Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10. He will hold consultations with Sri Lankan leadership as both sides seek to strengthen bilateral ties.

Rajnath Singh to undertake 3-day visit to Sri Lanka from Tuesday

Could sound waves become a new weapon against enemy drones? Researchers are exploring how powerful acoustic frequencies could disrupt, damage or disable unmanned aerial systems.

Can sound frequencies bring down enemy drones?

A week before Xi Jinping is expected in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit, India and China's militaries opened a new line of dialogue — the first-ever Corps Commander-level talks at the Wacha-Damai point in Arunachal Pradesh, led by Lt Gen Girish Kalia. The meeting comes amid reported tensions in Arunachal's Taksing area and follows an August 25 Beijing meeting between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese FM Wang Yi on an eight-point border management plan.


India-China hold first-ever corps commander talks in Arunachal ahead of Xi's BRICS visit

Indian refineries are emerging as a major supplier of diesel to Europe, accounting for around 60% of the region’s diesel imports. The development highlights India’s growing role in global fuel markets and the importance of its refining capacity to European energy supplies.

Indian refineries account for about 60% diesel to Europe 

The armies of India and China are scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, with the meeting set to take place at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India & China to hold Corps Commander-level talks in Wacha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Opposition for what he called “pessimism” over India’s economic performance, pointing to the country’s 7.8% quarterly GDP growth.

PM Modi slams Opposition parties over 'perpetual pessimism' 

India’s intercity bus market is evolving beyond price. Operators are investing in smart lounges, private sleeper berths, live tracking, safety technology and better passenger amenities. But can a premium travel experience translate into customer loyalty, pricing power and stronger business economics? In this edition of Big Business Bet, Wion’s Kanishka Sarkar explores how intrcity smartbus is betting on technology, comfort and trust to redefine the future of intercity mobility.

Big Business Bet: The business of better bus travel | Intrcity smartbus

Big Business Bet: The business of better bus travel | IntrCity SmartBus

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Sunday’s motorcade rehearsal for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly as security arrangements and traffic restrictions are put in place ahead of the September 11–13 summit.

BRICS Summit 2026: 35 roads to remain affected during motorcade rehearsal

Nine ISRO employee associations representing thousands of workers have sought clarity over the government’s push to expand private-sector involvement in India’s space programme. The staff bodies want answers on ISRO’s future role, the transfer of manufacturing and operational work, and what the changes could mean for current and future employees.

Employees seek clarity from ISRO chairman

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed India’s position that the Russia-Ukraine conflict must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, rejecting the focus on who is buying oil from Russia. Speaking in Kyiv alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Jaishankar said India’s energy decisions are guided by national interests.

Jaishankar rejects trade link to ending Ukraine war 

India has achieved a major new milestone in space. ISRO's GSLV-F17 has successfully launched EOS-05, India's first dedicated Earth-imaging satellite designed to operate from geosynchronous orbit. From nearly 36,000 kilometres above Earth, the satellite will offer persistent observation of India and surrounding regions. With six more launches planned, ISRO is accelerating its space ambitions.  Watch Wion's groundreport from the launchsite in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

India's new 24x7 eye in the sky: Isro's 'Naughty Boy' rocket delivers a big win

A new report by Takshashila Institution has thrown light on how India's internet can be vulnerable in case of an enemy attack owing to its current subsea infrastructure. 13 of India's 18 subsea cables converge around a 6 km radius near Versova in Mumbai. 

Is Versova India's weak link? Undersea enemy attack could destroy India's internet 

Bhagalpur's legendary perennial candidate Nagarmal Bajoria, fondly called 'Dhartipakad' - one who clings to earth - died at 96. Born in Lahore, he migrated to Bihar and contested 281 elections since 1969 vs V V Giri, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee & L K Advani - and lost all deposits. Contested LS, Assembly, Municipal, President, Vice-President polls across 278 constituencies, once campaigned on donkeys.


