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PTI · Jun 29, 2024

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Pakistan can target sanctuaries of the outlawed terrorist group TTP in Afghanistan under the newly launched military operation, as he ruled out any dialogue with the dreaded outfit as there was no "common ground". The government announced the launch...

PTI · Jun 29, 2024

Raipur, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said his government is committed to expediting the expansion of rail, road and telecom connectivity and other developmental work in the Maoist-hit areas of the state. He was talking to reporters after chairing a meeting of the unified...

PTI · Jun 29, 2024

Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri, widely regarded as an expert on China, was today appointed as India’s next foreign secretary. Mr Misri, a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, will succeed incumbent Vinay Kwatra who is likely to be appointed as India’s ambassador to the US...

PTI · Jun 29, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday highlighted the relevance of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which gained traction with the Non-Aligned Movement, to end the present-day conflicts and sought to expand influence in the Global South amid its tussle with the West. Xi, 71...

AFP · Jun 29, 2024

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia should start producing short and intermediate-range missiles that were previously banned under a now-defunct arms treaty with the United States. Putin was referring to missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometres (300-3,400...

ANI · Jun 29, 2024

Amjad Ayub Mirza, an activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), expressed serious concerns regarding the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 presented by the PoJK government. In a video message, Mirza criticised the local administration for what he termed a budget with...

Raj Basu · Jun 28, 2024

India's Ministry of Defence has made a major shift in its procurement policy for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA). The government now insists on full manufacturing and technology transfer within India. The $20 billion deal, one of the world's largest defence contracts, has attracted major...

M S Chatterji · Jun 28, 2024

In a significant boost to India's defence sector, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) today announced a landmark contract worth ₹3,172 crore with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL). The agreement, signed at AVNL's headquarters in Chennai, entails the supply and installation of a...

Manav Rastogi · Jun 28, 2024

Indian defence stocks rallied following the government's announcement of a five-year extension on customs duty exemptions for imports of specific military equipment. The decision, aimed at boosting domestic defence capabilities and promoting exports, has been met with optimism by investors and...

Raghav Patel · Jun 28, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is taking decisive steps to retire its aging fleet of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets. In a recent move, the No. 23 Squadron, known as the “Panthers,” has been relocated from its base in Suratgarh, Rajasthan, to Nal airbase near Bikaner. This consolidation brings...

Raghav Patel · Jun 28, 2024

In a recent column for The Print, Lieutenant General HS Panag (Retd.), former chief of Northern and Central Commands, commended the Ministry of Defence's decision to prioritize domestic UAV production. This move, part of the "Make in India" initiative, mandates that all categories of Unmanned...

RonitBisht · Jun 28, 2024

Despite bilateral trade reaching USD $136.2 billion last year, diplomatic tensions between India and China persist, impacting various sectors, including student travel and medical education. A key issue is the ongoing suspension of direct passenger flights between the two countries, a halt that...

PTI · Jun 28, 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police R R Swain said on Thursday that the public, security forces and police are united in their effort to defeat terrorism in the Union Territory. During his visit to Ramban district to review the security situation, Swain highlighted the recent encounter...

ANI · Jun 28, 2024

The security forces have been preparing to conduct anti-naxal operations in the dense forests of Dantewada district during the monsoon. “In the past years, security forces have carried out anti-Naxal operations during monsoon and it has yielded positive results. In view of that experience...

AIR · Jun 28, 2024

Cracking down on suspects involved in the 2021 Visakhapatnam Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence espionage case relating to leakage of classified defence information, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted extensive searches at three locations in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The...

UNI · Jun 28, 2024

The SSB has arrested a Chinese woman while she was trying to enter India illegally through the India-Nepal Sonauli border footpaths at 1 am on Tuesday night. The woman was trying to enter India in the dark. She was not found to have any documents to enter India. On Tuesday night around 1...

PTI · Jun 28, 2024

The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard carried out a joint medical evacuation of four critically-ill patients, including two infants, from Agatti Island in Lakshadweep on Thursday amidst challenging weather conditions, a Defence release said. The patients — two infants and two adults — were...

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Pakistan Warns of Cross-Border Strikes Against TTP Sanctuaries in Afghanistan

Chhattisgarh CM pledge to expand rail, road and telecom links in Naxal-hit areas

Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri To Be India’s Next Foreign Secretary

China's Xi Jinping lauds relevance of 'Panchsheel' to end world conflicts

Putin says Russia should produce previously banned missiles

Activist Slams PoJK Budget as 'Deficient,' Warns of Financial Strain

India Seeks Full Manufacturing and Technology Transfer for $20 Billion MRFA Fighter Jet Deal

BEL Inks ₹3,172 Crore Deal with AVNL for Tank Upgrade, Boosts FY Order Book to ₹4,803 Crore

Defence Stocks Soar as India Extends Customs Duty Exemption for Military Equipment Imports

IAF Consolidates Retiring MiG-21 Fleet at Nal Airbase to Streamline Maintenance

Ex-Northern Commander Champions 'Make in India' Drones, Stresses Strategic Mission Planning

Indian Medical Students Abandoning China Amidst Travel, Regulatory Hurdles

Public, security forces, police united to defeat terrorism in J-K: DGP

Anti-Naxal Operations to Intensify in Dantewada's Dense Forests During Monsoon

Vizag Espionage Case: NIA Conducts Searches At Three Locations In Gujarat, Maharashtra

Chinese Woman Arrested Attempting Illegal Entry at India-Nepal Border

Navy, Coast Guard evacuate critically-ill patients from Agatti to Kochi in challenging weather

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