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India’s Warship-Building Surge, Designed in India. Built in India.
October 16, 2026

India’s Warship-Building Surge, Designed in India. Built in India.

How Indian Shipyards Are Changing the Navy’s Future There was a time when an Indian Navy warship usually came with an interesting footnote: “Built with foreign assistance.” Today, an increasingly common description is rather different: Designed in India. Built in India. Armed increasingly with Indian systems. That change is one of the most consequential developments in India’s defence-industrial story. India’s naval modernisation is no longer just about buying more ships. It is increasingly about creating the industrial capacity to design, build, maintain and eventually export sophisticated warships. And the shipyards are getting very busy. Project 17A: the frigate programme becoming a manufacturing lesson The clearest example is Project 17A, India’s Nilgiri-class stealth frigate programme. The programme comprises seven advanced multi-mission frigates, being built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. By 2026, the programme had moved substantially from construction into induction. INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri and INS Taragiri had already entered service, followed by INS Dunagiri in June 2026 and INS Mahendragiri in July 2026. INS Vindhyagiri remains the final ship of the seven and is still under construction. These are not merely larger floating pieces of steel.

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Novak Retirement: The Decision Belongs to the Champion
October 16, 2026

Novak Retirement: The Decision Belongs to the Champion

Novak Djokovic Retirement: The Decision Belongs to the Champion, Not the Crowd Editor, Doonited News There is a particular cruelty in watching a sporting legend struggle with the one opponent nobody can defeat forever: time. Novak Djokovic’s first-round exit from the 2026 US Open has reopened an increasingly familiar question — should the 39-year-old Serbian champion retire? The question is legitimate. But the decision is not ours to make. Djokovic’s defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone was extraordinary by the standards of a career built on extraordinary consistency. Navone won 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after four hours and 36 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was Djokovic’s first opening-round defeat at a Grand Slam since 2006. More concerning than the result was what happened physically. Djokovic struggled with nausea and vomiting and battled cramping and pain involving his back and shoulder. He eventually lost control of the match after taking a two-sets-to-one lead. In his own account after the match, he indicated that physical problems had been following him through much of the season. That makes the retirement debate understandable. But understandable does not mean decisive. The body is asking a difficult question At his peak, Djokovic’s greatest weapon was

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From cricket captain to political prisoner
August 16, 2026

From cricket captain to political prisoner

Brian Lara’s Imran Khan Appeal: When Cricket’s Respect Crosses Political Borders Cricket has always been more than a game in South Asia. It creates rivalries, national emotions and unforgettable sporting memories—but it can also create a shared language between people who otherwise stand on opposite sides of political boundaries. That dimension returned to the spotlight on September 5, 2026, when West Indies cricket great Brian Lara publicly expressed concern about the treatment of former Pakistan captain and former prime minister Imran Khan, calling for proper medical care and dignity while Khan remains in prison. Lara made his appeal through his official Instagram account. He recalled that he and Khan had crossed paths only a handful of times on the cricket field, but said the respect he developed for the former Pakistan captain was immediate and lasting. The significance of the intervention lies not simply in the identity of the person speaking, but in the language he chose. Lara deliberately separated his appeal from politics, describing the issue as one of basic humanity and asking that Khan receive independent medical care and the dignity due to every human being. From cricket captain to political prisoner Imran Khan occupies a unique place

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India’s Defence Export Boom : Record ₹38,424 crore
October 16, 2026

India’s Defence Export Boom : Record ₹38,424 crore

From Buying Weapons to Selling Them to the World For decades, India had an uncomfortable reputation in defence: a major military power that also happened to be one of the world’s significant arms importers. That picture is beginning to change. India’s defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in financial year 2025–26, according to the Ministry of Defence. That is an increase of ₹14,802 crore, or 62.66%, over the previous year’s ₹23,622 crore. The number is impressive. But the more interesting story is not simply the size of the cheque. It is what the cheque represents. India is increasingly trying to move from being primarily a buyer of military hardware to a manufacturer capable of selling defence products, systems, components and technology to other countries. And that is a much bigger transformation. ₹38,424 crore — but who is actually exporting? The headline number becomes more interesting when we look inside it. Defence Public Sector Undertakings contributed ₹21,071 crore, or 54.84% of exports, while the private sector contributed ₹17,353 crore, or 45.16%. The private sector’s role is particularly significant. For a long time, Indian defence manufacturing was strongly associated with government-owned organisations. Today, private companies, smaller manufacturers, technology firms and suppliers

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India Is Building a Multi-Layered Drone Defence
October 16, 2026

