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July 28, 2024 11:20 AM

Former Army Chief Gen VK Singh flags off Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024

Former Army Chief and Union Minister General VK Singh launched the Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024 on Sunday morning at Military Station Colaba, marking the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War. The event, organized by Fitistan-Ek F...

July 26, 2024 10:57 PM

Odisha CM announces 10% quota and five-year age relaxation for Agniveers in uniform services

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled new measures on Friday to support Agniveers, announcing a 10 percent quota and a five-year age relaxation for their entry into uniform services within the state. This announcement comes on the heels ...

July 26, 2024 10:21 PM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: IAF’s female Agniveers conduct drill at India Gate

The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas with a special inaugural performance by its Agniveervayu Women's drill team at India Gate on Friday. The event, featuring 29 female Agniveers, was organized to commemorate the 'Rajat Jayan...

July 26, 2024 3:32 PM

India has achieved self-reliance in defence with Rs 25,000 crore in exports under Modi govt: Vaishnav on Kargil Diwas

On the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnav highlighted India's significant strides in defence manufacturing and infrastructure over the past decade. India's Self-Reliance in Defence Vaishnav said that ...

July 26, 2024 3:29 PM

Pakistan hasn’t learnt from its history, says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialize, saying that Indian soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and deliver a befitting reply to the enemy. Speaking at the 25th Kargil Vijay Diw...

July 24, 2024 4:26 PM

J-K LG launches crackdown against narco-terror network, four government employees sacked

As part of its zero-tolerance policy against narco-terror, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated four government employees from service, invoking Article 311 of the Constitution. This action marks the second phase of the un...

July 23, 2024 8:43 PM

Union Budget 2024: Ministry of Defence receives Rs 6.22 lakh crore allocation

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been allocated a record Rs 6.22 lakh crore in the Regular Union Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25, marking the highest allocation among all ministries. "While maintaining the allocation made to MoD during interi...

July 20, 2024 6:12 PM

24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 Olympics

24 Armed Forces personnel will be among the 117 Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26. This representation highlights the military's commitment to sports excellence and national pride on the global stage. The Minis...

July 18, 2024 9:55 PM

Amid rising Chinese activities, India clears major plans to build two military airfields in Lakshadweep

In a major boost to its defence capabilities, India on Thursday approved a major plan to build military airfields in Lakshadweep island territories to keep an eye on growing Chinese activities in the region and expand its reach. The Central governme...

July 18, 2024 6:02 PM

India’s counter-drone market set to soar with 28% annual growth over next five years: Report

India's counter-drone market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 28% over the next five years, according to a report by financial services company Motilal Oswal. This growth is driven by an increased need for systems to counter aerial attacks. ...

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