The Maldives has granted permission for a Chinese research vessel, widely suspected of being a spy ship, to dock in its capital Male at the end of this month, despite pressure from India and other countries. Read More

In a first, an Indian Army couple – Major Jerry Blaize and Captain Supreetha CT – will be participating in the 75th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in Delhi on January 26. Read More

The 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi’s Kartavya Path on January 26 will witness a substantial participation from France. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, will be the chief guest for the event. Read More

The government revealed its plans and arrangements for the main 75th Republic Day parade, which will be held at New Delhi’s Kartavya Path on January 26. This year, the parade promises to be different than its previous editions. Read More

The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated 35 infrastructure projects, including six roads and 29 bridges, worth ₹670 crore from Dhak bridge site in Uttarakhand. Read More

The Union home minister, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Cyber Security Operations Centre in the Assam Rifles Headquarters at Shillong’s Laitkor. The centre is the first of its kind among all CAPFs. Read More

Pakistan has launched drone strikes inside Iran, targeting Baloch separatist militants, in a major escalation of tensions between the two neighbours a day after Iran launched missile and drone strikes against targets inside Pakistan. Read More

INS Visakhapatnam, one of the Indian Navy’s frontline warships deployed on anti-piracy missions in central and northern Arabian Sea and Gulf of Eden, responded to a drone attack on a merchant ship. Read More

Iran has carried out a series of missile and drone strikes on Pakistan, targeting what it claimed were bases of a Sunni militant group that has attacked Iranian forces in the past. Pakistan called the strikes a “blatant breach” of its sovereignty and recalled its ambassador from Tehran. Read More

The defence secretary, Giridhar Aramane, lauded the National Cadet Corps as a beacon for the country’s youth. He praised their role in fostering excellence and a spirit of national service. Read More