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DRDO successfully tests UAV-launched precision-guided missile ULPGM-V3 in Andhra Pradesh

In a post on X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the flight trials, conducted at National Open Area Range in Kurnool, as a ‘major boost’ to DRDO and its industry partners.

Deliver GE engines on priority, conclude joint production deal, Rajnath tells US Defence Secy Hegseth

Hegseth invited Rajnath Singh for in-person meeting, says MoD. This was their third telephonic conversation since Hegseth’s confirmation in January.

On SCO sidelines, Russia assures Rajnath of delivery schedule of remaining S-400 batteries

Each S-400 battery comprises long-range radar, a command post vehicle, target acquisition radar and two battalions of launchers—each battalion has eight launchers.

Rajnath, Shivraj & Javadekar. How jail term during Emergency shaped leaders of today’s BJP

Waves of detention, censorship, and other strong-arm tactics marked the 1975 Emergency years, and the RSS-Jan Sangh members were also caught in the current.

‘Will call for joint efforts to eliminate terrorism’: Rajnath Singh to attend SCO meeting in China

The defence minister said he would hold meetings with his Chinese & Russian counterparts & stressing on the need for greater trade and connectivity within Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

‘Exercise restraint, acknowledge rivals’ wins’—inside BJP’s training session for Madhya Pradesh MPs, MLAs

3-day programme comes weeks after Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah made controversial remark about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Speakers included senior leaders like Amit Shah & Rajnath Singh.

In quantum leap, DRDO & IIT-D exhibit ability to set up secure comms over laser sans optical fibre

Free space optical link is a line-of-sight tech that uses lasers to provide optical bandwidth connections. It paves way for real-time applications in quantum cyber security.

Chose restraint, could’ve done more—Rajnath on Op Sindoor; adds many in PoK seek reunification

Speaking at inaugural plenary of CII Annual Business Summit, Singh also underlines role of homegrown defence systems during and in aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

Op Sindoor was trailer, says Rajnath, questions IMF bailout to Pakistan—’no less than terror funding’

Speaking at Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat, Singh praised the IAF’s role in Operation Sindoor and said India’s security doctrine had fundamentally shifted.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.