India's eternal candidate 'Dhartipakad' Bajoria dies at 96 

A joint operation deep in the forests of Budgam district turned into a firefight on Friday. Acting on intelligence that suspected terrorists were moving from Pulwama's Pakherpora toward Yousmarg, troops from the Army, J&K Police, and CRPF cordoned off the Ashdar Gali area. Vigilant soldiers spotted suspicious movement, challenged the group, and were fired upon — triggering a fierce gunfight.


Breaking: Army, police & CRPF launch joint operation | AK rifle recovered from encounter site

India has sent two more aircraft with relief material to Nepal to support ongoing relief and rescue efforts in flood-affected areas. The External Affairs Ministry said that both C-130J aircraft carrying 21.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance landed in Kathmandu. 

Nepal flash floods: India sends 21.5 tonnes of relief material to flood-hit Nepal

ISRO marks its return to the launch calendar after a seven-month gap, putting India’s space programme back in the spotlight. The mission is being closely watched as ISRO looks to resume a steady pace of launches and advance India’s ambitions in space. 


ISRO launches EOS-05: Rocket lifted off from second launch pad in Sriharikota

Nepal on Monday increased the number of deaths to 1,259 and missing to over 4,747 following the devastating flood that swept through a northern of Nepal bordering Tibet (in southern China) last week, according to the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The latest figures reflect an increase of 115 deaths and more than 1,700 new missing persons from the previous count on Nepalese soil alone. 


Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,259

A rare and significant moment in Indian diplomacy — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar became the first Indian foreign minister to make a standalone visit to Ukraine, meeting President Zelensky in Kyiv. Ukraine called it "historic," even as Russia launched a fresh wave of jet-powered Shahed drones during the visit. Talks covered Black Sea shipping, food security, and India's push to end the war. Zelensky thanked India for its stance, days after Modi's own peace message to Putin.


Zelensky hails Jaishankar's 'historic' Kyiv visit 

Afghanistan Cricket Board Chairman Mirwais Ashraf says India is the country's most important partner and thanks the BCCI for its support in an exclusive conversation with WION's Siddhant Sibal. India will play Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series beginning September 13


ACB chief says India's support helped Afghan cricket's rise

India's defence industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, with production crossing ₹1.78 lakh crore and exports reaching record levels. New drones, missiles, fighter jets and artillery systems are moving from drawing boards to production lines. But a critical question remains: can India manufacture advanced weapons fast enough to meet military demands? As global conflicts show the importance of rapid innovation and mass production, India's next challenge is no longer designing weapons—it's building them at scale and on time.


The next arms race may be about who can innovate & build fastest

Glide bombs are rapidly changing the way modern wars are fought. By combining the destructive power of traditional bombs with precision guidance and long-range stand-off capability, they allow aircraft to strike targets without entering dangerous enemy air-defence zones. India's successful test of the Khagantak-243 marks a major step in this direction.


Khagantak, Gaurav and Tara: India builds a new glide arsenal 

India's latest Q1 FY27 GDP print of 7.8% has sparked intense debate among economists, opposition leaders, and government officials. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) transitioned to a revised 2022–23 base year, introducing double deflation, Annual Survey of Unincorporated Enterprises data, and integrated GST metrics to eliminate historical distortions. While the government and economic advisors defend the new methodology as aligned with IMF standards, critics question whether base-year adjustments mask underlying trends in private consumption and investment. Watch for a detailed breakdown of the GDP numbers and what the new calculation method means for India’s growth story.


What does India's 7.8% growth really mean

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to speed up the construction of 5,000 temples across the state and finalise sites at the earliest. The initiative will prioritise SC/ST colonies, fishermen settlements, weaker sections’ colonies and other areas, while the government also plans to restore 1,000 ancient temples. 

