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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 >
New Delhi: IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal citations pu ...Read More >
During her four-day journey through Kerala, President Droupadi Murmu engaged deeply with the community, starting with a heartfelt prayer at the historic Sabarimala temple. Her schedule was packed with significant actions, including the unveiling of a bust and launching key events, alongside attending a college celebration marking a hundred years of excellence. President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta, in Kerala, said the PRD ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 22 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered the officials to immediately close transport check posts on all roads across the Telangana State and utilise the services of the staff working at the check posts for other official activities, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release. On the Chief Minister's instructions, the State Transport Department issued the orders to implement the government's decision of the closure of check posts ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The top echelon of the Indian Navy is to gather here for the second edition of its biannual Commanders' Conference 2025. The conference is scheduled for a period of three days at New Delhi from 22 to 24 October. As per the Navy, "The Conference assumes greater significance in the backdrop of 'Operation Sindoor', and the Navy's high tempo of operations and combat preparedness. The Navy's focus on enhancing combat capabilities, interoperability, and joint operations with the Indian Arm ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has issued a Gazette notification listing gallantry award winners from the Indian Armed Forces, honouring their extraordinary courage and leadership during various operations including Operation Sindoor. The awards include several Vir Chakra recipients from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, recognising their bravery in active combat and critical missions. Colonel Koshank Lamba has been conferred the Vir Chakra for his exceptional bravery and leadership un ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is negotiating with Russia to buy missiles worth around Rs 10,000 crore for the S-400 air defence system. The Indian Air Force successfully used the system to shoot down six to seven Pakistani fighter jets and one spy plane over 300 km inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The S-400 has been described by the Air Force as a game-changer. "The Indian Air Force is looking to buy the missiles in significant numbers to further bolster its air defence capabilities. The discussion ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited the strategically vital Ladakh sector to celebrate the festival with personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army (IA) deployed in the region. His visit underscored the armed forces' unwavering commitment to national security, even amid festive celebrations. Interacting with troops stationed at high-altitude forward posts, Air Chief Marshal Singh praised t ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 21: Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS), visited forward-deployed Indian Air Force (IAF) and Army personnel at Siachen Glacier in Ladakh and commended their dedication and contribution in recent operations. During the visit, Air Marshal Bharti lauded the professionalism, courage, and resilience of armed forces personnel serving in challenging and high-altitude environments. He emphasized the critical role played by the troops in safeguarding na ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central government has issued a gazette notification listing gallantry award citations for defence personnel of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force for their acts of extraordinary courage during assorted operations, including the recently completed Operation Sindoor. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 Gallantry awards and 40 Distinguished Service awards to personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces. These are: 04 Kirti Chak ...Read More >
While aboard the magnificent INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed admiration for the exceptional synergy and self-sufficiency demonstrated by the Indian armed forces. He heralded the aircraft carrier as a beacon of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting its strategic significance against regional adversaries like Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces - fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Kerala on Tuesday for a four-day official visit. She will reach Thiruvananthapuram in the evening by a special Air Force plane from Delhi and proceed by road to Raj Bhavan. On Wednesday, the President will visit the Sabarimala temple for darshan. Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) officials said that all arrangements have been made at Sabarimala for the visit. The President will reach Sannidhanam in a convoy of five four-wheel-drive vehic ...Read More >
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer inaugurated its new office in New Delhi on Friday to expand its presence across India's commercial aviation, defence, business aviation, services, and urban air mobility sectors. With nearly 50 aircraft already operating in India, Embraer aims to strengthen collaboration with local partners, suppliers, and customers while supporting Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer on Friday inaugurated its office in the nation ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved an advance release of over Rs 1,950 crore for Karnataka and Maharashtra. This is the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund for the 2025-26 financial year. The funds will help the states provide immediate relief to people affected by heavy rainfall and floods this monsoon. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crore as second instalment of central share of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to Karnata ...