New Delhi: India and China on Saturday held Major General-level talk at Daulat Beg Oldie to discuss the routine issues, including patrolling pattern as part of the border management, sources in the Indian Army said here.The sources also said that the...
Africa is the world’s second most populous continent (after Asia) and more than 1.3 million people call it home – accounting for more than 15% of the world’s population. The continent is often acknowledged as the birthplace of human...
Leh: Indian Air Force vice-chief Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora on Friday visited forward air bases in Ladakh sector of Western Air Command (WAC), including advance landing ground Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO).DBO is the world's one of the highest advan...
New Delhi: Indian Army’s Bhimber Gali Brigade has commemorated Bhimber Gali Diwas to remember the gallant action of Capt Chander Narain Singh, who laid down his life while combating Pakistani infiltrators in Galuthi in Rajauri zone of Jammu &am...
New Delhi: India on Thursday said it expects the Chinese side to work sincerely for complete disengagement and de-escalation and full restoration of peace and tranquility in the border areas.India and China have been engaged into simmering border ten...
New Delhi: After Pakistan criticised the foundation laying of the Ram temple in Ayodhya of Uttar Pradesh, India on Thursday warned Islamabad and asked them to desist from interfering in India’s internal matters.It also asked to refrain from inc...
New Delhi: After China initiated a discussion on Kashmir issues in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), India on Thursday rejected Beijing’s interference in its internal matters and urged it to draw proper conclusions from infructuous at...
New Delhi: The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from “unilateral” aggression by China continues to be “sensitive”, and requiring close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation, the ministry of defence has sa...
New Delhi: After China termed the dilution of Article 370 and abrogated Article 35A removing the special status of Jammu & Kashmir as “illegal”, India, on Wednesday, reacted sharply to it and released an official statement. New Delhi ...
Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, former commander of the Northern Army, on a tank in Ladakh. (Representative image via Northern Command, Indian Army/Twitter) Many of our readers, by now, know about the exploits of Brigadier Rupinder (RJS) Dhillo...
New Delhi: Amid the rising tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, armies of India and China are scheduled to hold the fifth round of Corps Commander-level talks at Moldo on the Chinese side on Sunda...
New Delhi: India needs to instill fear in the minds of Communist China if it has to achieve equilibrium in the bilateral relationship, senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi has said, calling for a comprehensive, aggressive change in India’s p...
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (L) with Chinese President Xi Jinping.“Two ancient Asian cultures, two partners in the sectors of trade, economy, politics, culture and security with a similar outlook and many mutual bilateral and multilateral ...
New Delhi: India on Thursday said that disengagement process has yet not been completed in Eastern Ladakh amid the rising border tensions with China.Senior Commanders of Indian and Chinese armies will meet in the near future to work out steps in this...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth on Thursday jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius through video conferencing.The inauguration took place in presence of senior mem...
Ambala: Amid the ongoing border tension with China along the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force, on Wednesday, inducted a fleet of five French-made Rafale fighter jets into its stable at Ambala airbase in Haryan...
Group Captain Anoop Singh.The Surya Kiran (rays of the sun) team has continued to be at the centre of attraction in the Indian Air Force with its dazzling and thrilling aerobatics. The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team, which was formed in 1996, holds a spe...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth will jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on Thursday.The inauguration is scheduled to take place through video-conference in pres...
New Delhi: Lodging its strong protest against the reported incident whereby Gurudwara ‘Shahidi Asthan’ in Lahore is being made to convert it to a mosque, India on Monday expressed its concerns in strongest terms and called upon Islamabad ...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing border tension with China in Eastern Ladakh, France on Monday delivered the first batch of five Rafale aircraft to India, which has just flown out of France and will arrive at Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday.Built by Fre...
Commandos from Indian Parachute Regiment during a Republic Day parade. Not so long ago, we, as Indians, were sure about our military dominance in South Asia. We were proud – and also cocky to an extent – about our status as the &ldqu...
Tezpur: Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Shantanu Dayal on Sunday laid wreath and paid tributes to the fallen soldiers of the Kargil War who made supreme sacrifice in safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of Ind...
New Delhi: India is observing the 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday. Named after the successful 'Operation Vijay', Kargil Vijay Diwas is a day when the country pays homage to the Kargil War heroes and celebrates victory over Pa...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tributes to soldiers who made supreme sacrifice in protecting India’s sovereignty 21 years ago in Kargil.The minister was accompanied by his deputy minister Shripad Naik, Chief of De...
New Delhi: As the country fights multifarious health challenges posed by the pandemic Covid 19, mental healthcare workers are equipping themselves to hone their skills in counselling and treating others and helping those in need.Like elsewhere ...
New Delhi: Amid reports of slowing down of disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, India and China on Friday held yet another round of talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) ...
New Delhi: The Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) is likely to take place on Friday amid the reports of Chinese slowing de-escalation process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern La...
New Delhi: Stating that India is emerging as a land of opportunities, the prime minister, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, invited investors from the United States to invest in India in a range of sectors, like defence, space, energy, healthcare, agricul...
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing border tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday urged the Indian Air Force (IAF) to stand ready to handle any eventuality.After inauguration ...
Visakhapatnam: Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande has visited Visakhapatnam on a maiden three-day visit to Eastern Naval Command (ENC).Lt Gen Pande called on ENC Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief V...
New Delhi: India and Spain held their sixth round of foreign office consultations virtually on Tuesday during which they discuss issues pertaining to bilateral interest and of global and regional importance.The Indian delegation was led by Secretary ...
New Delhi: In the wake of border standoff between India and China in Eastern Ladakh, US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and world's largest warship USS Nimitz will exercise with the Indian Navy near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on ...
New Delhi: An Indian Army soldier was killed along the Line of Control in Kargil sector when he accidentally stepped on a landmine, sources in the Army said on Sunday.“An unfortunate incident along the LC in Kargil Sector. Accidental stepping o...
Representative photo from Creative Commons.“... somewhere, my love”War is about death. Death of the human body and humanity per se. Erik Maria Remarque in his epoch-making “All Quiet on the Western Front” got his lead characte...
Srinagar: Expressing satisfaction at the security situation in the Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday impressed upon the Army commanders to be prepared for any adversarial misadventure.Mr Singh, accompanied by Chief of the ...
Srinagar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at Leh on Friday morning on a two day visit to Ladakh and Kashmir Valley. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat and Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane accompanied him.On arrival at Leh, he w...
New Delhi: India on Friday expressed concern over the situation that threatens regional peace and security and urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to maintain restraint for maintenance of peace at the border.It also said that any lasting resolution of the c...
The Tibet plateau has a long association with India from ancient times. Descendants of Tibetan tribes came and settled in parts of north India centuries ago, like the Kinnauri-speaking people of Himachal Pradesh. We shared trade and other cultural ti...
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing disengagement process between India and China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reached Ladakh, would be visiting forward areas.He was accompanied by CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and Army Chief Gen MM Naravane.The Defence M...
New Delhi: India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for failing to provide unhindered and unimpeded consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national who is on death row in a Pakistan jail and for not honouring the assurance given to New Delhi.Pakis...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing disengagement process between troops of India and China in Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army on Thursday said that both the neighbouring countries are "committed to the objective of complete disengagement".“This ...
New Delhi: India and European Union on Wednesday held its 15th summit during which India’s border row with China in eastern Ladakh figured prominently.For the first time, it took place on the virtual platform.India was represented by the p...
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions along the northern borders, the defence minister Rajnath Singh-headed Defence Acquisition Council, on Wednesday, delegated powers for progressing urgent capital acquisition cases upto ₹300 crore to the armed forc...
New Delhi: Stating that India and European Union are natural partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the partnership is useful for peace and stability in the world.Addressing the 15th India-EU Summit via videoconferencing, the p...
New Delhi: Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd and Polish company Mesko, which is a company under the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), have agreed to co-produce the shoulder-launched SPIKE SR (short-range) ATGM (anti-tank guided missil...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing disengagement process between troops of India and China in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit to Ladakh on July 17 to take stock of current situation, wherein troops of India and China engaged in disenga...
PC: ReutersNew Delhi: Amid ongoing disengagement process, India and China on Tuesday held the fourth round of Corps Commanders-level talks at Chushul to work on modalities on the second phase of disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in...
