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Pulwama attack needs answers to avoid politicization, end speculations

In this op-ed, former BSF commandant RC Sharma writes that in the wake of former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik’s comments on the February 2019 Pulwama attack, which was then followed up by remarks from former COAS Gen Shankar Roychowdhury, an honest and thorough probe must be carried out to put to rest all speculations. Read More

Manipur ethnic violence: Supreme Court steps in as death toll climbs to 60; Army, Assam Rifles rescue 25,000 civilians

SC steps in as Manipur death toll touches 60; forces rescue 25,000

The death toll in the ethnic clashes between Manipur’s Meitei people and tribesmen has climbed to 60 in the state, on Monday, even as the Army and the Assam Rifles along with other security forces have stepped up their vigil. On the other hand, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to do everything possible to help the affected people. Read More

Rajasthan MiG-21 crash update: 3 civilians killed on ground, pilot ejects safely

Rajasthan MiG-21 crash update: 3 civilians killed on ground, pilot safe

The civilian death toll in Monday morning’s MiG-21 fighter crash in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district has reached three. The Indian Air Force’s Russian-origin vintage warplane, which is still in service, crashed on a house at Bahlolnagar village in Hanumangarh. Read More

In Pics: Indian and British armies jointly learn combat tactics during Exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023

‘Ajeya Warrior’: Indian, British armies conduct joint combat drill

Troops of the Indian Army have been in the United Kingdom to participate in joint Indian and British Army military training, Exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023 at Salisbury Plains. Read More

First C-295 for Indian Air Force completes its maiden flight

The first C-295 for Indian Air Force has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. Read More

Mig-21 crashes in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh, 2 civilians killed

An Indian Air Force Mig-21 fighter crashed in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan killing two civilians on the ground, including a woman. Read More

Republic Day 2024 parade to see only women contingents marching

The Centre has issued a notice that will see only women contingent taking part in the main Republic Day military parade next year in the capital’s Kartavya Path. This will be the first time that only women will take part in the grand parade on January 26, 2024. Not just the military parade, the marching bands, tableaux, and cultural performances will also have only women participants. Read More

British high commission celebrates coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Delhi