Defence

April 10, 2026 6:40 PM

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Col Sonam Wangchuk, MVC

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid heartfelt tribute to Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated hero of the Kargil War, following his passing. In a post on X, Singh said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Colonel Sonam Wangchuk. He was a highly decorated officer of the Indian Army, renowned for his...

April 7, 2026 6:32 PM

INS Sunayna reaches Male, reinforces India-Maldives maritime cooperation

Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna arrived in Male on Monday as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, marking the first port call of its current mission and reinforcing maritime ties between India and the Maldives. The ship was accorded a warm we...

April 5, 2026 3:19 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings on National Maritime Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday extended greetings to India’s maritime community on the occasion of National Maritime Day, recognising the sector’s critical role in driving economic growth, trade and connectivity. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said,...