Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has issued a clear warning to all companies supplying military platforms and equipment to India, stating that any vendor—domestic or international—will face termination of contracts if they fail to deliver within stipulated deadlines. The announcement comes as delays in defence procurement continue to impact operational planning for the armed forces, including setbacks flagged earlier by Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh, who acknowledged that delivery

Reports claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled or delayed his upcoming India visit due to security concerns after the recent Delhi blast have triggered widespread discussion. However, senior government sources have now clarified that such claims are misleading and factually incorrect. The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Netanyahu, initially expected later this year, is unlikely to take place in 2025, but officials emphasize that the decision has no

A significant privacy issue in WhatsApp has come to light after researchers revealed that a long-standing flaw exposed the phone numbers and profile photos of nearly 3.5 billion users worldwide. The discovery was made by a team from the University of Vienna, who found that WhatsApp’s contact-discovery system lacked proper rate limiting, allowing automated tools to check millions of phone numbers per hour. Through this gap, researchers were able to confirm whether a number was registered on

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a sharp warning that the country cannot rule out the possibility of an all-out war with India, stating that Islamabad remains on full alert as tensions rise across the region. Speaking to Samaa TV, Asif said his analysis suggested India could adopt hostile strategies, including border incursions or coordinated attacks, and stressed the need for complete preparedness. His remarks follow Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’

A major breakthrough in Andhra Pradesh’s anti-Naxal operations unfolded on Tuesday as police arrested 31 Maoists hiding in Vijayawada, Kakinada and other parts of Krishna district. The arrests created a stir across the region, especially as several of those detained were senior Maoist leaders from Chhattisgarh who had quietly entered the state to escape intensified combing operations.  In a major strike, 27 Maoists were arrested from a four-storey building in New Autonagar, K

The investigation into the Red Fort blast has taken a darker turn as the NIA uncovered evidence showing the accused had initially planned large-scale rocket bomb strikes across Delhi before turning to a car bomb. According to sources, the group was actively attempting to develop a Hamas-style drone system capable of launching rocket-based explosives into crowded and high-security zones. Investigators revealed that the module was modifying commercially available drones to carry and launch leth

The United States is developing a proposal that would divide Gaza into separate security and reconstruction areas as part of a broader plan connected to an upcoming vote at the United Nations Security Council. The plan, described in military documents referenced by officials familiar with the discussions, outlines a division of the territory into a green zone that would fall under Israeli and international military oversight and a red zone that would remain heavily damaged following months of

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is preparing for a high-stakes visit to Washington this week, marking his first trip to the United States in seven years. The visit comes at a moment of deep regional unease, with Saudi Arabia seeking firmer American security guarantees as tensions rise across the Middle East. While US President Donald Trump is expected to press the crown prince to move toward normalising relations with Israel, officials and analysts suggest that Riyadh remains reluctant

In yet another provocative statement, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that his country is fully prepared for a two-front war against India on the eastern border and the Taliban on the western front. Speaking at a public event, Asif said, “We are ready for war on two fronts. Allah helped us in round one and He will help us in round two.” His remarks came just a day after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured 36 others. The Pakis

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday officially termed the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort a “heinous terror attack,” confirming it as an act of terrorism. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and observed a two-minute silence for the victims. A resolution was passed to ensure that every perpetrator and collaborator involved in the explosion is brought to justice swiftly and decisively. Union Minister Ashwi

A powerful explosion in a Hyundai i20 car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed at least eight lives and left several others injured. The blast occurred around 6:52 p.m. when the vehicle was halted at a traffic signal. The impact of the explosion shattered nearby glass panes and caused panic among commuters and pedestrians. The injured were immediately rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where medical teams continue to treat those in critic

A major security alert was triggered after police recovered a large quantity of explosives and arms from Faridabad, Haryana, in a coordinated operation involving law enforcement agencies from Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The recovery comes amid an ongoing investigation into two Kashmiri doctors who were arrested earlier for alleged links with the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Officials confirmed that nearly 350 kilograms of explosive material, suspected to be ammonium nitrate, we

As India moves into 2026, investors face a familiar yet complex choice: gold or real estate. Both assets have historically served as trusted vehicles for preserving and growing wealth. Yet, their performance and purpose vary significantly depending on economic conditions, investor goals, and market trends. Over the past year, both gold and property values have surged. Gold’s recent rally has been driven by global inflation, economic instability, and rising central bank purchases.

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has accused the United States of preparing to deploy new missile systems in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, claiming that these weapons could reach central Russia within minutes. Speaking at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Vladimir Putin, Belousov said the planned deployments represent a major escalation in military tension and pose a direct threat to Russia’s national security. According to Belousov, the missile sy

Bangladesh has officially withdrawn its earlier approval for fugitive Indian preacher Zakir Naik’s planned visit scheduled for November 28. The reversal came after the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government reassessed potential risks, with security agencies warning that Naik’s presence could draw massive gatherings and create law and order challenges ahead of the country’s first general elections since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime. Naik, who faces terror-linked allegations in Ind

Edmonton: An Indian-origin businessman, 55-year-old Arvi Singh Sagoo, died after being brutally attacked in Edmonton, Canada, in what police have described as an unprovoked assault. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Indian diaspora and reignited concerns over the rising number of racially motivated attacks across the country. According to the Edmonton Police Service, the assault occurred in the early hours of October 19, when Sagoo confronted a man who was urinating on hi

New Delhi: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that the American sanctions imposed on Iran will not affect the Chabahar Port project, a critical component of India’s regional connectivity and trade strategy. The confirmation underscores New Delhi’s commitment to maintaining strategic investments in the port, even as it continues its dialogue with the United States on broader trade and diplomatic issues. The Chabahar Port, located on Iran’s southeastern c

In 2025, as the Indian Navy launches Exercise Trishul off the coast of Gujarat, history echoes across the Arabian Sea. The large-scale tri-services drill, featuring warships, fighter jets, tanks, and helicopters, is designed to test India’s combat readiness along its south-western frontier. This very coastline holds immense historical significance — it was here, sixty years ago, that the Pakistan Navy attempted a bold attack on the temple town of Dwarka during the Indo-Pak War of 1965, an

India is working closely with Thailand to repatriate around 500 Indian nationals detained after escaping a Chinese mafia-run cybercrime hub in Myanmar’s KK Park, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The operation follows a Myanmar junta raid on the compound last week, which forced hundreds of trafficked workers including Indians to cross into Thailand’s Mae Sot region, where they are currently under detention. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that India plans to send