indigenous defence production: Chief of Air Staff urges prioritisation of modernisation for India’s armed forces

After 'milestone' talks with the United States, Ukraine agreed to Washington's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, including resuming military aid and intelligence sharing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the agreement after negotiations in Saudi Arabia, stating that the offer would be taken to Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed readiness to accept the ceasefire proposal, which involves halting missile and drone attacks along the entire front line. Full Article

Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a warning to shippers regarding Israeli vessels in Mideast waters, targeting them due to Israel's blockage of aid to Gaza. The rebels' threat disrupts vital maritime routes and endangers revenue from the Suez Canal, potentially impacting aid deliveries to conflict zones. The warning covers the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Arabian Sea, with the rebels urging Israel to allow aid access to Gaza. Full Article

President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed classifying violent perpetrators at Tesla dealerships as "domestic terrorists" during a White House press conference. Trump vowed to catch and punish those responsible for the aggressive demonstrations, stating he would protect American companies from such attacks. Amidst the criticism, Trump purchased a Tesla Model S from Musk, expressing support for the company and its founder, while addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the electric vehicle enterprise....

The Indian Air Force is expediting the procurement of medium, multirole fighter jets, aiming to have the first new aircraft in service within five years after accelerated trials involving seven likely contenders. The competition for 114 new fighter jets under the MRFA programme will involve limited trials due to previous testing of six contenders, with only the Boeing F15 EX needing evaluation against Indian requirements. Upgraded capabilities of contenders may also be assessed during the...

Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar criticized the Tamil Nadu government for not implementing the National Education Policy 2020, accusing them of playing politics ahead of the upcoming elections. He emphasized the importance of teaching in the mother tongue and criticized the Chief Minister-led government for creating a political agenda by not following the NEP 2020 and the three-language formula. The issue also caused disruptions in Parliament, with DMK members condemning remarks made...

US national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard will be the first senior official from the Trump administration to visit India to attend the annual meeting of intelligence chiefs in New Delhi. The meeting, scheduled for March 16-17, will include participants from various countries, including Canada's intelligence chief Daniel Rogers, signaling a potential improvement in ties. Gabbard will also visit Japan, Thailand, and France before returning to Washington, D.C. Full Article