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January 20, 2025 4:40 PM

Advanced Light Helicopters will not participate in Republic Day flypast: defence secretary

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced on Monday that the Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), indigenously designed and developed, will not participate in this year’s Republic Day flypast following the grounding of the fleet after a recent cr...

January 20, 2025 3:43 PM

Indian Army’s Daredevils set new world record for highest human pyramid

The Indian Army’s Motorcycle Rider Display Team, known as the “Daredevils,” set a new world record on Monday by creating the highest human pyramid on moving motorcycles. The awe-inspiring formation, standing 20.4 feet tall and comprising 40 me...

January 17, 2025 9:42 PM

India’s offensive, defensive responses need to be strengthened: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday underlined the need to strengthen India's offensive and defensive responses in view of the turmoil being witnessed in the rules-based international order. Addressing an event, organised to commemorate 2024 as...

January 16, 2025 4:26 PM

Defence Ministry signs contract with Bharat Dynamics for Navy’s medium-range surface-to-air missiles

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs. 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy, as stated in a press release issued by the Ministry. The contr...

January 16, 2025 8:39 AM

Strong Navy in Indian Ocean Region is our top priority: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing national security and achieving self-reliance in the defence sector. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for three advanced naval assets—INS Surat, I...

January 15, 2025 3:03 PM

‘Unwavering commitment to building robust, self-reliant defence sector’, PM Modi dedicates naval combatants to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated three frontline naval combatants — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer — to the nation during a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. “These naval combatants will stre...

January 15, 2025 1:22 PM

77th Army Day: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan commends Indian Army’s professionalism and role in nation building

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to all ranks of the Indian Army on the 77th Army Day, lauding their outstanding professionalism, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to n...

January 14, 2025 4:59 PM

MHA approves expansion of CISF with two new battalions

In a bid to strengthen the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the formation of two new battalions. The expansion aims to boost the CISF's capacity to meet increasing security demands and bolster...

January 14, 2025 4:13 PM

Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir remains "incomplete" without Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), warning Pakistan against operating terrorist training camps in the region. Speaking at the 9th Armed Forces Veterans'...

January 13, 2025 7:37 PM

Situation at LAC ‘stable but sensitive,’ says Army chief

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has described the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as "stable but sensitive," highlighting ongoing efforts to address tensions between India and China. Speaking on Monday, he said that Prime M...

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