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The Prime Minister of India recently laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This gesture paid tribute to Ethiopia’s historic victory in the 1896 Battle of Adwa, a landmark event symbolising resistance against colonialism and the defence of national sovereignty. About the Battle of Adwa The Battle of Adwa was fought on 1 March 1896 near Adwa in present-day Ethiopia. It was the decisive and concluding battle of the First Italo–Ethiopian War (1895&nda

Google’s Quantum Echoes

Google has achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computing through its Quantum Echoes experiment, significantly improving our understanding of quantum information behaviour. Although the experiment does not involve breaking encryption, it has reignited global discussions on Q-Day, encryption security, and the urgent need for quantum-safe systems. Key Highlights Quantum Echoes is a fundamental physics experiment, not a cryptographic attack. It highlights the future risk

ICGS Sarthak

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarthak), an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), recently made a port call at Chabahar, Iran. This visit reflects India’s expanding maritime diplomacy and its commitment to regional maritime security in the western Indian Ocean. About ICGS Sarthak ICGS Sarthak is a modern multi-mission Offshore Patrol Vessel built to carry out a wide range of coast guard and maritime security operations. Construction and Commissioning ICGS Sarthak is the fourth

INS Hansa

The Indian Navy has recently commissioned its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335, also known as the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, located at Vasco da Gama, Goa. This induction marks a significant enhancement of India’s naval aviation and maritime combat capability, particularly along the western seaboard. About INS Hansa INS Hansa is a major Indian Naval Air Station situated near Dabolim, Goa. It is the largest naval airbase in India and hosts several of the Navy&