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New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): India is slated to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave from October 14 to 16 at Delhi. The conclave is set to bring together 30 military chiefs from around the world. In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) said, "United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave 2025. India will be hosting the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries, UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave fro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will kick off discussions on operational challenges during UN peacekeeping operations during the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, an official said on Sunday. Apart from the Defence Minister, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be among the key speakers at the conclave being hosted by the Indian Army. The conclave will bring together senior military ...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 >
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 >
A Palestinian woman carries belongings as she walks amid debris at a United Nations school where displaced people were taking shelter, after it was hit in overnight Israeli strikes, amid an Israeli military operation, at Zeitoun neighbourhood in Gaza City NEW DELHI (Reuters) -It is highly unlikely that UN peacekeeping forces will be deployed in Ukraine or Gaza given the composition of the United Nations Security Council, a senior Indian defence ministry official said on Wednesday. The official ...Read More >
World's Oldest And Most Mysterious Temple: Not In India Or China But In...Older Than Pyramids- Buried By Its Builders The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025, as announced by India's Ministry of Defence. The UNTCC Chiefs Conclave is a landmark event aimed at fostering dialogue among nations that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions. It provides a platform to discuss operational strategi ...Read More >
Arunachal Pradesh Governor K. T. Parnaik addressed the Bharat Defence Conclave, highlighting the impact of emerging technologies on warfare and India's shift to multi-alignment in foreign policy. He emphasized the importance of 'Aatmanirbharta' and strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday underscored the evolving nature of warfare driven by disruptive technologies and India's shift to "multi-alignment" in foreign policy. D ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 25 Sep: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik praised the Indian armed forces as one of the finest professional forces in the world. Delivering the keynote address on 'Emerging technologies, transforming geopolitics and new tactics for future warfare' at the inaugural session of the 3rd edition of the Bharat Defence Conclave held here on Thursday, the governor highlighted the Indian armed forces' unmatched experience in combating terrorism, insurgencies, and radicalization, while als ...Read More >
An Indian Army contingent is heading to the USA for Yudh Abhyas 2025. This joint military exercise with the US Army will focus on tactical drills and high-altitude warfare. Troops will rehearse heliborne operations and use surveillance systems. Experts will discuss UAS, information warfare, and logistics. The exercise will improve capabilities for UN peacekeeping and multi-domain challenges. An Indian Army contingent has departed for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA, to participate in the 21st edit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): India and Fiji on Monday unveiled significant initiatives to bolster defence and maritime security cooperation between the two nations, including the creation of a Defence Attache post at the High Commission of India in Fiji capital of Suva. According to the Joint Statement issued following the joint press conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today, there is growing momentum in bilateral ties aimed at pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today interacted with the women officers participating in a United Nations Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) here and hailed them as torchbearers of change, highlighting the unique insights and approaches they contribute to peacekeeping efforts. Organised by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping under the aegis of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs from August 18-29, the course aims to build professional ca ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, an alumnus of La Martinière College and Lucknow University, has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Army Staff for the Indian Army, effective August 1, 2025. He takes over from Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani. Special Forces Officer With 35 Years of Service A veteran of the Indian Army's Para Special Forces (4 Para), Lt. General Singh has commanded several key operations over his 35 year career, including 'Operation Pawan,' 'Operatio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Railway Protection Force (RPF) welcomed Sonali Mishra, IPS (1993 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre) as the new Director General of RPF, marking a historic first in the 143-year journey of the Force. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as DG/RPF until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Mishra brings over three decades of distinguishe ...Read More >
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as the director general (DG), RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026. "An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Ms. Mishra brings over three decades of distinguished service to the post. Prior to this assignment, she served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) with the additional charges of ADG, Police Training & Research Institute, Bhop ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcement of free electricity up to 125 units, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that whatever schemes the Congress party is giving in Karnataka, the entire country is following it. Speaking to the media, Shivakumar emphasised that in the entire country, Congress Party has stood for the welfare of the people. After independence, till today, whenever the Congress Party is in power, ei ...Read More >
