U.S. returns 657 stolen artefacts to India in $14 million restitution. The pieces were recovered pursuant to several ongoing investigations into criminal trafficking networks, including those of alleged antiquities trafficker SUBHASH KAPOOR and convicted trafficker NANCY WIENER. The pieces were returned at a ceremony with Consul Rajlakshmi Kadam from the Consulate General of India in New York.
“The scale of the trafficking networks that targeted cultural heritage in India is massive, as demonstrated by the return of more than 600 pieces today,” said District Attorney Bragg. #ForeignAffairs #Heritage
https://manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-announces-the-return-of-more-than-650-antiquities-to-the-people-of-india/
“The scale of the trafficking networks that targeted cultural heritage in India is massive, as demonstrated by the return of more than 600 pieces today,” said District Attorney Bragg. #ForeignAffairs #Heritage
https://manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-announces-the-return-of-more-than-650-antiquities-to-the-people-of-india/
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Hyderabad-based startup EON Space Labs has launched Lumira_E40I50, India's first germanium-free thermal drone camera that detects humans from 2 km and vehicles from 8 km using onboard AI.
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Indian startup unveils thermal drone camera that can spot targets from 2 km away
Hyderabad-based startup EON Space Labs has launched Lumira_E40I50, India's first germanium-free thermal drone camera that detects humans from 2 km and vehicles from 8 km using onboard AI.
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BHEL partners with NSTL-DRDO to transfer Gas Turbine-Infrared Suppression System (GT-IRSS) technology for naval vessels.
Boosts #MakeinIndia.
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Boosts #MakeinIndia.
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Rediff
BHEL & NSTL-DRDO Pact for Naval Vessel Technology
BHEL partners with NSTL-DRDO to transfer Gas Turbine-Infrared Suppression System (GT-IRSS) technology for naval vessels. Boosts Make in India.
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Rare Earth Corridor gains momentum as Andhra targets ₹50,000 cr investment over the next decade.
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Rare Earth Corridor gains momentum as Andhra targets ₹50,000 cr investment
State plans integrated rare earth ecosystem with mining, processing and manufacturing as India seeks to reduce dependence on China for strategic minerals
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Rupee at it's lowest against USD at ₹95.32 #Economy
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Safran Aircraft Engines signs MoU with Uni Tritech to manufacture LEAP-1A/1B engine components in India. Production of aluminium investment-cast parts to start at Dharwad facility, with local casting, machining and treatment. Deal strengthens global supply chain and India aerospace manufacturing role.
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Safran, Uni Tritech sign MoU to manufacture LEAP engine components in India
The LEAP engine is used in single-aisle commercial aircraft and is produced by CFM International, a joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace.
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🇷🇺🤝🇮🇳 Rosatom deploys RusBeam 2800 industrial 3D printer in India using EBAM technology for aerospace components. System can produce metal parts up to ~2.8 m and ~4 tonnes, marking entry into India’s additive manufacturing market. #MakeInIndia
https://t.co/BNRzsaWaUx
https://t.co/BNRzsaWaUx
The Economic Times
Rosatom enters Indian market of additive manufacturing
Russia's Rosatom has delivered its largest industrial 3D printer to India. This advanced machine uses electron beam technology to create large metal parts for India's space sector. The technology significantly reduces production time and material waste. This…
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IndiGo resumes direct India–China flights with Delhi–Guangzhou service; first landing on Apr 28 restores connectivity after ~4–5 year gap. Airline operates daily routes using A320 aircraft, expanding to Shanghai and Kolkata routes with ~21 weekly departures.
#Aviation
https://t.co/3nGRpvMboR
#Aviation
https://t.co/3nGRpvMboR
ETInfra.com
IndiGo flight lands in Guangzhou as airline resumes direct India-China services
Direct flights between India and China are back. IndiGo and Air China have resumed key routes. This boosts travel and economic ties. China Eastern Airlines also reinstated flights.
