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India is taking its indigenous Astra Mk1 air-to-air missile to Africa. According to DRDO officials, Ethiopia, Uganda, Angola and Algeria have been identified as potential markets because they already operate variants of the Russian-designed Sukhoi Su-30.The African push follows Indias missile cooperation with Indonesia, where Bharat Dynamics Limited signed an agreement with Republikorp involving the Astra. India is now looking to leverage the Sukhoi ecosystem to expand its defence exports and es

India is pitching its indigenous Astra Mk1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile to African countries operating Russian-origin Sukhoi Su-30 fighters. DRDO officials have identified Algeria, Angola, Uganda and Ethiopia as potential markets, with Algerias 50-plus Su-30 fleet representing the biggest opportunity.The push follows Indias missile cooperation with Indonesia and reflects a larger ambition: turning existing Sukhoi operators into customers for Indian weapons. But integration, certificati

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Ukraine has overtaken India as the worlds largest arms importer, with India now at No. 2. But even as Indias defence exports and domestic production rise, it still relies heavily on foreign weapons.Why? Indias military needs weapons now, while indigenous platforms can take years to develop. Thats Indias defence paradox: exports are rising, but import dependence remains. Shreya Chandra explainsWatch: https://youtu.be/R2J5T0x4t_Q?si=JeoddlbHncPx_7dp

Why are young, fit Indians still getting heart attacks? Is heart disease becoming a silent killer among young Indians? Padma Bhushan Dr Naresh Trehan explains the growing risk of heart attack and heart disease in India, and why genetics, stress, lifestyle and diet can all play a role.Heart disease is often called a silent killer because serious cardiovascular disease can develop before obvious symptoms appear. Dr Naresh Trehan explains heart attack warning signs, early heart attack symptoms and

India has been overtaken by Ukraine as the worlds largest arms importer, according to SIPRI data for 2021 to 2025. India accounted for 8.2 percent of global imports, even though its imports fell four percent from the previous five-year period. At the same time, Indian defence exports reached a record 38,424 crore in FY202526. That is the paradox. India is exporting more, but still buying fighters, engines, missiles and air-defence systems needed immediately. Russia remains Indias largest supplie

Shaili Singh finished fourth with a best jump of 6.42m on Sunday. India's Ancy Sojan won silver with 6.53m, while China's Huang Yingying took gold with 6.55m on her final attempt. The controversy centres on Shaili's fourth attempt, which was officially measured at 6.41m.

US Vice President JD Vance has warned American companies against laying off local workers and replacing them with cheaper foreign employees, signalling fresh curbs on H-1B visas. The warning follows a September 18 presidential order directing agencies to weigh layoffs of similar American workers when reviewing H-1B petitions, alongside a Labor Department review of Labor Condition Application data. The $100,000 fee has been extended through September 2027, though a federal court found it unlawful

India has made remarkable strides in the Asian Games 2026, gathering a total of eight medals in athletics, shooting, and kurash. Notably, Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav achieved a spectacular javelin double, while Murali Sreeshankar secured a silver in the long jump. Contributions from Esha Singh and Pincky Balhara, who earned silver and bronze medals respectively, further bolstered the nation's success.

Defending champions India ended their Asian Games group campaign in style, thrashing Bangladesh 10-0 in a rain-hit match on Monday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India finished at the top of Pool A. They will now face arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final on October 1.

India won eight medals on Day 9 of the Asian Games, including four silver and four bronze. Notable performances included Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav securing silver and bronze in the men's javelin. Esha Singh earned silver in the women's 25m pistol, while several athletes contributed to the medal tally across different sports. Despite the successes, India's gold medal count remained at four, keeping it in 12th place overall.

Cricket fans who travelled to Nagoya for the Asian Games were left disappointed after the India vs Afghanistan match was cancelled due to rain. Fans had travelled from across Japan and India hoping to watch Team India in action.

In this special story, Shapath Bharadwaj talks about his first wooden gun, the long journeys from Meerut, balancing studies with shooting, his father's support and the moment he learnt that he had been selected for the Asian Games. For the boy who once carried a wooden gun to practice at home, the dream has now reached the Asian Games.

