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Saudi Arabia acknowledges widespread damage to energy sector during war

Statement said strikes targeted production, transport and refining sites, as well as petrochemical and power facilities in Riyadh

Lessons from Kaveri for India's aeroengine ambitions

India's combat aircraft programmes depend on US-made power plants at present

Israel denounces Pak Defence Minister Khwaja Asif for 'outrageous' comments

'Pakistan Defence Minister's call for Israel's annihilation is outrageous', said Israeli Prime Minister's Office

Pallbearers of the 'liberal order'

A summit finds that countries are being pragmatic in the pursuit of national interests

Kuwait claims attack by Iran, Saudi says pipeline damaged despite ceasefire

Kuwait said the drone attacks 'targeted some vital Kuwaiti facilities' while Saudi Arabia acknowledged a recent attack in the war that damaged its crucial East-West pipeline

'False stories': Melania Trump denies knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

The first lady's comments almost assuredly served to push the story back into the political spotlight even as the president urged the public and media to move on from the case

News in brief: Northern Europe and beyond

From Poland's HPM shield to US missile tests, recent defence developments signal rising global militarisation, technological competition and growing security concerns across regions.

India, US to boost cooperation in AI, critical minerals under Pax Silica

Talks in Washington focus on deepening tech and economic ties, with emphasis on AI, supply chains and strategic minerals cooperation under the Pax Silica framework between India and the US

Putin announces 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter weekend

Putin's decree, released by the Kremlin, orders Russian forces to observe a ceasefire starting on 4 pm Saturday and lasting until the end of Sunday

India finalising deal to supply oil, gas to Mauritius: EAM Jaishankar

EAM said he is also looking forward to handing over the last lot of e-buses to Mauritius to further strengthen sustainable public transportation and reduce carbon emissions

Power reset

In After Nations, novelist Rana Dasgupta explores how the political system that dominates the modern world came into being and why it may now be reaching its limits.

Power Arcade: ISR weapons and platforms

The latest military weapons from around the world

'They better stop': Trump warns Iran on charging tankers passing via Hormuz

In another post, Trump accused Iran of "doing a poor job" at allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, reminding Tehran of the temporary ceasefire agreement

No ceasefire in Lebanon, continuing to strike Hezbollah, says Netanyahu

Netanyahu also said he has instructed the Cabinet to open direct negotiations with Lebanese government to achieve 'disarmament of Hezbollah' and 'historic peace agreement'

A silicon gap

India's defence modernisation hinges on an ecosystem of military-grade semiconductors

Best of BS Opinion: Iran truce wobbles as India tracks risks and reset

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

India adds a 'third way' on the AI map

Three distinct models competed to define the future of warfare at a recent event in New Delhi

Hyatt Hotels plans to expand India footprint with 5 new hotels in 2026

Hotel chain plans five new openings in India and explores partnerships and investments, betting on strong domestic demand and rising discretionary spending

A strategic shift in India-EU ties

For the EU and India to make progress in their strategic relationship, they will have to transcend the commercial-economic dynamics of their relationship.

The French connection

France supports India's multi-alignment with flexible defence deals, from helicopters to submarines, fortifying Indo-Pacific security ties.