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Rajnath Singh underlined the importance of synergy among the three services. (File) New Delhi: The tri-services synergy with unified real-time operational coherence demonstrated during Operation Sindoor was a "living example" of delivering decisive results and it must become the benchmark for all future military actions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In an address at an event, he asserted that jointness among the three services is not only a matter of policy but a matter of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the importance of jointness among India's armed forces at an IAF seminar in New Delhi on Tuesday. Quoting Operation Sindoor as an example, he said, "The tri-services synergy produced a unified, real-time operational picture. It empowered commanders, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced the risk of fratricide." He highlighted systems like the IAF's IACCS, Army's Akashteer, and Navy's Trigun, which together create a joint operational back ...Read More >
The geopolitically sensitive region of Ladakh in northern India recently experienced an unusual wave of anger after four civilians were killed in a protest by police, and a popular environmental activist was arrested. The discontentment in this fragile territory may not bode well for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Known for its stark beauty and strategic importance in South Asia, India's northern Ladakh region had remained relatively calm for decades, despite being outlined by some of th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Virendra Vats has assumed charge as the 35th Director General of the National Cadet Corps. He has taken over as Director General National Cadet Corps from Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh. Commissioned into the 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army on 17 Dec 1988, the General Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Defence Services Staff College , Wellington, College of Defence Manage ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Virendra Vats has assumed charge as the 35th Director General of the National Cadet Corps. He has taken over as Director General National Cadet Corps from Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh. Commissioned into the 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army on 17 Dec 1988, the General Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Defence Services Staff College , Wellington, College of Defence Manage ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Investing in unlisted companies--essentially buying shares before they are listed on the stock exchange--is gaining significant traction in India. The appeal is clear: investors can potentially earn in two ways, first, by riding valuation gains before listing, and second, by pocketing a listing premium when the company finally goes public. Also Read | Was Sonam Wangchuk Arrested on the Directions of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Without Any Evidence? PIB Fact C ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 30 (ANI): A 22-year-old student died after a tipper truck crushed her while trying to avoid a pothole near Budigere Cross in Bengaluru on Tuesday, said the police. The accident happened under the jurisdiction of Avalahalli Traffic Police Station on Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) Road. The victim is identified as Tanushree. Also Read | Was Sonam Wangchuk Arrested on the Directions of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Without Any Evidence? PIB Fact ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 30: A video going viral on social media shows Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal, claiming that activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the directions of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh without any evidence. It must be recalled that activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday, September 26, by Leh police under the National Security Act (NSA), days after violent protests in Leh. Since his arrest, Wangchuk has been lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail. The vide ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now "measured in hours and seconds, not months", with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates cutting-edge technologies and continuously adapts strategies. In his address at the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference held at the force's headquarters here, Singh also underlined tha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Tri-Services seminar in New Delhi on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence informed through an official social media post. https://x.com/DefenceMinIndia/status/1972864650426667222 Also Read | Tesla Begins Model Y Deliveries in India, Long Range Variant To Follow Soon. "At around 11.00 AM today, 30th September, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will address the Tri-Services Seminar in New Delhi," the post from the ...Read More >
"What were once predictable patterns of smuggling or piracy have now evolved into sophisticated operations using GPS spoofing, remote-controlled boats, encrypted communications, drones, satellite phones, and even networks operating on the dark web," he said at a three-day coast guard conference, stressing that maritime threats are becoming increasingly technology-driven and multi-dimensional. The coast guard commanders' conference brings together the service's top brass to deliberate on strateg ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday described ex-servicemen as a "national asset", saying they bring decades of experience, leadership, discipline, and strategic thinking to society. He was speaking at a two-day national conclave on 'Viksit Bharat and Ex-Servicemen Welfare' organised by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) under the Ministry of Defence at Manekshaw Centre here. Singh said veterans play a pivotal role in fostering trust, unity, and collabo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now "measured in hours and seconds, not months", with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates cutting-edge technologies and continuously adapts strategies. In his address at the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference held at the force's headquarters here, Singh also underlined ...Read More >
United Nations, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) For Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif devastated air force bases must be a sign of victory and he can "enjoy" it, India has said lampooning his claims of winning the war against Bharat. But it also put him on notice that it won't give in to Nuclear blackmail and will go after terrorists and their sponsors. "If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangers look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it", Petal Gahlot, a ...Read More >
India's Russian-built MiG-21s flew for the final time Friday, marking the end of an era for the country's first supersonic fighter jet -- lauded for its valour but tarnished by a legacy of some 400 crashes. Crowds cheered as officials staged a grand farewell for the final two MiG-21 squadrons, totalling around 36 aircraft, at an air force base in the northern city of Chandigarh. The send-off came a day after New Delhi signed a $7-billion deal to acquire 97 domestically designed and built Tejas ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Recalling how the Soviet-era fighter MiG-21 proved its mettle in multiple theatres of war and conflict, including its presence in the Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said its legacy will live on in India's pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in defence. "The aircraft symbolises the continuity of courage, discipline and patriotism that will inspire the development of indigenous platforms such as LCA-Tejas and the upcoming Advanced Medium Comb ...Read More >
