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…
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…
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…
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…