Andhra Pradesh CM calls for speedy construction of temples

Belgium has assured India it will not pursue defence engagement with Pakistan, Indian officials said, after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised the issue with his Belgian counterpart, Theo Francken, in New Delhi on Thursday. The assurance came as Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever paid the first visit by a Belgian head of government to India in two decades, accompanied by Francken and a large industrial delegation. Ten agreements between Belgian and Indian defence firms were due to be signed, covering ammunition plants, naval mine-hunting systems, rockets, electro-optical sights and other equipment.&nbsp;Officials said Singh used the meeting to press a point New Delhi has made repeatedly to European partners: that closer industrial ties with India should not sit alongside military co-operation with Pakistan, which India accuses of backing cross-border terrorism. Pakistan based terrorists have been responsible for number of terror attacks in India. Belgium is the latest country to receive that caution after similar messages were delivered to Japan, the Netherlands and Italy.&nbsp;During Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to Delhi last month, India urged Japan to keep advanced defence technology out of Pakistani hands, citing the legacy of the A.Q. Khan network and past nuclear and missile transfers to Pyongyang. Defence minister Singh told Francken that the two countries had “the potential to further expand their partnership amid a period of great geopolitical and economic turmoil”. “The world is witnessing a time of great geopolitical and economic turmoil. Most of it is not our doing, but we have to handle the challenges. In such situations, meeting a friend and partner like you provides a useful opportunity to exchange views and perspectives,” he said.&nbsp;A Belgian government note issued with the visit set out the industrial package. Liège firm New Lachaussée is to supply Tembo Classic Engineering with a production line capable of about 100 million rounds of ammunition a year, a project valued at €50 million. Exail Belgium will provide autonomous mine-countermeasure “toolboxes” for vessels being built by Larsen &amp; Toubro; the first phase covers 12 ships and could grow. Thales Belgium will assemble 70mm rockets in India with Kalyani Strategic Systems, with the first fully Indian-made rocket expected in early 2027.&nbsp;Other talks involve FN Herstal on weapons and counter-drone systems, Pitagone on vehicle barriers, drone-maker Sol.One, OIP Sensor Systems on sights for the Arjun tank, John Cockerill Defense on a turret for the high-altitude Zorawar light tank, visualisation firm Octave with Bharat Electronics, and marine-engine maker Anglo Belgian Corporation with Kirloskar. India wants technology and co-production under its Make in India drive while trying to limit European hardware and know-how reaching Islamabad.

Belgium has assured India it will not pursue defence engagement with Pakistan, officials said after Rajnath Singh met Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken. The assurance came during PM Bart De Wever’s India visit, alongside 10 defence agreements

Belgium has assured India it will not pursue defence engagement with Pakistan, Indian officials said, after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised the issue with his Belgian counterpart, Theo Francken, in New Delhi on Thursday. The assurance came as Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever paid the first visit by a Belgian head of government to India in two decades, accompanied by Francken and a large industrial delegation. Ten agreements between Belgian and Indian defence firms were due to be signed, covering ammunition plants, naval mine-hunting systems, rockets, electro-optical sights and other equipment. Officials said Singh used the meeting to press a point New Delhi has made repeatedly to European partners: that closer industrial ties with India should not sit alongside military co-operation with Pakistan, which India accuses of backing cross-border terrorism. Pakistan based terrorists have been responsible for number of terror attacks in India. Belgium is the latest country to receive that caution after similar messages were delivered to Japan, the Netherlands and Italy. During Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to Delhi last month, India urged Japan to keep advanced defence technology out of Pakistani hands, citing the legacy of the A.Q. Khan network and past nuclear and missile transfers to Pyongyang. Defence minister Singh told Francken that the two countries had “the potential to further expand their partnership amid a period of great geopolitical and economic turmoil”. “The world is witnessing a time of great geopolitical and economic turmoil. Most of it is not our doing, but we have to handle the challenges. In such situations, meeting a friend and partner like you provides a useful opportunity to exchange views and perspectives,” he said. A Belgian government note issued with the visit set out the industrial package. Liège firm New Lachaussée is to supply Tembo Classic Engineering with a production line capable of about 100 million rounds of ammunition a year, a project valued at €50 million. Exail Belgium will provide autonomous mine-countermeasure “toolboxes” for vessels being built by Larsen & Toubro; the first phase covers 12 ships and could grow. Thales Belgium will assemble 70mm rockets in India with Kalyani Strategic Systems, with the first fully Indian-made rocket expected in early 2027. Other talks involve FN Herstal on weapons and counter-drone systems, Pitagone on vehicle barriers, drone-maker Sol.One, OIP Sensor Systems on sights for the Arjun tank, John Cockerill Defense on a turret for the high-altitude Zorawar light tank, visualisation firm Octave with Bharat Electronics, and marine-engine maker Anglo Belgian Corporation with Kirloskar. India wants technology and co-production under its Make in India drive while trying to limit European hardware and know-how reaching Islamabad.

