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30 Jan 2024
Indian NavyIndian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates
The Indian Navy's INS Sumitra conducted a successful anti-piracy operation in the Arabian Sea on Monday evening, an official statement said on Tuesday.
29 Jan 2024
Narendra Modi31 all-Indian tunes to reverberate at Beating Retreat ceremony today
Republic Day celebrations will culminate on Monday evening with the Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina Hills, New Delhi, featuring 31 captivating Indian tunes played by military and paramilitary bands.
12 Jan 2024
Indian Air ForceMystery solved! Missing IAF plane's wreckage found after 8 years
The long-standing mystery surrounding the disappearance of an Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport aircraft in 2016 may finally have been solved.
31 Dec 2023
Indian ArmyIndian Navy enhances maritime security amid attacks on vessels
The Indian Navy said that it has enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented force levels after the recent attacks on merchant vessels operating in the region.
31 Dec 2023
Bhagwant MannWhy Defence Ministry rejected Punjab, Bengal tableaus for R-day
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has rejected the Punjab and West Bengal governments' tableau proposals for the 2024 Republic Day parade, The Indian Express reported.
27 Dec 2023
Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh addresses Army amid J&K civilian death row
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
16 Dec 2023
Indian NavyIndian Navy intercepts Malta-flagged vessel allegedly hijacked by pirates
The Indian Navy responded swiftly to a distress call about a hijacking incident involving Malta-flagged MV Ruen in the Arabian Sea on Thursday.
15 Dec 2023
Indian ArmyBEL jumps 3% on securing Rs. 5,300cr defence contract
The Defence Ministry on December 15 inked a significant contract worth over Rs. 5,300 crore with state-owned Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for the acquisition of electronic fuzes for the Indian Army.
23 Oct 2023
Rahul GandhiAfter RaGa's 'insult' charge, Army clarifies emoluments to fallen Agniveer
The Indian Army has reportedly sought to clarify the confusion surrounding the financial aid provided to the family of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, who lost his life on duty in Siachen on Saturday.
04 Oct 2023
Indian Air ForceFirst twin-seater LCA Tejas delivered to Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday received its first twin-seater Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bengaluru.
13 Sep 2023
Indian Air ForceIndia to receive first C-295 military aircraft from Spain today
India will receive its first C-295 military aircraft on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense modernization.
India begins process to buy 31 predator drones from US
India has reportedly requested the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Reaper or Predator-B drones from the United States (US), with the aim of finalizing the deal within this fiscal year.
22 Aug 2023
Pakistan News2 terrorists killed in Balakote but no surgical strike: Government
The Defence Ministry on Tuesday refuted reports of a surgical strike on Pakistan. It, however, stated that the Indian Army thwarted a terrorist infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir's Balakote Sector.
Karnataka: DRDO drone crashes during trial run in Chitradurga
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in agricultural fields in Karnataka's Chitradurga district on Sunday, ANI reported.
29 May 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI books Rolls-Royce India, others over Hawk aircraft procurement
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against British aerospace company Rolls-Royce India, its director Tim Jones, private individuals Sudhir and Bhanu Choudhrie, and some unidentified public servants, among others, for allegedly cheating the Indian government.
14 Apr 2023
NagalandCentre refuses sanction to prosecute Armymen for Nagaland civilian killings
The Defence Ministry's Military Affairs Department refused to sanction the prosecution of the 30 Indian Army commandos accused of killing 13 civilians in Nagaland's Oting in 2021, the Nagaland Police told the Mon district and sessions court.
15 Feb 2023
Aero IndiaIndian start-up displays jetpack suit at Aero India 2023
The 14th edition of the Aero India exhibition in Bengaluru, which began on Monday, showcases India's indigenous defense equipment and innovations.
23 Jan 2023
Indian NavyINS Vagir: 'Made in India' submarine commissioned into Indian Navy
INS Vagir—the fifth of the Kalvari-class submarines—was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Monday in presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar.
29 Dec 2022
Indian Air ForceIAF successfully test fires extended range version of BrahMos missile
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday confirmed that it successfully test-fired an extended-range version of the BrahMos Air Launched missile in the Bay of Bengal.
23 Dec 2022
Indian ArmySikkim: 16 army personnel dead as truck falls into gorge
The Ministry of Defence informed that an Army truck met with an accident at Zema in north Sikkim on Friday claiming the lives of 16 Indian Army soldiers.
