As “we navigate the stormy geopolitical arena” of the 21st century, there is a “rising” uncertainty in the nature, type and timing of future threats, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan says this in his new book. The book, titled “Ready, Relevant and Resurgent: A Blueprint for the...
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat visited Solar Industries in Nagpur on Thursday. Solar Industries is a leading indigenous defence manufacturing company contributing to India's self-reliance in defence production.
During his visit, Dr Kamat reviewed...
An aerial view of the Indira Point, 600 km south of Port Blair, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS
The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands was closed for three hours from 7 am on Friday (May 23, 2025) for high altitude weapon test by the tri-services...
Bangladesh’s interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus mulls resignation as he finds it difficult to work because political parties failed to reach a common ground, BBC Bangla service reported at midnight on Thursday quoting student-led National Citizen Party CP party chief Nhid Islam...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that he played a role in mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and clarified that the recent ceasefire was a result of direct dialogue between the two countries without any third-party intervention...
The 27 maoists, including 12 women, killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district were dreaded cadres carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 3.33 crore in the state, an official has said.
In one of the biggest strikes on maoists, security forces gunned down...
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS0) received intelligence that Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam, a resident of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was associated with a WhatsApp group created by Pakistan-backed anti-national organizations aimed at harming India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity...
Analysis India's Akash, MRSAM Excels in Saturated Attacks, Providing More Resilient, Cost-effective Air Defence Compare to Israeli Iron Dome and US Patriot
India's domestically developed air defence systems, the Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) and the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM), are proving to be vital assets in the nation's comprehensive air defence strategy.
These systems, engineered by the Defence Research and Development...
In a significant demonstration of tactical innovation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has effectively utilised decoy drones, including the Banshee Jet 80+ uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), to mislead Pakistani air defence systems along the Line of Control (LoC).
Recent confirmations from Pakistani...
Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence has signed an agreement with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG for the supply of ammunitions like artillery shells and explosives from a new facility to be set up in Maharashtra. “Reliance Infrastructure Ltd-promoted Reliance Defence Ltd (Reliance Defence)...
India on Thursday welcomed the UK’s decision to hand over the sovereignty of Chagos Islands including tropical atoll of Diego Garcia to Mauritius under a historic deal. The UK is giving up the rights of the islands after more than 50 years. Under the agreement, the UK will have full...
China drove global oil demand growth over the last decade, but now India is poised to take the lead in demand growth over the next decade, according to a latest report by Moody’s Ratings.
China and India are No. 2 and No.3 oil consumers in the world. But there are notable differences in demand...
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumously, to personnel of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.
Kirti Chakra is India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award...