India Is Building a Multi-Layered Drone Defence

India’s New Drone War: From Bhargavastra to Lasers and Microwaves The battlefield is getting smaller, cheaper and increasingly difficult to see. A drone costing a fraction of a conventional missile can now threaten soldiers, vehicles, radar installations and critical infrastructure. Worse, several drones can arrive together in a swarm, forcing defenders to solve an awkward mathematical problem: how do you stop dozens of inexpensive flying machines without spending a fortune shooting each one down? India’s answer in 2026 is increasingly becoming a layered one. From the vehicle-mounted Bhargavastra counter-swarm system to the 30-kilowatt Sahastra Shakti laser and DRDO’s new SHIELD high-power microwave programme, India is exploring different ways of defeating the drone threat. And then there is the rather important twist: India is simultaneously developing drones capable of striking targets deep inside contested territory. In other words, the drone race is no longer simply about building better drones. It is about building the technology to find them, confuse them, disable them or destroy them—and, when necessary, use similar technology offensively. Bhargavastra: when jamming isn’t enough One of the most interesting developments is Bhargavastra, developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. (SDAL), a subsidiary of Solar Industries India. In July 2026,

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India Is No. 4 in the World’s Military Strength Ranking
October 16, 2026

India Is No. 4 in the World’s Military Strength Ranking

What the Number Really Means India has entered another interesting chapter in its long military journey. The 2026 Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking places India fourth among 145 countries, behind the United States, Russia and China, and ahead of South Korea. India’s Power Index, or PwrIndx, is 0.1346. In the GFP methodology, a lower score indicates greater conventional military strength. At first glance, the headline is straightforward: America No. 1. Russia No. 2. China No. 3. India No. 4. But the more interesting story begins after the ranking. Because military power is not a school examination in which the student with rank four necessarily loses to the student with rank three. There is no question paper, no 100-mark total and, thankfully, no parent-teacher meeting afterwards. Modern military strength is a complicated combination of manpower, aircraft, naval power, land forces, logistics, finances, geography, industrial capacity and the ability to sustain operations. And that is where India’s position becomes particularly interesting. What exactly does “No. 4” mean? Global Firepower says its 2026 assessment uses more than 60 individual factors, ranging from military equipment and manpower to financial strength, logistics and geography. The organisation also makes clear that some figures are estimates where

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Why India’s Sudarshan Chakra Matters
October 16, 2026

Why India’s Sudarshan Chakra Matters

India’s S-400 Shield: Why India Still Wants a Desi Replacement For a country that has to watch two very different strategic frontiers, air defence is not simply about owning a powerful missile system. It is about knowing what is coming, deciding what must be stopped, and having enough layers of protection to ensure that one missed target does not become a national crisis. That is where Russia’s S-400 Triumf has become particularly important for India. India received its fourth S-400 system in 2026, strengthening a long-range air-defence network that already includes three operational systems. The fifth and final system under the original 2018 contract is expected later this year. In Indian discussions, the system is associated with the name Sudarshan Chakra. But behind the dramatic name is a very practical military idea: keep hostile aircraft, missiles and drones at a distance before they can get close enough to threaten important targets. And that changes the question from “How powerful is the S-400?” to something much more interesting: How does India build an air-defence shield in which the S-400 is only one part of a much larger system? The 400-kilometre headline needs a little explanation The S-400 is frequently described as

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IRCON Wins ₹862 Crore Railway Contract: Why It Matters
October 15, 2026

IRCON Wins ₹862 Crore Railway Contract: Why It Matters

IRCON’s ₹862 Crore Railway Contract: Why More Tracks Matter for India’s Freight Economy IRCON International has secured an ₹862.46 crore contract from East Central Railway for track works linked to the Son Nagar–Andal third- and fourth-line project. The work covers sections in Jharkhand and Bihar and includes infrastructure designed for a 32.5-tonne axle load. Its […]

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India Ranks 38th in Global Innovation Index 2026: What Next?
October 15, 2026

India Ranks 38th in Global Innovation Index 2026: What Next?

