Noida International Airport welcomed its first flight, marking a key milestone ahead of its commercial launch in April 2025. An IndiGo flight, with crew and staff from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), successfully conducted the validation test, departing from Delhi¡¯s Indira Gandhi International Airport and landing in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The arrival was celebrated with a ceremonial water salute. Set to be Asia¡¯s largest airport, Noida International Airport is designed to handle 65 flights daily and aims to achieve net zero emissions, setting a new standard for sustainable airport operations. Developed across 1,344 hectares with a ?29,650 crore investment, the airport is expected to serve 1.2 crore passengers annually in its first phase. The test examined runway performance, airspace coordination, communication protocols, and emergency response readiness. The runway, designed with Zurich Airport Authority of Switzerland, spans approximately 3.9 km.
India has officially approved the AMCA programme, marking a major leap in air combat technology. This indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter will rival F-35, Su-57, and J-35, strengthening India¡¯s air superiority. With ?15,000 crore in development, AMCA will feature stealth tech, AI-driven avionics, supercruise capability, and electronic warfare systems. As China fast-tracks J-35 jets for Pakistan, India¡¯s AMCA ensures dominance in aerial warfare. Watch how this next-gen fighter will reshape India¡¯s defense strategy!
In southern Gaza, chaos erupted as thousands of desperate Palestinians stormed a US-backed aid distribution centre run by the newly formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Israeli troops reportedly fired warning shots, and gunfire and flares were heard as crowds overwhelmed the site. With Gaza on the brink of famine after months of blockade, tensions are soaring. The UN has condemned the GHF¡¯s approach, calling it unfit and unethical.
Tensions soar as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launch back-to-back missile strikes on Israel¡¯s Ben Gurion Airport, triggering air raid sirens and mass panic. As per Houthis, Israelis ran for shelter across Tel Aviv and central regions as hypersonic missiles targeted one of the nation¡¯s main international hub. The Houthis claim the strikes are in retaliation for Israel¡¯s ongoing offensive in Gaza. The Israeli military says it intercepted the missiles. Watch the full report on this dramatic escalation.
A seemingly awkward moment between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte sparked a viral frenzy after she appeared to shove him at the plane door during their arrival in Vietnam. Was it a slap, a squabble, or just playful teasing? Macron later called it harmless fun, but the internet had other ideas. Dive into the full story behind the clip, their unique love story, and why this moment captured global attention.
On May 25th, 2025, the Liberian-flagged cargo ship MSC ELSA 3 sank 38 nautical miles off Kerala¡¯s coast, leaking 450 metric tonnes of fuel and hazardous cargo into the sea. The Indian Coast Guard is actively containing the spill, which threatens Kerala¡¯s marine biodiversity, fishing livelihoods, and tourism. Authorities have restricted fishing and warned locals to avoid unknown debris. Environmentalists are especially concerned about explosive chemicals aboard the ship. Stay updated on this developing ecological crisis near Kerala.
Russia has offered India the formidable Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter, which could profoundly redefine South Asia¡¯s air combat dynamics and secure India's strategic future. With AI-assisted avionics, unparalleled supermaneuverability, and next-gen hypersonic missiles, the Su-57E promises unmatched air superiority against growing regional threats. Meanwhile, China is bolstering Pakistan with its advanced J-35A stealth jets, raising critical concerns over India¡¯s defense strategy and its aerial dominance. With India's own AMCA program facing delays, does the Su-57 deal now appear to be the most pragmatic and potent solution for its immediate defense needs? Watch the full breakdown of this high-stakes defense decision and its far-reaching implications for global security
Tensions flare in the Middle East as Israel launches its most violent airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon since the November ceasefire. Explosions rocked multiple towns, including Toul, where a major Hezbollah facility was destroyed. Some strikes came with warnings¡ªothers did not. Lebanon's PM has condemned the attacks, calling for international intervention. Israel claims Hezbollah is violating the ceasefire by rearming.
Aishwarya Rai made a grand return to the Cannes 2025 red carpet, draped in an ivory Manish Malhotra saree with rubies and sindoor, sparking buzz amid divorce rumours. As L¡¯Or¨¦al Paris¡¯s global ambassador, this marks her 22nd appearance at the festival since her debut in 2002 for Devdas. From viral purple lips to meme-worthy gowns, Aishwarya has never shied away from bold fashion risks. Watch her style evolution¡ªfrom traditional sarees to dramatic couture¡ªthat¡¯s kept the world watching for over two decades.
Is India being strategically encircled? Just days after India¡¯s rare diplomatic outreach to the Taliban, China hosted a trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Afghanistan, announcing plans to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghan territory ¡ª a move India has long opposed due to its passage through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This growing China-Pak-Taliban nexus signals a major shift in South Asia¡¯s strategic balance, raising alarms in India over regional security, sovereignty concerns, and the tightening grip of China's ¡®String of Pearls¡¯ strategy.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack and India¡¯s successful Operation Sindoor, the government has launched a global diplomatic offensive. Seven all-party parliamentary delegations, including leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Kanimozhi, and Supriya Sule, will visit 33 nations and the EU headquarters in Brussels. The mission: to expose Pakistan¡¯s long-standing support for terrorism and reinforce India¡¯s zero-tolerance stance on terror. These delegations will carry a detailed dossier outlining Pakistan's role in attacks like 26/11 Mumbai, the Pahalgam massacre, and its links to global incidents such as 9/11 and the 2005 London bombings. They aim to counter Pakistan¡¯s narrative as it prepares to join the UN Security Council. India will present its new approach to counter-terrorism post-Operation Sindoor, emphasize its commitment to peace, and reiterate its readiness to defend itself. The outreach is targeted at strengthening international consensus against terrorism.