In India’s maritime history, there have been four aircraft carriers. While the first three came from the UK and Russia, the fourth, INS Vikrant (IAC-1) was designed and built in India, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to Atmanirbharta (self-reliance)India’s defence manufacturing capabilities have progressed significantly in recent years; one could say there has been a

Beijing: China is reportedly pressing ahead with the construction of border villages in the disputed territory with Bhutan, despite the ongoing border talks between the two countries. At least three villages have been built in the mountainous region separating the two countries, with some doubling in size, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Sunday.The rapid expansion began

At least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Jawans were killed in that attackNEW DELHI: Post-privatization of Air India, the country has had no state-owned carrier. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are the net loser. The paramilitary forces are hard-pressed to get seats on sanctioned price bands. Besides, there are no designated flights for the personnel, particularly for those

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, met the United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, on Monday in Delhi and held discussions on the trade ties shared by the two nations.Notably, Richard Verma is on a three-nation trip to India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka from February 18-23.Sharing pictures from the meeting, Goyal, in a

New Delhi: The Greek Foreign Minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, arrived in the national capital in the early hours of Tuesday.He will be participating in the ninth Raisina Dialogue, scheduled to take place on February 21-23.Notably, Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will also be on a state visit to India. He will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 9th Raisina Dialogue, 2024 in New

New Delhi: Sweden’s Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom and Latvia’s Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins arrived in India on Tuesday to attend the Raisina Dialogue set to be held in New Delhi from February 21-23.The Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that the two leaders were extended a warm welcome in Delhi.In a post on X, Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Greetings