Subi Reef, a Chinese man-made island complete with an airstrip and fortifications, in the South China Sea. New Delhi: The United States, on Monday, formally rejected almost all Chinese maritime claims in the disputed South China Sea.US President...
The weapons-carrying Pakistani drone that the BSF shot down in Kathua, Jammu, on June 20, 2020.The preoccupation of the nation with the happenings in eastern Ladakh has caused the strategic community to lose sight of one significant incident developm...
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing disengagement process, senior Indian and Chinese military commanders will meet at Chushul in Eastern Ladakh on Tuesday for fourth times since the border standoff erupted in early May.They will further discuss the next phas...
Saeid Rasouli.New Delhi: Iran, which shares its borders with Pakistan in its east and Afghanistan northeast and is a major player in the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape, is pivotal for India not just geopolitically, but from the economic p...
New Delhi: In a Sea-Air Coordinated Operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship Rajkamal rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen who were stuck in a capsized boat, stranded and adrift at the sea in rough weather. The operation was carried out nearly 1...
New Delhi: Amid border standoff and ongoing disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defense Mark T Esper.The two leade...
New Delhi: In the backdrop of ongoing disengagement along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh, Indian and Chinese diplomats on Friday held a meeting and reaffirmed that both sides will ensure complete disengagement of the troops and de-escalation from India-Ch...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing border row with China in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed of the current situation with top military leadership.The defence minister carried out the review at a meeting with Chief of Defence St...
Prof Swaran Singh.It is natural for nations to empower national diplomacy using whatever leverages they may have at their disposal as long as their diplomacy remains within the bounds of international norms and codes of decency worthy of a count...
BSF marching contingent at Republic Day parade in New Delhi. (Representative photo)The efforts of Indian Police Service to retain their hegemony over the senior posts in central armed police forces (CAPFs) is like the events leading to the epic battl...
New Delhi: Stating that the Line of Actual Control (LAC) must be respected and observed, India on Thursday reiterated that neither side should take any unilateral action to alter it.The first phase on disengagement between troops of India and China h...
Ajit Doval (L) and Wang Yi.New Delhi: In the midst of border stand-off, India and China on Monday decided to expeditiously disengage along the line of actual control (LAC) and seek to de-escalate tensions from the border areas for “full re...
Gurugram: Leading private sector carrier SpiceJet will operate 25 flights under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM).The airline will help bring back close to 4500 Indians stranded in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman under VBM.The airline has operated six fl...
A satellite image showing the Chinese build-up at the Galwan valley.New Delhi: Amid border standoff, India and China have begun disengagement as per their agreed terms in the corps commanders-level held last week, sources in the government establishm...
The capsized fishing boat was spotted on Sunday morning with six survivors atop itNew Delhi: In a coordinated operation between Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and merchant vessel MV YM Summit on Sunday rescu...
Pakistan's army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa (R) and PM Imran Khan. (Photo | AP)Rahul Dev was recently inducted into the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) with much media fanfare. Major Hercharan Singh, a Sikh, had also joined the Pakistani Army in the ea...
New Delhi: With the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reminder coming to them, most of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have begun the process of firming up their views to change the recruitment rules for intake of transgender candidates in ...
New Delhi: Amid coronavirus pandemic across the country, Indian Army has provided goods, medical support and essential information about the pandemic to the locals in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.“We have ensured awareness about novel...
New Delhi: China's Communist Party and its military arm use data collected about Indians and through mobile 5G networks as a weapon and these technologies are clearly a spying tool for India's northern neighbour, according to experts and thin...
PM Modi in Leh Leh: In a strong message to the neighbouring country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the time of expansionism is over and that India's enemies have seen the "fire and fury" of its armed forces as he made...
New Delhi: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Thursday emphasised the need for further enhancing the operational capabilities as well as improving serviceability of mission critical systems.While speaking at the virtual inaugur...
New Delhi: Amid heightened tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, India on Thursday again asked China to ensure “expeditious restoration” of peace and tranquility in the border areas and honour bilateral agreem...
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh between two Himalayan giants, India and Russia on Thursday agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral contacts and consultations.The troops of India and China ...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing border row between two Himalayan giants in Eastern Ladakh, China’s People Liberation Army (PLA) wants to revive Pakistan-based terror outfit Al Badr to carry out violence in Jammu and Kashmir.The terror organisation had ...
INS Jalashwa entering Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu New Delhi: As part of Indian Navy’s Operation Samudra Setu, the Indian Navy ships have brought back a total of 3,992 Indian nationals stranded overseas.INS Jalashwa on Wednesday brought ba...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing border tussle between India and China along the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, defence minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit Ladakh on Friday to review the security scenario.Indian Army chief General MM Na...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing tension between India and China over border issues in Eastern Ladakh, a military-level meeting was held on Tuesday and more meetings at military as well as diplomatic-level are expected to take place to arrive at mutually agre...
The novel coronavirus, Covid-19, chaos has benefited at least one sector, if not more – the communication sector. In an era that is marked by the need of physical distancing, only technology can bring people closer. Every sector now relies more...
Rafale Fighter AircraftNew Delhi: Amid rising tension between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, first batch of four Rafale fighter jets will fly to India in the last week of July.The four Rafale aircraft are sc...
Field Marshal Manekshaw: A wreath laying ceremony was organised by Defence Services Staff College, WellingtonUdhagamandalam: A wreath laying ceremony was organised by Defence Services Staff College, Wellington on Saturday at Parsi Zoroastrian Cemeter...
The current geo-politics and geo-strategy of India-China relations runs counter to the rich, ancient cultural linkages between the countries.Of the four ancient civilised nations namely Egypt, Babylonia, India and China, only the latter two have surv...
New Delhi: Stating that India will not forget the gallant nature and valour of its armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India knows how to be friends, but also knows how to look at its enemies in the eye.Prime Minister Modi during his mont...
Flying Officer Tejaswi Ranga Rao.New Delhi: Who says women can’t read maps? Well, here’s a girl out to prove the old adage wrong. Flying Officer Tejaswi Ranga Rao is the first woman to be selected to be a weapons systems officer in the Su...
Gen MM Naravane (L) and Rajnath Singh.New Delhi: Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane on Friday is briefing the defence minister, Rajnath Singh, after he took stock of security scenario along line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, wherein troop...
New Delhi: After the terror funding watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided to keep Pakistan in the "grey list" till October, India on Thursday said that it vindicated its position that the country has not taken any appropriate ...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing border tension in Ladakh with China, India on Thursday said that continuation of the current situation would only vitiate the atmosphere for the development of the bilateral relationship.“We expect the Chinese side to en...
New Delhi: The government will launch the fourth phase of Vande Bharat Mission from July 3 in an effort to bring back stranded Indians abroad.“The mission has now been operational for the past 7 weeks. Of a total number of 513047 Indians who ha...
Indian Army’s Bofors 155mm artillery guns seen firing at Pakistani positions during the 1999 Kargil war. “If you don’t have enough artillery, quit.”— General Richard CavasosArtillery forms the backbone of any infant...
Leh: Amid border standoff between two Asian giants in eastern Ladakh, Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane on Wednesday visited forward areas near the line of actual control (LAC) and reviewed the operational situation on the ground.The two-day visit of...
New Delhi: Reaffirming that both sides should sincerely implement the understanding on disengagement and de-escalation that was reached by the Senior Commanders on June 6, India and China on Wednesday agreed to maintain communication at diplomatic an...
New Delhi: India and China should work on mutual trust using their political and civilizational wisdom to de-escalate the border situation as neither should prepare for a military conflict, China’s influential daily Global Times reported on Wed...
Leh: Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane reviewed the ground situation near the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh during a two-day visit to the Union Territory from Tuesday.The visit of the Army chief holds significance as it come a ...
Moscow: Amid ongoing border standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh with China, Russia on Tuesday assured India that ongoing defence contracts will be maintained and taken forward in a shorter time.The assurance from the Rus...
New Delhi: India and China have mutually agreed to disengage from all friction areas in Eastern Ladakh that include Galwan Valley, Hot Spring and Pangong Tso, sources in the defence establishment said here on Tuesday.To defuse tension at Line of Actu...
New Delhi: In order to review the security scenario in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane will visit Leh on Tuesday evening.It would be his second visit since the border stalemate between India and China and first after brutal face-off...
