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Govt plans 'bodyguard' satellites after risky near-miss in orbit

The government wants to develop so-called bodyguard satellites to identify and counter threats to orbiting spacecraft

US clarification on H-1B calms tech nerves, but deferred impact feared

Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, GTT Data Solutions Ltd and 5F World, said that after the clarifications, it is good that the existing visa holders will not be affected

India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan

Chandrayaan-3's success was a landmark in our space journey. It has given confidence to every one of us, not only at the Isro but also across the nation, said Isro Chairman V Narayanan

Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia

A decade ago, the bureaucracy was not as receptive to private sector participation as today. We could not conduct trials in India, said Rajinder Singh Bhatia, chairman of Kalyani Strategic Systems

DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary

India's defence sector has made significant strides in indigenisation, but the journey is ongoing, said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

UK joins Aus, Canada to recognise Palestinian state despite opposition

The UK's recognition of a Palestinian state comes just days after a state visit from US President Donald Trump, during which he voiced his disapproval of the plan

'Foreign leaders rewarding Hamas': Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood

Netanyahu put out an angry statement after Britain and other Western allies said they were unilaterally recognising a Palestinian state in a step seen as a show of displeasure with Israel

Israeli strikes kill 31 people in Gaza City, say medics; tanks advance

Israel said on Saturday its forces had expanded their operations in the Gaza City area over the past few days, killing 30 militants and locating weapons

India, Oman set to ink CEPA trade pact soon as talks conclude: Oman's Envoy

In such agreements, two trading partners significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on a maximum number of goods traded between them

Proxy wars, ISIS key threats, graft in security bodies must end: NIA chief

India faces many internal threats, including terrorism, Naxalism, Khalistani players, separatism in Kashmir and infiltration from Bangladesh and Myanmar in the northeast, the NIA chief said

Panic among Indian H-1B holders in US as visa fee hike hits travel plans

People who are standing in boarding lines at airports, people who are leaving for their own wedding tomorrow, things like that. They are cancelling because they don't know what to do

Govt studying implications of proposed US curbs on H-1B visas: MEA

The ministry said the implications of the measure are being studied, including by Indian industry, which has already issued an initial assessment

'Not on the radar': Pak Defence Min Asif denies nuclear link in Saudi pact

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Geo TV that Pakistan's capabilities extend to Saudi under the pact, but later told Reuters that nuclear weapons are 'not on the radar'

J&K Police conduct terror-related searches at 8 locations across valley

Searches were being conducted by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) at eight locations across the valley as part of its investigations in a case

JeM, Hizbul Mujahideen shifting bases from PoK following Op Sindoor

The decision reflects a significant "tactical adaptation" by these groups, which now view Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) as vulnerable to Indian strikes

Soldier killed as Army, police resume hunt for terrorists in J&K's Udhampur

Acting on specific information, the Army, Special Operations Group (SOG), and police launched an operation in the Dudu police station limits bordering the Seoj Dhar high-altitude area

UAE firms keen to invest in Indian infra, banking, startups: Piyush Goyal

India has received $24 billion in FDI from the UAE during April 2000 and June 2025

NSAs of India, Canada hold talks; discuss shared concerns, security issues

The talks between the two NSAs came three weeks after India and Canada appointed envoys to each other's capitals

Govt assessing if Chabahar Port may have spillover effects of US sanctions

Officials say legal consultations on, solution will be worked out

Entry of other Arab countries in Pak-Saudi defence pact not ruled out: Asif

Asif, during an interview to Geo News on Tuesday, said he had always called for a similar arrangement like Nato since there was greater vulnerability for Pakistan