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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 >
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], October 19 (ANI): Praising the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for years-long work on BrahMos missiles, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for taking credit for the achievement, asserting that credit for Operation Sindoor should go to the soldiers, not the ruling party. On Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement, Dastidar told reporters, "Such success doesn't come in a day ...Read More >
An Indian Army ambulance assistant, Sepoy Sunil, saved an eight-month-old baby's life on a train by performing CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The infant had stopped breathing and had no pulse, but Sunil's timely intervention revived the child. He then ensured the baby received further medical attention. An Indian Army ambulance assistant, returning to duty from leave, saved the life of an eight-month-old baby by performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on a train, a Defence official said ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday attacked the opposition, primarily the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of following the British 'Divide and Rule' policy to create caste, community, and religion-based divide in society.Speaking at a state-level workshop organised as part of the campaign marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Yogi said the opposition was undermining national unity and integrity for its own political goals. The workshop was att ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that "every inch of Pakistan's territory is now within the reach" of India's indigenously developed BrahMos missile, adding that Operation Sindoor has shown Pakistan the consequences of continuing to support terrorism. Flagging off the first batch of BrahMos missiles from a new production facility in Lucknow, Singh said the project had rolled out missiles within five months of its inauguration in May, significantly boosting domestic produ ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a heart-stopping moment aboard the Dibrugrah-bound Rajdhani Express, a soldier's quick thinking and medical training turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of hope and heroism.Defence PRO Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said on Oct 13, around 4.30pm, an eight-month-old infant travelling in the train suddenly went into respiratory distress and became unresponsive. The child's mother, overwhelmed with fear, fainted on the spot. Panic spread through the compartment as passengers scra ...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 >
Lucknow, October 18: Uttar Pradesh has taken a major stride towards self-reliance in the defence sector with the inauguration of the system integration facility program at the PTC Industries campus within the BrahMos Aerospace complex. The ceremony, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighted the state's growing role in indigenous defence manufacturing. CM Yogi Hails Atmanirbhar Bharat Addressing the event, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Atmanirbhar Bharat ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Highlighting the role of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the missile demonstrated that it has moved far beyond a trial and has become the greatest practical proof of national security. He said that every inch of Pakistan's territory is now within the reach of BrahMos. Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday jointly flagged-off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufa ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow on Saturday, said BrahMos is not just a missile but a symbol of the growing indigenous capabilities of the nation. The Defence Minister, who jointly flagged off BrahMos missiles with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, said the BrahMos team has signed contracts worth approxi ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], October 18 (ANI): A Sepoy (Ambulance Assistant) Sunil of the 456 Field Hospital saved the life of an eight-month-old infant who suffered a sudden medical emergency onboard the Rajdhani Express en route to Dibrugarh, the Indian Army said. According to the Indian Army, the incident took place around 4:30 pm when the infant went into sudden respiratory distress and became unresponsive. Sepoy Sunil, who was returning from leave and was in the same coach, immediately rushe ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 18: Every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, in a stern warning to Pakistan, on Saturday. "Every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos. What happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. It made Pakistan realise that if India could create Pakistan, then if the time comes... I need not say more, you all are wise enough," he said, as h ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that rare earth materials remain crucial for India, as they are used in defence, space, and medical equipment. While addressing an inaugural event here, Singh further informed that only a handful of countries in the world have the capacity to refine these materials and make high-end products. He said that India will gain "real power" once it can produce these materials. "Rare earth materials ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 18 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, today flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow, warning Pakistan that "every inch of Pakistani territory is within BrahMos' reach." "Our adversaries will no longer be able to escape BrahMos. Every inch of Pakistani territory is within BrahMos' reach. The Operation (Sindoor) was only a trailer away, but it wasn't a trailer. Pa ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the launch of the first batch of locally produced BrahMos missiles in Lucknow's aerospace facility symbolises India's growing confidence and strength. Singh stated that the production facility in Lucknow will manufacture 100 BrahMos missiles, which have become the backbone of the armed forces, and supply them to the Indian Army and Navy. Also Read | Share Market News: Nifty, Sensex Surge Ove ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 16 