Behind India's increasing engagements in Indian Ocean region

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), being the critical maritime domain bordering three continents -- Asia, African and Australia, and contributing to more than 70 to 75 per cent international trade via the crucial sea-route, remains one of the most vital and vulnerable assets in the 21st century.

Seven years on, Dinanagar pays tribute to Pulwama martyr Constable Maninder Singh

IANS | February 14, 2026 10:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Dinanagar town in Punjab's Gurdaspur solemnly observed the 17th martyrdom anniversary of CRPF Constable Maninder Singh, one of the 40 personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, with floral tributes and heartfelt remembrance ceremonies attended by officials, family members and residents on Saturday.

India-France Rafale deal to uplift indigenous aerospace industry: Report

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:17 PM

Hanoi, Feb 12 (IANS) Highlighting that India is negotiating a major fighter aircraft deal with France to purchase 114 Dassault Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report has mentioned that by also getting the French aerospace company to also license its systems for construction, India is growing its capabilities and becoming more self-reliant.

HAL’s Q3 profit jumps nearly 30 pc to Rs 1,867 crore

IANS | February 12, 2026 2:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday reported a strong financial performance for the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26) as the defence public sector company posted a 29.6 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit.