India's Advanced Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) Exemplary Mission Mode Success: Defence Ministry Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Indian Defence News The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) project is being hailed as a landmark achievement in India's pursuit of defence self-reliance and artillery modernisation. Developed by the DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune, the ATAGS is a 155mm/52 calibre howitzer designed to replace older, less capable artillery guns in...Read More
New Delhi: The State Government is moving forward with plans to host an Air Show during this year's Mysuru Dasara festivities. Yesterday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and formally sought permission for the event. The 2025 Mysuru Dasara celebrations are scheduled to take place from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. The CM informed the Defence Minister that, as in previous years, elaborate preparations are underway to celebrate the festival in a vibrant and ...Read More
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent five-nation official visit on a day when the latter led his Cabinet colleagues and party in greeting the former BJP president on his birthday. "Under your able leadership, India is growing fast and getting stronger. Your recent 5-nation official visit is a testimony to India's rising clout and stature," said Rajnath Singh in a message addressed to PM Modi on the social med...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge (ROB) in south Mumbai, which has been rechristened as "Sindoor Bridge" as a tribute to Indian military's 'Operation Sindoor'. The Indian Army has showcased exceptional courage and strategic precision during 'Operation Sindoor' by striking deep into terrorist bases in Pakistan's hinterland, Fadnavis told reporters. "This renaming is a tribute to our armed forces an...Read More
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Government on Wednesday requested the Centre to approve two defence corridors to enable the state to leverage its expertise and drive further growth in the defence sector. The state also asked for the Defence Ministry lands in Bengaluru for Bengaluru Metro Rail and Tunnel Road projects, and requested the Indian Air Force (IAF) to hold an aerial display during Mysuru Dasara starting from September 22. Speaking to media persons in New Delhi after meeting Union Defence Min...Read More
Bengaluru: A delegation led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar and some cabinet colleagues met Union defence minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday and sought central support for a wide range of proposals -- from setting up two defence industrial corridors and securing defence land for major infrastructure work in Bengaluru, to hosting an Indian Air Force (IAF) air show during this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations.In a letter to Singh, Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to establish ...Read More
India Sets Sail: 8 Mega Clusters To Revolutionise Shipbuilding Industry Under ₹2 Lakh Crore Plan Wednesday, July 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News India has embarked on a transformative journey to establish eight major shipbuilding clusters along its extensive coastline, aiming to elevate its domestic maritime manufacturing sector and position itself as a global shipbuilding powerhouse. This initiative, a cornerstone of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): At a time when Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is still ongoing, India is looking to fast-track the project for acquiring 87 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones to further enhance its surveillance capabilities both over sea and land borders. Defence sources told ANI that the project under the Make in India initiative for Indian manufacturers aims to boost the capabilities of the armed forces to keep an eye on enemy activities in areas of Indian inter...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): At a time when Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is still ongoing, India is looking to fast-track the project for acquiring 87 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones to further enhance its surveillance capabilities both over sea and land borders. Defence sources told ANI that the project under the Make in India initiative for Indian manufacturers aims to boost the capabilities of the armed forces to keep an eye on enemy activities in areas of Indian inter...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday with discussion centred on the defence corridor in Bengaluru. As per the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), both Karnataka leaders discussed organising an air show during the Mysore Dasara Festival along with the Defence corridor. Also Read | Bengaluru Shocker: Woman Alleges Gang Rape by Friend and 2 Others, Says She Was Forced To Transfer ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday with discussion centred on the defence corridor in Bengaluru. As per the Chief Minister Office (CMO), both Karnataka leaders discussed organising an air show during the Mysore Dasara Festival along with the Defence corridor. The CM discussed organising an air show during the Mysore Dasara festival. He also discussed the defence corridor...Read More
New Delhi (ABC Live): ERASR: Between June 23 and July 7, 2025, the Indian Navy successfully completed user evaluation trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) onboard INS Kavaratti -- a Kamorta-class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette. 📄 Press Information Bureau Release "The ERASR's successful testing from INS Kavaratti is not just a technical milestone -- it is a strategic signal. By developing a rapid-response ASW system with modular range capability and precise fuze con...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 8 (ANI): As a part of the Headquarters Eastern Air Command (EAC) outreach programme, an Inter ALG Football Tournament was organised to promote a sense of bonhomie and camaraderie among Air Warriors posted at Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) of EAC and the local civilian population, Defence Guwahati said in a press release. The event aimed at garnering a sense of bonhomie and nurturing the sports talent amongst the civic population. Also Read | Is the Election Comm...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has requested Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to extend central support for the development of Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City, according to an official statement. During the meeting with the Union Minister in Delhi on Tuesday, the Chief Minister appealed to Piyush Goyal to immediately release Rs.596.61 crores approved by the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT)...Read More
Imphal, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a series of joint operations in Manipur, the Army and other central and state security forces have arrested four hardcore extremists of different outfits and recovered 62 different types of arms, a large cache of ammunition and other war-like stores from eight districts, officials said on Tuesday. A Defence spokesman said that the intelligence-based, coordinated joint operations resulted in the arrest of four militants from various hill and Valley-based milita...Read More
