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Thiruvananthapuram Oct 3 (PTI) Politcal leaders in Kerala, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T J S George, who died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. He was 97. A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writing, often marked by satire and sarcasm. He served as the Editorial Advisor of The New Indian Express and earned acclaim for his widely read we ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Minister for Transport Ponnam Prabhakar, who oversees the Hyderabad district, has urged the Union government to reallocate certain defense lands in Hyderabad for essential public uses. He emphasised that this forward-thinking initiative would significantly contribute to meeting important infrastructure requirements and enhancing civic facilities for the people in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. In a letter addressed to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is in Hyderabad on Friday ...Read More >
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India's Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers patrol near the international border with Pakistan at Sir Creek, Gujarat, November 25, 2009. File Image/Reuters The quiet tidal estuary of Sir Creek, nestled in the marshlands of the Rann of Kutch, has once again come to the forefront of India-Pakistan tensions. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's strong words directed at Islamabad in have put into the spotlight a border dispute that has endured for more than seven decades. During his address at the L ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced Operation Sindoor successfully achieved its objectives, stating the Indian military exposed Pakistan's air defence system during an unsuccessful infiltration attempt. He emphasized India's capability to inflict heavy losses while maintaining restraint against terrorism, affirming the ongoing fight against cross-border threats. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Indian military had successfully met every objective set under Operation Sind ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the RSS on its centenary. He called himself a proud swayamsevak. Shah highlighted the organisation's 100 years of service and nation-building efforts. He cited its involvement in the Hyderabad liberation and Emergency resistance. Shah stated RSS workers renounced comforts for national security. The Sangh became the world's largest social organisation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lauded the RSS on its centenary, saying the organisation's workers ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 2 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers participated in Shastra Pujan on the occasion of Vijayadashami and to commemorate 100 years of the RSS at Senior Citizen Club Shiv Nagar in Udhampur on Thursday. Shastra Pujan is a traditional Hindu ritual where all the shastras (or weapons) are worshipped, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, particularly on Dussehra (Vijayadashami). Nagar Sangh Chalak Udhampur, Shri Krishan Nagar, said, "To ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 02: In a stern warning to Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure by Islamabad in the Sir Creek sector will invite a "decisive response" that will be strong enough to change both "history and geography". Singh's remarks at a military base near the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat's Bhuj came against the backdrop of the neighbouring country expanding military infrastructure in the disputed region. The defence minister celebrated Dussehra wi ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 2 (PTI) In a stern warning to Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure by Islamabad in the Sir Creek sector will invite a "decisive response" that will be strong enough to change both "history and geography". Singh's remarks at a military base near the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat's Bhuj came against the backdrop of the neighbouring country expanding military infrastructure in the disputed region. The defence minister celebrated Dussehr ...Read More >
Bhuj (Gujarat), Oct 2 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today warned Pakistan that any misadventure in the Sir Creek area, will receive a strong "response that will rewrite both history and geography". He drew attention to the fact that even after 78 years of Independence, Pakistan continues to create disputes over the Sir Creek Sector, despite India's repeated efforts to resolve the issue through dialogue. He pointed out that Pakistan's recent expansion of military infrastructure in the Si ...Read More >
Bhuj: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, cautioning that any misadventure near the disputed Sir Creek region would face a response strong enough to "change both history and geography." His remarks came during 'Shashtra Pujan' celebrations, as concerns grow over Pakistan's reported military infrastructure expansion near the Gujarat coastline. Sir Creek Dispute And Military Build-Up Singh accused Pakistan of deliberately reigniting the long-standing Si ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday conducted Shastra Pooja at the Bhuj Military Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Commander of the Southern Army, were also present on the occasion. The L-70 Air Defence (AD) gun, which had been instrumental in Operation Sindoor, was also specially presented to the Defence Minister during the ceremony. Also Read | 'I Love Muhammad' Row: Bare ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday conducted Shastra Pooja at the Bhuj Military Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Commander of the Southern Army, were also present on the occasion. The L-70 Air Defence (AD) gun, which had been instrumental in Operation Sindoor, was also specially presented to the Defence Minister during the ceremony. During Operation Sindoor, the L-70 Air ...Read More >
Bhuj (Gujarat), Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that any misadventure in the Sir Creek area will invite a "resounding response" that could alter both history and geography. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was at the Bhuj Air Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami, where he performed Shastra Puja. Recalling India's military prowess in the 1965 war, Defence Minister Singh said, "The Indian Army had demonstrated its cap ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhuj: The Indian military successfully achieved all the objectives of Operation Sindoor and starting a war with Pakistan by escalating the situation was not its aim, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, nearly five months after the conflict between the two neighbours.In an address to a group of soldiers in Gujarat's Bhuj, Singh said India's fight against cross-border terrorism will continue. The defence minister performed a 'shastra puja' (worship of weapons) on the occasi ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the joint effort of the Army, Navy, and Air Force enabled Operation Sindoor to be executed in record time. Singh performed the Shastra Pooja of the L-70 Air Defence Gun at the Bhuj Military base here, which was successfully used during Operation Sindoor, on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Adressing the soldiers at a military camp, Singh said, "Mother Durga is a symbol of the fact that