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West Asia war: Remain calm amidst this storm, says Sebi chairman Pandey

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged investors to stay calm amid volatility triggered by the West Asia war, saying strong domestic fundamentals have helped Indian markets remain resilient

India's World Cup triumph creates fresh endorsement pitch for brands

India's T20 World Cup victory has sparked a surge in endorsement interest for rising cricket stars as brands look beyond legacy icons and tap the next generation of marketable athletes

Farmers stage fresh protest in Delhi against India-US trade deal

The protest site, close to the historic Jantar Mantar observatory near the parliament complex in New Delhi, was packed with demonstrators

FinMin asks banks to step up efforts to reduce delays in IBC cases

At a review meeting, the finance ministry directed public sector banks to minimise adjournments and speed up CIRP filings, aiming to accelerate NCLT admission and resolution timelines

IndiGo London-Mumbai flight diverted to Cairo; Delhi-Manchester returns

Another IndiGo flight operating from London Heathrow to Mumbai, diverted to Cairo on March 8 due to Flight Duty Time Limitations, and will resume its journey on March 10

India's private sector working on building Shahed-like kamikaze drones

These systems can play an important role in India's future operations along the borders, where long-range precision strike capabilities and persistent surveillance are critical

Bhagwati Products leases 430,000 sq ft in Oppo's Noida manufacturing plant

Bhagwati Products has leased 430,000 sq ft in Oppo's Noida plant to expand smartphone output, marking another major industrial space deal amid strong demand in NCR's manufacturing hubs

Bombay HC ruling may shield importers from charges on deteriorated goods

A Bombay HC ruling quashing a customs order after seized goods deteriorated in custody may help importers avoid demurrage and related charges, highlighting systemic issues in customs procedures

Power Arcade: New-age electronic warfare

The latest military weapons from around the world

A glide bomb to hit targets from afar

Equipped with pre-fragmented or penetration-blast warheads

Redefining aerial combat

The 'eagle on arm' concept aims to build drones for frontline soldiers

India emerges as world's second largest arms importer: SIPRI

The United States supplied 42 per cent of all international arms transfers during 2021-25, up from 36 per cent in 2016-20, it said

Experts urge strong defence base

Dependence on critical foreign technologies constrains strategic choices

The Iran quagmire

The US pressure has cast a shadow on India's strategic bet on the Chabahar Port

CONFLICT ZONE: Yemeni civil war

A drone-and-missile theatre

FATF adds Kuwait, Papua New Guinea to increased monitoring list

Kuwait and Papua New Guinea have been placed under FATF's increased monitoring, while Iran, DPRK and Myanmar continue on the high-risk list requiring enhanced due diligence

Stitching a shield

India's capabilities need a unified architecture

Bridges, not barriers: Rethinking India-Myanmar border management

In 2018, India and Myanmar signed an agreement on land border crossing with the aim to facilitate regulation and harmonisation of already existing free movement rights.

India's strategy for subcontinental security

First, in terms of its ideational outlook, India will need to position itself as a stronger regional net security provider

China's growing space ambitions

China is developing counterspace capabilities, which are a major component of militarising space.