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January 1, 2026 6:16 PM
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1. After taking over the new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the bravehearts by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial....
January 1, 2026 4:53 PM
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that weapon systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, underscoring the organisation’s professionalism and commitment to safeguarding India’s national interests. A...
January 1, 2026 3:41 PM
The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi on December 30, marking the successful completion of nearly two weeks of intensive bilateral training. The exercis...
January 1, 2026 12:04 PM
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to scientists, personnel and their families on the occasion of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) Day. In a post on X, Singh said, "On DRDO Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all DRDO India scientists, personnel an...
January 1, 2026 10:05 AM
Facing a severe cash crunch, the United Nations has begun 2026 with a reduced budget of $3.45 billion and plans to cut 19 per cent of its workforce. The General Assembly adopted a budget that broadly reflects Secretary-General António Guterres’ proposal, though it is higher than the $3.238 billi...
December 30, 2025 6:16 PM
The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The agreements were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajes...
December 29, 2025 3:43 PM
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. The approvals, accorded during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council on Mond...
December 29, 2025 12:57 PM
The year 2025 will be remembered as a defining chapter in India’s defence journey, when long-term policy intent translated decisively into manufacturing strength and technological confidence. From record-breaking production figures and surging exports to deeper private sector participation and rap...
December 24, 2025 4:48 PM
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday inducted its first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap (Yard 1267), marking a milestone in strengthening the country’s maritime environmental protection capabilities. The vessel has been designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (G...
December 24, 2025 2:59 PM
From limited capacity to strategic infrastructure For decades after Independence, India’s ports and maritime infrastructure expanded at a measured, often constrained pace. Limited capacity, ageing cargo-handling systems, and weak links with road and rail networks meant that most ports operated as...