New Delhi: Condemning the abduction of a Sikh community leader in Afghanistan, India on Monday said the targeting and persecution of minorities by “terrorists at the behest of their external supporters” is a matter of concern.Nedan Singh ...
New Delhi: The military talks between India and China at Corps Commander-level ended on Monday after around 11 hours of marathon meeting to resolve the border standoff in Eastern Ladakh. The meeting was began at 1130 hours.From Indian side, Leh...
New Delhi: Amid coronavirus pandemic across the globe, Artificial Intelligence-based (AI) StorymyTV was launched on Monday, a video platform that can manage and administer all components of content management, video distribution and OTT streaming ser...
With the blood flowing on India-China line of control in Galwan valley of eastern Ladakh, Indian blood all across the globe have been boiling ever since the news of the killing of 20 Indian Army personnel came out. Indian soldiers were brutally attac...
New Delhi: Construction of 255-km Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road connecting Leh to the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh, including eight bridges and Doklam standoff by India made Chinese upset which subsequently led to violent clash between two A...
New Delhi: After a violent clash between troops of two nations, India and China on Monday are holding military talks at Corps Commander-level meeting for the first time at Moldo Border Personnel Meeting point on the Chinese side to resolve the ongoin...
New Delhi: Amid border standoff between India and China in Eastern Ladakh, the government has granted the three services emergency financial powers of up to Rs 500 crore per procurement project to buy arms and ammunition.“The special fina...
New Delhi: In wake of ongoing border stalemate in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday held a high-level review meeting with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and all three service chiefs, sources in the defence establishment...
New Delhi: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) held at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on Saturday.He formally conferred the ‘President’s Commission’ on 123 Flight Cadets...
New Delhi: A day after China made fresh claim about Galwan Valley on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control, India on Saturday expected Beijing to sincerely follow the understanding reached between the Foreign Ministers to ensure peace and tr...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing border stalemate at Ladakh’s Galwan Valley between troops of India and China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured the nation by saying, “Nobody has entered our territory. Neither has anyone captured any ...
New Delhi: In the backdrop of border standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called an all party meeting on Friday to discuss the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), wherein all opposition parties unanimously...
New Delhi: A crucial all party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening began to discuss the India-China violent face-off in Eastern Ladakh which resulted in loss of lives of 20 Indian Army men has upset political parties like...
New Delhi: In a response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s question over not carrying arms by Indian troops during the violent face-offs with China’s PLA, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that all troops on border d...
New Delhi: Declining media reports regarding soldiers missing in action after the violent face-off with Chinese troops on Jun 15 in Galwan Valley, the Indian Army on Thursday said that no troops is missing.Indian Army spokesperson said, “It is ...
New Delhi: Conveying its strongest term of protest on the violent face-off in Galwan Valley, India on Wednesday said that the Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action in the valley with an intent to change the facts on ground in violation o...
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Wednesday released the names of the 20 troops who were killed in the violent face-off with Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley of Eastern Ladakh on Monday night.In an statement released by the Indian Army on Tuesday sa...
New Delhi: In the wake a violent face-offs between troops of India and China in which 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday had a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to resolve the bo...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured the nation and said said that the sacrifice of Indian soldiers will not go in vain.Stating that India wants peace but will be given befitting reply if anyone instigate us.On the secon...
New Delhi: Mourning the loss of 20 Indian Army soldiers who were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley of Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the loss of soldiers is deeply disturbing and ...
New Delhi: In a massive scale up of conflict in Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh, about 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed during a violent face-off with the People's Liberation Army of China on Monday.According to sources, the Chinese side has s...
New Delhi: India on Tuesday accused China of failing to adhere scrupulously to the June 6 agreement reached between senior military officials of the two countries for de-escalation of the situation in Eastern Ladakh where troops from both the sides h...
New Delhi: In a serious escalation in the ongoing stand-off in Eastern Ladakh, three Indian Army personnel, including an officer, were killed in action during a “violent face-off'' with Chinese troops on Monday night. The violent c...
New Delhi: In the wake of killing of Indian Army personnel in violent face-offs between troops of India and China in Galwan Valley of Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence ...
New Delhi: Three Indian Army personnel, including the commanding officer of an unit posted in Galwan Valley were killed in action after a “violent face off” took place with Chinese troops on Monday night.In an amended statement, the India...
New Delhi: Three Indian Army personnel, including one officer were killed after a violent face-offs took place between troops of India and China in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh.“During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a v...
New Delhi: Amid border stalemate along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that China has expressed their desire to resolve the issue through dialogue and its “our effort too is to f...
The India China standoff has been going on for more than a month now with little clarity of the way forward. Both the countries maintain that they will find a diplomatic solution to it but with both armies locked in an eyeball to eyeball standoff at ...
Dehradun: In the backdrop of standoff along Line of Actual Control (LAC) between troops of India and China in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Saturday said the situation along India’s borders with China “is under ...
New Delhi: In the wake of ongoing border row in Eastern Ladakh, India and China on Friday again held talks at Major General-level to end the impasse. This was the fifth meeting between the two Major Generals to end the standoff. The meeting las...
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New Delhi: Amid ongoing standoff between troops of both Himalayan nations, India and China have started de-escalation process at various areas along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.The de-escalation process starts with withdrawal of tr...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing standoff between troops of India and China along Line of Actual Control (LAC) borders in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India's military and diplomatic levels talks with Beijing have been pos...
New Delhi: With an aim to evacuate the critical patients with infectious diseases including COVID-19 from high altitude area, isolated and remote places, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has designed, developed and manufactured an Airborne Rescue Pod for I...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing face-off between troops of India and China along Line of Control (LAC) border areas in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reviewed the security scenario with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, an...
Tuticorin: INS Jalashwa, deployed by the Indian Navy for “Operation Samudra Setu", entered Tuticorin harbour with 700 Indian nationals evacuated from Male, Maldvies on Sunday.Thus far INS Jalashwa has evacuated 2672 Indian citizens from Ma...
New Delhi: After Lieutenant General-level talks between two Himalayan nations ended inconclusively on Saturday, India on Sunday said that New Delhi and Beijing have decided to continue the military and diplomatic engagements to resolve the situation ...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing high-level military talks between two nations, Indian Army on Saturday said that the officials of India and China are engaged through the established military and diplomatic channels to address the current situation in the bor...
The entire country was given few hours to shut down.None of us could imagine what it meant…. We have never done this … There were lakhs of people standard in places they had gone to visit on work or travel, daily wages workers did...
New Delhi: The crucial military talks at Lieutenant General-level between India and China began on Saturday to resolve over a month-long stalemate at the borders in Eastern Ladakh.The meeting which is being held at Moldo meeting point on Chinese side...
New Delhi: Reacting to the Pakistan Foreign Office’s contention that the external affairs ministry was using the UN report to “slander Pakistan”, India on Friday said that the UN Security Council’s analytical support and sanct...
New Delhi: The Indo-Chinese border guarding force ITBP has operationalised two newly-created 'Operational Command' in Chandigarh and Guwahati to supervise the deployment of its troops along with 'Line of Actual Control' (L...
New Delhi: A day ahead of military-level talks between two neighbouring nations, India and China on Friday held diplomatic-level discussion and agreed to handle their differences through peaceful discussion bearing in mind the importance of respectin...
New Delhi: After about a month after a physical brawl between Indian and Chinese troops took place on the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh, senior officials from both sides have decided to meet over the tensions.Lieutenant General rank officers from In...
New Delhi: India on Friday set out key priorities for its candidature at the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) that include new opportunities for progress, an effective response to international terrorism, reforming the multilateral system among ...
New Delhi: India will insist on restoration of status quo as it existed before May 5 in Eastern Ladakh during the scheduled meeting at the Lt General level talks on June 6 between Indian Army and Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).As per so...
New Delhi: Aiming to defuse tension along the Line of Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh areas, top military commanders of India and China will meet on June 6 for talks.Sources in the Army said, “The meeting will be held at Chusul Moldo-based Bord...
New Delhi: In a major boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Acquisition Wing on Tuesday placed an Indent for supply of 156 BMP 2/2k Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV) on Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)...
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Defence will introduce new chapters on post-contract management and procurement of ICT software and systems.These chapters will be also placed in public domain shortly as part of the draft of defence procurement proce...
