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MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday sought the central government's response to a petition filed by the mother of an Agniveer, M Murali Naik, who was killed during the armed conflict against Pakistan in May, challenging the disparity in death compensation and service benefits between Agniveers and regular soldiers of the Indian Army. A division bench of justices Ravindra Ghuge and Ashwin Bhobe has posted the matter for further hearing on January 15. The petition, filed on November 26, sta ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, the first of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC), built indigenously by M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, during a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, on Tuesday. As per the MoD, the Craft features a catamaran hull form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, improved seakeeping characteristics, and has a displacement of approximately 390 tons. Fitted with state-of-the-art Diving Equipment, the vessel would play a vital role in ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations on December 16, 2025, marking the department's 100th year. He will confer the Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence in public service and land management. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment on December 16, 2025, according to an official release from the Ministry of Defence. Rajnath Singh will confer the Raksha Mantri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Highlighting that defence land-related litigation consumes time as well as resources, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday laid emphasis on strengthening the litigation handling capacity, while exploring ways to make it more "intelligent and predictable". In his address at an event held here to mark Defence Estates Day, he also He recommended creation of a "mechanism" where the timing of cases, current status, next hearing, performance of legal counsel, and financia ...Read More >
The Indian Army organised the Vijay Diwas 'At Home' at the Army House on Monday (December 15, 2025), to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu. The Defence Ministry said that the celebrations featured a showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilities, highlighting the Indian Army's steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force. The displa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to share his views on digital and tech-enabled land management when he presides over the Defence Estates Day Celebrations at Delhi Cantonment on December 16, an official said. He will confer the Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence in public service in the field of Defence Land Management and Municipal Administration of 61 Cantonment Boards spread across the country, said a statement on Monday. This year's celebrations, ...Read More >
India and the United Kingdom will conduct the Ajeya Warrior exercise. The eighth edition takes place from November 17 to 30, 2025, at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. This joint military drill aims to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities in semi-urban settings. The exercise strengthens defense cooperation and mutual trust between the Indian and British armies. The 8th edition of the biennial India-UK joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior, will take place from 17 to 30 November at the ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 17 (ANI): The eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise "AJEYA WARRIOR-25" commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The 14-day bilateral exercise is scheduled from November 17-30. According to a release from the Ministry of Defence, the exercise brings together 240 personnel with equal representation from the Indian Army and the British Army. The Indian Army is represented by troops of the Sikh R ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India Monday briefed the UAE about Operation Sindoor, even as the two countries work to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, especially in training and capability enhancement. Visiting UAE commander of land forces, Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, was "briefed in detail" by the Indian Army about the four-day cross-border hostilities with Pakistan in May. "He was also briefed by DG information systems and the Army Design Bureau ...Read More >
New Delhi: During the flagship India Maritime Week 2025 (1MW 2025) held in Mumbai, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India's premier defence shipyard and a Navratna company under the Ministry of Defence, has signed an exclusive Teaming Agreement (TA) with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India's largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, for collaboration in the design and construction of Landing Platform Docks (LPD5) for the Indian Navy. The Defence Acquisition ...Read More >
A full bench of the Delhi high court has sought the Union defence ministry's stance on whether the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has the authority to assess the constitutionality of the provision in the Navy Act that excludes transgender individuals from being eligible for appointment in the Navy. The provision, Section 9, specifies the eligibility criteria for joining the Indian Navy or the Indian Naval Reserve Forces, stipulating that only Indian citizens can be appointed. It further provides t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces Commander Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Lawn in New Delhi on Monday, marking the start of his official visit to India. Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, was present during the ceremony. Also Read | LTIMindtree Secures Over USD 100 Million Multi-Year IT Deal With Leading US-Based Chemicals and Polymers Manufacturer. In an X post, the Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day official visit from October 27-28, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Monday. This high-level visit is set to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in training and capability enhancement. It underscores the continued efforts of both nations to further ...Read More >
The airspace reserved for the exercise extends up to 28,000 feet, signalling one of the most significant joint operational drills in recent years. India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, "Ex Trishul," to be conducted along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon shared visuals show ...Read More >
India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, "Ex Trishul," to be conducted along the Pakistan border from Oct. 30 to Nov. 10. The exercise will see the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force operating in close coordination, the Ministry of Defence said. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon shared visuals on X showing the NOTAM across India's western frontier, describing the area and scale of operations as "unusual." Reports indicate that the reserved ...Read More >
