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Domestic air travel experienced a dip in April, with passenger numbers falling 4.2% from March and 3.47% year-on-year. Airlines faced headwinds from softer demand and rising costs, leading to network adjustments. IndiGo expanded its market share to 65%, while Air India Group saw a decline. Operational performance varied, with IndiGo leading on-time flights.

Kicking off amidst a backdrop of global uncertainty, NATO's BALTOPS naval exercise has launched with a reduced scale, featuring 15 nations and 6,000 personnel. This operation reaffirms the alliance's enduring promise to enhance Baltic security during challenging times.

A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and sparking outrage. President Nicusor Dan called it the "worst incident to hit the national territory" since the war began. NATO and EU leaders condemned the "serious and irresponsible escalation," with Romania requesting faster anti-drone aid. This occurred amidst renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Kevin O'Leary is pushing back against claims surrounding a Utah data center project, stating false information about environmental damage and power use is being spread online. He alleges foreign-linked interests, potentially connected to China, are involved in a coordinated effort to slow U.S. energy infrastructure development.

Rs97Cr Facility To Open With Delhi, Mum Links

Defence analysts warn the issue is not just the quantity of weapons today but the speed at which industry can regenerate what has been used. A single week of heavy combat in either theatre can consume months of production output for certain precision munitions and interceptors. This has transformed a temporary logistical challenge into a broader strategic concern.

Iran has reportedly downed over two dozen US MQ-9 Reaper drones, costing nearly a billion dollars and impacting a significant portion of Washington's advanced unmanned fleet. These losses, occurring amid ongoing conflict, highlight the vulnerability of expensive drones in contested airspace. The Pentagon faces challenges replacing these crucial intelligence and strike assets.

The highly anticipated second season of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is set to premiere on June 25, with a new trailer showcasing an action-packed journey. Team Avatar embarks on a mission to recruit the Earth King, facing new challenges and encountering Toph, a powerful earthbending prodigy.

An Indian-designed autonomous combat aircraft entering the European manufacturing ecosystem is an endeavour Indian defence planners seemingly wanted for years. But beyond the symbolism lies a far bigger story involving military technology, Nato interoperability, artificial intelligence, export controls, defence geopolitics and the rapidly changing nature of modern warfare. The agreement also highlights something increasingly visible in global defence manufacturing as the military power is no longer built entirely inside geographical limits.

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Taiwan, a flashpoint in US-China rivalry, is increasingly central to global tensions. President Xi Jinping's "Thucydides Trap" warning highlights the risk of conflict as China rises. The island's strategic importance in semiconductors and trade, coupled with historical crises, underscores the escalating danger of miscalculation.

While President Trump maintains a gentle approach in his dialogue with China, the US military is gearing up for any possible scenarios. Strengthening its presence in the Indo-Pacific, America is reactivating established bases and fortifying partnerships.

In a bold move to combat pollution and reduce fuel dependency, the Bihar government is switching its ministers and departments to electric vehicles, heeding Prime Minister Modi's appeal for better energy practices. While recognizing the importance of security for official convoys, there's a strong push to streamline the fleet.

As the geopolitical landscape evolves, France's efforts to maintain influence in Africa are confronted with a shifting reality. The Sahel nations, now under military governance, are moving toward new alliances, with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger seeking support from Russia for defense needs and China for economic growth.

Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

India is no stranger to austerity measures. Every time the country needs to tighten its belt, leaders seize the opportunity to present themselves as making sacrifices and sharing in the hardships of ordinary citizens

A CBS report says it did. Pakistan acknowledged the presence of Iranian aircraft but claimed these were civilian assets. Looks like the US is now faced with its second Osama bin Laden moment

Trump’s philosophy is often mistaken for the absence of philosophy, but absence can become a system if practised with sufficient confidence. Every problem becomes a deal, every deal becomes a performance, every performance requires a winner, and the winner, ideally before anyone checks the paperwork, is Donald Trump.