Aditya Bhagchandani

5 days ago | businessupturn.com | Aditya Bhagchandani

India’s air defence capability has grown rapidly in recent years, positioning the country among the top five air powers in the world. With a fleet of approximately 1,750 aircraft, including around 900 fighter jets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has transformed itself into a formidable force capable of defending against both aerial and ballistic threats. But what exactly is a ballistic missile?

6 days ago | businessupturn.com | Aditya Bhagchandani

Amid escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, a mild earthquake struck Pakistan. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the tremor measured 4.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at 01:44 AM IST on May 10, 2025. The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located at 29.67°N latitude and 66.10°E longitude, placing it in Pakistan’s Balochistan region.

6 days ago | businessupturn.com | Aditya Bhagchandani

The Sirsa district administration in Haryana has issued an urgent advisory asking residents to stay indoors after dark, avoid unnecessary movement, and switch off all lights, amid heightened alert levels following a wave of drone sightings and recent cross-border incidents. “All citizens should stay in their homes at night and do not go out unnecessarily. Do not turn on any kind of lights anywhere. Do not pay attention to any rumours or panic.

6 days ago | businessupturn.com | Aditya Bhagchandani

As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $2.3 billion loan package for Pakistan—comprising a $1 billion tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.3 billion under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF)—questions have surfaced over how voting works at the IMF, especially after India abstained from the decision citing concerns of fund misuse for terrorism and a poor reform track record by Pakistan.

6 days ago | businessupturn.com | Aditya Bhagchandani

In light of heightened operational alerts and growing cross-border tensions, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily suspended all civil flight operations at 32 airports across northern and western India. The suspension is effective from May 9 until 5:29 AM on May 15, 2025, as per a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).