Valsad (Gujarat) [India], July 8 (ANI): The bridge on the Daman Ganga River located in the Valsad district of Gujarat has been completed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. According to a release, this is the sixteenth river bridge completed out of the planned 21 river bridges in Gujarat for the project. All five river bridges located in Valsad district have now been completed. In total, 25 river bridges are being constructed along the entire corridor. Also Read | Shabana Azmi and J...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Jul 8 (PTI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Tuesday launched a campaign for promotion of rooftop gardening and urban horticulture. Singh Deo flagged off a rath (vehicle) for promotion of rooftop gardening in five major cities of Odisha here at Krushi Bhavan. Also Read | Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar Reiterate Their Faith in Air India After AI 171 Crash As Both Travel to London To Attend Wimbledon 2025; Call It 'Best Inflight Service'. With fast growth and ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union on Tuesday issued an open letter to the JNU faculty members, seeking their active support for students who have been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past twelve days to press their demands. The students' primary demand is the reinstatement of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE), which has been replaced with a UGC-NET-based entrance system in recent years. Also Read | Shabana Azmi and Javed Ak...Read More
Patna (Bihar) [India] July 8 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday said that action has been taken in the Gopal Khemka murder case and assured strict punishment for all involved in the crime. While speaking to mediapersons, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said, "Action has been taken. No one will escape the Gopal Khemka incident. Umesh Yadav killed him. A complete inquiry is being made. All the revelations have been made. All those who have supported this will have to rot in...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday took a swipe at the Karnataka government while responding to a journalist's post on 'X', which highlighted the state's financial condition. Slamming the Congress-led Karnataka government, Tejasvi Surya said that the condition of contractors working in the state government is "deplorable" and that contractors are not only being harassed for "cut money" but have also been waiting for payment for years....Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8 (ANI): Police on Tuesday conducted searches at premises of the Hyderabad City Civil Court following an emailed bomb threat. According to a police official, "The city civil court received a bomb threat mail today in the early morning hours at 3:15 am. The officials saw it at 11 am and informed us. The bomb squad and other officials are conducting a thorough search of the court premises. So far, nothing has been found. We will provide further details later." ...Read More
Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], July 8 (ANI): Following intene clahe between the Chinland Defence Force-Hualngoram (CDF-H) and the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) inide Myanmar, the Mizoram Police and Aam Rifle have been deployed with heightened alertne along the Indo-Myanmar border to prevent any breach, according to Mizoram Home Miniter Pu K Sapdanga. The violent conflict between the two Chin armed group began on the night of July 5 in Khawmawi, the lat village on the Myanmar ide of the border. ...Read More
India's Upcoming BRICS Presidency: A People-Centric Vision Tuesday, July 08, 2025 by Indian Defence News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that under India's presidency of BRICS in 2026, the forum will adopt a distinctly people-centric approach, guided by the principle of "humanity first." In his address at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi emphasized India's commitment to redefining BRICS as "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." He hi...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday chaired a high-level meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), his second such meeting since assuming office. The review focused on intensifying disaster preparedness given the increasingly destructive monsoon patterns and repeated cloudburst incidents in the state. 'This is only our second SDMA meeting since our government came to power. The first was held ...Read More
Nellore: Minister Nara Lokesh has made it clear that "only those who work for the party will be given positions," and there's no room for compromise on this norm. Addressing a TD leaders' meeting in Nellore, he emphasized the need for strengthening the cadres and ensuring regular outreach to the public every four months. Lokesh acknowledged past mistakes and promised to correct them, adding, "Even Chandrababu is willing to listen -- leadership means being accountable." He vowed to complete the...Read More
New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Army doctor Major Rohit Bachwala, who helped a woman deliver a baby at the Jhansi railway station after she went into a sudden labour, has got the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card for displaying utmost professional acumen along with courage, calmness and selfless commitment at a busy public place. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI), Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence, on Monday shared details of the selfless act o...Read More
New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that peace time is nothing but an "illusion", and that India must remain prepared for uncertainty even during periods of relative calm. Mr Singh said the valour displayed during Operation Sindoor and the demonstration of domestic equipment had further increased the global demand for the country's indigenous products. "The world is looking at our defence sector with new respect. A single delay or error in financial processes can directly ...Read More
Chandigarh, Jul 7 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while paying rich tributes to Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara, announced that the state government will beautify Baba Lakhi Shah Bawdi located in Kurukshetra's Ishargarh village. A community centre will also be constructed in his name in the village. He also announced that, with the consent of the community, a 'chowk' (roundabout) and a road in the state will be named after Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara, a devout Sikh who lived during the tim...Read More
GUWAHATI, India - Thousands of refugees have crossed into India's northeastern state of Mizoram after clashes between two anti-junta armed groups in neighbouring Myanmar, Indian authorities said on Monday. Refugees have been crossing into Mizoram since July 2 when clashes between two rival Chin groups -- the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the Chinland Defence Force-Hualngoram (CDF-H) -- erupted over control of strategic areas in Myanmar's northwestern Chin State, a senior security offic...Read More
New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor, said that the valour shown by the armed forces and the proven effectiveness of indigenous equipment have significantly boosted global demand for Indian-made defence products. "The world is looking at our defence sector with new respect. A single delay or error in financial processes can directly affect operational preparedness," Rajnath Singh said during the Controllers' Conference of th...Read More