New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft during the ongoing Operation Sindoor, calling his statements careless and damaging to the morale of the armed forces. Addressing a news conference, Bhatia said, "When Operation Sindoor is going on, Rahul Gandhi is giving careless statements. He is asking how many IAF jets are down. On May 11, during a press b...Read More
New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that India's foreign policy has "collapsed" and asked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to explain why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan and who asked US President Donald Trump to "mediate" between the two South Asian neighbours. Gandhi tagged a post by the Congress which carried a video clip of Jaishankar answering questions on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent tensions between India and Pakistan, dur...Read More
Bikaner: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's enemies now know what happens when "sindoor turns into barood (gunpowder)", as he praised the Indian armed forces for the swift and decisive response under Operation Sindoor. Addressing his first public rally in Rajasthan after Operation Sindoor, which was launched following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the prime minister took direct aim at Pakistan. "In just 22 minutes, we destroyed nine of the biggest terror hide...Read More
Bikaner, May 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, asserted that the country's enemies have learnt what happens when "sindoor" becomes gunpowder and lauded India's armed forces for creating such a trap that Pakistan was "forced to go down on its knees". In a public address in Rajasthan, the prime minister slammed Pakistan, and said in response to the attack on April 22, "we destroyed nine biggest terror hideouts in 22 minutes". "The world and the enemies of the country have seen what ...Read More
Ladwa (Haryana) [India], May 22 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday carried out the Tiranga Yatra to honour armed forces for Operation Sindoor. The CM, in his address to the people, stated that the rallies were occasions to pay true homage to the sense of patriotism and sacrifice. "Tiranga Yatra is being organised in Ladwa today. Tiranga Yatras are being organised across the country...These Yatras are not just events but occasions to pay true homage to the sense of patr...Read More
Jammu, May 21: Given the deployment of ex-servicemen to protect vital installations after 'Operation Sindoor', secretary, Jammu Zila Sainik Board, Col (retd) Bhupinder Singh Sambyal on Wednesday said that not just 4,000 volunteers but many others were ready to serve the country. The Sainik Welfare Board of Jammu and Kashmir had moved a proposal for mobilising Ex-Servicemen (ESM) to safeguard vital infrastructure across the Union Territory. This proposal has been formally approved by the Jammu a...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested last week over a social media post related to Operation Sindoor. While providing relief, the court criticised the professor for his language, warning against misuse of free speech during sensitive national moments. Court warns against 'cheap popularity' Professor Mahmudabad, Head of the Political Science Department at Ashoka University, was charged with promoting ...Read More
HYDERABAD: Amid a rising controversy over US President Donald Trump's claim of having negotiated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday claimed that the Narendra Modi government succumbed to pressure from Trump and backed down from the opportunity to crush terrorism and defeat Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack.Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had turned down the US President's offer to mediate and st...Read More
Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to the statue of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in front of the Secretariat on Wednesday, marking the 34th anniversary of his death. Speaking to the media on the occasion, Chief Minister hailed Rajiv Gandhi as a great leader who brought international recognition to India during his tenure as Prime Minister. He credited Rajiv Gandhi for initiating economic liberalisation that laid the foun...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Monday delivered a scathing response to Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's apology, calling it insincere and insufficient after his controversial remarks allegedly linking Colonel Sofiya Qureshi to terrorists. The Court made it clear that Shah must face the consequences of his words. A bench led by Justice Surya Kant rejected Shah's apology video, describing it as a tactic to escape legal repercussions. "Sometimes people shed crocodile tears to ...Read More
Leh (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that it is important to let the world know that India supports peace, however, it will take stern action against any act of terrorism. India is sending its all-party delegations to different countries in this regard, he added. "India has always supported peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Operation Sindoor in response to the killing of our innocent civilians by the Pakistan-sponso...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru at Aero India 2025. Singh called their meeting a "great interaction." Also Read | US: Judge Finds Trump Administration Hasn't Fully Followed Order To Unfreeze Federal Spending, Orders White House To Release All Money. In a post on X, he said, "Great interaction with th...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru at Aero India 2025. Singh called their meeting a "great interaction." In a post on X, he said, "Great interaction with the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru." https://x.c...Read More
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): The UK-India strategic partnership has taken another major step forward with the formal launch of Defence Partnership- India (DP-I) and the signing of several defence agreements at Aero India 2025, a statement by the UK Embassy said. Announcing DP-I, UK Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker opened the UK-India Defence Partnership Pavilion, establishing a dedicated programme office within the UK's Ministry of Defence that will serve as a one-stop shop for stre...Read More
New Delhi, Feb 10 (VOICE) A large crowd was seen in the streets of Paris to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who landed at the city's Orly Airport on Monday to co-chair the crucial AI Action Summit and also hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Wearing colouful turbans, and traditional attires and holding the Tricolour, the India-origin crowd played instruments like Dhol singing "Modi Ki Guarantee, as PM Modi looked on. The crowd also raised slogans of "Modi Modi" to warmly welc...Read More
