Image

Poland Restricts Chinese-Made Vehicles at Military Bases Over Security Risks

Feb 19, 2026

Digital Surveillance Concerns Drive Poland’s Defence Access Rules

Poland has introduced new security restrictions preventing Chinese-manufactured vehicles from entering military installations. The decision follows an assessment by the Polish Armed Forces highlighting risks associated with data collection technologies embedded in modern automobiles. Authorities stated that the measure is intended to minimise the possibility of unauthorised acquisition, transmission or misuse of sensitive information within protected defence zones.

Month: 

Category: 

Iran Temporary Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Geneva Nuclear Talks

Feb 18, 2026

Live-Fire Drills and Diplomacy Shape Iran–US Nuclear Standoff

Iran briefly announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during live-fire military exercises, coinciding with renewed indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States in Geneva. Tehran described the move as a precautionary safety measure, yet the development drew global attention given the strait’s critical role in international energy trade.

Month: 

Category: 

India and France Extend Defence Cooperation for Another Decade

Feb 18, 2026

Rafale Indigenisation and Missile JV Mark New Phase in Indo-French Ties

India and France have renewed their defence cooperation agreement for an additional ten years during the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bengaluru. The discussions, co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and France’s Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, reaffirmed defence ties as a central pillar of the long-standing strategic partnership.

Month: 

Category: 

PM Modi Urges IT Sector to Build AI Products and Platforms

Feb 18, 2026

AI Transformation: PM Calls for Shift Beyond IT Services

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on India’s information technology industry to expand its focus from traditional service delivery to the creation of artificial intelligence products, platforms and scalable solutions. Addressing ANI, the Prime Minister stated that AI represents both a major opportunity and a structural shift for the sector, emphasising that artificial intelligence is transforming—not replacing—the IT industry.

Month: 

Category: 

Tarique Rahman Takes Oath as Bangladesh Prime Minister After BNP Victory

Feb 18, 2026

Bangladesh Political Transition: New Government Formed Under Tarique Rahman

Five days after Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the new Prime Minister on 17 February 2026. The oath of office was administered by Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the formal transfer of power following a decisive electoral mandate for the BNP-led alliance.

Month: 

Category: