Author: Staff Reporter
On the sidelines of the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ summit in Qingdao, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov to advance critical defense collaborations. The bilateral dialogue emphasized accelerating the supply of S-400 air defense systems, upgrading Su-30 MKI fighter jets, and expediting the acquisition of other essential military technologies. This conversation gains heightened importance in the wake of Operation Sindoor, launched by India in response to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The Ministry of Defense noted that the current geopolitical context, including rising cross-border terrorism, underscores the…
The pilots of the IndiGo plane, which was damaged in rough weather en route to Srinagar, were denied permission by the Lahore ATC to venture briefly into Pakistan airspace to escape the hailstorm, in complete violation of humanitarian norms. India’s civil aviation regulator, the DGCA, said the aircraft was cruising at an altitude of approximately 36,000 feet near Punjab’s Pathankot when it ran into a thunderstorm and hailstorm. Experiencing severe turbulence, the crew first requested the Northern ATC of the Indian Air Force to allow the flight to deviate towards the International Border. However, the request was denied because it…
Tanishq, widely regarded as India’s most trusted fine jewelry brand, has significantly expanded its presence in the United States with the grand opening of its flagship store in Santa Clara, California. Situated at 3406 El Camino Real, the expansive 5,100 square-foot showroom—the brand’s largest retail location in the U.S.—officially opened its doors on March 18. The Bay Area launch was celebrated with a vibrant grand opening ceremony on May 8. The festive inauguration was highlighted by a traditional lamp-lighting ritual, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and a soulful musical performance, offering attendees a sensory journey into the rich cultural heritage and…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, addressing a gathering in New Delhi on Saturday, likened India’s recent Operation Sindoor to the 2011 U.S. mission that resulted in Osama bin Laden’s death. Applauding the mission, Dhankhar described Operation Sindoor as a milestone in counter-terror strategy, calling it a “global benchmark” in precision military action. Operation Sindoor was launched 14 days after a brutal attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians lost their lives to terrorists originating from Pakistan. On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces executed a targeted operation on nine confirmed terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and…