New Delhi: Cautioning India to be careful about being involved in the US-China rivalry, Beijing has said that India has little to gain from engaging in a US-China conflict over any topic.In an article in the influential newspaper The Global Times, th...
New Delhi: Among first year of achievements of Modi government 2.0, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has highlighted the two Modi-Trump public events in the US and India besides PM Modi’s two-day retreat with Chinese President Xi Jinping....
New Delhi: As China presses on with aggressive deployment of troops in Eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Army has decided to station additional troops as the two sides prepare for a long drawn faceoff in the cold...
New Delhi: After India turned down US President Donald Trump offer to mediate and arbitrate in India-China border row in Eastern Ladakh, Beijing also on Friday rejected his offer and said that the two countries have existing communication mechanisms ...
Pune: Passing Out Parade (POP), the much-awaited event of the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla will not take place the traditional way this year for it’s 138th course. In view of the nationwide lockdown due to Coronavirus ...
New Delhi: Amid standoff at India-China border, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday had a telephonic conversation with his US counterpart Mark T Esper and exchanged their views on regional developments of shared interest.The interaction assumes ...
New Delhi: The 3-day-long Army Commanders’ Conference concluded on Friday, wherein top military leadership discussed issues pertaining to existing and developing security challenges, including China's transgression attempts in Eastern Ladak...
New Delhi: After US President Donald Trump claimed that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on border row with China, the government sources refuted the claim and said there has been no recent contact between Mr Trump and PM Modi.Sources familia...
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said that India is peacefully engaging with the Chinese side to resolve the border issues along the Line of Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.However, it also said that India remains firm in its resolve to ens...
New Delhi: As India-China border tensions continue to simmer amid the standoff in Eastern Ladakh between the troops of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), United States President Donald Trump has said that US would "willingly me...
Dehradun: Year 2020 would go down as one of the darkest years in the history of mankind that slowed down or rather brought the world to a halt. Corona Virus that first surfaced in Wuhan, China took a grip on 213 countries in a quick span of 3 months....
New Delhi: The government has appointed Periasamy Kumaran as India's High Commissioner to Singapore.He will replace Jawed Ashraf, who took over as High Commissioner of India to Singapore in November 2016.The External Affairs Ministry said in a re...
New Delhi: Amid standoff in the areas of Eastern Ladakh, India continues the road construction work on its side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh region, sources in the government establishment said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Defe...
New Delhi: There is a common Hindi expression: "Khota Sikka chalna". It broadly means a person who we choose to ignore or feel that he/she is useless, helps us in our most dire situation. That's what Taiwan has proved to be for the worl...
New Delhi: Amid ongoing face-offs between troops of India and China, top Army Commanders will meet on Wednesday to review security situation arising out in the areas of Eastern Ladakh.The three-day biannual army commanders’ conference that is a...
New Delhi: Denying the reports of detention of Indian troops by Chinese Army, Indian Army on Sunday issued a formal denial on the issue.On Saturday, the Army had termed the media reports about detention of an Indian troops as “inaccurate”...
New Delhi: Taking a lead in developing regional cooperation to control Desert Locust, India has sent a proposal to Pakistan for a coordinated response along with Iran but it is yet to hear from Islamabad.“Iran has already responded positively t...
New Delhi: About 24,000 Indians stranded by the coronavirus lockdown have arrived home on flights and ships from various parts of the globe.On May 7, India had initiated an enormous repatriation operation code named – Vande Bharat Mission, usin...
New Delhi: Acknowledging the hardships faced by the defence industry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the government has taken several steps for industries, especially MSMEs, including extension of response dates of RFP/RFI, earl...
New Delhi: Amid simmering border tension between them, India on Thursday rejected Chinese claim that Indian troops had undertaken activity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and Sikkim.On the other hand, India said that it is Ch...
New Delhi: As part of the government’s Vande Bharat Mission initiative, a total of 169 Indian nationals will be repatriated from Dhaka to Kolkata on Monday on a special Air India flight.“Since a large number of residents from West Bengal ...
New Delhi: Indian Army on Saturday received support from leading industrialist Anand Mahindra over its proposal of allowing young generation to serve in the military services for three years under a new “tour of duty” (ToD) model.The indu...
Kolkata: Moving a step further towards Atmanirbharta, State-owned warship maker Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) on Saturday said that the Seventh of the Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) IN LCU L 57 was commissioned a...
Visakhapatnam: Floral tributes were paid to the mortal remains of Sapper/ OPEM Sapala Shanmukha Rao on arrival Visakhapatnam at INS Dega by AN32 Aircraft of Indian Air Force on Saturday.Sapper/ OPEM Shanmukha Rao of 3 Engineer Regiment while on a pat...
New Delhi: Stating that India is an emerging maritime power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said its prosperity is also very dependent on the sea. Spelling out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision ‘SAGAR’ (Security ...
New Delhi: In the wake of face-offs between troops of India and China last week on the borders of along Sikkim and Ladakh, India on Thursday said it is remained committed to the objective of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China borde...
New Delhi: Chinese choppers were spotted flying close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China in Eastern Ladakh after around 250 troops of both sides were engaged in a face-off near Pangong Lake in the area last week, official sou...
New Delhi: With an objective to reduce the risk of transmission of Covid to medical professionals, the Indian Navy has developed a solution for remote monitoring of vital parameters of patients in intensive care unit.Visakhapatnam-based the Eastern N...
New Delhi: Hyderabad-based Defence Research and Development (DRDO) premier lab, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), has developed an automated contactless UVC sanitisation cabinet, called Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser (DRUVS).It has been desi...
New Delhi: An incident of a face-off between the troops of India and China took place along the Sikkim border, sources in the Indian Army said on Sunday.According to reports, aggressive behaviour and minor injuries occurred on both sides. The tr...
New Delhi: India will launch the second phase of Vande Bharat Mission from May 15 and also expand its mega repatriation programme for citizens stranded abroad due to the Covid-19 crisis to Russia, Central Asian states and European countries such as G...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated an 80-km strategically crucial road link from Dharchula in Uttarakhand to Lipulekh along China Border through video conference, ushering in a new era in undertaking Kailash-Manasarovar Y...
New Delhi: Proactive measures are being taken by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to complete the work on strategic Atal Tunnel in the Pir Panjal ranges of Himachal Pradesh, which is at the crucial stage of construction.Road surface works, installatio...
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has written a letter to Rail Minister Piyush Goyal, seeking his intervention in withdrawing the Ministry of Railway’s order of relocating the 132-year-old Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Elec...
New Delhi: Amid nationwide lockdown due to spike in the cases of coronavirus, around three lakh Indians who are living in different countries in the Gulf nations have registered themselves to return to India, government sources said on Tuesday....
New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower for rapid and chemical free disinfection of high infection prone areas.The equipment named UV blaster is a UV based area sanitiser d...
New Delhi: In order to express gratitude towards frontline healthcare professionals, police personnel and others who are engaged in essential services, Indian Army’s Dharchula Military Station in Uttarakhand has felicitated the corona warriors,...
Udhampur: The Indian Army has always been on the frontline in ensuring the safety and security of India.With the outbreak of the Corona Pandemic the country faced challenges of an unprecedented nature.Rising to the occasion the health workers, doctor...
New Delhi: Indian Air-Space on Sunday witnessed rumbling IAF aircraft through the skies from Srinagar to Thiruvananthapuram and Dibrugarh to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, and showered flower petals across the state capitals on hospitals and other pla...
New Delhi: As a mark of gratitude and thanking the Corona Warriors of the country, the defence forces will conduct special activities on May 3 across the nation, CDS General Bipin Rawat said on Friday.He said that the Air Force will conduct flypast f...
At a time when China has become more confident and proactive in its initiatives in South and Central Asia (SCA), Beijing is engraining in public diplomacy with various collection of instruments to influence the perception in the region as most countr...
New Delhi: Two Chinese companies that are manufacturing the Covid-19 rapid antibody test kits have expressed shock and surprise after the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) halted surveillance testing for two days.They said that the products ...
New Delhi: Appreciating the armed forces for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also asked them to ensure their operational preparedness so that the adversary could not exploit the current situation.While reviewing the ope...
New Delhi: As part of the Government's response to the Covid-19 situation, Ministry of External Affairs has been playing a key role in the empowered groups that were set up for an integrated all-of-government approach.Ministry of External Affairs...
