Top Headlines: 16th October 2026
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak at Naval Base Karwar on Friday. It was built by Larsen & Toubro. Continue Reading
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Savio Rodrigues
Savio Rodrigues is a Research Analyst at Escape Velocity MediaWorks Pvt Ltd and writes for Chakra News on Defence, Geopolitics, National Security. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Mumbai.
SMPP could face suspension from defence business after CBI case
The Government of India may soon suspend Defence Manufacturer SMPP Limited from future defence contracts following the arrest of CEO Ashish Kansal by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in an alleged bribery and defence information leak case.. Continue Reading
US Space Force reveals electromagnetic weapons used in Iran and Venezuela op...
The US Space Force has offered a rare look at some of its weapons used in recent military operations in Iran and Venezuela. Continue Reading
Top Headlines: 15th October 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and dedicated five development projects worth around ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh. Continue Reading
Top Headlines: 14th October 2026
Brent crude price rose above $106 a barrel on Wednesday as markets reacted to escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and growing risks to oil supplies. Continue Reading
China rejects Ladakh UT, reiterates 2019 stand; Integral, inalienable part o...
China on Tuesday reiterated that it does not recognise the Union Territory of Ladakh and has opposed India's latest move to give standard names to 28 places and geographical features in the region. Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Identity Crisis continues to shape its Politics and Economy: Pras...
Pakistan continues to struggle with an identity crisis rooted in its attempt to separate itself from its Indian civilizational past, economist and historian Prasenjit K. Basu said speaking at The Sandeep Unnithan Show at Chakra News. Continue Reading
Andaman and Nicobar Islands economic bridge in Indo-Pacific: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for a stronger economic focus on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Continue Reading
