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Self-reliance in defence crucial for achieving strategic independence: CDS Chauhan
New Delhi; India's pursuit of defence indigenisation and self-reliance is crucial for achieving strategic independence in the defence sector, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan said on Friday.
The CDS made the remarks…
CDS releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations, which will guide commanders in conducting such operations in today's complex military operating environment, at the Chiefs…
IAF contingent participates in combat exercise ‘Red Flag’ in Alaska
New Delhi; An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from June 4-14. This was the second edition of Exercise Red Flag 2024,…
Two alumni of Punjab’s Armed Forces Preparatory Institute join IAF
Chandigarh; Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls in Punjab’s Mohali has added another feather in its cap as two of its alumni, Haroop Kaur and Nivedita Saini, have been commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian…
Our Navy is emerging as a new powerful force, says Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the Indian Navy is continuously becoming stronger, adding that in his second term, the focus will be on further strengthening maritime security and making the presence of the…
Assam Rifles lauds Lt Gen Dwivedi’s appointment as Chief of Army Staff
Dwivedi commanded the IGAR (East) from March 19, 2017 to October 31, 2018.
India presses Russia to send back its citizens from war zone after two more die
In a strongly-worded statement, the MEA said India has demanded that there be a verified stop to any further recruitment of Indian nationals by the Russian Army
Indian Navy stealth frigate reaches Japan’s Yokosuka for joint maritime exercise
New Delhi: Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Japan's Yokosuka to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24), where both forces will showcase their war-fighting skills at sea, a…
IAF test fires Extended Range Brahmos against ship target
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully fired the Extended Range Version of Brahmos Air Launched missile against a Ship Target from a Su-30MKI aircraft.
The missile achieved the desired mission objectives in the Bay of…
Indian Army Outreach Campaign to reach 75 remote villages on Friday
Hyderabad: In its commitment to Nation building, the Indian Army under the aegis of Southern Command has planned a mega outreach campaign to 75 remote villages across Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,…
OROP story: Happy ending to half-decisions and confusions !
New Delhi: The OROP arrears from 1/7/2019 have been happily released by the government. In fairness, the government had never denied this OROP right to the pensioners. There was only one delay, though unfortunately long.
While on…
3 JCOs and 13 soldiers killed in tragic road accident
New Delhi/Sikkim: Sixteen Indian Army personnel lost their lives in a tragic road accident when the truck they were traveling in skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn at Zema of North Sikkim on Friday.
The ill-fated…
Centre approves OROP revision, over 25 lacs will benefit
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved revision of pension of armed forces pensioners/family pensioners under One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.
The revised pensions will be retroactively…
On Vijay Diwas, Western Army Commander felicitates veer naris, veterans, gallantry awardees
Jammu: Indian Army, Western Command on Friday organized Vijay Diwas celebrations here at Balidan Stambh and a mega Ex-Servicemen Rally at Zorawar stadium, Sunjuwan.
The event commemorates the empathetic victory of the Indian Armed Forces…
India test fires nuclear capable Agni-5 missile
New Delhi: Amid heightened tension with China at the LAC, India successfully test-fired Agni- 5 intercontinental nuclear capable ballistic missile that has a notified operational range of 5,500 plus kilometers.
The missile was test fired…
RS debate: Opposition stages walk out on Tawang
New Delhi: Opposition parties led by Congress staged a walk-out in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday demanding debate on the Chinese aggression in Tawang.
Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge raised the matter in the first…
Defence Dialogue: India France discuss co-production opportunities
New Delhi: India and France on Monday discussed ways to bolster defence industrial cooperation and potential co-production opportunities during the 4th Annual Defence Dialogue between the two countries here.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh…
Bilateral exercise ‘Austra Hind’ to start today in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) An Australian Army contingent comprising soldiers from the 13th Brigade of the 2nd Division has arrived at the location where the bilateral training exercise "Austra Hind 22" will take place from 28 November to 11…
Air Marshal Manavendra Singh visits Air Force Station in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force visited Air Force Station at Begumpet, here on Friday.
He was received by Group Captain Manish Kumar, Station…
82 foreigners among 300 terrorists active in J&K: Lt Gen Dwivedi
Jammu: The Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that as many as 300 terrorists including 82 foreigners are active in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The number of terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir is around 300…