New Delhi: Bengaluru-based startup Bhookha Haathi has designed a product "Dry-Fruit based New Mom Nutrition" for mothers helping them fulfill their nutritional needs after childbirth and it will be launched in the market next month.“W...
Itanagar: Amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the Border Road Organisation (BRO) has constructed a strategic Daporijo bridge over the Subansiri River in record time at Daporijo town in Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.Arunachal Pradesh...
New Delhi: In its continuous quest to contribute towards fight against COVID-19, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday introduced two products which can enhance the operations at public places during the pandemic.It has b...
New Delhi: In government’s effort to contain the spread of coronavirus cases across the country, the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to be ready 24 x 7 to undertake any task.“All efforts are being made to ensure timely delivery of the es...
New Delhi: Over 3,000 British travellers currently stranded in India will get home on 12 additional charter flights which have opened for bookings today, British High Commission in India said on Friday.This follows the seven charter flights announced...
New Delhi: Expressing hope for peaceful and stable future for Afghanistan, India on Wednesday welcomed President Ashraf Ghani’s decision to form a team for intra-Afghan negotiation, which would help in freeing the war-ravaged country from the s...
Bengaluru: State-owned plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recorded a turnover of over Rs 21,100 crore for the financial year ended on March 31 against Rs 19,705 crore in the corresponding previous year.The company has posted a revenue gr...
New Delhi: Indian Coast Guard Wives Welfare Association (CGWWA) on Monday contributed Rs 1.5 lakh to Prime Minister Cares Fund to further strengthen the government’s efforts in tackling the pandemic Covid-19.The CGWWA with its motto “Self...
New Delhi: The government on Friday issued instructions to 62 Cantonment Boards to identify beds in hospitals, health centres and guest houses for any eventuality in view of fast-spread of coronavirus pandemic.Spread over 19 States and Union Territor...
New Delhi: Indian on Wednesday strongly condemned the terror attack on a gurudwara in Kabul of Afghanistan and said that targeting the places of religious worship of the minority community in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic reflects the “diaboli...
New Delhi: A group of 277 Indian nationals evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran were shifted to Jodhpur-based Army Wellness Facility on Wednesday.The evacuees, include 128 males and 149 females had arrived in Delhi on special Mahan Air flight on...
Srinagar: The civil administration is working round the clock in the Kashmir Valley to prevent the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID -19).As part of the many proactive measures undertaken, use of specialized sterilization chemicals to sanitize...
Army Chief at Jaisalmer Military StationJaisalmer: Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Wednesday visited Jaisalmer Military Station and reviewed the Indian Army Wellness Centre established here to facilitate the Nation to overcome the challenges...
PC: Deb RanaNew Delhi: In a major boost to the government’s ambitious initiative “Make in India”, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Wednesday paved way for procurement of 83 indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft for the Indian Ai...
Bengaluru: The first Light Combat Aircraft in FOC standard (SP-21) took to the skies for maiden flight here on Tuesday. Piloted by Air Cmde K A Muthana (Retd), Chief Test Flying (Fixed Wing), the aircraft took-off from HAL Airport at around 123...
New Delhi: In a telephone conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the global situation regarding the COVID – 19 pandemic.Mr Modi emphasised the need for coordinated efforts ...
New Delhi: Stating that Dhaka is scaling a new heights in every sphere, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and Bangladesh have scripted a golden chapter of bilateral ties, and given new dimension and direction to their partnership due...
New Delhi: Amidst fast spread of deadly Coronavirus epidemic, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has postponed its STAR or Scheduled Test for Airmen Recruitment examination, which was scheduled to happen from March 19-23.According to a statemen...
New Delhi: In the wake of fast-spread of coronavirus cases, the government on Monday issued an advisory on social distancing measures.“Social distancing is a non-pharmaceutical infection prevention and control intervention implemented to avoid/...
Jaisalmer: 236 Indian nationals who were evacuated from Iran have reached Indian Army Quarantine facility established at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The nationals include 100 males and 136 females.“These evacuated persons will be under quarant...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Dhaka visit has been deferred after the Bangladesh government postponed the grand inaugural ceremony of Mujib Year in view of the Corona virus outbreak across the world.The grand event was scheduled to ...
New Delhi: Calling for an increased participation of the private sector in defence manufacturing to realise the Government’s vision of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Narendra...
New Delhi: A day after United Kingdom’s Junior Foreign Minister Nigel Adams termed violence in Delhi as “very concerning”, India on Thursday urged people not to make any irresponsible comments and not to be influenced by selective a...
New Delhi: Amidst novel coronavirus scare worldwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not go to Belgium’s capital Brussels for the India-EU Summit as it has been deferred, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.“As...
Chennai: In a joint anti-smuggling operations by Indian Coast Guard, Mandapam and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended one fishing vallam alongwith 02 personnel on Tuesday.The crew were interrogated by ICG and subsequently Diving tea...
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) Cricket team on Wednesday beat the United Kingdom Armed Forces Cricket Association, which was held at Sports Complex of Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi.Air Officer-in-charge Administration Air Marshal MSG Menon ...
Dhaka: India on Monday assured Bangladesh that the process of updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam which shares its border with Bangladesh is entirely internal to the country and will have no implications for the government and p...
Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the new LCH Production Hangar at Helicopter Division here in the presence of HAL CMD R Madhavan and other senior officials. LCH is completely ready for operational induction and Helico...
Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the new LCH Production Hangar at Helicopter Division here in the presence of HAL CMD R Madhavan and other senior officials. LCH is completely ready for operational induction and H...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the performance of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) here, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Tuesday. The officials of the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) briefed ...
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi during the wreath-laying ceremony at Raj Ghat here and said “this is a tremendous honour”.While hailing Mahatma Gandhi&rsqu...
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday received by President Ramnath Kovind in the forecourt of the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan where he was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour.The US President was received at the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan ...
Ahmedabad: The U.S. and India are committed to working together to stop terrorists and fight their radical ideology, visiting U.S. President Donald Trump said here on Monday.Describing America's relations with Pakistan as “good'', M...
New Delhi: After the spectacular and grand welcome at Ahmedabad on February 24, the visiting U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are scheduled to head for Agra to see the Taj Mahal but they will not be accompanied by Prime ...
New Delhi: China is “deliberately delaying grant of clearance” for a special Indian flight to the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city to deliver medical supplies and evacuate remaining Indians from there, sources said.It added that Beijing is &ldq...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid a foundation stone for construction of new “Thal Sena Bhawan” at Delhi Cantonment here.On the occasion, Indian Army Chief Gen M M Naravane was also present.Presently, Army Headquart...
New Delhi: India on Thursday said that the visit of the American President Donald Trump here next week, the first stand alone visit by a U.S. President to India, should be seen in the context of reaching a certain stage of maturity in Ind...
New Delhi: Welcoming Supreme Court's order granting permanent commission to women officers, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane on Thursday said that the force does not discriminate among soldiers on any ground, adding that the apex court's ruling gi...
New Delhi: India's rich and diverse culture will be unveiled in a grand manner to welcome the U.S. President Donald Trump when he lands at Ahmedabad on February 24, first standalone state visit by a U.S. President to India.He will b...
New Delhi: India is not in a hurry to ink a trade pact with the U.S. during the brief visit of the American President Donald J Trump here next week.U S President Donald Trump earlier signalled that an India-US trade deal might not materialise during ...
New Delhi: Warship maker Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Tuesday delivered Yard 3020 (Kavaratti) to the Indian Navy.The ship is the 104th Warship built and delivered by GRSE since its inception in 1960 and is the Last in the Series ...
Lucknow: Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday handed over document related to India’s first indigenously designed and developed Real Time Operating System (RTOS) to Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalp...
Lucknow: Over 200 partnerships involving signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs), Transfer of Technology (ToTs), Product launches were concluded on the third day of DefExpo 2020 at ceremony tilted “Bandhan”.The pacts, aimed at forgi...
Lucknow: The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) of Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Friday got the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) for the production of at the 11th biennial defence show here.The move will pave the way for pro...
Lucknow: Indo-Russian joint venture has submitted a fresh techno-commercial proposal to the Ministry of Defence in a bid to expedite of much delayed production of Kamov military helicopters at Indian facility in Tumkur in Karnataka.It is expected tha...
