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October 7, 2026 6:44 PM

Ghana cabinet approves bid to join BRICS; India supportive of its aspirations: EAM Jaishankar

Ghana’s Cabinet has approved a decision to seek membership of BRICS and the country will now formally apply to join the grouping, the African nation’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Wednesday, with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar saying New Delhi has been “very sympathetic and supportive” of Accra’s aspirations. EAM Jaishankar arrived in Ghana on Tuesday on the first leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes Cote d’Ivoire ...

October 1, 2026 9:22 AM

PM Modi, Trump Review Bilateral Cooperation, Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest. A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of...

September 18, 2026 4:31 PM

India advancing towards Viksit Bharat@2047 with resilience, innovation and inclusive development: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India is advancing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 with a focus on resilience, determination, compassion, innovation, strength, inclusive prosperity and a strong sense of national identity. Addressing an event in Keralam's Kochi, Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is pursuing its development journey by drawing inspiration from its centuries-old values, including courage to persevere, protection ...

September 7, 2026 5:53 PM

DAC clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals for the armed forces worth approximately Rs 1.10 lakh crore. The approvals cover a range of equipment and systems for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, with around 98 per cent of the procurements to be sourced from Indian industry. For the Indian Army, the DAC approved the procurement of Chemical, Biological, Radiologica...

August 21, 2026 1:20 PM

Territorial Army launches national hackathon to drive indigenous solutions for defence and cybersecurity challenges

The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0), a national-level hackathon aimed at developing innovative solutions to contemporary defence, cybersecurity and information-domain challenges, stated a press release from the Ministry of Defence. In the third edition of the competition, the Indian Army seeks to bring together technical talent from academia, industry, research institutions, government organisations and the Armed Forces. The in...

June 17, 2026 5:28 PM

The defence decade: How India built military strength, industrial power and global strategic influence

Over the last twelve years, India has undertaken one of the most ambitious defence transformations in its modern history. What began as a determined push to reduce dependence on imported weapons and military systems has evolved into a broad national effort to build indigenous capability, strengthen military preparedness, expand industrial capacity, and establish India as a credible security partner on the global stage. Between 2014 and 2026, the country's defence landscape witnessed sweeping ch...

June 17, 2026 2:51 PM

PM Modi highlights transformation of India’s defence capabilities driven by self-reliance and indigenous innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the sweeping transformation of India's defence sector over the past decade, emphasizing that the country's growing military strength is being powered by self-reliance, indigenous innovation, advanced technology, and domestic manufacturing. Sharing a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said India has significantly strengthened its defence capabilities across air, land, and maritime domains while building a robust foundation for national ...

June 17, 2026 2:03 PM

India’s defence production hits record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, Rajnath Singh hails milestone

India's defence production reached an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), defence production registered a 15.6 per cent increase over the previous fiscal year's output of ₹1.54 lakh crore. The growth has been even more pronounced over the longer term, with production rising b...

May 15, 2026 5:11 PM

Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu launch major defence and aerospace projects in Andhra Pradesh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stones and presided over the grounding ceremonies for a series of strategic aerospace and defence manufacturing projects in the state, marking a significant push towards India’s defence self-reliance and indigenous military production capabilities. The high-profile event was held at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district and included the launch of projects linked to fifth-...

May 6, 2026 10:10 AM

India’s defence production surges 174% in a decade, exports rise 34-fold: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by technology, indigenous innovation and increased private sector participation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Singh highlighted that defence production has reached ₹1.54 lakh crore, marking a 174 per cent increase in ten years. Defence exports, he added, have grown 34 times to ₹23,622 crore during the same period, reflec...