Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday said Operation Sindoor showcased the Indian Navy’s “constant readiness paradigm”, with rapid deployment, weapon firings and aggressive manoeuvres after the Pahalgam terror attack that forced Pakistan’s naval fleet to remain close to its harbours...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, hailed the induction of INS Mahe into the Indian Navy and said the force is “rapidly moving towards self-reliance”, which he described as a matter of immense national pride.
“Every Indian feels...
INS Vikrant would be the star attraction of the grand Indian Navy Operational Demonstration as part of the Navy Day celebrations here at Shangumugham on December 3. President Droupadi Murmu will attend the event as the chief guest. Naval sources said that India’s premier aircraft carrier is now...
The crew of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri on Sunday conducted out a joint yoga session with Philippine Navy personnel at Manila. In a statement shared on X, Indian Navy Spokesperson stated, “The crew of INS Sahyadri, during port call at Manila, Philippines, conducted a joint Yoga session with...
In one of the largest Maoist surrenders in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada under the Lon Varratu and Poona Margem (Revival through Rehabilitation) programme, 37 Maoists, including 27 with a reward totalling Rs 65 lakh, have decided to renounce violence and return to the social mainstream, officials...
Indigenous advanced stealth frigate ‘Taragiri’, endowed with state-of-the-art combat capabilities, has been delivered to the Navy, officials said on Saturday (November 29, 2025). The fourth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third one built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL)...
More than six dozen terror launchpads have been shifted to the “depth areas” in Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, and the force is ready to inflict heavy losses on the enemy if the government decides to resume the cross-border operation, senior BSF officers said on Saturday.
However, the BSF is...
Two MI-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) touched down in Sri Lanka Saturday evening to bolster ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts as the island nation continues to face extensive flooding, landslides, and severe disruption to essential services across multiple districts.
The...
In a significant strategic pivot, India has reportedly opened fresh deliberations regarding the acquisition of the Sukhoi Su-57 ‘Felon’, Russia’s flagship fifth-generation fighter jet.
This renewed interest comes as the Indian Air Force (IAF) seeks to bolster its long-range strike capabilities...
Following the decisive performance of the S-400 Triumf air defence system during the recent "Operation Sindoor" conflict with Pakistan, India is preparing to initiate a major defence procurement proposal.
According to high-level sources, New Delhi intends to acquire five additional squadrons of...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that Operation Sindoor is a brilliant example of civil-military fusion where the administrative machinery worked seamlessly with the Armed Forces to communicate vital information and build public confidence.
Addressing the valedictory ceremony of...
The Russian lower house of Parliament is set to ratify a crucial military pact with India ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s state visit on December 4-5 for the 23rd bilateral summit, according to reports. Signed on February 18, 2025 in Moscow by the Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and erstwhile...
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India on December 4–5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. The long-anticipated visit comes amid deepening strategic ties between New Delhi and Moscow, especially after the United States...