Belgium has assured India it will not pursue defence engagement with Pakistan, officials said after Rajnath Singh met Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken. The assurance came during PM Bart De Wever’s India visit, alongside 10 defence agreements

Belgium, latest EU state cautioned by India over arms for Pakistan; gets assurances from Brussels

In an exclusive interview, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a powerful statement from exile, declaring: "I want to return to my homeland." Addressing her planned December return to Dhaka, the 78-year-old leader stated that her decision is driven by a duty to stand alongside the people of Bangladesh amid an escalating political, economic, and security crisis.  

'I want to return to my homeland': Sheikh Hasina exclusive 

The Indian Air Force has successfully conducted a landmark drop trial of the Khagantak-243, an indigenously developed long-range precision-guided glide bomb. Jointly engineered by Nagpur-based JSR Dynamics and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the 300-kg class munition boasts a stand-off strike range exceeding 140 kilometers when released from high altitudes. Featuring swivel-type glide wings, AI-driven autonomous target recognition, and jamming-resistant GNSS-Inertial navigation, the Khagantak-243 allows IAF fighter jets like the Su-30MKI to neutralize enemy defences from safe distances.

Khagantak-243: India's precision power | Key features

Drones are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of India's military strategy. What began as a tool for surveillance and reconnaissance has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem of strike drones, loitering munitions, AI-powered systems, and autonomous platforms. As modern warfare increasingly shifts from hardware to software, algorithms and data are becoming as critical as tanks and fighter jets. From monitoring borders to conducting precision strikes, drones are redefining how India prepares for future conflicts, making unmanned warfare a key pillar of national defence.


India’s drone revolution: How unmanned warfare is transforming defence

India's aviation sector is set for its next big leap. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced that 100 new airports will be built over the next decade under the Modified UDAN scheme, backed by an outlay of nearly Rs 30,000 crore. The push comes as Ahmedabad launched India's third hub-and-spoke model, easing international connectivity through Delhi to about 15 destinations. From 74 airports in 2014 to 166 today, the minister called aviation a key driver of jobs, trade and regional growth, especially for smaller cities.


India plans 100 new airports by 2036, Ahmedabad launches country's third hub-and-spoke model

The military conflict involving Iran has triggered a dramatic restructuring of the global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market. Critical shipping disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz—the vital transit corridor for West Asian energy exports—have forced major Asian economies to secure alternative cooking gas and industrial fuel supplies. The United States has emerged as the principal beneficiary of this trade shift, as American LPG shipments surge toward energy-hungry markets in India and China to fill the supply gap created by Middle Eastern geopolitical turmoil.

Iran war reshapes global LPG trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's stronger-than-expected 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY2026–27, stating the impressive figures have exposed the "jhooth ki goonj" (echo of lies) spread by political critics. Highlighting key growth drivers like a 9.2% surge in manufacturing, the Prime Minister celebrated the nation's economic resilience despite ongoing global headwinds. Alongside celebrating the economic milestone, PM Modi reinforced his "Swadeshi" push, calling on citizens to support domestic growth by avoiding unnecessary gold purchases and foreign leisure trips. 

India development report: BJP hails 7.8% growth in April-June quarter

The death toll from devastating Himalayan glacial floods in Nepal and Tibet has reached at least 1,050 with nearly 4,500 people still missing after a gigantic wave of freezing water, rocks and debris roared downstream on August 26. Rescue teams from Nepal, India and China are in a desperate race against time, digging, drilling and blasting through debris to free dozens of hydropower workers trapped in tunnels.

Nepal Flash Floods: At least 1,050 dead And 118 Nepalese rescued from disaster zone

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