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Thursday underscored the importance of maintaining international standards in the construction and upkeep of roads, bridges, and tunnels in border areas, emphasising that robust road networks are vital both for national security and socio-economic growth. The governor made the remarks during a meeting with Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Jitendra Prasad, who called on him at t ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI): The Additional Sessions Court in Pune has discharged Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Jitendra Awhad of all charges related to the 2016 Fergusson College violence case, citing a lack of evidence. The order, passed by Additional Sessions Judge Aniruddha Subhash Gandhi on October 13, stated that there was "insufficient evidence to frame charges" against the legislator. The court also held that the earlier order of the Judicial Magistrate First Cla ...Read More >
PUNE: The additional sessions court in Pune has discharged sitting MLA Jitendra Awhad from all charges in connection with a 2016 incident of violence at Fergusson College. The order, passed by additional sessions judge Aniruddha Subhash Gandhi on October 13 and made available on Saturday, observed that there was insufficient evidence to frame charges against the legislator. Awhad, MLA of the Nationalist Congress Party/NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar/SP), 61, from Thane, had filed a criminal revision a ...Read More >
A new vehicle logistics hub for the armed forces has opened in Leh. This facility will improve operational readiness in high-altitude areas. Satellite hubs are planned for Kargil, Tangtse, and Nyoma. The hub will address logistics and maintenance challenges. It centralizes logistics and equipment support. This ensures faster repairs and better spare availability for sustained operations. A new generation vehicle logistics hub for the armed forces has come up in Leh, with satellite hubs planned ...Read More >
General Upendra Dwivedi also met Major General Jean Claude Niyiburana, Chief of Land Forces, Burundi National Defence Force. Source : PTI New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi met Ethiopia's Chief of Land Force and Military Advisor General Alemshet Degife Balcha in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in training, peacekeeping and defence capacity-building. The meeting showcased the shared commitment of India and Ethiopia towards fostering s ...Read More >
Director General of Border Security Force, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, on Friday said that police worked shoulder to shoulder with other security forces during 'Operation Sindoor'. Speaking after reviewing the passing out parade of the 77th (Regular Recruits) batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here, Chawdhary said in moments of great national challenge, the police do not stand alone. "We have seen this in operation ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Daljit Singh Chawdhary, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, said here on Friday that the police had worked along with the security forces during Operation Sindoor in May. "In moments of great national challenge, the police do not stand alone," he said. "We have seen this in operations like 'Sindoor' where the police worked shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces and the Central armed police forces," he said while addressing the passing out parade of Indian Police Service ...Read More >
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday underlined the need for a structured policy framework to strengthen India's domestic industrial base... Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday underlined the need for a structured policy framework to strengthen India's domestic industrial base through a balanced synergy between public and private sectors. His remarks came at the inaugural address at the 'Strategic Insight Conference on Indigenous Development of Critical Technologies for Ai ...Read More >
In light of escalating tensions, India's Western Army Commander expressed confidence that while Pakistan may not engage in a full-scale war, they could resort to similar tactics as the Pahalgam attack. In response, the Indian Army is gearing up for a more formidable counteraction, dubbed Operation Sindoor 2.0, which promises to surpass previous efforts in its intensity and effectiveness. Asserting that Pakistan has no capacity to fight India but it may attempt Pahalgam-type attacks again, Weste ...Read More >
Guwahati: Three soldiers were injured in an attack on an Army base in Kakopathat in eastern Assam's Tinsukia district shortly after midnight. Proscribed militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) claimed responsibility for the attack. The Army said 'unidentified terrorists' opened fire on Kakopathar Company from a moving vehicle. A Defence spokesperson said at around midnight on 17 October unidentified terrorists fired on Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. Th ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that India defence exports have touched a record Rs 25,000 crore, marking a massive leap from less than Rs 1,000 crore a few years ago. He said the government has now set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in domestic defence manufacturing and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. In a post shared on X, RMO India said, Our defence export, which used to be less than 1,000 crore ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, Uganda and held discussions towards enhancing defence cooperation through joint training, professional military education and institutional exchanges. In details shared by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army, it was noted, "On the sidelines of #UNTCC2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS, engaged in a productive interactio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, Uganda and held discussions towards enhancing defence cooperation through joint training, professional military education and institutional exchanges. In details shared by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army, it was noted, "On the sidelines of #UNTCC2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS, engaged in a productive interactio ...Read More >
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