Author: News Desk
The UAE has introduced the B 250 light attack aircraft, the country’s first combat platform designed and built entirely by Emirati engineers. The aircraft made its public debut at the Dubai Airshow 2025 and reflects the nation’s ambition to lead the region in advanced aviation technology. A Major Moment at the Dubai Airshow Calidus Holding Group presented the B 250 at Dubai World Central during the ongoing Dubai Airshow. The aircraft arrives after a successful maiden flight and completion of all core testing programs. Dr. Khalifa Murad Alblooshi, Managing Director and CEO of Calidus, said the launch represents a major…
American Express Travel has placed the Indian Himalayas at the top of its 2026 Trending Destinations list. The ranking is based on global Card Member booking patterns and insights gathered from its network of travel consultants. What this really shows is a growing appetite for new places and first-time experiences, with many travellers saying they feel more energized when they step into unfamiliar hotels or destinations. A Mix of Adventures Across the Globe The 2026 list spans ten locations. Along with the Indian Himalayas, the lineup includes Killarney in Ireland, Las Vegas in the US, Marrakech in Morocco, Marbella in…
Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest businessman and head of Reliance Industries, is set to visit South Korea next week with his son Akash Ambani for a two-day trip focused on deepening Reliance’s partnership with Samsung. The visit begins on November 25 and includes a tour of Samsung’s Suwon complex with Chairman Lee Jae-yong, where the Ambanis will look at the company’s 5G equipment lines and its early work on 6G. This is the first time they will step inside a Samsung facility, something industry watchers see as a sign that larger commercial deals may follow. After Suwon, the two will head…
India and Vietnam held the fifteenth Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on November 10, with India represented by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam by Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien. The meeting focused on strengthening defence cooperation and produced two major agreements. Both sides reviewed regional and global developments and noted that the friendship and broad cooperation between them has grown steadily since the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was announced in 2016. Defence ties already cover delegation exchanges, young officer programs, training, peacekeeping and defence industry work. Vietnam continues to follow an independent foreign policy shaped by self reliance, peace…
Indian Railways has updated its catering rules to let well known single brand food chains such as McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, Baskin Robbins and Haldirams set up outlets at railway stations. A new category called Premium Brand Catering Outlet has been added to the 2017 catering policy. Until now, stations mostly had stalls offering basic refreshments like tea, milk and juice. The Railway Board is rolling out this new category so that major food chains can operate at stations the same way they do at airports. In a circular sent to all zones on November 13, the board said these…
Manika Vishwakarma chose to showcase her love for Indian craft by appearing in a saree as the Miss Universe Organisation introduced her on Instagram and highlighted an interesting detail about her. For the official post, she wore a rich peacock green saree made from a light chiffon fabric. The drape shimmered with gold zari applique work, a scalloped border, sequin detailing and delicate floral embroidery. She paired it with a matching peacock green blouse that had a wide bateau neckline with a deep cut that framed her decolletage. The blouse featured gold zari work, sequin accents, a backless style, dori…
Tamil Nadu has been actively supporting new and emerging sports and one game gaining attention both nationally and internationally is pickleball. Its growth has been further boosted by the launch of the Indian Pickleball League a franchise based competition inspired by leagues like the IPL. The first edition is scheduled from December 1 to 7 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi. The league’s launch event on Tuesday introduced the jerseys for the inaugural season. Five teams will compete initially with a sixth team to be announced later. The teams are Chennai Super Warriors, Bengaluru Blasters, Capital Warriors…
Russia has proposed establishing shipbuilding and ship-repair clusters in two of India’s major port cities, Mumbai and Chennai, with Russian participation. Nikolay Patrushev, aide to the Russian President and chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, made the suggestion during high-level consultations in New Delhi. The discussions, held ahead of a projected summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, focused on bolstering bilateral cooperation in the civilian maritime sector. Key areas of collaboration include port infrastructure, maritime logistics, and crew training. Russia is offering to share its expertise in designing specialized vessels, such as ice-class ships and auxiliary vessels.It has also proposed a joint database of…
Indian and French fighter jets are back in the same sky, flying side by side as this year’s edition of Exercise Garuda gets underway at the Mont-de-Marsan Airbase in southwest France. Su-30MKIs from the Indian Air Force and Rafales from the French Air and Space Force have begun coordinated missions, practicing everything from dogfights to defensive manoeuvres and precision strikes. Photos released by the IAF show the two aircraft weaving through formation drills with IL-78 tankers and C-17 transport aircraft supporting the missions in the background. This is the eighth time India and France have held the Garuda exercise, a…
Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to host India’s first giga-scale electric air taxi manufacturing cluster, with Sarla Aviation from Karnataka committing ₹1,300 crore to the project. The plan was formalised after Sarla Aviation and the Andhra Pradesh Airport Development Corporation Ltd (APADCL) signed an MoU during the CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam. It comes soon after Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that drone taxi production would begin within the next two years. At the heart of the initiative is the Sky Factory, an eVTOL manufacturing hub that Sarla says will rank among the largest of its kind anywhere.…