Author: Arijit Bose

India–US Trade Deal: Modi’s Leadership and India’s Growing Global Clout

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In international politics and global commerce, trade agreements are never merely about numbers or tariff percentages. They reflect a nation’s sovereignty, the firmness of its leadership, and the direction of its future. Seen in this light, the recent India–United States trade understanding—under which a proposed 50 per cent tariff has been reduced to 18 per cent—emerges as a significant and far-reaching development. Beyond offering economic relief, the decision underscores shifting global power equations and India’s enhanced bargaining capacity on the world stage. The evolution of this agreement vindicates…

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Hanumankind and Vishal Dadlani Join Hands as Thums Up Unveils ‘Toofani’ Anthem

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: India’s iconic beverage brand Thums Up has once again reinforced its bold and fearless identity with the launch of its new anthem ‘Taste the Thunder’, popularly branded as ‘Toofani’. The high-energy track brings together the raw, new-age voice of rapper Hanumankind and the powerhouse vocals of Vishal Dadlani, creating a musical fusion that celebrates youth, adrenaline and uncompromising spirit. At the heart of the anthem lies Thums Up’s legendary line — “Aaj kuch Toofani karte hain” — which continues to resonate with India’s youth, reflecting their fearless mindset, fast-paced…

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India Eye Sixth Under-19 World Cup Title Against England in Final

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Five-time champions India will aim to create history when they take on England in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final at Harare on Friday, with the goal of lifting the coveted trophy for a record sixth time. Led by explosive skipper Ayush Mhatre, the Indian Under-19 side enters the final high on confidence and momentum, having displayed remarkable depth and resilience throughout the tournament. India’s biggest strength in the current edition has been its collective performance. Whenever the team found itself under pressure, a different hero emerged to…

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A ‘Historic Breakthrough’ or a ‘Political Signal’? Questions Linger Over India–US Trade Deal

Arijit Bose

Washington / New Delhi: The trade agreement between India and the United States announced in February 2026 is being projected as a landmark achievement, yet the absence of transparency and conflicting claims from Washington and New Delhi have raised serious doubts about its true nature. Rather than a clear-cut “historic breakthrough,” many observers see the deal as a political signal or a confidence-building gesture, wrapped in ambiguity. At the heart of the controversy is the lack of publicly available documentation. The Indian government has not released the full text, written…

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VTOL Aviation Develops VLM_X VTOL Loitering Kamikaze Drone For The Armed Forces

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai-based VTOL Aviation India Private Limited has unveiled the VLM_X, a cutting-edge Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) loitering munition designed as a kamikaze drone for precision strikes in modern warfare. This Made-in-India innovation integrates AI-powered target recognition with stealthy operation, marking a significant step forward in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The VLM_X stands out for its ability to process real-time camera feeds autonomously, identifying and engaging a wide array of threats including vehicles, personnel, tanks, radars, drones, aircraft, RF transmission systems, and marine vessels. Operators can employ a…

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Modi’s Malaysia Trip Targets Dornier Aircraft Sales And Submarine Upgrades Amid Defence Push

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India is exploring significant defence collaboration opportunities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to Malaysia on 7-8 February. The Ministry of External Affairs has highlighted potential sales of Dornier aircraft, alongside maintenance and upgrade prospects for Scorpene submarines and Su-30SM fighters. Speaking in New Delhi ahead of the visit, Secretary (East) P Kumaran outlined promising avenues in defence cooperation. He emphasised opportunities for Dornier aircraft sales, noting Malaysia’s interest in mid-life upgrades and retrofitting for its Scorpene submarines. Both nations operate Su-30 aircraft, prompting India to propose…

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Apogee Aerospace Secures ₹3,500 Cr Deal With Australia’s AAI for 15 Albatross 2.0 Amphibian Aircraft

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Amravati: Telangana-based Apogee Aerospace has secured a landmark ₹3,500 crore ($390 million) contract with Australia-based Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) for the procurement and local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of 15 Albatross 2.0 amphibian aircraft. This deal marks a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence and aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting the growing prowess of private sector players in high-value international partnerships. The Albatross 2.0, an advanced multi-role amphibian aircraft, is designed for versatile operations across maritime surveillance, search and rescue (SAR), disaster relief, and troop transport. Capable of landing on…

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Defence Acquisition Council Eyes Massive Rafale Deal As Emmanuel Macron Gears Up For India Visit

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to convene in the second week of February. This pivotal meeting comes just ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India for the Artificial Intelligence Summit. Key procurement proposals aimed at bolstering the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces will dominate the agenda. A senior defence official has confirmed that the DAC will grant Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for several high-priority acquisitions. These moves are designed to address critical gaps in military capabilities…

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Child Trafficking Racket Busted at Charbagh, Four Minors Rescued

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Lucknow: A joint team of the Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Unit and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) busted a child trafficking racket and arrested one of its members, rescuing four minors safely. The children were being trafficked for child labour and were being taken by train from Charbagh railway station to Gujarat via West Bengal. According to ADCP Crime Kiran Yadav, the AHT and RPF teams had been receiving continuous inputs about an active gang involved in trafficking children to other states for labour. On Saturday, specific information was received that…

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Sultanpur Police Bust Major Online Trading Scam, Seven Arrested from Assam and Mumbai

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Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: The Cyber Crime Unit and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Sultanpur district have busted a large-scale online trading fraud, arresting seven accused from Assam and Mumbai. The gang allegedly duped investors of more than ₹2.75 crore by creating a cloned mobile application of a reputed trading company and luring people with promises of high returns in the stock market. Superintendent of Police Kunwar Anupam Singh said the case came to light following a complaint by Bhasker Pandey, a resident of Shafipur. Pandey stated that he came across…

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