India Finalises ₹7,995 Crore Support Agreement for MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters

India has inked a ₹7,995 crore sustainment contract with the United States to support the Indian Navy’s fleet of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. The agreement, concluded under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, establishes a long-term logistical, technical and training framework to keep the multi-role helicopters mission-ready for decades.

Sirpur Gears Up for UNESCO World Heritage Nomination with Major Conservation and Tourism Upgrades

Chhattisgarh’s ancient heritage town Sirpur, located along the Mahanadi river, is witnessing accelerated development as authorities prepare to submit it for UNESCO World Heritage recognition. A joint technical review by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Sirpur Special Area Development Authority (SADA) marks the beginning of an elaborate preservation-tourism expansion to elevate the site to global standards.

ICMR Report Raises Alarming Red Flag Over Rising Antibiotic Resistance in India

India’s healthcare system is facing a deepening public-health crisis as resistance to commonly used antibiotics continues to surge. The ICMR Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Surveillance Network (AMRSN) 2024 report reveals that several routine treatments are failing against major hospital infections, signalling the shrinking effectiveness of frontline drugs.

World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 Highlights Global Roadmap for Digital Growth

The World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) 2025 concluded in Baku on 28 November 2025, bringing together more than 2,300 delegates, including global ministers, regulators, technology experts and industry leaders. Held once every four years, the platform finalised the strategic vision for digital infrastructure, emerging technologies and telecommunication-led socio-economic development for the decade ahead.

Western Air Command Holds Commanders’ Conference 2025 in New Delhi

The Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force successfully conducted its two-day Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, concluding on 28 November 2025. This high-level annual review focused on operational preparedness, evolving threat domains, and the future technological roadmap for the country’s most critical air command.

Held under the theme “विकासशील सक्षम भारतीय वायु सेना”, the conference emphasised self-reliance, capability enhancement, innovation in combat doctrine, and strategic foresight for future air operations.