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April 22, 2025 11:56 AM

PM Modi calls Saudi Arabia a ‘force of positivity and stability’ during landmark visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the start of his two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, described the Kingdom as a "force of positivity and stability" in the region. The visit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is aimed at ...

April 16, 2025 5:57 PM

India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins in Pune

The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced on Wednesday at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune. The exercise will continue till April 28 and aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the a...

April 14, 2025 1:55 PM

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs. 1,800 crore in joint operation

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized over 300 kg of methamphetamine valued at approximately Rs. 1,800 crore, according to a statement by...

April 8, 2025 9:37 PM

Rajnath Singh meets UAE Crown Prince and Defence Minister to boost bilateral defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in New Delhi on Tuesday. Accordin...

April 8, 2025 2:56 PM

Amit Shah reviews developmental projects in J&K, meets CM Omar Abdullah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the progress of various developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir in a high-level meeting here on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief Secretary A...

April 3, 2025 3:33 PM

Rajnath Singh addresses Army Commanders’ conference, flags off mountaineering expeditions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the senior leadership of the Indian Army during the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference, a biannual event being held in New Delhi from April 1 to 4. The conference serves as a crucial platform for deliberati...

April 2, 2025 5:54 PM

Pak troops cross LoC in J&K’s Poonch; effectively responded, says Indian Army

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army intruded into Indian territory and violated the ceasefire by opening fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. “The violation ...

April 2, 2025 1:55 PM

Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 kg of narcotics in Western Indian Ocean

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate INS Tarkash has seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday. The successful interception highlights...

March 28, 2025 4:05 PM

Government ensures pension benefits and employment opportunities for 2.78 million ex-servicemen

The government has taken significant steps to ensure pension benefits and employment opportunities for ex-servicemen across the country. The implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme has been a key initiative aimed at bridging the pens...

March 28, 2025 12:49 PM

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurates Techkriti 2025 at IIT Kanpur, emphasizes tech modernization in defence

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia’s largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at IIT Kanpur. During a Fireside Chat, Gen Chauhan discussed the necessity of technological advance...

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