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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who helmed the Southern Command during Operation Sindoor last year, took charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Wednesday. The decorated military officer succeeds Lt Gen. Pushpendra Singh. At a ceremony held on the South Block lawns, the general officer reviewed a guard of honour as he assumed the key leadership post in the Indian Army. A day earlier, Lt Gen. Seth relinquished his previous appointment as the general officer command ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities under the govt's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the defence ministry has inked a major capital acquisition contract with defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two mountain radars, including associated equipment and infrastructure, for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around Rs 1,950 crore.The installation and commissioning of these radars will boost the country's air defence and strengthen national ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Tuesday signed a ₹1,950-crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to equip the Indian Air Force with two mountain radars, associated equipment and the required infrastructure, strengthening the country's air defences. The contract is the last capital acquisition contract of financial year 2025-26. This radar is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment and will be manufactured by BEL. "The installatio ...Read More >
Tharad (Gujarat), Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress, like "Rajneeti ke gidh" (vultures of politics), is attempting to exploit the West Asia conflict by triggering panic among the people for political gain, asserting that India has managed the situation efficiently. Addressing a large gathering at Nani village in the newly created Vav Tharad district, Modi accused Congress of indulging in rumour-mongering and trying to instigate people to queue up at fuel pum ...Read More >
New Delhi: The defence ministry on Tuesday inked a Rs 1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force. The installation and commissioning of these radars will boost the country's air defence and strengthen national security, the ministry said, adding the procurement will also reduce the dependency on foreign equipment. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) A total of 44,622 cases were registered with the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) from 2021 to January 2026, with 11,097 -- about 24 per cent -- cases pending, the government informed Parliament on Monday. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth was asked in a query in Rajya Sabha about the total number of cases registered and pending in the AFT during the last five years, and year-wise data on the number of cases disposed during this period. In his written response, Seth ...Read More >
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved military procurement proposals valued at approximately Rs2,380bn ($25.14bn) on 27 March 2026. The council cleared acquisitions for the Indian Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, covering a range of systems and equipment. The Indian Army received approval for procurement of the Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High Capacity Radio Relay, Dhanush Gun System, and Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System. The A ...Read More >
ASRAAM is a European-designed short-range air-to-air missile built by the company MBDA. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indian Air Force will equip MiG-29 jets with ASRAAM missile to enhance combat capability * MoD issued RFP for ASRAAM integration on MiG-29 UPG, including launchers and training * ASRAAM offers 25+ km range, surpassing the older R-73 missile's 10-15 km range Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Indian Air ...Read More >
Miss Earth India 2022 Vanshika Parmar asserts that Himachal Pradesh is a safe destination for tourists despite global issues, advocating for sustainable tourism and women-led development to bolster the state's economy and cultural heritage. Tourism Ambassador to the Government of Himachal Pradesh and Miss Earth India 2022 Vanshika Parmar said that while global uncertainties and tensions in parts of the Middle East may create concerns within the tourism industry, Himachal Pradesh continues to re ...Read More >
The Srinagar airport is set to get a makeover with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approving a major expansion project at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The redevelopment is expected to more than triple the airport's passenger-handling capacity, to 10 million passengers per year from the current 3 million, and is expected to be completed in four years. The project will be funded fully by equity from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Srinagar airport is a militar ...Read More >
New Delhi- The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the expansion of the civil enclave at the Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The expansion of the civil enclave will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, an official release said. "The project scope also includes the construction of barracks for security personnel. "Operated by the Airports Authority of India within the Budgam Airbase of the I ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Multiple institutions, including the Delhi Secretariat, Delhi Assembly, Red Fort and two schools in the national capital, received bomb threats via email on Monday, which were later declared hoax, officials said. An official of the Delhi Fire Services confirmed that Delhi Secretariat, Delhi Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School on Lodhi Road received bomb threats. The threat emails were also received on the official ID of the Delhi Assembly a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) Days after a Tejas jet of the Indian Air Force sustained some damage at a frontline airbase, its manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Monday described the incident as a "minor" one. The state-run aerospace major, however, did not give specific details of the incident involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). "There has been no reported crash of the LCA Tejas. The event in question was a minor technical incident on ground," a spokesperson for HAL said. "LCA ...Read More >
Sheopur (MP), Feb 23 (PTI) Eight more cheetahs from Africa will be airlifted to Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on February 28, taking the number of these big cats in India to 46, officials said on Monday. The batch from Botswana, comprising six females and two males, will reach Gwalior on an Indian Air Force (IAF) plane and then be ferried by helicopters to KNP at around 9:30 am on February 28, MP Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Subharanjan Sen told PTI. This is the ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (PTI) Begumpet Airport here is all set to host Wings India 2026, Asia's largest biennial civil aviation event, which will be inaugurated by Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on January 28, sources said on Tuesday. The launch will mark the start of a four-day global aviation gathering, scheduled to continue until January 31. Anchored around the theme 'Indian Aviation: Paving the Future-From Design to Deployment, Manufacturing to Maintenance, Inclusivity to Innovation and Safety t ...Read More >