India is testing alternative-fuel trains to reduce diesel consumption, fuel costs and emissions. Its first LNG-powered train, flagged off from Sabarmati, uses a dual-fuel system that combines LNG and diesel, allowing LNG to replace around 40% of diesel consumption. In contrast, Indias first hydrogen train, launched between Jind and Sonipat, uses fuel-cell technology, where hydrogen reacts with oxygen to generate electricity, with water vapour as the direct by-product. The LNG train therefore rel

Artificial intelligence is actively being integrated into India's armed forces to improve military operations and efficiency. Operation Sindoor showcased the effectiveness of AI in analyzing military data and enhancing battlefield strategies. Various AI applications are utilized, including systems for target detection and operational planning. Additionally, advancements in combat technology aim to ease physical burdens on soldiers during operations. Ultimately, while AI aids decision-making, hum

In a thrilling men's javelin throw at the Asian Games 2026, Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav won silver and bronze medals, respectively. The event saw the absence of defending champion Neeraj Chopra, who was out due to injury. Sri Lankas Rumesh Pathirage shone brightly, securing gold with a throw of 88.55m. Yashvir's personal best of 85.72m underscored India's remarkable performance, continuing the javelin legacy from 2023.

Bangladesh just celebrated its national fish in the heart of Delhi - with a Hilsa Festival at its High Commission, serving ilish as a symbol of its culture and identity.But behind the plates of hilsa was a very different story: Bangladesh has been importing hilsa from India More than 500 tonnes of Indian hilsa, much of it from Gujarat, entered Bangladesh this season. Then, Dhaka suddenly stopped the imports. At the same time, Bangladesh is unlikely to send hilsa to India for Durga Puja this year

Murali Sreeshankar won a silver medal in the men's long jump by reaching a distance of 8.07m, despite an injury that hindered his final attempts. Fortunately, his score was unchallenged by the other athletes. Parul Chaudhary also made waves by securing a bronze in the women's 5000m final, contributing significantly to Indias achievement at the Asian Games.

Gulveer Singh achieved remarkable success at the Asian Games 2026, securing his second silver medal in the men's 1500m race with an impressive personal best of 3:36.72 seconds, just behind Japan's Kazuto Iizawa. Meanwhile, history was made as Vithya Ramraj clinched a bronze in the women's 400m hurdles, shattering a national record that had stood since 1984.

India's artillery has historically shaped warfare since the mid-14th century and continues to modernize today. Recent operations have demonstrated the effectiveness of long-range firepower against adversaries across different borders. The Regiment of Artillery has expanded in capabilities, introducing advanced systems such as the Pinaka and Dhanush. There is a focus on integrating Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance for more effective operations.

Avinash Sable secured fourth place in the men's 3000m steeplechase, just shy of a medal with a season-best finish of 8:21.67. In a brighter moment for India, Vithya Ramraj clinched a bronze in the women's 400m hurdles, achieving a personal best of 54.75 seconds. Meanwhile, Seema Kaliramna came close in the womens discus throw, missing the podium with her throw of 59.88m.

Vithya Ramraj broke PT Ushas 42-year-old national record in the womens 400m hurdles, clocking a personal best 54.75 seconds to win bronze at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian hurdler had equalled Ushas 55.42-second mark at Hangzhou in 2023. A truckers daughter from Coimbatore, Ramraj has since represented India at the Paris Olympics and won another bronze at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships.

The dual-fuel arrangement allows LNG to substitute for around 40 per cent of diesel consumption. The move is part of the national transporters broader push to reduce carbon emissions and move towards more sustainable modes of transport. A full tank of LNG is expected to support around 1,600 km of operations, thereby reducing the frequency with which the train needs to refuel.

Indian mens and womens Kabaddi teams return to Delhi after their medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games. The players spoke about their hard work, confidence, pride in representing India and the emotional experience of returning home to a warm welcome.

Varun Sanyals Asian Games journey was marked by travel chaos, logistical hurdles, and an extreme weight cut that ended his campaign before it began. Despite the setback, he played a key support role as teammate Suchika Tara Devi won Indias first MMA medal at the Games.

Pincky Balhara has secured a bronze medal in the women's -78kg Kurash event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games. She previously won a silver medal in the women's -52kg category at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. Balhara faced significant personal loss before the 2018 Games but found motivation through her father's dream. The sport of Kurash, which is related to judo, made its Asian Games debut eight years ago.

Manu Bhaker's performance at the Asian Games 2026 did not meet the expectations of her fans and coaches. Competing in four events, she was unable to secure any medals after strong performances in prior competitions. Despite this, Esha Singh managed to win a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event. Overall, the Indian shooting contingent has won only one gold medal so far in Aichi-Nagoya.

India's women's 25m pistol team faced disappointment at the Asian Games 2026 due to a critical error. Rahi Sarnobat missed a crucial shot in the fourth series, which resulted in zero points and affected the overall performance. India finished fifth overall, missing medal positions by a narrow margin of points. Despite the setback, Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the individual event after an intense competition.

At the Asian Games, Pincky Balhara clinched a bronze medal in the women's -78kg kurash category, following her silver medal achievement from 2018's Jakarta Games. She advanced to the semifinals with a solid 3-0 victory against Garam Lim of South Korea. However, Balhara was bested by Sumin Mo in the semifinals, resulting in a score of 5-0.