Kolkata: A day after violence in Bangladesh's Gopalganj killed at least four people and left nearly a dozen Awami League supporters injured, "leaders in exile" of the now-restricted former governing party called for "mass resistance" across the country.Former PM Sheikh Hasina, in an audio message on Wednesday, called for resistance with whatever people could lay their hands on, reminding party workers and people of the historical Ramana Race Course speech of her father and the country's founder, ...Read More >
New York: India has reiterated its firm commitment to ensuring accountability for crimes committed against United Nations peacekeepers, calling it a "strategic necessity" for global peacekeeping operations. Speaking at a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends (GoF) for promoting accountability for crimes against peacekeepers held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, highlighted the "tremendous obstacle " f ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "P ...Read More >
New Delhi: On a humid Beirut morning, an American envoy left the Lebanese presidential palace holding a confidential seven-page letter. Tasked by Washington to deal with the Syrian crisis, the man had just received Beirut's official reply to a proposal - disarm Hezbollah. The visit came while Israeli warplanes were still bombing what they claimed were Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon. Civilians had died. A ceasefire signed in November last year was still, technically, in place, but its ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) Military contingents of India and Mongolia participating in an ongoing bilateral exercise in Ulaanbaatar are actively exchanging best practices in counter-terrorism operations and precision sniping, thereby improving interoperability, officials said on Sunday. Through joint drills, both forces are working to strengthen their ability to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges, they said. The 17th edition of the joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The 17th edition of the joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' between India and Mongolia is currently underway at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, the Indian Army said. According to the Indian Army, the training focuses on conducting non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate. The objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of both forces. Participating contingents are act ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The 17th edition of the joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2025' between India and Mongolia is currently underway at the Special Forces Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar, the Indian Army said. According to the Indian Army, the training focuses on conducting non-conventional operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a United Nations mandate. The objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of both forces. Participating contingents are act ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) With the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group seizing control of Goma, a key city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and advancing south towards Bukavu, India today called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Most of the around 1,000 Indian nationals who were living in Goma have moved to safer locations. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing: "We are closely following the developments in the Democratic R ...Read More >
Concerned about the targeting of religious minorities in Bangladesh, the Trinamool Congress has urged the Indian government to request United Nations peacekeeping forces be dispatched. Sudip Bandyopadhyay raised the issue in Lok Sabha during Zero Hour, citing attacks on Hindus. The silence of the Indian government was criticized. The Trinamool Congress has expressed deep concern over the ongoing targeting of religious minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh. On Tuesday, they called upon ...Read More >
(Image for representation purpose; Credit: Getty Images) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday carried out their first airstrike since the ceasefire went into effect, targeting a Hezbollah rocket facility in southern Lebanon. The IDF stated that its fighter jets struck the facility after identifying activity that violated the terms of the ceasefire. The facility, which had been used to store medium-range rockets, was targeted as part of efforts to neutralize the threat posed by Hezbolla ...Read More >
The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, awarded the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions. This accolade recognizes their exceptional service. The ceremony showcased military professionalism and acknowledged the battalions' contributions in operations and UN missions, while highlighting their ongoing modernization to boost India's defense capabilities. In a solemn ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School in Ahilyanagar, Chief of Army Staff General Upe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Recognizing the exemplary services of four Mechanised Infantry Units of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), on Wednesday presented the prestigious President's Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry during a solemn ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar. The Indian Army, in its statement, said the event was a recognition of their exemplary and meritorious service to the nation. On behalf of Presi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday presented the prestigious President's Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry during a solemn ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar. The event was a recognition of their exemplary and meritorious service to the Nation. The President's Colours were awarded to the 26th and 27th Battalions of Mechanised Infantry Regiment and 20th and 22nd Batt ...Read More >
United Nations | The United Nations chief welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, and hopes it can end the violence and suffering of people in both countries, the UN spokesman says. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel and Hezbollah to swiftly implement all commitments under the agreement, and take immediate steps toward fully implementing the 2006 UN Security Council resolution that ended the last Israel-Hezbollah war, spokesman Stephane D ...Read More >
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