Defence

March 9, 2026 1:00 PM

Women in Uniform: India’s Defence Forces Witness Rising Leadership of Women

As India marks International Women’s Day, the growing presence of women in the Indian Armed Forces reflects one of the most significant transformations in the country’s defence landscape. Once largely confined to medical and nursing services, women today are increasingly taking on operational, s...

March 8, 2026 10:07 AM

Over 1,300 killed, 100,000 displaced as Iran conflict intensifies

The humanitarian crisis in Iran has reached a critical stage as hostilities continue, with rising casualties and large-scale displacement reported across the country. More than a week into the conflict, the humanitarian toll in Iran continues to mount. According to Al Jazeera, official figures indi...

March 6, 2026 2:30 PM

India must pursue self-reliance amid global uncertainties: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that self-reliance is essential for India to remain prepared in an increasingly uncertain global environment, highlighting the government’s push to strengthen indigenous defence production and shipbuilding capabilities. Speaking at “Sagar Sank...

February 26, 2026 9:57 AM

MILAN 2026 concludes with closing ceremony aboard INS Vikrant

Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy’s premier multilateral maritime exercise, concluded on Wednesday with a closing ceremony held onboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commandin...

February 23, 2026 11:37 AM

India-Israel defence cooperation anchors strategic partnership

Defence cooperation remains one of the most significant pillars of the India-Israel strategic partnership, underpinned by regular dialogue, joint exercises and technology collaboration. Institutional mechanisms such as the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation provide structured engageme...