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday, September 25, surged as much as 2.2% to an intraday high of Rs 4,827.95 on the BSE after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a significant contract, worth Rs 62,370 crore, with the state-run aerospace company. According to a previous ET report, the MoD has signed a Rs 62,370 crore contract with HAL for the procurement of 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets under the Buy (India-IDDM) category. The contract includes 68 fighter variants and 29 twi ...Read More >
A video of Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif delivering a speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York has gone viral, with netizens criticizing his address as "disastrous" due to multiple verbal slips. The speech, which focused largely on Artificial Intelligence (AI), also referenced recent tensions between India and Pakistan. Observers noted that Asif fumbled seven times during the address. At one point, he mispronounced the word "risk" as "riks" and repeatedly ment ...Read More >
RABAT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - India's Tata Advanced Systems Limited, part of the Tata Group, opened a plant near Casablanca on Tuesday to produce armoured combat vehicles, in a move that dovetails with Morocco's recent efforts to stimulate a homegrown defence industry. The facility will make 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) vehicles for the Moroccan army and for export across Africa, Morocco's defence administration said. The plant is expected to source 35% of its components locally, with pla ...Read More >
Enjoy 4.0% p.a. fixed returns with Versa starting August 2025 (New users only). Cash in RM100 & get RM10 FREE with code VERSAMM10! CHANDIGARH (India), Sept 26 -- Russian-built MiG-21s flew for the final time today, marking the end of an era for the country's first supersonic fighter jet -- lauded for its valour but tarnished by a legacy of some 400 crashes. Crowds cheered as officials staged a grand farewell for the final two MiG-21 squadrons, totalling around 36 aircraft, at an air force base ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the MiG-21 is not only an aircraft or a machine but a national pride, and a testimony to the deep ties between India and Russia. Noting that the over 60-year-old journey of the MiG-21 is unmatched, he said the mighty machine picked up the burden of the country's security on its wings for decades, and shaped "our confidence and strengthened our strategy". The defence minister was addressed a gathering at the decommissioning ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], September 26 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Friday said that the final farewell for the MiG21 was a befitting and dignified one and that he has fond memories of the iconic fighter aircraft with whom he had spent a "considerable amount of time." The astronaut was among those who witnessed the final flight of the iconic fighter jet at the Chandigarh Air Force base today. Speaking to ANI, Shukla said "I am happy to be here... I have spent a lot of time here and have ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: The legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, the the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for more than six decades, streaked through Indian skies for the last time on Friday -- its final adieu threaded through history and many a remembrance. The sun shone bright, the skies were cloudless and a brilliant blue, providing a picture perfect setting for the elaborate farewell to the Russian origin warhorse that was inducted into the IAF in the 1960s. Describing the Mi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chief of Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, on Friday took the last flight of the iconic fighter jet MIG-21 for the Chandigarh airbase as the aircraft fleet was decommissioned after defending the Indian skies for 62 years with its glorious history of shooting down planes of Pakistan in both the 1965 and 1971 wars. The Soviet-era fighter MiG-21 Bison had hit the headlines in 2019 when Group Captain (then Wing Commander) Abhinandan Varthaman scripted ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], September 26 (ANI): After nearly six decades of service, the Indian Air Force on Friday retired its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet, which took its final sortie in a decommissioning ceremony held in Chandigarh in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The MiG-21 has long been the backbone of India's aerial might, representing the courage, precision, and resilience of generations of Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots. Also Read | Manmohan Singh Birth Anniversary 2025: Rahul Ga ...Read More >
AFP | New Delhi Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India yesterday signed a $7 billion order for 97 domestically designed and built Tejas fighter jets as its air force retires its outgoing Russian MiG-21 jets after decades of use. The first Tejas jets -- meaning "brilliance" in Hindi -- were commissioned into the airforce in 2016, with the latest commission for the fourth-generation version of the fighter, Mk-1A. India has made the modernisation of its forces a top priority, and made repeated ...Read More >
New Delhi: India marked a historic milestone on September 25, 2025. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher at Chandipur, Odisha. This missile can strike targets up to 2,000 kilometres away. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a moment of national pride. The rail launcher adds a unique dimension to India's strategic capabilities. It is a specialised train-like system moving on railway tracks. The ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he will be in Chandigarh on Friday to attend the Indian Air Force MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony. Today, 26th September, I shall be in Chandigarh. Shall attend the Decommissioning ceremony of IAF MiG-21. Looking forward to it. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh wrote, Today, 26th September, I shall be in Chandigarh. Shall attend the Decommissioning ceremony of IAF MiG-21. Looking forward to it. After serving for six decade ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he will be in Chandigarh on Friday to attend the Indian Air Force's MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh wrote, "Today, 26th September, I shall be in Chandigarh. Shall attend the Decommissioning ceremony of IAF's MiG-21. Looking forward to it." After serving for six decades, the iconic MiG-21 is going to retire today. The aircraft leaves behind a record of unmatched service and a legacy that w ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime missile with a range of 2,000 km from a rail-based mobile launcher system, demonstrating its capability to deploy the missile across the country. A day after the next-generation missile was tested, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that it put India in the group of select nations having capability to launch such a weapon system from the rail network. The DRDO, in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), carr ...Read More >
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