M Shyam Sparsha India is no longer merely a market for aircraft sales; it is fast transforming into one of the world’s most consequential aerospace manufacturing and innovation hubs. Over the past decade, a convergence of skilled talent, cost efficiency, policy clarity, and strategic intent has propelled India into the global aerospace value chain—drawing the…
India’s space programme marked yet another defining moment with the flawless launch of LVM3-M6, ISRO’s heavy-lift “Bahubali” launcher, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at precisely 8.54 am IST on Wednesday. The majestic liftoff was not merely another addition to India’s growing list of space achievements; it was a loud, unmistakable statement that India…
When the Indian Navy formally inducted INS Nilgiri and INS Udayagiri into service, it did more than expand its fleet strength—it marked a decisive step in India’s transformation into a truly modern, blue-water force capable of dominating not just regional seas but also distant oceans. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the induction ceremony on…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of “Mission Sudarshan Chakra” marks more than just a defence upgrade—it is a declaration that India intends to guard its skies with an unchallengeable shield, built on the fusion of cutting-edge technology, cultural identity, and strategic independence. At first glance, the name might make one think of a new missile….
In the shadowy world of defence technology, the most potent weapons are often the ones you never see — or hear. One such system, cloaked in secrecy and whispered about in defence circles, is India’s KALI, short for Kilo Ampere Linear Injector. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the…
M Shyam Sparsha In a moment of quiet triumph that signals the beginning of a technological renaissance, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced this week that India’s first indigenously designed semiconductor chip is ready—and 19 more are on the way. This is not just a routine update in policy or production. It’s…
After the successful deployment of BrahMos missiles during the recent four-day conflict with Pakistan—where nine enemy air bases and an equal number of terror launchpads were decimated, including the headquarters of two of the world’s most dreaded terrorist organisations, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba—India is now poised to field an even more formidable weapon: the K-6 hypersonic…
The state of Telangana has done it again—this time, not in information technology, agriculture, or even cinema, but on the global ramp of beauty pageants. The newly crowned Miss World is being proudly claimed as one of Telangana’s own. Social media handles, especially from the state’s PR machinery, are ablaze with congratulatory messages: “Daughter of…
The world must choose peace over terror, and back those who defend it. In the wake of a horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 innocent Indian tourists lost their lives, the Indian government has responded with decisive force. The perpetrators, linked to Pakistan-based terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), once…
Mohammad Younus, the so-called advisor to the caretaker government in Bangladesh and a controversial Nobel laureate, recently made headlines for his reckless remark: if India were to strike Pakistan, Dhaka would align with China to “occupy” India’s seven northeastern states. Today, Younus is conspicuously silent. So is Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asif Masud,…
