Lucknow: Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra on Monday described Operation Sindoor as more than a military campaign, calling it the culmination of years of preparation, planning and strategic foresight. Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during the operation, made the remarks while speaking at an event organised by Aaj Tak in New Delhi. He Read More…
New Delhi: Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has created history by becoming the first woman non-medical officer in the Indian Armed Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal or equivalent. Sharma assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on September 1, 2026. Commissioned into the Indian Air Read More…
Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, as the organisation marked its 25th anniversary. Modi called for stronger cooperation on security, connectivity and development, and reiterated that conflicts can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy. Describing terrorism as a serious threat, he Read More…
The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Nipun, a specialised deep-sea diving vessel equipped to support rapid submarine rescue operations. The vessel was formally inducted into naval service at a ceremony in Mumbai, marking another step towards strengthening the Navy’s underwater rescue and deep-sea operational capabilities. INS Nipun is designed to undertake specialised diving missions Read More…
New Delhi: The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0), a national-level hackathon focused on developing innovative solutions to defence and cybersecurity challenges. The third edition will bring together talent from academia, industry, research institutions, government organisations and the Armed Forces, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, threat Read More…
Pune: Former Army chief General Manoj Naravane on Thursday said China is likely to remain India’s main long-term competitor across multiple domains, while the threat of terrorism has largely driven New Delhi’s focus on Pakistan.Speaking on India’s security challenges from its neighbours, Naravane said Pakistan and China belong to different strategic categories, despite India having Read More…
New Delhi: Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, with the two sides discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation. During the meeting, Modi recalled his recent discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her visit to India Read More…
New Delhi: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on Monday, as part of India’s efforts to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with the island nation. The visit, scheduled from August 10 to 13, 2026, is aimed at further consolidating India-Mauritius defence and Read More…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the unmatched valour of India’s armed forces and sent a clear message globally that the country would go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens. Addressing the ‘Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra’ blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, Singh commended Read More…
Special Forces from India and the United States are participating in a joint counter-terrorism exercise aimed at strengthening operational cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two countries. The eighth edition of the bilateral exercise, ‘Tarkash’, is being held from July 13 to August 7, with commandos from India’s National Security Guard (NSG) and the United Read More…