New Delhi: General N.S. Raja Subramani on Sunday assumed charge as India’s new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan, who completed his tenure on Saturday. A senior military officer with extensive experience in matters relating to Pakistan and China, Gen Subramani takes over as the country’s top military commander with a key Read More…
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Naxalism Eliminated Before Deadline Due to Sacrifice of Forces: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the country ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, crediting the achievement to the bravery, courage and sacrifices of security forces. Addressing a press conference in Jagdalpur, Shah said the success of the “Naxal-Free India Campaign” was made possible through coordinated Read More…
Army Chief Warns Pakistan Over Terror Support, Recalls Operation Sindoor
Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating that if the neighbouring country continues to shelter terrorists and carry out activities against India, it will have to decide “whether they want to be part of geography or history”. Speaking at an interactive session titled Sena Samwad, organised by Uniform Unveiled at the Read More…
China Confirms Technical Support to Pakistan During Conflict With India
China has officially confirmed for the first time that it provided technical assistance to Pakistan during last year’s four-day conflict with India, according to media reports. China’s state broadcaster CCTV aired an interview with Zhang Heng, an engineer associated with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, which is involved Read More…
Amit Shah Salutes Armed Forces on Anniversary of Operation Sindoor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed Operation Sindoor as a landmark mission showcasing the strength and precision of India’s armed forces. In a message posted on X on the first anniversary of the operation, Amit Shah said the mission demonstrated the coordinated efforts of the armed forces, intelligence agencies and political leadership in Read More…
Operation Sindoor Reflects India’s Resolve Against Terrorism: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Operation Sindoor reflects the government’s unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism through decisive action. Speaking at the “Shaurya” event in New Delhi ahead of the operation’s first anniversary, he praised the armed forces for their unmatched valour, calling the operation a “golden chapter” in India’s military history. He Read More…
Indian Navy Chief on Four-Day Visit to Myanmar
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has begun a four-day official visit to Myanmar from May 2 to 5. During the visit, he will hold bilateral talks with top Myanmar military leadership, including General Ye Win Oo, Defence Minister General U Htun Aung, and Navy Chief Admiral Htein Win, to review maritime Read More…
India, Egypt Hold 11th Joint Defence Committee Meeting in Cairo
India and Egypt held the 11th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting in Cairo from April 20 to 22, 2026, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.The Indian delegation was led by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), along with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces. The Egyptian side was represented by Read More…
INS Sunayna Departs Phuket After Strengthening India–Thailand Naval Ties
Phuket: The Indian naval vessel INS Sunayna, deployed as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR mission, departed Phuket, Thailand on April 17 after completing a high-tempo three-day operational turnaround. During its port call, the ship engaged in a series of professional, strategic and cultural interactions with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), aimed at Read More…
Australia to Appoint First Female Military Chief
Australia: Australia is set to make history with the appointment of Susan Coyle as the country’s first female military chief, marking a significant shift in its 125-year military history. Currently serving as the head of the Joint Forces Command, Lieutenant General Coyle will assume office in July, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday. Her Read More…