Lucknow: In an effort to invite more foreign companies to invest in India and make products for India and world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the government has set a target of $5 billion defence exports in the next five y...
Lucknow: Preparations for the grand biennial defence show Defence Expo 2020 is almost complete in the city of Nawabs, as it gears up to host the five-day event to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 5.It’s t...
New Delhi: Defence Budget for this fiscal saw a marginal increase of six per cent to Rs 3.37 lakh crore in comparison to last year's Rs 3.18 lakh crore. This year’s budget allocation for defence sector, without taking into acco...
New Delhi: In a first, Indian Air Force’s (IAF) transport aircraft AN-32, powered with a 10 per cent blend of Indian bio-jet fuel took-off from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport at Leh on Friday.This is the first time that both engines of the air...
New Delhi: Indian Navy on Tuesday launched 'Operation Vanilla' in support of the national disaster in flood-hit Madagascar and diverted a large amphibious ship to provide assistance.“INS Airavat, which was mission deployed has been dive...
New Delhi: A day after the Centre signed a tripartite peace agreement with Bodo outlawed Groups and Assam Government, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Tuesday said that the Army has drawn a plan to gradually withdraw the troops from the internal securit...
New Delhi: Airbus is all set to showcase its best-in-class military products and cutting-edge defence technologies at next month's DefExpo in Lucknow. Exhibits of Airbus at the four-day show which opens in Lucknow on February 5...
New Delhi: Global Security and aerospace firm Lockheed Martin is showcasing its robust and diverse portfolio of defense and civil capabilities at the 11th biennial edition of DefExpo India-2020 which is taking place in Lucknow from February 5....
By Sapna SinghVaranasi: Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti Terror Squad (ATS) in a joint operation with Military Intelligence (MI) arrested Mohhamd Rashid, an alleged ISI agent passing information to his handlers in Pakistan since March, 2019.Sources have revea...
In view of coming presidential elections in the US and continued turmoil inside Iran, rhetoric is most likely to overcast reason in their policy decisions. The Pioneer Correspondent Sapna Singh interviewed Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Professo...
New Delhi: In an indirect attack against Western neighboour Pakistan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat on Thursday said that countries which sponsor terrorism must be isolated diplomatically.Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2020, Gen Rawa...
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat along with Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane on Wednesday paid tribute at the National War Memorial (NWM) here on the occasion of 72nd Army Day.Along with CDS and Indian Army chief, In...
New Delhi: Cutting across the political affiliations, leaders are saluting the bravery and valour of the soldiers as the nation celebrating 72nd Army Day on Wednesday.Every year on January 15 the nation celebrates Army Day as it was on this day that ...
New Delhi: Indian Army officer Capt Tania Sher Gill will be the first woman as Parade Adjutant to lead all men contingent on Army Day Parade 2020, which is scheduled to take place on January 15 here.Capt Sher Gill belongs to Corps of Signal and was C...
Kolkata: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur, second and third in the series of five Fast Patrol Vessels were commissioned at Kolkata on Sunday.Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar commissioned the ships. On the occasion, ICG Director G...
New Delhi: Stating that both borders including Northern and Western are equally significant, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday said that the advanced weapons systems are being deployed and infrastructure being improved along...
New Delhi: Amidst ongoing China-Pakistan naval exercise in the northern Arabian Sea, India has deployed its aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya in the Arabian Sea.“Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS) reviews #CarrierOperations in the Arabian Sea. ...
New Delhi: The tableau of the Indian Navy to be showcased at the Republic Day Parade on January 26 at Rajpath was unveiled here on Wednesday.The tableau is in pursuance of the Navy Week theme ‘Indian Navy - Silent, Strong, and Swi...
New Delhi: Highlighting the National Cadets Corps’ (NCC) role in empowering the youth in nation building and creating social awareness, Director General of NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra on Monday emphasised that the NCC is committed to grooming the ...
New Delhi: Janata Dal United (JDU) on Monday demanded a high-level probe in connection with violence erupted at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday evening.Terming it as unfortunate and condemnable, JDU’s Youth Wing National President S...
New Delhi: In order to mark 76th anniversary of hoisting of Tricolour on Indian soil by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Choubey on Monday unfurl the tricolour at the same spot in Andaman and Nicoba...
New Delhi: Aiming to keep Indian Army combat ready in all situations, India will sign a pact with the US for acquisition of six Apache combat helicopters next month.“We will sign the deal in January 2020 for procurement of Apache choppers. It w...
Srinagar: Aiming to integrate the youths from Jammu and Kashmir into mainstream and inculcate a sense of belongingness, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of 46 boys and girls for a ‘Bharat Darshan&rsqu...
Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that terrorism has caused loss of nearly one trillion dollars to the global economy and slowed down the economic growth of developing nations by 1.5 per cent.“According to some estimates, ...
New Delhi: India and Switzerland will work closely for expeditious information exchange in tax matters, a joint statement said here on Wednesday. “Following the agreement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Uel...
New Delhi: India on Monday welcomed the Riyadh Agreement which was concluded internationally recognized Yemen Government and Southern Transitional Council in Riyadh on November 5.In response to a query on India’s position on Riyadh Agreement, M...
Tezpur: The Indian Army has organised an All Girls Cycling Expedition from Udalguri to Dirang as part of Operation Sadbhavana initiative.This trip will provide an opportunity to 20 teenage girls hailing from various regions of North East to an advent...
Moscow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid floral tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at the premises of Embassy of India here in Russia.After landing in Moscow on an official visit to Russia from November 5-7, M...
New Delhi: Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on Tuesday delivered ICGS Annie Besant, second in the series of five Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) to the Indian Coast Guard.The FPV is a medium-range surface vessel with a length o...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow to co-chair 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).During his visit, Mr Singh is expected to hold extensive discussi...
Andaman: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Friday visited INS Baaz at Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar Island and spent a day with the personnel stationed in various units in Campbell Bay and extended Warm Greetings and Best Wishes to the pers...
Tawang: Eastern Army Commander General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen Anil Chauhan has reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh in Tawang Sector on October 24 and 25.The Army Commander ...
Tawang: Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat reviewed the collective training conducted by troops of Eastern Command at Sela in Arunachal Pradesh, approximately 90 kms from the LAC on 22-23 October 2019. As part of the annual training schedule of ex...
New Delhi: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General SS Deswal on Wednesday said as far as the guarding of 3488 KM long Indo- China border is concerned we have a friendly relation with China.Addressing a annual press conference at ITBP...
New Delhi: As part of Indian Navy's Overseas Deployment to South East Asia and Western Pacific, Indian Navy ships Sahyadri and Kiltan are making a port call at Manila in Philippines from October 23 – 26.The ships are part of the Indian Navy...
New Delhi: The second edition of Naval Commanders' Conference of 2019 will take place here from Tuesday.The conference is the apex level biannual event for interaction between the Naval Commanders for deliberation and formulation of important pol...
Ladakh: In a momentous decision, India on Monday opened to tourists, Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield where Indian and Pakistani armies are deployed in eyeball to eyeball position for the past three decades. Defence Minis...
Siachen: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on Sunday visited forward posts in Siachen Glacier.He was accompanied by Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding, 'Fire & Fury Corps'.Complimenting the...
New Delhi: With objective to make India as the top three defence equipment exporters in the globe, an IDEEA – ‘Indigenous Defence Equipment Exporters Association’ was launched on Friday.“IDEEA aims to position India as the top...
Guwahati: Aiming to make its personnel familiar with the procedure of flying and coordinate with the civilian counterparts in the north eastern region, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has planned fighter operations from six airfields in two phases f...
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind will pay a State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines from October 17-21 and visit Japan from October 21-23 to attend the Enthronement Ceremony of the Emperor of Japan, His Majesty Naruhito.The President is vi...
New Delhi: The cases of ceasefire violations (CFV) saw a rise of triple the number of such violations by the Pakistan Army in September 2019 in comparison to the same month previous year and 2017.As per sources in the defence establishments, “S...
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday presented colours to the Army Aviation Corps in a ceremonial parade held at Army Aviation Base in Nasik Road of Maharashtra.The colours were received by Combat Army Aviation Training School on behalf o...