16 Dec 2022
ChinaIndia successfully conducts night trial of nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile
India successfully conducted the night trial of the nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile on Thursday which can strike targets as far as 5,400 km with a very high degree of accuracy.
13 Dec 2022
Rajnath SinghLAC clash: Indian Army foiled China's landgrab attempt, says Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed the Parliament over the clash between Indian and Chinese troops near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday.
10 Dec 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaYou haven't been fair to women officers: SC to Army
The Supreme Court directed the Army authorities on Friday to pause giving placements to male officers who were given a promotion in October this year until the matter of women officers' promotion has been sorted.
29 Oct 2022
Chinese PLADefence Ministry is world's biggest employer with 2.92 million people
India's Ministry of Defence is the biggest employer in the world with nearly 2.92 million employees working in various positions, according to report published on Statista.
03 Oct 2022
Indian Air ForceEverything to know about 'Prachand,' first made-in-India light combat helicopter
The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally inducted the first batch of indigenously developed light combat helicopters (LCH), named Prachand, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday.
03 Oct 2022
Indian Air ForceAir Force formally inducts 'Prachand,' first made-in-India light combat helicopters
The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally inducted the first indigenously developed light combat helicopters (LCHs), named Prachand, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on Monday.
28 Sep 2022
Chief Of Defence StaffLt General (Retired) Anil Chauhan is India's new CDS
The Centre on Wednesday appointed Lt General (Retired) Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
11 Sep 2022
RTI ActNo information under RTI as Agnipath files marked 'secret': Government
The Ministry of Defence refused to furnish the information sought under the Right To Information (RTI) on inter-ministerial deliberations regarding the Agnipath scheme which sanctions ad hoc military recruitment.
24 Aug 2022
Indian Air Force3 IAF officers terminated for misfired BrahMos landing in Pakistan
The services of three Indian Air Force (IAF) officers were terminated by the Central government after a Court of Inquiry (CoI) found them "primarily responsible" for the accidental firing of the BrahMos missile on March 9 this year.
29 Jul 2022
RajasthanRajasthan: IAF'S Mig-21 aircraft crashes in Barmer, both pilots dead
The Indian Air Force (IAF) lost two pilots on Thursday night when a MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district.
21 Jun 2022
LGBTQ+#NewsBytesExclusive: DefMin rejecting script on gay soldier 'homophobic,' says Onir
In January, National Award-winning director Onir revealed the script of his upcoming anthology We Are was rejected by the Defence Ministry.
20 Jun 2022
Narendra ModiMilitary reforms will bring change: PM Modi on Agnipath scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that while many policies and changes may appear unpalatable, the entire country would reap the advantages in the future.
20 Jun 2022
Indian ArmyNow, Anand Mahindra opens company doors for recruitment of Agniveers
Despite the ongoing unrest over the Centre's recently announced Agnipath military recruitment scheme, Mahindra Group Chairperson Anand Mahindra announced on Monday that youngsters trained under the scheme will be hired by the conglomerate.
20 Jun 2022
PunjabAgnipath scheme protests: States brace for Bharat Bandh today
As the protests against the Centre's Agnipath military recruitment scheme spread to several states across the country, some organizations have called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Monday prompting the administrations in the states to take preventive measures.
19 Jun 2022
Ministry Of Home AffairsNo roll-back of Agnipath scheme, all concessions pre-planned: Defence Ministry
The Ministry of Defence on Sunday stated that the Agnipath Scheme will not be rolled back, saying that such changes had been long overdue since the armed services sought to bring in more youth and experience.
18 Jun 2022
Ministry Of Home AffairsNow, Rajnath approves 10% reservation for Agniveers in Defence Ministry
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accepted the proposal to reserve 10% of employment vacancies in the Defence Ministry for "Agniveers."
18 Jun 2022
Indian Army#NewsBytesExplainer: Why age relaxation in Agnipath scheme might be problematic?
The Centre on Friday announced a one-time relaxation of the upper age limit for the Agnipath military recruitment scheme entrants this year, raising it from 21 to 23 years.
17 Jun 2022
Indian Army#NewsBytesExplainer: What salary package, benefits Agnipath scheme offers to Agniveers
The central government has launched the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, which would recruit personnel for the armed forces for a four-year term.
