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How fact-checker Mohammed Zubair turned India’s Chief of Information War during Op Sindoor night

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

2 women officers, 1 loud message: Col Qureshi, Wing Cdr Singh lead precision briefing on Op Sindoor

Both women officers are trailblazers in their own right. The Army colonel was a military observer in Congo. The IAF wing commander led an air relief mission in Arunachal Pradesh.

Why homegrown Astra, set to be integrated with Rafale Marine, is no ordinary missile

With the Rafale deal sealed, Astra integration is set to become a key component of India’s future air combat loadout. Missile likely to equip all IAF fighters, barring Mirage 2000.

Trump’s tariff pause shows however high you are, the market is above you

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Talks with France to begin for G2G deal for multirole fighter aircraft, Rafale M pact this month

MRFA deal will entail Rafale fighter & it will involve Dassault Aviation setting up a final assembly line in India in partnership with a defence industry player, ThePrint has learnt

GE delivers 1st engine for Tejas MK 1A, cites Covid-19 disruptions in restarting production line

The delays have directly affected the delivery of Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets to the IAF, which is eager to operationalise its new aircraft amid dwindling squadron strength.

Defence ministry clears key ‘eye in the sky’ project to catch up with Pakistan

IAF plans to induct 6 more Netra systems, besides possible replacement for two it operates. Also, there are plans to induct six Netra MK2 mounted on Airbus A321 aircraft.

India has to choose between Russia’s Su-57 & US F-35 aircraft. IAF must get the last word

Made-in-India fifth-generation fighter will take forever to make. India can't stop defence imports.

Self-reliance in defence production only achievable with satisfaction of armed forces, says Rajnath

The defence minister was speaking at the Valedictory event of the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru.

Homegrown ALH, the chopper involved in Porbandar crash, won’t be part of Republic Day flypast

Indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas will also not be featured in Republic Day parade. The 40 aircraft that will participate include 22 fighters, 11 transport aircraft & 7 helicopters.

On Camera

5 reasons Indira Gandhi is the most popular of India’s former prime ministers

Gandhi’s attraction lies in her being seen as a highly polarising figure who attracts strong emotional responses. Even those who loathe her love to tell anecdotes about her life.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou indicated talks are on between French firm Safran & Indian govt for joint design & manufacture of AMCA engine.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.