An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Rowriah Air Force Station in Assam’s Jorhat district. According to preliminary reports, the aircraft caught fire during landing, leading to the accident. Unconfirmed reports suggest that one of the pilots may have died, though there has been no official confirmation Read More…
Defence
PM Modi Attends Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026, Honours Gallantry Award Winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) on Monday, where Gallantry Awards were conferred on armed forces personnel for their exceptional bravery and service to the nation. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister honoured the award recipients and praised their courage, dedication and commitment to safeguarding the country. In a post Read More…
President Murmu Confers Kirti Chakra on Gaganyatri Prasanth Nair and Other Brave Personnel
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred seven Kirti Chakras, including two posthumously, on personnel of the armed forces for displaying exceptional courage, outstanding bravery and complete disregard for personal safety in the line of duty. Among the awardees was Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an Indian Air Force pilot and Gaganyatri, who received the Kirti Read More…
India, Australia Stress Free Maritime Trade and Indo-Pacific Cooperation
India and Australia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded maritime trade amid global supply chain disruptions and growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The issues were discussed during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi. Read More…
Gen N.S. Raja Subramani Assumes Charge as India’s New Chief of Defence Staff
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…
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…