Imphal, Feb 5 (VOICE) In a series of successful joint operations, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Manipur Police, apprehended eight hardcore militants from different locations of three districts in the violence-hit state, officials said on Wednesday. Defence Spokesman Lt Col Amit Shukla said that the para-military troops and the Manipur Police launched the joint operations based on specific information about the presence of cadres involved in extortion and other unlawful activities. He said...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 trig...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. The Indian Ocean is witnessing increasing Chinese presence triggering concern among India's national security planners. India's economic prosperity is linked to maritim...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The dark dingy room of the jail in the city haunts Bhubanananda Tripathi even after 49 years and some months. The rattling noise of locks and bars, the unhygienic environs, the food that was bereft of taste and the scary nights came alive as Tripathi gets the news that the government of Odisha declares provision of pension to all those who had spent countless sleepless nights in prison during the Emergency in 1975. Tripathy is one of the 1200 brave souls from Odisha who were among ...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Wednesday said that every citizen of India is akin to a soldier and that while serving the country in uniform has a different charm, one can also serve the nation even without donning military colours. In his address at the ongoing Republic Day National Cadet Corps (NCC) Camp at Delhi Cantonment, he underlined the ethos of the NCC, noting that this is the place where people from different backgrounds "become one," embodying the ess...Read More
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 2 (ANI): Defence Expert Captain Anil Gaur on Thursday, countered West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's statement, alleging that she is a "huge facilitator" in settling illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in India and ensuring their inclusion in voter lists. Captain Gaur claimed that Banerjee's accusations against the BSF were misplaced and that it was her people who were facilitating the infiltrators. He alleged that Banerjee is making these accusations to ...Read More
Bikaner: Two soldiers were killed while loading ammunition in a tank during a training exercise in the north camp of Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan's Bikaner on Wednesday, officials said. In the incident, another soldier was seriously injured, they said. The charger exploded while they were loading the ammunition, said Defence spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh Sharma. The injured has been admitted to the military hospital in Suratgarh. Soon after the incident, the army officials rushed to t...Read More
"I am very happy to come here. I along with my team will visit the Ram Temple for the darshan of Ram Ji. The Ram Temple symbolises the cultural and religious relations of India and Nepal," Sigdel said. Sigdel visit to Ayodhya is part of the final leg of his four-day India tour which commenced on December 11 and is set to conclude today. On December 13, Sigdel held multiple engagements to solidify the defence cooperation between New Delhi and Kathmandu, the Ministry of Defence stated. Sigdel's...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The visit of General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India, marked a significant milestone in "strengthening the longstanding ties" between the Nepali and Indian Armies. The visit saw high-level engagements with key Indian leaders and discussions on enhancing defence cooperation. Notably, General Sigdel commenced his official visit to India from December 11-14. The Ministry of Defence in a press release said, "The vi...Read More
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is visiting Indonesia from December 15-18 to bolster bilateral defense relations. He will meet with Indonesian defense officials to discuss maritime security, joint training, and enhanced operational collaboration. The visit coincides with the ongoing 43rd India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol, highlighting the growing maritime partnership between the two nations.The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is set to embark on a four-day ...Read More
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares will remain in focus on Friday after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a Rs 13,500-crore contract with the company to procure 12 Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The deal, signed on Thursday, December 12, aims to bolster India's defence capabilities while promoting the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 13,500 crore, includes associated equipment and is inclusive of taxes and duties. The aircraft will feature a homegrown...Read More
India bolsters its defense capabilities with two major acquisitions. The government approved the purchase of 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery guns and 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets. The artillery guns, built by L&T, are customized for high-altitude operations. The fighter jets, manufactured by HAL, will replace those lost in accidents. These deals total over ₹21,000 crore. The government has cleared two mega defence acquisition deals worth over ₹21,000 crore for additional artille...Read More
The development comes three months after the tank fired for the first time at the Mahajan firing range near Bikaner. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) then announced that it had successfully conducted the preliminary field trials of the tank whose performance was exceptional. The tank has been designed as a 25-tonne class armoured fighting vehicle to meet the requirements of the armed forces for high altitude applications, the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. "T...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 desi...Read More
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai received a bomb threat email on Friday, police said. Police have registered a case against an unknown accused in connection with the bomb threat and started an investigation. "A threatening email was received on the official website of the Reserve Bank of India. The email was in Russian language, warned to blow up the bank. A case has been registered against an unknown accused in Mata Ramabai Marg (MRA Marg) police station. Investigation into t...Read More