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The Indo-Maldivian Joint Military Exercise EKUVERIN 2025 is progressing steadily in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram with troops of the Indian Army's Southern Command training alongside contingents of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). Now in its mid-phase, the two-week exercise is focused on strengthening interoperability, operational coordination and combat readiness through structured joint training in amphibious and littoral environments. The 14th edition of the bilateral exercise commen
India and the EU are progressing towards implementing a free trade agreement later this year, with discussions focusing on deepening security and defense cooperation. Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that the FTA will benefit the auto industry, encouraging collaboration and innovation. As Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the European Union Political and Security Committee (PSC) delegation, led by Chair Delphine Pronk on Friday, India-EU free trade agreement expected to be ...Read More >
The Centre, on Tuesday, officially recognised the exceptional courage and leadership of defence personnel who participated in Operation Sindoor early this May, through a newly released gazette notification. The citations, published on Wednesday, hail the bravery of six officers from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force who played decisive roles in the operation that targeted terrorist bases across the border following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack between May 7 and May 10 in retaliation for ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India's courage and diplomacy. Speaking to Army leaders, he underscored the importance of remaining alert in the face of challenges and the necessity for robust information warfare strategies alongside infrastructure advancement. Operation Sindoor will go down in history as a symbol of India's courage and restraint, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called on the military to never underestimate the adv ...Read More >
The airspace reserved for the exercise extends up to 28,000 feet, signalling one of the most significant joint operational drills in recent years. India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, "Ex Trishul," to be conducted along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon shared visuals showi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, an armoured corps officer, will on Wednesday take charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh who will move from New Delhi to Chandimandir as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, as part of a reshuffle in the army's top echelons, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Seth will be the senior-most officer when army chief General Upendra Dwivedi retires on June 30, making him the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 1 (ANI): BSF Inspector General (Kashmir Frontier) Ashok Yadav on Monday during the annual press conference said that security along the Line of Control (LoC) remained tight, with the Border Security Force monitoring all 69 active launching pads across the LoC, where an estimated 100 to 120 terrorists were waiting to infiltrate. He added that the BSF, working with the Army, had neutralised eight terrorists in four infiltration attempts in 2025. Also Read | Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi Among 15 Persons Declared Fugitive Economic Offenders for Bank Fra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the armed forces personnel during Diwali celebration on board the INS Vikrant on Monday. Mentioning that today is a remarkable day, a remarkable moment, and a remarkable sight, PM The Modi highlighted that on one side lies the vast ocean, and on the other, the immense strength of Mother India's brave soldiers. He noted that while one side presents the infinite horizon and boundless sky, the other side showcases the colossal might of INS Vikrant, embodying infinite power. The Prime Minister observed that the sparkle of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The 17th edition of the joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' between India and Mongolia is currently underway at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, the Indian Army said. According to the Indian Army, the training focuses on conducting non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate. The objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of both forces. Participating contingents are actively exchanging best practices in counter-terrorism operations and precision sniping, thereby impro ...Read More >
Kerala- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that "Operation Sindoor" is another example of the government's decisive cross-border counter-terrorism action, adding it to the list of bold military responses following the Uri and Pulwama attacks. Addressing a public meeting in Kerala, Shah recalled the government's response to major terror incidents in the recent past. "We responded to the Uri attack with a surgical strike and to the Pulwama attack with air strikes," he said, referring to the 2016 and 2019 attacks, respectively. He cited Operation Sindoor as a fresh example of India' ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 18: The Indian armed forces are set to receive a fresh consignment of AK-203 assault rifles -- an advanced version of the iconic Kalashnikov series capable of firing 700 rounds per minute with an effective range of up to 800 metres. The rifles are being produced domestically in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture established under a ₹5,200 crore contract to deliver over six lakh units. The Indian variant is named 'Sher'. According to IRRPL chief Maj Gen SK Sharma, approximately 48,000 rifles have already been delivered. An add ...Read More >
An encounter has erupted between terrorists and a police party in Rajouri district. Security forces are conducting a joint search operation in the Beeranthub area. The exchange of fire occurred during a search operation following information about suspected movement. Another operation is underway in Udhampur district after locals reported seeing three suspected terrorists. An encounter broke out between terrorists and a police party in a remote area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Tue ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of parents of Major Mohit Sharma, who was killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, while granting certification to the film 'Dhurandhar'. The Ranveer Singh-starrer is scheduled to be released on December 5. Justice Sachin Datta directed the CBFC to consider and examine the grievances raised by the parents before deciding on the film certification, and disposed of the petition. "The petition is disposed of with a direction that the CBF ...Read More >
