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…
Defence
Operation Sindoor Showed India’s Resolve to Protect Citizens: Rajnath Singh
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…
India, US Special Forces Conduct Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise ‘Tarkash’
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…
India Has Evolved from Defence Importer to Exporter, Says MoS Defence Sanjay Seth
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday said India has transformed from a defence importer into a defence exporter under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the country’s progress in the sector has drawn global attention. Addressing a programme organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Read More…
PM Modi Greets CRPF Personnel on Raising Day, Praises Their Service
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to all personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the occasion of its Raising Day, praising their unwavering courage, dedication, and service to the nation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the CRPF has consistently distinguished itself through its Read More…
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Yogi Adityanath Pays Tribute to Brave Soldiers
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, joining several senior BJP leaders in honouring the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War. In a post on X, Adityanath extended his greetings to the nation and described Kargil Read More…
Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Pays Tribute to Brave Soldiers, Says Their Valour Inspires the Nation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the brave soldiers who fought in the Kargil War, saying their courage and sacrifice in the face of the most challenging conditions will forever remain a source of national pride. As the nation observed Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Read More…
Defence Aspirants Pay Tribute to Kargil Heroes Ahead of Vijay Diwas
Ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas, around 250 defence forces aspirants from across Lucknow paid homage to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil War at the Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow Cantonment on Saturday. An official statement said a course-ending parade of 127 officers, including five from friendly foreign countries, was Read More…
July 14 Marked the Turning Point in India’s Victory During the Kargil War
New Delhi: July 14 is remembered as one of the most important days of the 1999 Kargil War, as it marked the turning point in Operation Vijay, India’s military campaign to drive out Pakistani forces from Indian territory. After weeks of fierce fighting in the mountains of Kargil, Indian soldiers successfully recaptured several key peaks Read More…
Indian Navy Inducts Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Mahendragiri into Eastern Fleet
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy on Saturday inducted the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into its Eastern Fleet during a ceremony held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning ceremony. Addressing the event, Rajnath Singh described INS Mahendragiri as a symbol of India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and Read More…