News Update : Budget 2026: Why defence spending is back in sharp focus — and how experts want the money spent - YASHASVI VASISTHA

As India's Union Budget approaches, defence spending is under scrutiny. Experts advocate for a substantial, sustained hike in defence capital expenditure, emphasizing domestic manufacturing and technological advancement. While geopolitical tensions necessitate increased spending, the focus must be on strategic calibration rather than indiscriminate increases to bolster national security and industrial capabilities. As India's Union Budget approaches, defence spending is under scrutiny. Experts advocate for a substantial, sustained hike in defence capital expenditure, emphasizing domestic manufacturing and technological advancement. While geopolitical tensions necessitate increased spending, the focus must be on strategic calibration rather than indiscriminate increases to bolster national security and industrial capabilities. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/budget-2026-why-defence-spending-is-back-in-sharp-focusand-how-experts-want-the-money-spent/articleshow/127801527.cms Date: 2026-01-30T13:22:08.000Z

News Update : The art of dealing with Trump: Playing along & hedging - has India cracked the code? - VIVEK DUBEY

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/playing-along-while-planning-ahead-how-the-world-is-dealing-with-trump-2-0-without-breaking-from-washington/articleshow/127720644.cms Date: 2026-01-29T08:16:56.000Z

News Update : Ajit Pawar plane crash: What happened in 26 minutes and 5 unanswered questions - TOI NEWS DESK

A Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati runway after multiple landing attempts amid poor visibility. The aircraft burst into flames shortly after receiving landing clearance, raising questions about potential system failure, communication breakdown, or mechanical issues during the final approach. A Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati runway after multiple landing attempts amid poor visibility. The aircraft burst into flames shortly after receiving landing clearance, raising questions about potential system failure, communication breakdown, or mechanical issues during the final approach. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-what-happened-in-26-minutes-and-5-unanswered-questions/articleshow/127700900.cms Date: 2026-01-28T11:17:46.000Z

News Update : India-EU FTA: Wine, chocolates, luxury cars - what gets cheaper - TOI BUSINESS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-european-union-free-trade-agreement-what-gets-cheaper-bilateral-pact-highlights/articleshow/127610962.cms Date: 2026-01-27T09:49:11.000Z

News Update : Hypersonic missiles, phased battle array & Op Sindoor: India flexes might on 77th R-Day parade - TOI NEWS DESK

India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, with nationwide events marking the adoption of the Constitution and highlighting the country’s cultural and military heritage. Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path were based on the theme of the 150th Anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram, a timeless mantra that awakened the spirit of Swadeshi, self-reliance, and freedom in India's national consciousness. India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, with nationwide events marking the adoption of the Constitution and highlighting the country’s cultural and military heritage. Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path were based on the theme of the 150th Anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram, a timeless mantra that awakened the spirit of Swadeshi, self-reliance, and freedom in India's national consciousness. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/armys-phased-battle-array-iaf-flypast-and-cultural-diversity-take-centre-stage-key-takeaways-from-77th-republic-day/articleshow/127535657.cms Date: 2026-01-26T08:25:53.000Z