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French general 'interested in learning' about India's long-range weapons
France looks to India's homegrown rocket and drone systems for next-gen artillery upgrades
 "French general 'interested in learning' about India's long-range weapons")
From Iron Dome to Star Wars, it is now India's turn - Insights
Sudarshan Chakra fuses shield and sword into one doctrine of power, but its broad contours are unclear
 "From Iron Dome to Star Wars, it is now India's turn - Insights")
MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India's first supersonic fighter jet
For nearly 60 years, the MiG-21 was the backbone of the IAF, with over 900 aircraft inducted. Almost every IAF fighter pilot since the 1960s has trained on the MiG-21 before moving to other fighters.
 "MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India's first supersonic fighter jet")
Eternal Q2 preview: Analysts expect PAT to fall 61% YoY; revenue up 43%
Eternal Q1 results preview: Brokerages tracked by Business Standard estimate $40 Eternal's net profit to decline around 61 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) on average, to ₹69.05 cr as compared to ₹176 cr
 "Eternal Q2 preview: Analysts expect PAT to fall 61% YoY; revenue up 43%")
Modi, Trump discuss Gaza peace plan and trade progress over phone call
PM Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump on the success of the Gaza peace plan and discussed progress in India-US trade talks during a phone conversation
 "Modi, Trump discuss Gaza peace plan and trade progress over phone call")
Maharashtra cabinet approves bamboo policy to create over 500,000 jobs as many as 15 dedicated bambo
Under the Maharashtra Bamboo Industry Policy 2025, as many as 15 dedicated bamboo clusters will be developed across the state
 "Maharashtra cabinet approves bamboo policy to create over 500,000 jobs as many as 15 dedicated bambo")
ICICI Prudential Life Q2 FY26 result: Net profit jumps 18% to ₹296 cr
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance's net premium income increased 10.1 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹11,843 crore in the quarter, compared with ₹10,754 crore in Q2 FY25, and was up 39 per cent on a sequential basis
 "ICICI Prudential Life Q2 FY26 result: Net profit jumps 18% to ₹296 cr")
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead India at 19th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead India at 19th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial
 "MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead India at 19th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial")
Revisiting India's military doctrine Test
As wars grow faster, smarter, and borderless, India faces a pivotal choice - modernise its doctrine or risk strategic irrelevance
 "Revisiting India's military doctrine Test")
Microsoft unveils in-house image generation model in pivot away from OpenAI
Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-1, its first fully in-house text-to-image AI model, now available for public testing on LMArena
 "Microsoft unveils in-house image generation model in pivot away from OpenAI")
Windfall for major listed group companies if Tata Sons goes public
Windfall for major listed group companies if Tata Sons goes public
 "Windfall for major listed group companies if Tata Sons goes public")
India stands firm in upholding international rules-based order: Rajnath
The Union Minister said that thousands of Indians are committed to the idea of peacekeeping under the UN flag since it remains an article of faith and not merely an act of choice
 "India stands firm in upholding international rules-based order: Rajnath")
MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India first supersonic fighter jet
For nearly 60 years, the MiG-21 was the backbone of the IAF, with over 900 aircraft inducted. Almost every IAF fighter pilot since the 1960s has trained on the MiG-21 before moving to other fighters.
 "MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India first supersonic fighter jet")
Mega parade showcases China's global ambitions
Beijing's September 3 military parade showcased advanced indigenous weaponry, strategic deterrence, and global posturing, even as questions linger over operational readiness and command cohesion
 "Mega parade showcases China's global ambitions")
Study in Austria? New initiative opens 300 seats for Indian engineers
Austria has launched TU Austria - Focus India, offering over 300 Master's seats at TU Wien, TU Graz and TU Leoben for Indian engineering graduates under a new mobility pact
 "Study in Austria? New initiative opens 300 seats for Indian engineers")
Choose France Tour 2025: 50 French universities to visit India in October
Choose France Tour 2025: 50 French universities to visit India in October
 "Choose France Tour 2025: 50 French universities to visit India in October")
Delhi's Ladli scheme: 40,000 girls to get payouts on Oct 1
Programme supports education and empowerment of eligible beneficiaries
 "Delhi's Ladli scheme: 40,000 girls to get payouts on Oct 1")
59% of Indians delay personal insurance, rely on employer cover: Report. News
Most people buy insurance only after events like marriage, a health scare or changing jobs
Silver sees best annual return in 10 years; holds 45-year trend on charts.
Looking ahead to 2025, with demand forecast at 1,148.3Moz against supply of 1,030.6Moz, the silver market, Nomura said, faces its fifth consecutive year of deficit at 117.6Moz
 "Silver sees best annual return in 10 years; holds 45-year trend on charts.")
H-1B visa, OPT woes, deportation fears: Is studying in US too risky now? News Brief
Trump's steep H-1B visa fee leaves Indian students weighing ROI, OPT pathways, and options in Canada, Germany, and Australia
 "H-1B visa, OPT woes, deportation fears: Is studying in US too risky now? News Brief")