Nirmala Sitharaman before presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 before Parliament.New Delhi: The finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a defence budget of ₹6.81 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, on Saturday, marking an increase of...
India showcased the Pralay canisterised surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile for the first time on this Republic Day. (Photo via X)New Delhi: India marked its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a spectacular parade showcasing the nation&rs...
Indian Army robotic mules and their controllers during Indian Army Day parade in Pune.Pune: The Indian Army’s latest technological marvel – robotic mules – captivated onlookers at the 77th Army Day parade held in Pune on Wednesday. ...
General Upendra Dwivedi.New Delhi: In his first annual news conference ahead of the 77th Army Day celebrations, the Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, provided comprehensive updates on several critical defence matters, highlighting the milit...
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.New Delhi: The Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, expressed significant concerns regarding the protracted delays in the delivery of Tejas fighter jets by the state-run aircraft maker Hindust...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath on the casket carrying the body of Dr Manmohan Singh. New Delhi: The home ministry has declared seven days of national mourning on the passing of India’s 13th prime minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, ...
A Zorawar light tank during firing trials in Ladakh. (Photo via special arrangement)New Delhi: India’s indigenously developed light tank, named Zorawar, has successfully completed high-altitude firing trials in Ladakh. This marks a significant ...
K9 Vajra (L) and Sukhoi-30MKI.New Delhi: In an effort to augment India’s defence preparedness, the Cabinet Committee on Security – the country’s highest decision-making body – has greenlighted procurement of 100 additional K9 ...
The Voronezh-M early-warning radar at Lekhtusi Radar Station, Leningrad Oblast, Russia. (Photo: The Kremlin)New Delhi: India and Russia are in advanced discussions over a landmark $4 billion defence agreement aimed at bolstering India’s air-def...
Rajnath Singh (7L) along with his Russian counterpart and other officials on board INS Tushil during the commissioning ceremony of the warship. (Photo: Indian Navy) New Delhi: In yet another step towards Indian Navy’s modernization, INS Tu...