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Pentagon seeks $75 billion for drones, counter-drone tech in biggest-ever budget request

The big boost for Pentagon’s little-known drone unit comes as US war against Iran shows how drones can help level playing field against even the world’s most well-funded armed forces.

West Asia war LIVE UPDATES: Iran’s IRGC says it has ‘seized’ two ships from Hormuz for ‘inspection’

Trump said he is indefinitely extending the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks. Stay tuned for live updates

Nikki Haley makes big ‘China’ claim about seized Iranian ship MV Touska. Beijing responds

As Republican leader says it is a reminder that Beijing is helping prop up Iran's regime, Chinaese foreign ministry says it rejects 'any false association and speculation'.

Ahead of nuclear non-proliferation treaty meet, China & NATO train guns on each other

NATO takes aim at Russia and China for nuclear 'expansion', Beijing urges US to stop 'armed attacks' on facilities in non-nuclear weapon states, apparently referring to Iran

Jeff Bezos nears $10 billion funding for his AI start-up Project Prometheus—FT report

Bezos co-founded the start-up with scientist Vik Bajaj, which will use artificial intelligence to accelerate engineering and manufacturing in fields like aerospace and automobiles.

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 15-Year legacy by the numbers

The outgoing chief executive officer, who’ll stay on as executive chairman, built up an unprecedented record of success over his tenure.

West Asia war LIVE UPDATES | Trump expects to secure ‘great deal’ with Iran, rules out ceasefire extension

Vice President JD Vance is still in the US. Mediator Pakistan was making efforts to end US's blockade and ensure Iran's participation. Follow for live updates

New Zealand PM seeks backing for India FTA, hits back at ‘butter chicken tsunami’ criticism

Legal verification of free trade agreement has been completed, with both countries agreeing it will be signed on 27 April in New Delhi.

West Asia war HIGHLIGHTS: Iran says ‘no decision’ on second round of peace talks with US

US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship. JD Vance will reach Pakistan Monday but Iran has not confirmed its attendance so far. Follow live updates on the war

What’s the extent of India’s dependence on maritime chokepoints & why alternatives are stunted

Bulk of India's trade and energy supplies passes through 4 maritime chokepoints—the Malacca Strait, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and Bab al-Mandab.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

Fire that engulfed Rajasthan refinery ahead of Modi launch unlikely to hit fuel supply—Kpler analyst

The fire at the Rs 80,000 crore HRRL project broke out a day before the PM was due to inaugurate it. The refinery was not scheduled to contribute to the product pool before late 2026.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.