The decision to transfer DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to domestic industries marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. This move can transform indigenous missile development into large-scale domestic production, giving Indian companies greater access to advanced defence technologies while strengthening the country’s manufacturing capabilities. Accelerating Indigenous Production: Technology transfer will enable domestic defence companies to adopt mature DRDO technologies and expand production more rapidly. It can help bridge the crucial gap between research and development and industrial-scale manufacturing. A stronger domestic production base will also give the armed forces greater access to indigenous systems…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
Ms Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 25 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence, Sports & Current Affairs. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism.
India has achieved another significant milestone in indigenous defence technology with the successful high-altitude trial of the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), designed and developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), DRDO. The system was tested at Nyoma and Mudh Drop Zones, among the world’s highest-altitude drop zones, under extremely challenging environmental conditions. A team of ADRDE test jumpers, including Wg Cdr Rahul Jha, Chief Test Jumper, MWO R J Singh, VM(G), and MWO Vivek Tiwari, conducted the operational jump from an altitude of 22,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). With temperatures falling to approximately −15°C,…
The self declared Republic of Balochistan has called on Elon Musk and X to immediately lift the suspension on Mir Yar Baloch’s X account (miryar_baloch). According to a statement attributed to Mir Yar Baloch and the Balochistan, his account @miryar_baloch was suspended after what the group described as a coordinated mass-reporting campaign by Pakistani online networks. The statement alleged that Pakistani military-linked online networks have repeatedly attempted to have Mir Yar Baloch’s social media accounts blocked over the past two years. It claimed the alleged campaign was aimed at limiting his efforts to raise international awareness about political and human-rights…
India’s long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for coal-based thermal power need urgent reform as the country’s electricity system undergoes a rapid shift towards renewable energy, according to a new study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The report, Beyond Baseload: Reforming Thermal PPAs for India’s Energy Transition, is based on a nationwide Right to Information (RTI) survey that received responses from eight states. It finds that existing thermal PPAs, many of which were designed during an era of power shortages and high coal utilisation, are increasingly out of step with the requirements of a power system with rising…
Ladakh is renowned for its dramatic mountains, stark landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty. For millions of Indians, a journey to Leh and the wider Ladakh region remains a dream. Yet beyond tourism and its spectacular terrain, the Union Territory is witnessing another remarkable transformation — the steady rise of football. Over the past five years, the sport has evolved from a passionate grassroots pursuit into an increasingly organised football ecosystem. The breakthrough moment came in 2025, when made history by competing in the Durand Cup, India’s oldest football tournament. Making their debut in a major professional competition, 1 Ladakh FC…
India will host Panama in an international friendly on September 26, 2026, during the FIFA Men’s International Match Window, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced. The venue for the fixture will be confirmed at a later date. The match will be the first-ever meeting between India and Panama and will give the Blue Tigers another opportunity to face a team that has featured at the FIFA World Cup. Panama, currently ranked 44th in the FIFA World Rankings, represented CONCACAF at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The encounter will also be only the ninth time India have faced a team…
The semi-final line-up at the FIH Hockey World Cup is complete after Argentina and the Netherlands secured the final two spots in the men’s competition, while Belgium booked the last remaining place in the women’s semi-finals. Argentina edge India in five-goal thriller: Argentina secured their place in the men’s last four with a 5-3 victory over India in a must-win encounter. Joaquin Toscani gave Argentina a dream start, finding the net just 39 seconds into the match. Nicolas della Torre then doubled the lead from a penalty corner before India responded through Sukhjeet Singh in the 10th minute. Argentina regained…
The road to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ will enter a major new phase on Friday, 11 December 2026, when the Final Draw takes place at the iconic Museum of Modern Art (MAM Rio). Set against the spectacular backdrop of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain, the landmark event will determine the groups and competitive pathways for the teams competing in the first FIFA Women’s World Cup to be staged in South America. The choice of MAM Rio is designed to celebrate Brazil’s famous “futebol arte” tradition — the creativity, flair and imagination that have long been associated with…
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026, conducted through the Lipulekh Pass route in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, concluded successfully on Sunday, with the return of the tenth and final batch of pilgrims to India. The pilgrimage, which commenced on July 4, saw 477 pilgrims undertake the arduous journey in ten batches. The pilgrims travelled through the high-altitude Lipulekh route to Kailash Mansarovar and had darshan of the revered Mount Kailash and Mansarovar. Yatra Officer Dhan Singh Bisht said the tenth batch returned safely to India, marking the successful completion of this year’s pilgrimage. He expressed gratitude to all government departments, agencies and…
The FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 is setting new digital records, with tournament-related content generating more than 106 million views across the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) social media platforms as the competition reaches the end of its second pool phase. According to FIH, World Cup content has recorded 106.4 million views across its digital platforms, marking the federation’s strongest-ever social media performance at a Hockey World Cup. Instagram has emerged as the biggest contributor with 66.7 million views, followed by Facebook with 32.6 million, TikTok with 4.5 million and YouTube with 2.65 million views. The tournament’s digital…