Indian Armed Forces

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, strategic, and leadership responsibilities across the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, marking a new era of inclusivity and professional excellence in India’s defence forces. The jour...

January 23, 2026 6:33 PM

Republic Day 2026: Tri-services tableau to highlight ‘Operation Sindoor’ at Kartavya Path

The Indian Armed Forces will showcase a Tri-Service tableau titled “Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness” during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26. The tableau will present a powerful visual narrative of India’s evolving military doctrine, underlining the country’s growing emphasis on joint operations, precision strikes and self-reliant defence capabilities. According to Defence Ministry, the tableau reflects the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India�...

January 1, 2026 4:19 PM

Year-Ender2025:Defence Strengthens Capability and Self-Reliance

As India steps into 2026, 2025 will be remembered as a landmark year for the Ministry of Defence – officially designated the 'Year of Reforms'. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the guidance of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, the ministry achieved unprecedented progress in Aatmanirbharta, operational boldness, record-breaking production and exports, and institutional reforms. From the decisive Operation Sindoor that reshaped India's counter-terrorism policy to historic milestone...

December 16, 2025 3:10 PM

Vijay Diwas: President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, marking a significant step in honouring India’s highest military heroes. The newly inaugurated gallery features portraits of all 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration awarded for exceptional valour, courage and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy during war. The Param Vir Dirgha has been created to educate visitors about the brav...

December 16, 2025 2:40 PM

Vijay Diwas: Indian Army recalls courage of Armed Forces in 1971 war

Vijay Diwas is being observed across India on Monday to mark the country's definitive victory in the 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh and reshaped South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. The Indian Army and national leadership paid tribute to the courage, discipline and sacrifice of the Armed Forces, whose operations culminated in Pakistan’s ignominious defeat in the war that saw one of the largest military surrenders in the world history. Recalling the events of 1971, the Ind...

October 20, 2025 6:01 PM

Over 100 districts free from maoist terror, nation breathes in freedom: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while celebrating Diwali with the Indian Navy aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off the coasts of Goa and Karwar, highlighted a major national achievement: over 100 districts in India are now free from Maoist influence. Addressing the naval personnel, PM Modi recalled that before 2014, around 125 districts were affected by Maoist violence. Through persistent efforts over the past decade, this number has dramatically reduced, with only 11 districts ...

September 9, 2025 3:21 PM

Indian Armed Forces contingent leaves for multilateral exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia

An Indian Armed Forces contingent on Tuesday departed for Russia to take part in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025. The exercise will be held at the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy from September 10 to 16. The Indian contingent consists of 65 personnel, including 57 from the Army, seven from the Air Force and one from the Navy. The Army team is led by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment, supported by troops from other arms and services. Exercise ZAPAD 2025 is designe...

August 6, 2025 3:25 PM

DAC approves defence proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost armed forces’ operational capability

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹67,000 crore aimed at enhancing the combat readiness and operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals include key procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force under the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) framework, reinforcing India’s push for modernisation and indigenisation in the defence sector. For the Indian Army, the DAC a...

August 5, 2025 11:51 AM

NDA meeting: PM praised for retaliation against terror, armed forces honoured

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary party on Tuesday lauded the success of Operation Sindoor and saluted the Indian Armed Forces for their heroic valour in teaching the country’s enemies a lesson. The NDA meeting, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other top ministers of the BJP and its allies, heaped praise on the exceptional and exemplary leadership by the PM in the wake of the dastardly terror attack in Kas...

July 29, 2025 1:53 PM

DRDO successfully conducts range validation tests of ‘Pralay’ missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the range capabilities of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile system 'Pralay' over two consecutive days from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The trials were conducted as part of the User Evaluation Trials in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, both minimum and maximum range capabilities of the missile were validated during the flight ...