A political controversy erupted after former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan claimed India was "completely defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindoor. Speaking in Pune, Chavan alleged that during the half-hour aerial engagement on December 7, Indian aircraft were shot down, the Air Force was grounded, and no planes could safely take off from Gwalior, Bathinda, or Sirsa due to threats from Pakistan. He also stated that the operation involved only aeria ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday emphasised on the Indian Navy's focus to enhance integral ship-borne aviation capabilities, mentioning the deal with France to procure 26 Rafale M carrier-borne aircraft in this effort. In an address at the commissioning of the second squadron of MH-60R helicopters, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said, "The Navy has maintained an unwavering focus on enhancing the integral ship-borne aviation capabilities, ...Read More >
Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a public service commission conference on December 19 and address a Brahma Kumaris event on December 20.Source : X Hyderabad, Dec 17 (PTI) President Drouapdi Murmu on Wednesday arrived at the Rashtrapati Nilayam at Secunderabad here as part of her winter sojourn.Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Telangana ministers along with senior officials received the President at the Air Force Station, Hakimpet. The Presid ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (Maxim News): President Murmu Hyderabad visit began on Wednesday as President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad for her annual winter sojourn. The visit forms part of her regular stay in the city, during which she undertakes official engagements. The arrival marked the start of a five day stay that will continue until December 22. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, state m ...Read More >
The launch of Border 2's teaser has triggered a powerful wave of excitement and patriotic pride across the country. The brief yet impactful glimpse into the film's world captures the intensity, courage and emotional depth of India's soldiers, instantly positioning the film as one of the most anticipated cinematic tributes to the nation's armed forces. Varun Dhawan, who takes on the role inspired by the late Indian Army officer, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, has drawn early acclaim for the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Despite facing criticism, senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday stood by his controversial comments that India faced a "total defeat" in aerial fight with Pakistan on the first day of Operation Sindoor on May 7. The former Union minister refused to apologise for his comments on the Indian military operation against terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK in aftermath of massacre of tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in April. Talking to reporters in Pune on ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister has slammed Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan for his controversial remarks on Operation Sindoor. Shinde called Chavan's statement anti-national and questioned whether those speaking about India's defeat wanted Pakistan to emerge victorious. While speaking to reporters in Mumbai, the Deputy CM also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning whether India had suffered losses and alleged that he speaks in P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a boost to India's rotary wing combat capabilities, the Army is set to get delivery of three remaining Apache AH-64 attack helicopters from US, while the Navy will commission its second squadron of MH-60R Seahawk submarine-hunting choppers this week.The induction of these much-delayed American helicopters will plug existing operational gaps but the real punch will come when the Army and IAF begin getting 156 indigenous 'Prachand' light combat helicopters from 2028 onwards.Armed for ...Read More >
Recalling the initial days when he began filming for Border 2, Varun Dhawan said even though he was a bit nervous, Sunny Deol made him feel comfortable on the movie set. Actors Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, who are the new entrants in "Border 2", on Tuesday said they were "nervous" and "petrified" to be part of the sequel of the 1997 hit. Billed as a spiritual sequel by the makers, the film explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war, and is fronted by Sunny Deol, who will be seen playing the role of an ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major development that will further strengthen the Indian Army's warfare store, the US Embassy on Wednesday announced the delivery of the remaining three AH-64E Boeing Apache attack helicopters. Taking it to X, the US Embassy wrote, "Delivering on the US President and Indian Prime Minister's joint statement, the arrival of the latest Boeing India AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Indian Army marks another step forward in the US-India Major Defence Partner ...Read More >
Pune, Dec 17 (PTI) Several veterans, including those who participated in the 1971 India-Pakistan War, have been felicitated at the Southern Command War Memorial here in recognition of their contribution to one of India's greatest military victories. The felicitation was held on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on Tuesday. The country marks December 16 as 'Vijay Diwas', commemorating India' victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan War. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Com ...Read More >
A global defense research report has challenged India's claims of air superiority, revealing details of significant losses sustained by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during a 52-minute aerial clash with Pakistan in May this year. According to a report in the British defense magazine "AeroMagazine", four Indian Rafale fighter jets were destroyed during the aerial skirmish. The serial numbers of the downed Rafale jets were BS001, BS021, BS022, and BS027. However, India has failed to present credible ...Read More >
Pune: Former minister of state in the PMO Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday questioned the need for "a large Indian Army", claiming that "chances of man-to-man combat in future war scenarios are less".Chavan told reporters here that the "excess (personnel) in the Army could be used for purposes other than fighting wars" . He said during Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan fought aerially and "the Indian Army did not have to move at all"."India has military superiority over Pakistan because of its h ...Read More >
Vijay Diwas 2025 December 16: India observes Vijay Diwas on December 16, commemorating its decisive 1971 victory over Pakistan. This 13-day conflict led to the birth of Bangladesh and honored the sacrifices of armed forces. The day remembers a historic military surrender in Dhaka, reinforcing the price of freedom and justice. India marks Vijay Diwas on December 16 to remember its decisive win over Pakistan in the 1971 war, a 13-day conflict that changed South Asia's map and led to the creation ...Read More >
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