Day: May 13, 2026

New Delhi: The Indian Navy continued to deepen its strategic engagement with Vietnam as INS Sagardhwani, India’s oceanographic research vessel, concluded a successful visit to Cam Ranh from May 4 to May 8, 2026. The visit highlighted the growing maritime cooperation, scientific collaboration, and defence engagement between the two countries, reflecting the steady expansion of the India-Vietnam strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. During the port call, the Commanding Officer of INS Sagardhwani held important interactions with senior Vietnamese military officials, including Tran Van Cuong and Nguyen Huu Minh. Discussions…

New Delhi: Amid continuing tensions in West Asia and rising global uncertainty, the Government of India has assured citizens that there is no shortage of petroleum products or essential commodities in the country. Senior ministers and officials reiterated that India remains fully prepared to handle any disruptions arising from the international crisis while focusing on long-term energy security and economic stability. The assurances came during the fifth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia, chaired by Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi on May…

Goa: The Indian Coast Guard marked a significant milestone in its indigenous modernisation programme with the Girder Laying Ceremony of the fourth, fifth, and sixth Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) at the Rassaim Yard of Chowgule & Company Private Limited in Goa on May 11, 2026. The ceremony reflects India’s growing emphasis on self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The ACVs are being manufactured in India with nearly 50 percent indigenous material, representing an important step forward in strengthening domestic shipbuilding capability and advancing home-grown maritime…

New Delhi: Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach 3.0 at the Manekshaw Centre on May 14, 2026, bringing together some of the country’s top military leaders, policymakers, defence innovators, and strategic experts for a major dialogue on India’s evolving security landscape. The high-level conference, themed “Taking JAI Forward With I²”, is designed as a strategic platform to discuss the future of India’s defence transformation, indigenous capability building, and next-generation warfare preparedness. The event revolves around the vision of Jointness, Aatmanirbharta, and Innovation (JAI), while also…

Washington/ Beijing: United States President Donald Trump arrived in China on May 13, 2026, for a high-profile state visit centered on talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two-day summit, held from May 14 to May 15, marks the first official visit by a sitting American president to China in nearly a decade and revives one of the world’s most closely watched geopolitical relationships. The visit comes at a time of growing international uncertainty. The United States remains deeply involved in tensions linked to Iran, global trade patterns continue to…