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New Delhi: India’s flagship fifth generation fighter programme has entered a new phase with state run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited failing to qualify for the next stage of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. Three private sector led consortiums have now been shortlisted to develop the aircraft, and a final partner is expected to be chosen within the next few months. Senior defence officials confirmed that an overwhelming response was received from industry during the pre qualification process. The shortlisted groups will soon receive a formal request for proposal to submit cost bids for manufacturing five prototypes of the stealth fighter.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shikha Pathak from Vasco, Goa, has been chosen to represent India as an International Technical Official at the renowned Genoa Open JJIF Ranking Grand Prix in Italy, marking a proud moment for Indian martial arts. Her selection highlights the growing presence of Indian technical officials on the global Ju Jitsu stage. Pathak has built a strong reputation over the years through consistent performances in international refereeing assignments. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian and Asian woman to achieve World B Referee status in the Duo Discipline. She is also recognised as the first Asian…

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has described the new trade understanding with the United States as highly encouraging for India, saying the decision to reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent will give a strong push to exports and help domestic industries regain lost ground. Speaking on Tuesday, the minister expressed confidence that lower duties would revive demand for Indian products in the American market. She said exporters who had struggled under the earlier high tariff regime would now find better opportunities, while also continuing to benefit from alternative markets developed over the past year. The earlier levy…

New Delhi: Russia has indicated that it has received no official communication from India regarding any plan to halt purchases of Russian oil, even as claims circulate about such a commitment being part of a recent trade understanding between India and the United States. Moscow’s position comes after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India, stating that tariffs on Indian goods would be sharply reduced in return for New Delhi stopping imports of Russian crude. According to the announcement, tariffs were brought down from earlier levels to eighteen percent, with India expected to shift its energy sourcing…

New Delhi: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh is set to become the next Chief Minister of Manipur after being unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party. The decision clears the way for formation of a popular government in the state, where President’s Rule will complete one year on February 13. The announcement followed a crucial meeting in New Delhi attended by BJP lawmakers from Manipur along with leaders of National Democratic Alliance allies. The party’s central observer Tarun Chugh and northeast in charge Sambit Patra were present during the consultations that led to the…

New Delhi: India achieved a major milestone in defence technology with the successful flight test of solid fuel ducted ramjet system, a key platform for developing next generation long range air to air missiles. The demonstration was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur along the Odisha coast. The achievement positions India among a small group of countries that possess this complex propulsion technology. Defence officials said the system is expected to provide a significant tactical advantage by enabling missiles with greater range, speed and accuracy. According to the defence ministry,…

New Delhi: Trade between India and China climbed to an all time high of 155 billion US dollars in 2025, reflecting a strong revival in economic engagement between the two Asian neighbours. The record figure represents an annual growth of more than twelve percent and indicates that commercial links are moving ahead despite past political tensions. Chinese diplomatic representatives in India highlighted that relations between the two countries have entered a new and improved phase following high level political dialogue in recent months. The meeting between the leadership of both nations in Tianjin last year was described as a turning…