraine's mineral resources for future development. Full...