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Supreme Court assails Centre over OROP delays to Army captains

The Supreme Court has issued a sharp rebuke to the central government for its protracted delays in implementing the OROP scheme for retired Indian Army captains. Read More

S Jaishankar dismisses involvement of any third party in India-China border dispute

India-China dispute: Jaishankar dismisses third-party involvement

The foreign minister, S Jaishankar, unequivocally ruled out any role for a third party in the ongoing border dispute between India and China. Read More

Government greenlights 22 interceptor boats for Coast Guard, navigation system for armoured vehicles

Govt nod to interceptor boats for ICG, navigation system for Army AFVs

The DAC has approved the procurement of interceptor boats for the Coast Guard and an advanced navigation system for the Army’s armoured fighting vehicles. Read More

In Jammu & Kashmir’s Sopore, four killed in unexplained explosion

A powerful explosion ripped through a crowded area in Sopore, Kashmir, on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring several others. Read More

France’s Naval Group looks forward to building 3 more Scorpene-class submarines for Indian Navy with 60% indigenous content

Navy’s new subs will have 60% Indian content: France’s Naval Group

While the Indian Navy is currently negotiating the final terms of the deal with Naval Group, the project is seen as a crucial step in enhancing the nation’s underwater warfare capabilities. Read More

Quad foreign ministers meet in Tokyo, China looms large over talks

The meeting is widely seen as an important one in the rapidly changing geopolitical dynamics in Asia and the Indian Ocean Region. Read More

INS Tabar, Indian Navy’s stealth frigate, participates in Russia’s Navy Day celebrations

Navy warship INS Tabar takes part in Russia’s Navy Day parade

Indian Navy’s Talwar-class multi-role stealth frigate INS Tabar reached St Petersburg, on Saturday, and took part in Russia’s Main Navy Day celebrations. Read More

Kargil Vijay Diwas – 2024: India marks 25th anniversary of victory over Pakistan, PM Narendra Modi leads nation in paying tributes to fallen soldiers

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Nation marks 25th anniversary of victory over Pakistan

The nation came to a standstill as it paid tribute to the indomitable spirit of the armed forces, who successfully pushed back Pakistani intruders from the icy heights of the Kargil and Dras. Read More

Centre warns states against encroaching on country’s foreign policy

The foreign ministry has issued a stern warning to state governments against overstepping their boundaries in matters of foreign affairs and policy. Read More

S Jaishankar meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos, stresses to resolve LAC issues to stabilize ties

Jaishankar meets China’s Wang Yi, stresses to resolve LAC issues

During his meeting with Wang, Jaishankar asserted that the border status directly impacts the overall bilateral ties between the two countries. Read More