when various p ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhuj, Oct 2 (PTI) The Indian military successfully achieved all the objectives of Operation Sindoor and starting a war with Pakistan by escalating the situation was not its aim, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, nearly five months after the conflict between the two neighbours. In an address to a group of soldiers in Gujarat's Bhuj, Singh said India's fight against cross-border terrorism will continue. The defence minister performed a 'shastra puja' (worship of weapons) ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned that any misadventure by Pakistan in the Sir Creek area would be met with a decisive response that both history and geography will change. Singh attended a multi-agency capability exercise and performed the Shastra Poojan ceremony at the Lakki Nala Military Garrison in Kutch, held on the occasion of Vijayadashami. He said India has repeatedly tried to resolve the border dispute through dialogue, but P ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday highlighted the contribution of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) during Operation Sindoor, saying that it ensured efficient resource utilisation, financial management and war preparedness during the conflict. Addressing the 278th Foundation Day of the DAD in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said, "While the entire world witnessed the valour and courage of the Armed Forces in achieving a historic and decisive vic ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined the personnel of the Armed Forces for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, on the auspicious eve of Vijayadashami. Speaking on the occasion, Singh highlighted the fast-changing nature of the world and the complex challenges emerging day by day. Also Read | Cabinet Approves 57 New Kendriya Vidyalaya: PM Narendra Modi Says Establishment of 57 New KVs Is 'Landmark Step'. "In this era of rapid ch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Conclave of Army Chiefs of United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UN TCCs) will be held in Delhi from October 14 to 16, bringing together senior leadership from nearly 30 nations that contribute troops to UN Peacekeeping. Addressing the curtain raiser on October 1, Lt Gen Rakesh Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, DCOAS (IS&T), on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, extended a warm welcome to the gathering. He said it was a privilege to address the august forum on th ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Highlighting the significance of Bhuj and Kachchh regions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the two regions in Gujarat are not merely geographical locations, but are a land of sentiments and a saga of courage. Addressing the troops of the Indian Army on Vijayadashmi celebrations in the Bhuj area of Gujarat Kachchh, the Defence Minister said that this land has challenged both the fury of nature and the invasions of enemies for cent ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined the personnel of the Armed Forces for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, on the auspicious eve of Vijayadashami. Speaking on the occasion, Singh highlighted the fast-changing nature of the world and the complex challenges emerging day by day. In this era of rapid change, the very nature of technology is constantly evolving. What was considered modern technology a short while ago is quickly b ...Read More >
Air Chief Marshal Singh criticised Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for not delivering any of the promised 83 Tejas Mk 1A jets to the Indian Air Force. He questioned why it was not prioritising this project and rebuked the "chalta hai" attitude, expressing concerns over national security. Even now, not a single Tejas Mk 1A jet has been delivered. Additionally, 36 MiG-21 fighter jets were retired last week in a decommissioning ceremony in Chandigarh, with the Chief of the Air Staff flying one. T ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Defence Accounts Department's pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, emphasizing its crucial contribution to efficient financial management and war preparedness. Singh praised the DAD for its historic legacy and continued support as the financial backbone of India's armed forces at an event marking its 278th foundation day. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday underscored the pivotal role played by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in the su ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday arrived in Gujarat's Bhuj ahead of the Dussehra celebration with Indian Army personnel at the Bhuj Military Base on October 2. Along with celebrating Dussehra, Rajnath Singh will also perform the Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Base on Thursday. The Defence Minister was received by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, at the Bhuj Air Force Station. Dussehra, also known as Vijayada ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday listed the broad contributions of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in the successful conduct of Operation Sindoor as he highlighted its silent yet crucial role in ensuring efficient financial management and war preparedness. In an address at an event, Singh commended the DAD for its "historic legacy" and continuing role as the financial backbone of India's armed forces. "While the entire world witnessed the valour and cour ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Wednesday paid tribute to senior BJP leader and first Delhi BJP president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, asserting that he was a "Born patriot". A five-time Member of Parliament and a two-time MLA from Delhi, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, passed away at the age of 93 at AIIMS, New Delhi, on the morning of September 30. Speaking to ANI, Kumar emphasised that Malhotra was a disciplined person and society should learn in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the "silent, yet crucial role of Defence Accounts Department (DAD)" during the Operation Sindoor, which ensured "efficient resource utilisation, financial management and war preparedness". Speaking during the celebrations of the 278th Foundation Day of the DAD in New Delhi, the Defence Minister commended the Department for its historic legacy and its continuing role as the financial backbone of India's Armed Fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) for ensuring financial resilience, optimising resources and sustaining operational readiness during Operation Sindoor, calling it the "silent but crucial" backbone of India's Armed Forces. "While the entire world witnessed the valour and courage of the Armed Forces in achieving a historic and decisive victory during Operation Sindoor, the silent yet crucial role of DAD ensur ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised the need for greater integration and a standardised system for the Indian Army to respond effectively to cyberattacks, information warfare, and evolving security challenges. Speaking at the Tri-Services Seminar held in New Delhi, Singh assured complete support from the Ministry of Defence for the system. "Our armed forces have developed audit systems over the years of experience... In today's era of integrated operations, it is crucial that ...Read More >
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