India Ranks 38th in Global Innovation Index 2026. Can It Turn Startup Success into Scientific Strength? India’s 38th-place finish in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index highlights an unusual strength: the country produces innovation results that outperform its relatively modest research and development base. Strong digital services, startup finance and intellectual property activity are helping India climb. […]

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DRDO HAPS Trial: India’s Push into the Stratosphere
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DRDO HAPS Trial: India’s Push into the Stratosphere

From TAPAS to the Stratosphere: India’s Next Frontier in Long-Endurance Flight DRDO’s experimental high-altitude airship reached 21 kilometres during an October 2026 trial, marking progress towards persistent surveillance and communications from the stratosphere. The achievement complements—but does not resolve—the challenges exposed by the TAPAS-BH-201 drone programme. Together, the projects show why India’s next aerospace breakthroughs […]

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India’s 2026 Monsoon Deficit: Water Stress and Food Prices
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India’s Monsoon Deficit Is More Than a Rainfall Story: How Water Stress Could Reshape Food Prices in 2027 India’s 2026 southwest monsoon ended with rainfall 12.6% below normal, but the consequences are far from uniform. Low reservoir storage in southern India, pressure on sugarcane and other rain-sensitive crops, and rising food inflation have brought the […]

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UPI Merchant Charges Deferred: What Changes After Diwali?
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UPI Merchant Fees Deferred Until After Diwali: What India’s New Payment Rules Mean for Shoppers and Businesses India’s planned merchant discount rate on selected high-value UPI payments has been postponed from 15 October 2026 until after Diwali, with the revised date still to be announced. The proposed framework would charge eligible merchants—not consumers—on certain transactions […]

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India’s Gold Habit Is Changing: How Record Prices Are Reshaping Buying
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India’s Warship-Building Surge, Designed in India. Built in India.

India’s Warship-Building Surge, Designed in India. Built in India.

How Indian Shipyards Are Changing the Navy’s Future There was a time when an Indian Navy warship usually came with an interesting footnote: “Built with foreign assistance.” Today, an increasingly common description is rather different: Designed in India. Built in India. Armed increasingly with Indian systems. That change is one of the most consequential developments in India’s defence-industrial story. India’s naval modernisation is no longer just about buying more ships. It is increasingly about creating the industrial capacity to design, build, maintain and eventually export sophisticated warships. And the shipyards are getting very busy. Project 17A: the frigate programme becoming a manufacturing lesson The clearest example is Project 17A, India’s Nilgiri-class stealth frigate programme. The programme comprises seven advanced multi-mission frigates, being built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. By 2026, the programme had moved substantially from construction into induction. INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri and INS Taragiri had already entered service, followed by INS Dunagiri in June 2026 and INS Mahendragiri in July 2026. INS Vindhyagiri remains the final ship of the seven and is still under construction. These are not merely larger floating pieces of steel.

Novak Retirement: The Decision Belongs to the Champion

Novak Retirement: The Decision Belongs to the Champion

Novak Djokovic Retirement: The Decision Belongs to the Champion, Not the Crowd Editor, Doonited News There is a particular cruelty in watching a sporting legend struggle with the one opponent nobody can defeat forever: time. Novak Djokovic’s first-round exit from the 2026 US Open has reopened an increasingly familiar question — should the 39-year-old Serbian champion retire? The question is legitimate. But the decision is not ours to make. Djokovic’s defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone was extraordinary by the standards of a career built on extraordinary consistency. Navone won 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after four hours and 36 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was Djokovic’s first opening-round defeat at a Grand Slam since 2006. More concerning than the result was what happened physically. Djokovic struggled with nausea and vomiting and battled cramping and pain involving his back and shoulder. He eventually lost control of the match after taking a two-sets-to-one lead. In his own account after the match, he indicated that physical problems had been following him through much of the season. That makes the retirement debate understandable. But understandable does not mean decisive. The body is asking a difficult question At his peak, Djokovic’s greatest weapon was

From cricket captain to political prisoner

From cricket captain to political prisoner

Brian Lara’s Imran Khan Appeal: When Cricket’s Respect Crosses Political Borders Cricket has always been more than a game in South Asia. It creates rivalries, national emotions and unforgettable sporting memories—but it can also create a shared language between people who otherwise stand on opposite sides of political boundaries. That dimension returned to the spotlight on September 5, 2026, when West Indies cricket great Brian Lara publicly expressed concern about the treatment of former Pakistan captain and former prime minister Imran Khan, calling for proper medical care and dignity while Khan remains in prison. Lara made his appeal through his official Instagram account. He recalled that he and Khan had crossed paths only a handful of times on the cricket field, but said the respect he developed for the former Pakistan captain was immediate and lasting. The significance of the intervention lies not simply in the identity of the person speaking, but in the language he chose. Lara deliberately separated his appeal from politics, describing the issue as one of basic humanity and asking that Khan receive independent medical care and the dignity due to every human being. From cricket captain to political prisoner Imran Khan occupies a unique place