India's Indigenous Light Tank: A Key Weapon System For High-Altitude Combat Friday, December 13, 2024 by Indian Defence News India's indigenous light tank, Zorawar, represents a significant advancement in the country's defence capabilities, particularly for operations in high-altitude regions. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and supported by various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Zorawar is designed to meet the operational demands highlighted during the 2020 standoff with China in Eastern Lada ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture company which manufactures AK-203 assault rifles in Amethi, is set to deliver the next batch of Kalashnikov AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army in the next 2-3 weeks.The company, mandated under a Rs 5,200 crore contract to supply 6,01,427 rifles to the armed forces by Oct 2032, plans to finish deliveries by Dec 2030, Maj Gen S K Sharma, CEO and MD of IRRPL, told reporters during an interaction at the factory."Around 48,000 rifles have been delivered so far. Another 7,000 will be handed over in the next 2-3 weeks and 15,000 addi ...Read More >
Army troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara district, killing two unidentified terrorists. Alert soldiers spotted suspicious movement and engaged the intruders in a brief exchange of fire. The operation, launched based on intelligence, resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of weapons and equipment. Two unidentified terrorists were killed as Army troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, of ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 11 (PTI) The Indian Army has launched Operation Shiva as part of a multi-tier security setup to secure the ongoing Amarnath Yatra deploying 8,500 troops and a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) grid on the twin routes to the cave shrine, an official on Friday said. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high shrine commenced on July 3 from the valley via twin tracks -- the traditional 48-kilometre-long Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The yatra will conclude on August 9. Also Read | Bihar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Operation Sindoor, the Indian military strike carried out in May this year in response to the Pahlgam terror attack, was a "game changer" that sent a powerful message to Pakistan according to former Indian diplomat Yash Sinha. Speaking to ANI, Sinha said the operation "took the mickey out of them" by hitting Pakistan's key air bases and terror strongholds deep inside its territory. Also Read | Thailand-Cambodia Sign Peace Deal in Presence of Donald Trump and Anwar Ibrahim, Pledge Regional Stability. He said the attacks targeted major sites in Bahawalpur ...Read More >
Imphal: The Centre intensified counterinsurgency campaigns along the borders in Manipur state sector with the killing of 4 insurgents, injuring one, and arresting five cadres associated with the proscribed United National Kuki Army (UNKA) in the early hours on Tuesday, officials reported. A total of 6 UNKA cadres, including a juvenile, were apprehended along with arms and ammunition in different operations in the Henglep sub-division of Manipur's Churachandpur district, the reports stated. A joint team of the Indian army and Assam Rifles, during their serial operations, arrested five cadres ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a rare show of seamless synergy, all three services of the armed forces jointly conducted Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity Tri-Service exercise, between March 24 and March 28 to validate integrated capability for rapid response along the coastal and island defence operations.During the joint exercise, the triservices executed coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations and complex beach landing drills."In seamless synergy, IndianArmy, IndianNavy and IndianAirForce e ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by local labourers from the Jhelum River near the Army camp at Khanpora in Baramulla. The statement sa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) India's offensive and defensive responses need to be further strengthened in view of turmoil in the rules-based global order, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. In an address at an event, he also said that the Indian Navy is working towards increasing its presence in the Indian Ocean region. Also Read | Indian Army's 'Sambhav' Smart Phone Used During China Border Talks for Secure Communication. The Indian Ocean is witnessing increasing Chinese presence triggering concern among India's national security planners. India's economic prosperity is linked to m ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
The two modules are titled 'Operation Sindoor-A Saga of Valour' (Representational) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * NCERT introduced two modules on Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12 as supplementary material * India launched missile and air strikes on nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoJK on 7 May 2025 * Seven terror camps were destroyed by the Indian Army; Air Force targeted Muridke and Bahawalpur Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Just like we can see everything easily even in the dark by lighting a bright torch, Indian Army is going to get a 'sky torch' to do something similar. After Operation Sindoor, its need is also being felt for monitoring the enemy's territory. By the way, this time also we did surveillance from the sky but India's preparation is even bigger now. Keeping in mind the defense preparations of its armed forces, India is preparing to launch 52 dedicated satellites. This is part of the process of finalizing a comprehensive military space doctrine. The third phase of the Space Based Surveil ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 11 (PTI) The Indian Army has launched Operation Shiva as part of a multi-tier security setup to secure the ongoing Amarnath Yatra deploying 8,500 troops and a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) grid on the twin routes to the cave shrine, an official on Friday said. The 38-day pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high shrine commenced on July 3 from the valley via twin tracks -- the traditional 48-kilometre-long Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district. The yatra will conclude on August 9. "The Indian Army h ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in the national capital on Thursday to assess the prevailing security situation and inter-agency coordination in the Union Territory. The overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir will be reviewed in the meeting to enhance coordination among security agencies and assess the progress of ongoing counter-terror operations across the region, officials privy to the development told ANI. Also Read | Lakshmi Menon Case: Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Ba ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a crucial meeting on Jammu and Kashmir's security. Discussions focused on the Pir Panjal region and development projects. Security agencies were directed to maintain vigilance and work together to eradicate terrorism. Operations continue to dismantle terror networks and restore normal tourism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The meeting was attended by Lieuten ...Read More >