Operation Sindoor

October 31, 2026 4:21 PM

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh Bids Farewell to IAF After 42 Years of Service

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Saturday bid farewell to the Indian Air Force (IAF) after completing 42 years of distinguished military service, marking the end of his tenure as Chief of the Air Staff. Earlier in the day, Air Chief Marshal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tribute to the personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. He was subsequently accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Parade Ground of the Air Force Station ahead of the formal ...

October 29, 2026 3:07 PM

India’s counter-terrorism strategies shaped by cross-border security challenges, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India's expertise in counter-terrorism goes far beyond theoretical knowledge, having been shaped by decades of confronting cross-border security challenges. He noted that every strategy adopted by the country has been tested in real-time situations and has proven effective. Addressing the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Singh said that the theme for this year's meeting, 'Navigating Our Future Together', "deeply resonates"...

October 27, 2026 6:28 PM

India, Russia Confident of Achieving USD 100 Billion Trade Target by 2030: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed confidence that India and Russia would achieve their target of USD 100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, as agreed upon by the leadership of both countries, during a meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in New Delhi. Radhakrishnan highlighted key areas of bilateral cooperation, including economic ties, inter-regional cooperation, science and technology, cultural exchan...

October 23, 2026 7:27 PM

Rajnath Singh Releases Land Warfare Doctrine, Calls for 20–30-Year Strategic Vision and Readiness for Emerging Threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released the Land Warfare Doctrine, which provides an overarching framework to prepare the Indian Army for the challenges posed by the evolving character of warfare and future conflicts. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, he called for a long-term strategic vision spanning the next 20–30 years and urged Army Commanders to closely monitor geopolitical and regional developments while remaining equally prepared to respond to immedi...

October 15, 2026 3:34 PM

Operation Sindoor, Balakot Airstrikes Mark India’s Shift to Proactive Action Against Terrorism: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Operation Sindoor, the Balakot airstrikes and the surgical strikes reflected a decisive shift in India’s approach to cross-border terrorism, moving from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action against terror networks. Addressing a Defence Conclave in New Delhi, the Defence Minister asserted that India remained committed to peace but would respond firmly to threats against its sovereignty and national security. He warned that any furthe...

October 6, 2026 7:49 PM

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Chief of Air Staff

The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of October 31. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the present Chief of the Air Staff, will superannuate on October 31. Born on December 9, 1966, Air Marshal Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986. Before assuming charge as Vice Chief of t...

October 1, 2026 11:15 PM

HQ IDS, India’s apex institution driving tri-service synergy, turns 25

The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), India’s apex institution driving jointness, integration and synergy among the three services and which played a key role during Operation Sindoor, completed 25 years on Thursday. Conceived as a permanent institution to promote jointness and integration in the armed forces, the HQ IDS has emerged as the fulcrum of tri-service synergy vanguard for new domains like cyber and space. The institution marked its silver jubilee, commemorating the 2...

September 27, 2026 12:04 PM

Surgical strike demonstrated new example of India’s counter-terrorism policy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the 2016 surgical strikes against terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, describing the operation as a historic milestone that demonstrated to the world a new example of India’s counter-terrorism policy. Addressing the nation in the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said the surgical strike highlighted the role of the Indian Army in carrying out the operation across the Line of Control (LoC). “Ten years ago, on...

September 17, 2026 10:14 PM

PM Modi taking India towards league of developed nations: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking India towards the league of developed nations. Participating in the Varanasi–Vadnagar Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme in Varanasi on Thursday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service, he said PM Modi believes that serving the people is serving the nation. According to a release by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Chandrababu Naidu called Kashi the karmabhoomi...

September 2, 2026 7:01 PM

Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra first CEO of Ram Temple trust, Govind Dev Giri new general secretary

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer, former treasurer Govind Dev Giri as its new general secretary, and Mahesh Bhagchandka as treasurer at a meeting held in Ayodhya. Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was selected from a shortlist of three candidates after the trust’s selection committee scrutinised 5,585 applications. The other shortlisted candidates we...