New Delhi: Honouring his legacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a stamp on first and only “five star” rank officer Marshal of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) here.“This year we mark the birth centenary of Mars...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited at an Indian Air Force (IAF) exhibition on self reliance through innovation and indigenisation at Air Force House here.Mr Modi was at IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria’s resid...
New Delhi: A total of six naval personnel will be conferred gallantry medals on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day on Thursday.
"One Shaurya Chakra and five Nao Sena Medal will be awarded to the navy personnel," the Indian Navy said in a rele...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the increase in the number of awards given to the cadets of National Cadet Corps (NCC) from the existing 143 to 243 as also the cash incentives in various categories.
NCC cadets are n...
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the recommendations of the Task Force of Experts to evolve methodology to prevent ammunition accidents and minimise its effects.
As directed by the minister, the Ta...
Gwalior: Indian Air Force’s (IAF) transport aircraft AN-32 will continue flying in the mountains as there is no replacement as of now, said Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa on Monday here.
Addressing a press conference here, ACM Dho...
Nathu La: In a 1st of its kind of event along the LAC on the Eastern Border, a total of seventy personnel of Chinese Army and thirty civilians participated in joint Yoga sessions with Indian Army troops at Nathu La (Sikkim) and at Bumla & Wacha...
Kashmir: Northern Army Command Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Wednesday visited forward bases and hinterland posts in Akhnoor and Reasi Sector to review the operational preparedness and the prevalent security situation.
The Army officer was ac...
New Delhi: A team of Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Arunachal Pradesh government mountaineers on Friday retrieved the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the AN-32 transport aircraft that crashed near Lipo in Arun...
Gandhinagar: Army has been requisitioned by the state government and a total of ten columns have been deployed in the coastal areas of Jamnagar, Gir, Dwarka, Porbandar, Jamnagar & Somnath, Morbi, Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Amreli.
All columns ha...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield in Ladakh region, and interacted with soldiers.
Official sources said Mr Singh, on a maiden visit to state after assuming the charge as Defence Min...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Siachen Glacier on Monday to review the security situation and operational preparedness of the armed forces at the world’s highest battlefield.
It will be his first visit outside the national capital after...
Senior Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh on Saturday formally took charge of Defence Ministry, a day after the portfolios were allocated to him in the newly elected Narendra Modi government.
Before assuming the charge, he visited...
Former Foreign Secretary Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar who took charge on Friday as India’s new External Affairs Minister in the Modi cabinet brings with him not only rich experience of a top diplomat who has served in key positions but also sharing Pri...
Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh has become the new defence minister on Friday, replacing Nirmala Sitharaman.
In the first regime of Narendra Modi government, Mr Singh had served as home minister.
Mr Singh has been replaced by BJP president Ami...
Aiming to consolidate bilateral naval relations between both the nations, US Navy chief of operations Admiral John Michael Richardson has arrived in India in a 3-day official tour starting Sunday.
His visit is intended to consolidate bilateral n...
Indian Army’s Northern Command Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh in Monday visited forward bases and posts in Rajouri and Akhnoor Sector to review the operational preparedness and the prevalent security situation.
He was accompanied by White K...
In the wake of Cyclone Fani, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched its three C-130Js Super Hercules aircraft to Bhubaneswar, aiming at quick response towards Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR).
The aircraft will carry approx 45Tonnes ...
The Naval Dornier Aircraft deployed to carry out aerial survey of Odisha to assess the impact of the Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘FANI’ crossing coast near Puri, observed extensive devastation to vegetation in many places around Puri.
A larg...
After rendering yeoman services to the Indian Navy for over 36 years, INS Ranjit will be decommissioned on May 6at Naval Dockyard inVisakhapatnam, where personnel who have served onboard INS Ranjit in the past and from the commissioning crew will p...
Marking a big diplomatic victory for India, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday placed Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in its sanctions list.
“The Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday signed a contract for construction of 8 Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC) for Indian Navy with Kochi-based Cochin Shipyard Limited.
On Monday, the government had also awarded a contract...
The government has awarded a contract worth Rs 6,311.32 crore to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) to build eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASWSWCs) for Indian Navy.
It may be noted that the Reques...
After the US, UK and Australia, India on Saturday also issued advisory urging its nationals not to undertake non-essential travel to Sri Lanka in the wake of suicide bombing that killed over 250 people.
"In view of the prevailing security ...
Eastern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lt Gen MM Naravane has reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness in the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh from April 24 - 26.
The Army Commander was accompanied by Gajraj...
The Mexican company Craft Avia Center in cooperation with the Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) is planning to open a technical maintenance center for Ansat type civilian helicopters in the city of Guadalajara...
Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Saturday launched the third ship of Project 15B, Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai.
This launch marks yet another significant milestone in the annals of ...
The 75th Anniversary of ‘one of the fiercest and toughest battle of WW-II was commemorated on 4th April, 2019 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma.
It brought together, countries and people whose lives were forever altered by it, under the theme -‘Remembra...
The bilateral maritime exercise between India and Australia “AUSINDEX-2019” conducted on the east coast of India, commenced at Visakhaptnam on Tuesday.
It is the third edition of joint naval exercise between both the nations. The drill wi...
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The meteoric rise of China and its assertive influence in the Indo-Pacific region have meant that India is strengthening its negotiating space by forging economic and strategic ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nation...
Indian Navy officer Rear Admiral Suraj Berry on Saturday took over the Command of Eastern Fleet, the Sword Arm of the Eastern Naval Command from Rear Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi at an impressive ceremony held at the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam.
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Stating that India is changing fast, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday urged Croatian people to experience the economic energy, dynamism and vigour of the new India in the making.
While addressing the Croatian-Indian Economic Forum in...
In a bid to share professional expertise and further strengthen their friendship, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ‘VIJIT’ visited Sihanoukville port in Cambodia on a 5-day goodwill gesture to participate in a number events including professiona...
Public sector plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has produced 16th LCA before March 31 deadline.
The customer flights are expected to be completed by the end of this month, an HAL spokesperson said.
HAL has order for 40 LCA...
The Indian Army has reached out to Veer Naris and widows of veterans with an aim to resolve pension related issues, provide medical aid, wheelchairs and medical equipment in Pathankot region of Punjab under the aegis of Black Arrow Brigade.
...
Eastern Naval command Flag Officer Commanding in Chief (FOC-in-C) Vice Admiral Karambir Singh will be the next chief of Indian Naval Staff.
He will be replacing current Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba as he retires on May 31.
In a tweet, ...
Northern Command General Officer Commanding – in – Chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Tuesday visited forward posts in Siachen Glacier and reviewed operational preparedness being maintained in the sector.
He was accompanied by Lt Gen YK Joshi, ...
In sync with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement regarding grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in the Armed Forces, the government on Tuesday said they will be granted Permanent Commission in the Indian Army in all the ten bra...
In view of current situation along Line of Control (LoC) and international boundary, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps to review the operational preparedness of the forces in the Corps Zone.
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Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of Rostec State Corporation) organized a conference of potential suppliers of components for Ka-226T helicopter made in India.
The event took place within the scope of Aero India Show 2019 with...
In a tragic incident a day ahead of Aero India 2019 defence aerospace exposition that begins here on Wednesday, one pilot was killed while two other pilots escaped death by ejecting themselves when two ‘Suryakiran’ Hawk jets, part of the Indian A...
An Army Major and three soldiers were martyred and a civilian and two top Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrotidts were killed in a fierce encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama in the wee...
Make-in-India product Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) Astra will be showcased during the Aero India show which is scheduled to take place from February 20 in Bengaluru.
It is the first air-to-air missile developed by leadi...
Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited on a two-day visit at Rangapahar Military Station to review operational preparedness of Army Formations in the region.
Eastern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lieuten...
After months of exhaustive ground and flight trials, the indigenous produced bio-fuel for military aircraft has been finally cleared.
The move would give impetus to increase in collection of tree-borne non-edible oil seeds, which...
Terming as “factually inaccurate” the article which was published on purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets under Inter-Governmental Agreement with France , the Government on Friday said the article "does not adduce any new arguments".
“The ar...
For the first time ever, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has landed an AN-32 transport aircraft at Pakyong airfield in Sikkim, about 60 kms away from Indo-China border.
“An AN-32 aircraft of 43 Squadron carried out a successful landing at Pakyo...
External Affairs Minister Sushma Sawaraj said India is a proactive and constructive contributor to maintaining international peace and security. Emphasising on educating the mass in the country about changing dynamics of International Politics, S...
