Dy CM DK Shivakumar meets Jal Shakti minister over crucial irrigation projects

GE Aerospace delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to HAL for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A, marking a significant milestone in their four-decade partnership and commitment to India's defense capabilities. This delivery underscores GE Aerospace's history of military jet propulsion collaboration in India, with the F404-IN20 engine being selected for the Tejas in 2004 after working with the Aeronautical Development Agency in the 1980s. The company's efforts aim to develop next-generation fighters...

Lt Gen. Joel P. Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific, emphasized the necessity of professional military forces for regional security during his visit to Bangladesh, specifically addressing tensions on the Myanmar border. The general discussed potential equipment acquisition from the U.S. to enhance capabilities, highlighted the importance of professionalism in the Bangladesh military, and underscored the significance of maintaining stability in the region through collaboration and shared security interests. Additionally, Lt Gen Vowell reinforced...

India ranks third in the global startup ecosystem, securing $2.5 billion in funding in Q1 2025, placing behind the US and the UK. Delhi surpasses Bengaluru in funding, driven by strong IPO exits, with tech firms in Delhi receiving 40% of all tech funding in India. Late-stage funding surges, while early-stage investments decline, attributed to a strong pipeline of IPO-ready companies following a buoyant IPO market in 2024. Full Article

The Black Sea maritime security deal aims to bring Moscow back to predictable grain and fertilizer markets, ensuring profit and global food security, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The United States brokered separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to halt Black Sea fighting and energy attacks, while considering lifting sanctions against Moscow. This deal, if implemented, could be a crucial step towards President Trump's goal of achieving a broader ceasefire in the ongoing...

In northern Gaza, hundreds protested against Hamas in the largest anti-Hamas demonstration since the conflict with Israel began, demanding an end to the war and Hamas' rule. Armed Hamas militants dispersed the protestors, leading to clashes. Criticism of Hamas has grown in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, with calls for the group to step aside to safeguard Palestinians' existence in the territory. Full Article

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a truce with Russia concerning the Black Sea and energy strikes, effective immediately, but expressed concerns about Moscow's manipulation and distortion of the agreements. Zelenskiy stated he would seek U.S. President Donald Trump's assistance with weapons and sanctions if Russia violated the deals, emphasizing a lack of trust in Russia's commitment. The United States confirmed separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and...