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Plea in Calcutta High Court challenging ECI decision to deploy only employees of Central Government and PSUs as counting supervisors.
Single Bench to hear the Case at 2 PM #Judiciary
Single Bench to hear the Case at 2 PM #Judiciary
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"New World Order Is A World With No Order"
- Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh
- Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh
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India to add 62 vessels in FY27 with ₹51,383 crore investment, creating ~2.85 million GT capacity. Plan includes container Ships, LPG/Crude Carriers and Green tugs to reduce import dependence and strengthen #Maritime supply chains
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The Economic Times
India plans 62 vessels in FY27 with Rs 51,383 crore investment: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal
India is accelerating its shipping capabilities to achieve self-reliance, with plans to add 62 vessels by FY 2026-27, backed by a significant investment. A high-level meeting emphasized expanding the fleet, including container vessels, LPG and crude carriers…
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Report- Speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0 in New Delhi, #Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh said the procurement process for the AMCA is underway and a Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued soon to shortlisted private sector players. He also indicated that India is also exploring collaboration on sixth-generation fighter aircraft, given the massive investment such programmes require.
“We’ve made it clear… that we are interested and we could consider partnering them for a sixth generation fighter program. Let’s see what the response is,” he said.
“We’ve made it clear… that we are interested and we could consider partnering them for a sixth generation fighter program. Let’s see what the response is,” he said.
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Indian Development News 🇮🇳
"New World Order Is A World With No Order" - Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh
Delhi: At the ANI National Security Summit 2.0 #Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says,
"#OpSindoor may have been completed in just 72 hours, but I want to clarify, the preparations behind it were very lengthy. As I just said, we are fully prepared to fight a long war if necessary. Our surge capacity, our storage capacity, the credibility of our indigenous weapons—all of these have become part of our deterrence today."
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DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat said the Ghatak UCAV will be comparable to a stealth fighter in capability. "They will be like fighters, they would be a stealth fighter... about a 13-ton class... LCA type fighter aircraft," Kamat said, adding that a recent proposal cleared by the Defence Procurement Board envisages induction of around 67 such systems. #Defence #aatmarnirbharbharat
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Indian, Italian Defence ministers agree to Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (MCP) 2026-27
#Geopolitics
#Geopolitics
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Indian Development News 🇮🇳
Official account of Nepal Airlines. #IndianSubcontinent Comment section is open for all kinds of comments.
Starting May 1, 2026, the Tea Board of India mandates compulsory lab testing for all tea imports, significantly impacting Nepal’s tea industry, which exports 95% of its produce to India.
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prices
#IndianSubcontinent
Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prices
#IndianSubcontinent
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ECI introduces QR-based ID Verification to eliminate the possibility of any unauthorised persons from entering Counting Centres on May 4 in Poll Bound States #GE2026
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Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict 🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸 ShieldAI has tied up with India’s JSW #Defence which in December 2025 started the construction of a manufacturing facility at EMC Maheshwaram, Hyderabad. It will manufacture…
Shield AI has announced the opening of an office in New Delhi to support its growing partnership with the Indian Ministry of Defence and advance its work with the broader industry ecosystem.
Shield AI has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Shield AI India, to support software integration, engineering, and autonomy development, and to grow indigenous engineering and software development capabilities for India.
In November 2024, the company announced a strategic partnership with JSW Defence Pvt Ltd to indigenise and manufacture its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system.
Earlier this year, India selected Shield AI to provide Hivemind powered V-BATs and, in addition, licenses for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software for the Indian Army.
#defence #makeinindia
Shield AI has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Shield AI India, to support software integration, engineering, and autonomy development, and to grow indigenous engineering and software development capabilities for India.
In November 2024, the company announced a strategic partnership with JSW Defence Pvt Ltd to indigenise and manufacture its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system.
Earlier this year, India selected Shield AI to provide Hivemind powered V-BATs and, in addition, licenses for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software for the Indian Army.
#defence #makeinindia
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