Day: November 29, 2025

Russia Advances Development of Next-Generation Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missiles

Arijit Bose

Moscow: Russia has confirmed major progress in its next wave of nuclear-powered cruise missile technology, signaling a renewed push in its long-term defence modernisation program. President Vladimir Putin made the announcement at a Kremlin ceremony honouring the country’s leading military scientists and engineers. According to the briefing, Russia’s upcoming missile systems are designed to fly at over three times the speed of sound, with later variants expected to achieve hypersonic capability. Putin reiterated that the nation’s strategic weapons roadmap remains firmly on track, with the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle now…

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Even in Jail, Imran Khan Remains Pakistan’s Most Influential Voice

Arijit Bose

Islamabad: Imran Khan’s life has always unfolded on a grand stage. A boy born into Lahore’s leafy privilege, a young man shaped by Oxford’s debates and England’s cricket greens, a national hero forged in the fires of World Cup glory, and later a charismatic philanthropist who built Pakistan’s first cancer hospital with sheer willpower. But it is his transformation into a political juggernaut—and the brutal unraveling that followed—that has cemented Khan as one of the most compelling and controversial figures in South Asian history. Today, as he sits inside Adiala…

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Indian Navy Car Expedition: Naval Dockyard’s 290th Anniversary Marked with Flag-Off from Bhopal

Arijit Bose

Bhopal: The Indian Navy’s special Car Expedition, launched to commemorate the 290th anniversary of the Mumbai Naval Dockyard, was ceremonially flagged off today at the Dronachal Military Cantonment in Bhopal. The expedition aims to honour India’s maritime heritage and highlight the deep inter-services synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Lieutenant General Arvind Chauhan, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, Sudarshan Chakra Corps, flagged off the convoy in the presence of naval personnel, defence civilians, and military officials. Celebrating a 290-Year-Old Legacy The expedition marks the completion of 290 years…

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Safran’s Big Bet on Atmanirbhar Bharat: Full Engine Blueprint Handed to India

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India and France have sealed a landmark pact to jointly develop a cutting-edge fighter jet engine—an agreement that grants India complete control over the intellectual property of a high-thrust powerplant vital for the country’s future air combat fleet. Valued at more than ₹61,000 crore (about $7 billion), the partnership marks the first time a major Western nation has agreed to share the deepest layers of jet engine technology, including sensitive hot section metallurgy. The engine, expected to generate 110–130 kN thrust, will power India’s fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat…

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Delayed Military Supplies Will Trigger Contract Termination, India Warns Global Defence Vendors

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has issued its strongest warning yet to defence manufacturers worldwide, cautioning that any delay in equipment delivery will result in immediate contract cancellation. The message comes from Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, who stressed that accountability will now be strictly enforced across all procurement channels. Speaking at the National Security Summit in New Delhi on 28 November, Singh said the Ministry of Defence will no longer tolerate missed timelines—whether the vendor is domestic or foreign. Under the current emergency procurement guidelines, equipment must be delivered within one…

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L&T, Indian Defence Firms Fast-Track Counter-Drone Capabilities as Mission Sudarshan Chakra Takes Off

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has officially launched Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an ambitious programme that aims to build a next-generation, multi-layered national air-defence and counter-drone shield by 2035. The initiative, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to secure major cities, vital military hubs, and key national infrastructure against emerging aerial threats. Designed as a fully integrated defensive and offensive system, Mission Sudarshan Chakra focuses heavily on indigenisation, aligning with Make in India and IDDM (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) principles. The mission will consolidate India’s air-defence assets into a single, technologically…

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Stand With HAL: TEJAS Crash Calls for Support, Not Blame

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The recent TEJAS fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show, which led to the tragic loss of IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal, is a sobering reminder of the dangers inherent in military aviation. However, this unfortunate incident must not trigger unfair criticism of the Indian Air Force, the pilot, or Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The crash occurred during a high-risk, low-altitude aerobatic manoeuvre, a routine but inherently dangerous component of international air displays. Aviation experts note that such demonstrations push aircraft to their absolute limits. Despite the…

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Husainganj Police Crack Down on Snatching Incidents, Arrest Two Notorious Thieves with 8 Stolen Mobile Phones

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow’s Commissionerate Police, particularly the Husainganj police station and all its outposts, continue to maintain strong vigilance across the area to curb crime. With station in-charges and their teams consistently active on the ground, the force has achieved yet another major breakthrough. In a significant success, the Husainganj Police arrested two notorious snatchers, identified as Abdul Samad and Mohammad Tausif, both residents of the Chowk police station area. The duo, known for multiple snatching incidents, had been troubling commuters with sudden mobile-grab thefts. During the operation, the police recovered:…

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Journalists Protest Attack on Reporter

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Senior journalists from the city staged a strong protest at the Gandhi Statue in Hazratganj, condemning the recent murderous attack on Sudarshan News journalist Sushil Awasthi Rajan. The protesting journalists raised slogans against the police administration and demanded the immediate arrest of the real attackers. The demonstration was led by senior journalist Prabhat Tripathi, who warned that if the police fail to arrest the actual culprits soon, journalists would be compelled to march to the Chief Minister’s residence. He added that the increasing incidents of attacks on journalists are…

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Naka Police Trace Valuable Bag in Just 30 Minutes, Win Praise for Swift Action

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Demonstrating exceptional alertness, sensitivity, and efficient policing, the Naka Police recovered a valuable lost bag within just 30 minutes and returned it safely to the complainant, Saurabh Awasthi. Around 7:30 AM, Saurabh Awasthi arrived at Naka Police Station and informed SHO Shrikant Rai that his bag had fallen somewhere on the way. Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, the SHO formed a three-member team comprising Sub-Inspector Kuldeep Singh, Satendra Saini, and Shubham Parashar, directing them to begin a swift search operation. Acting promptly, the team began scanning the area and…

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