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India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services exercise along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10, amid rising tensions following Operation Sindoor. The airspace reservation for the exercise will extend up to 28,000 feet, satellite images analysed by geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon revealed, with the scale and area of operations described as unusual. The exercise, named Ex Trishul, will involve the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, and aims to de ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday unveiled a new manual to simplify and rationalise the revenue procurement process for the armed forces. The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 will come into effect from November 1. The revenue procurement by the defence services and other organisations under the defence ministry is regulated by the DPM. It was last promulgated in 2009. "Effective from November 1, the new procurement manual will facilitate the revenue procurement amounting to appr ...Read More >
In an inspiring announcement, India's defence production has soared to an impressive Rs 1.5 lakh crore, with an important Rs 33,000 crore coming from the private sector. At a recent book launch, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated this advancement while stressing the significance of civil-military integration for our national security and the quest for technological independence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that domestic defence production has increased to Rs 1.5 lakh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Headquarters Chief Engineer (Project) BRAHMANK continues to exemplify professionalism, foresight, and operational dedication in advancing critical infrastructure and connectivity in the North Eastern region. As part of its ongoing efforts to support national strategic objectives, the project undertook a series of events for Global Campaign #23for23: "23 Minutes for Snow Leopards" to enhance awareness for both the species and fragile ecosystems, as well as to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday unveiled a new manual to simplify and rationalise the revenue procurement process for the armed forces. The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 will come into effect from November 1. The revenue procurement by the defence services and other organisations under the defence ministry is regulated by the DPM. It was last promulgated in 2009. "Effective from November 1, the new procurement manual will facilitate the revenue procu ...Read More >
The Indian Army is enhancing its capabilities through a new partnership with Delhi Technological University. This collaboration will focus on research and training in critical areas like defence technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the Army is acquiring advanced night sights for its SIG 716 assault rifles. This procurement will significantly improve target engagement capabilities for soldiers. New Delhi: The Indian Army marked a key milestone by signing a memora ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the crucial unity between the Army and police for national security. He stated both forces share the same spirit in safeguarding India. As India enters Amrit Kal and aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, balancing internal and external security is paramount. The police are lauded for fighting crime and managing perception, earning citizen confidence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasized the importance of unity between the Army and police in e ...Read More >
Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh): A member of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam - Independent (Ulfa-I) was killed in an encounter with the Army and Assam Rifles in the Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh on the intervening night of October 21/22. He is suspected to be one of those involved in a major attack on an Army camp in Assam's Kakopathar on October 17 during which three soldiers received minor injuries. The militants had attacked the Army camp around midnight from a moving vehicle, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during the pipping ceremony in South Block, New Delhi on Wednesday. Interacting with Lt. Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family members, Singh described him as an epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence, a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has issued a Gazette notification listing gallantry award winners from the Indian Armed Forces, honouring their extraordinary courage and leadership during various operations including Operation Sindoor. The awards include several Vir Chakra recipients from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, recognising their bravery in active combat and critical missions. Colonel Koshank Lamba has been conferred the Vir Chakra for his exceptional bravery and leadership un ...Read More >
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made significant strides in semi-conductor technology by developing indigenous methods for producing four-inch Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers and fabricating Gallium Nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) up to 150 W, informed chairman and secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) Samir V. Kamat. Addressing a gathering on Friday, organised as a curtain raiser for the upcoming Emerging Science, Techn ...Read More >
Our youth are continuously making breakthroughs in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Robotics, Quantum Communication, and Space Technology. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said while some countries adopt protectionist policies and sometimes withhold information on disruptive technologies, India has successfully challenged these barriers and proved that a country can become self-reliant in any field if intentions are clear. India cannot depend on import of technolog ...Read More >
New Delhi: The sixth vessel (Named as INS Magdala) in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. The ship was launched by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and CSL. This ship is indigenously designed and built by ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The sixth vessel (Named as INS Magdala) in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) was launched on Saturday at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. In keeping with naval maritime tradition, the ship was launched by Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the In ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lay a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21, on the Police Commemoration Day. On October 21, 1959, 10 valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since then, October 21 is observed as Police Commemoration Day every year. Also Read | Diwali 2025 Bank Holidays: Banks To Remain Closed on These Dates in Fourth Week of October Ami ...Read More >
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