With successfully scaling the Mt Vinson in Antarctica, Col Ranveer Jamwal has become the first Indian Army officer to climb the highest mountains of all seven continents.
“Summitted the highest mountain of Antarctica, Mount Vinson on Janua...
Giving a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Act East Policy”, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba will commission INS Kohassa at North Andaman’s Shibpur village on January 24.
INS Kohassa was established as Indian Naval A...
Taking a serious concern over illegal Bangladeshi migrants residing across the country, the Parliamentary panel on Citizenship Amendment Bill has noted that the government needs to effectively address the deportation issue with a sense of urgency...
While India’s neighbouring countries are busy strengthening their Armed Forces, the Indian Army is still struggling to induct Sniper rifles into its stable.
Since last few years, the Army is facing problems at the Line of Control (LoC) in ...
Marking a major milestone towards capacity building and giving more firepower to the Army, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday dedicated the globally combat proven M777 A2 ultra light howitzers (ULH), K-9 Vajra-tracked self propelled gu...
A day after Indian Army conveyed to their Pakistani counterparts about taking bodies of Pak intruders who were killed in a gunfight with Indian soldiers while attempting to cross border at Sunderbani sector in Jammu and Kashmir, the Pakistan Army...
In order to give the exposure about the Indian Army’s formation, challenges and operating environment, the defence attaches from friendly countries based in New Delhi have visited Leh in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time.
As part of the...
Refuting the media reports of Chinese troops transgressed into Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh’s upper Dibang valley, the government on Monday said that the incident had taken place in July when they inadvertently entered into the valley.
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Aiming to promote peace and harmony in the society, the Indian Army on Sunday conducted “Rajouri Marathon”, focussing towards the populace of Rajouri, Naushera and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
The event was organised by Ace of Sp...
Rejecting any threat from China, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) BS Dhanoa on Wednesday said that the IAF has plan to counter if anything comes from the Chinese side.
Addressing the Annual Press Conference ahead of 86t...
In efforts to boost trust and promote peace in the region, an Indian Army delegation on Monday participated in the 69th national day of China at Nathu La in East Sikkim.
“On invitation from People’s Liberation Army of China, a Military Del...
Lt Gen PS Rajeshwar will head the tri-services Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, succeeding Lt Gen Satish Dua, who superannuates on October 31.
Besides him, the government has selected two ...
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At a time when Naxals’ influence has been confined to a few pockets in the bordering areas of Jharkhand, police officers deployed in these areas are still finding it difficult to wean villagers from Naxal ideologies, but Govern...
Indian Army’s Director General of Military Operation (DGMO) Lt Gen Anil Chauhan has spoken to his Pakistani counterpart and lodged a stern protest against Ceasefire Violation (CFV) along the international border.
As per sources in the army...
A high-level meeting between the border forces of India and Bangladesh began in New Delhi, on Monday, where the two sides are expected to discuss action against insurgent groups and movement of displaced Rohingyas, a senior BSF official said.
“The...
Three Rafale fighter jets are engaged in an exercise with the Indian Air Force in Gwalior and Agra. The drill comes amid a raging controversy over the Rs 58,000 crore deal to procure 36 of them by the Narendra Modi government.
Officials said aroun...
The Southern Fleet of the Indian Navy continued its rescue-and-relief mission, “Operation Madad”, for the ninth day in the flood-devastated Kerala. It has rescued over 3,000 people from the devastation so far.“Continuous efforts are on to bring the f...
A 47-member team of the Indian Army will leave for an expedition to Mount Kamet – the third-highest peak after Kanchenjunga and Nanda Devi, on August 16.
The expedition to Mount Kamet (7,756m), led by Major Manoj Joshi, is being conducted under th...
State-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) emerged Number 1 investor with the announcement of Rs 1,200 crore pumping-in of money across six nodal points of Uttar Pradesh defence industrial corridor.
Defen...
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday urged the Centre to host the biennial Aero India Show in the state.
The Aero Show is slated to take place in February 2019 in Karnataka.
Since inception in 1996, Bengaluru has been h...
Indigenously manufactured Pinaka rockets remained unused until July last year as its supply to the Army was halted due to some errors, a report by the CAG has said.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), in its report tabled in Parliament ...
India on Thursday joined the select band of nations in achieving the capability of Deck Landing of fighter aircraft when the LCA Naval Prototype 2 (NP2), piloted by Capt Shivnath Dahiya safely executed the first contact of the arrestor hook syste...
A special border personnel meeting (BPM) was held between the troops of India and China at Natu La in Sikkim to celebrate 91st Anniversary of foundation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
On invitation from the PLA, a delegation of Indian ...
Indian Navy’s Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla on Tuesday took over the reins of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) as its 28th Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief.
He has replaced Vice Admiral AR Karve, retired after 38 years of yeoman service.
...
Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent on Tuesday landed at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base in Darwin to participate in Pitch Black exercise, scheduled to take place from July 27 to August 17.
This is the maiden participation by the IAF in...
Aiming to undertake simulated air combat exercises in a controlled environment and mutual exchange of best practices towards enhancing its operational capability, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise Pitch Black for the first time,...
Indian naval ship INS Sumitra on Tuesday became the first-ever warship to enter port of Sabang in Indonesia.
“INS Sumitra today became the first warship to enter Port of Sabang. It was received by traditional dancers and Indonesian traditi...
Home minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and arrangements put in places for Amarnath yatra, which commenced from June 28.
The minister, who arrived here on a two-day visit the valley on Wednesd...
Home minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday on a two-day visit to the valley to review the security situation and pay obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.This is Singh’s first visit to the state after the col...
Dismissing United Nation Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) report of alleged violation of human rights in Kashmir, Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday termed the report as “motivated” and said there is no need to get concerned about it as the In...
Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra and discussed issues relating to the external security environment, challenges of counter militant operations in the hinterland in the Valley.
The Gov...
In an effort to provide ease to pilgrims to complete their Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has created an airbridge between Pithoragarh and Gunji to help airlift 1080 registered pilgrims to continue their onward journey.
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Declining any impact on security forces’ operations due to change in political leadership in Jammu & Kashmir, Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said that the counterinsurgency operations in the valley will go on as it used to be ear...
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited the border area of Dimapur-based Spear Corps along the Line of Actual control.
The army chief also visited Taksing and other forwards areas in Arunachal Pradesh and reviewed the operation...
Two departments of Defence ministry appeared to be at cross purposes in ensuring implementation of the Military Service Pay (MSP).
A procedural wrangle between the Defence ministry and the Finance ministry is keeping at bay the implementation of...
India and Myanmar have reviewed the complete range of bilateral relations that include high level visits, security and defence, among others.
From Indian side Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and U Myint Thu, Permanent Secretary in Myanmar’s Mi...
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday emplaned for South Africa to participate in BRICS and IBSA Ministerial Meetings and also commemorate Making of Mahatma Gandhi at Pietermaritzburg.
Her tour will conclude on June 7.
During...
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh of the Dogra Regiment, who became famous for the 2016 surgical strikes, has been appointed the new general officer commanding in chief (GOC-in-C) of Northern Command of the Indian Army.
He replaced Lt Gen Anbu, who has bee...
Giving an impetus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious initiative ‘Make-in-India’, the Indian Navy on Friday commissioned indigenously designed amphibious ship IN LCU L54.
The ship is the fourth Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk class,...
BrahMos, supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired at 1040 hours today from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore, Odisha as part of service life extension programme. The life-extension test firing of BrahMos was conducted from ...
Indian Army Women Officers’ Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Bhagirathi-II (6512 metres) consisting of nine women officers, was flagged off by Director General of Military Training on Monday.
The expedition will culminate on June 11. The team a...
The four-day long Naval Commanders Conference undertook a review of their Mission Based Deployments, culminated on Friday here.
“The review was aimed at maximizing benefits accrued from the deployment of Indian Navy ships and aircraft to critical ...
The Defence Planning Committee (DPC) in its first meeting on Thursday deliberated upon the geo-strategic landscape and also agreed to chart a time-bound action plan in keeping with its broad mandate.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of ...
At a time when some of the Indian states are simmering with the blot of communal disharmony and the chasm among different religions of the country seems to be widening on account of some infamous hatred-fueled incidents, there are some which have set...