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 colo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct. 20 (Agencies)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian Armed Forces, spending the festival of lights this year with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka) this morning. Addressing hundreds of sailors, PM Modi said he was "fortunate to celebrate the holy festival" with the brave protectors of the nation. "Today is an amazing day -- a memorable sight. On one side, I have the vast ocean ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In view of heavy rainfall and displaced people losing their livelihoods, the Centre on Sunday released Rs 1,951 crore for the state disaster relief funds of Maharashtra and Karnataka.Home minister Amit Shah said govt was fully committed to providing all possible assistance to states affected by flood, landslides and cloudburst. He has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.8 crore, as a second instalment of the central share of SDRF, to the two states for 2025-26. Out of this, Rs 384 cr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has approved advance release of Rs 1,950.80 crores, as 2nd instalment of the Central share of SDRF, to the State Governments of Karnataka and Maharashtra, for the year 2025-26. Out of the total amount of Rs 1,950.80 crore, Rs 384.40 crore was approved for Karnataka and Rs 1,566.40 crore for Maharashtra to help these states provide immediate relief assistance to people affected by extremely heavy rainf ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday attended the event marking the maiden flight of cat the Aircraft Manufacturing division, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Defence Minister will also inaugurate the '3rd production line of LCA Mk1A' and '2nd production line of HTT-40 Aircraft'. Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for setting an example in sustainable development with its new 'Mini Smart Township' project. Inaugurating th ...Read More >
Nasik: Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded wing commander Nikhil Kumar Rath from Odisha's Balangir, a fighter pilot with the IAF, after the first public sortie of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A aircraft manufactured at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Nashik facility. The inaugural Tejas Mk1A sortie of around 35 minutes was piloted by Group Captain KK Venugopal and Wing Commander Pratyush Awasthi, followed by aerial displays by Su-30MKI and HTT-40 aircraft, with the Tejas re ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles at the BrahMos Aerospace Production Unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission. He stated that every part of Pakistan is now within the missile's range and highlighted their impact during Operation Sindoor, saying the operation served as a warning of India's growing missile capabilities. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the reach of India's BrahMos missiles, said ...Read More >
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir delivered strong anti-India rhetoric. He warned of decisive responses to any provocation. This comes after his troops faced losses against the Taliban and suffered significant setbacks in a past conflict with India. India had previously conducted precision strikes on terror infrastructure. The Indian Air Force had also damaged Pakistani airbases and downed several aircraft. Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir once again resorted to Anti-India rhetoric even as his troop ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned Pakistan that every inch of its territory is now within the range of India's BrahMos missiles, calling Operation Sindoor "just a trailer" of India's capabilities. The operation showed that victory has become a habit for India, he added. Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow. Describing BrahMo ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a stern warning to Pakistan, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of its territory lies within the range of BrahMos missiles and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer.The operation proved that victory has become a habit for India, he said.The Union minister, along with CM Yogi Adityanath, flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow's Sarojininagar.Rajnath described BrahMos as a symbol ...Read More >
NDTV World Summit 2025 LIVE News: The 2025 edition of the NDTV World Summit - NDTV's flagship event - begins today, and will feature a host of leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, former Australian PM Tony Abbott, and former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. Several other leaders, cultural icons, business leaders, innovators and voices of imagination, including Grammy winner Ricky Kej, actor Samantha Ruth Pra ...Read More >
"The era of a silent India is over. Now, the self-reliant India does not stay silent." - PM Narendra Modi Speaking under the summit's theme, "Edge of the Unknown: Risk, Resolve, Renewal," PM Modi highlighted Operation Sindoor as a clear example of India's firm action against cross-border terror, drawing strong applause from an audience that included global figures such as Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and former Australian Prime Minister Ton ...Read More >
* Mohan Lal staged his own funeral in Konchi village, Gaya district, Bihar * He lay on a bier and was taken to the crematorium with rituals and songs * Hundreds of villagers attended before he rose, shocking the crowd Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode A man in Bihar wanted to check who would grieve and how much affection he would get after death, so he staged a fake funeral, lay on a bier and arrived at a crematorium ground. Sounds bizarre, but this actually happen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday witnessed a BrahMos virtual strike through the Indian Air Force's SU-30 fighter jet at the BrahMos aerospace production unit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Singh also flagged off the trucks displaying the first batch of locally manufactured BrahMos missiles. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accompanied the Defence Minister. Singh, along with Adityanath, planted a sapling in the premises of the BrahMos A ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday witnessed a BrahMos virtual strike through the Indian Air Force's SU-30 fighter jet at the BrahMos aerospace production unit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Singh also flagged off the trucks displaying the first batch of locally manufactured BrahMos missiles. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accompanied the Defence Minister. Singh, along with Adityanath, planted a sapling in the premises of the BrahMos Aer ...Read More >
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